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f you haven’t noticed - and guessing by the overwhelming popularity in recent months - you definitely have, fidget toys are hot, hot, hot. Don’t expect that trend to slow. Fidget popper toys have been the rage for several months, and Scott Van Reeth of Streamline said he’s forecasting the trend to continue. “It’s one of those things that you just don’t know the answer to,” Van Reeth said when asked if he thinks the trend will continue. “We’re ordering them as if it’s not going to (drop off ) and then you pray that it doesn’t. I’m bringing them in like they’ll be hot for the rest of the year and I’m anticipating they’ll be hot through Christmas.” In recent years, the fidget spinner was the rage, and the current popper craze looks to have similar results. Several stores around the country have seen a steady stream of high schoolers and younger making frequent popper purchases this spring. With kids out of school for the summer, the hot streak may cool for a couple of months, but Van Reeth said he’s confident it will ramp again this fall. “I can’t keep them in stock. It’s crazy,” he said. “I don’t think it’s the
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