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Souvenir Best-Sellers (From page 78)

off the shelves speedily. “It’s popular because it’s a direct connection to Pittsburgh’s favorite neighbor—Fred Rogers,” Kwiecien said. The trolley fits on wooden train tracks and appeals to adults for the nostalgia and to children because the trolley is featured in the spin-off show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

Emilie Kristek , retail operations manager at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Ill., said dinosaur-themed jewelry from Cool Jewels sells well at her shop, which exceeds 5,000 square feet. Items range from faux-teeth to glow-in-thedark pieces. “Customers love to buy it because it’s inexpensive and jewelry is much more one-size-fits-all when purchasing it as a gift,” she said.

The Hi-Bounce Dino Ball from Rhode Island Novelty is also a hit for Kristek. The semi-opaque bouncy ball contains a dinosaur figurine inside of it. “People love to purchase them because it’s an inexpensive souvenir that is easy to travel with,” she said.

Dina Mack , membership and guest relations coordinator at Rollins Museum of Art in Winter Park, Fla., said greeting cards by Compendium’s Positively Green card line are best-sellers. Printed in the

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