Happy holidays - and that's an order! - gift catalogs

Black Enterprise, Dec, 1992 by Marjorie Whigham-Desir

1992 Rand McNally Holiday Catalog, 8255 N Central Park Ave., Skokie, IL 60076-2970; 800-234-0679. Give that special client, friend or child the world with one of the nearly 200 travel and geography-related gift items in this holiday catalog. For example, a frosted crystal globe puts the weight of the world on those important papers ($24.95), a world map cube of notepaper makes a great grab bag gift ($11.95) and games such as "Name That State" teaches players facinating facts about the United States as they travel across the board ($19.95). MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

Toys And Things

Colorful World Inc., 2363 E. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; 313-714-1177. What better way to reflect the ethnic diversity of our world and increase your children's awareness than through black puzzles, dolls, books, board games and posters. Geared for children ages 2 and up, prices range from $3 to $40. Items will be shipped gift-wrapped within 72 hours of receiving the order, but may take four to six weeks for delivery. Overnight and second-day air delivery are available at an additional cost. Visa or MasterCard accepted. Send $1 for a catalog.

Identify Toys, 2821 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee, WI 53212; 800-272-0287. Promote black pride among youngsters through educational and fun dolls, toys, books and games. Among the interesting items available is a 12-month wall calendar--The Chocolate Kids Calendar written and designed for children ages seven to 12 ($10.99). Catalog items are suitable for children ages 2 and up and prices start at $3.95. For Christmas delivery, orders must be placed by Dec. 17; all items delivered via UPS within two weeks. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Send $2 for a catalog.

Culture Corner Toy Catalog, 828 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203; 718-363-8370. An assortment of multicultural dolls, puzzles and games including several collectible dolls are the focus of this ethnic catalog for children ages 3 and over. Prices range from $15 to $500. Allow two to four weeks for delivery; phone orders are not accepted. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Tea Cake Kids Originals, 217 Tessman Trails, P.O. Box 137, Hutchins, TX 75141; 214-225-8357 or via fax, 214-225-9001. Beautiful hand-appliqued images of African-American children at play characterizes this line of clothing kids will enjoy wearing. Designed to provide positive self-images, there is a complete line of items from an infant's layette set and comforter to children and adult T-shirts and sweats. Prices range from $12 for baby bibs to $150 for an infant comforter with a pillow. Items can be personalized for an additional cost of $4. Checks, money orders and American Express are accepted. Allow four to six weeks for delivery; overnight delivery available for an additional cost. A catalog costs $1 and a credit is applied to your first order.

Holiday Assets

Hammacher Schlemmer, P.O. Box 182256, Chattanooga, TN 37422-7256; 800-543-3366. Whether it's for a client or the family, you're sure to find interesting and useful gifts here--from a framed, autographed 16" x 20" print of Muhammad Ali knocking out Sonny Liston in their 1965 rematch ($499) to an automatic potato chip maker ($299.95). Items range from $20 to $2,000 and can be delivered gift-wrapped. Gift certificates are also available. Most orders can be shipped within 48 hours after receipt, and Federal Express delivery is available for most items. All major credit cards accepted including Diners Club, Carte Blanche and Discover.