Burt Breakstone

Burt has been in the Toy Industry since 1953.  He is considered a true veteran of the industry and has first hand experience of the dramatic changes that have occurred over the years.

After two years working for Craft Master selling the first Color-By-Number Kits, Burt formed his own toy sales company. Burt has operated a showroom in the NY Toy Building for over 55 years and retains the title of the longest continual tenant in the building.

Burt’s expertise is not only in sales.  He works with manufacturers in developing and promoting their products.  He as an excellent knowledge of television advertising.  His knowledge of the Halloween and seasonal business is unparalleled.  He has helped many small manufacturers become leaders in the industry.

In 2004, Burt formed a new company, Baja Products.  Baja has had great initial success with their unique EZ Crayon Doodler 6-Color Preschool Crayon.

Burt has been an officer of the Toy Knights of America for many years and has been its president since 1997.  He was one of the founding members of ULTRA (United League of Toy Representatives Association).  Burt is a graduate of Brooklyn College.  

Jeff Breakstone-Principal

Jeff virtually grew up in the toy business assisting his father at Toy Fair and trade shows.  After graduating Case Western Reserve University in 1988 with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Jeff began his sales career selling high-tech machine tools.

In 1989, Jeff decided to join his father as a sales representative.  He currently covers all phases of the Toy Industry.  His key accounts include KB Toys, eToys.com, Party City, Linens n' Things, Community Distributors, Bed Bath & Beyond, BJ's Wholesale Club, Benny's, Namco, Ocean State Jobbers and many more.  Jeff works closely with his accounts and has consistently increased sales over the years.

Jeff is member of Toy Knights of America and ULTRA. 

Andrew Stern-Principal

After graduating from Tufts University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1987, Andy started his working career in the engineering/construction industry.  With exposure to all aspects of the industry (including supervision, estimation, cost control, logistic and contract administration) Andy developed a strong business management foundation

In 1991 Andy joined Burt and Jeff and in 1994 Andy and Jeff formed the current firm Breakstone-Stern Associates, Inc. 

Andy’s primary accounts responsibilities include the worldwide operation of Toys R US including the Toysrus.com as well as Pathmark, Spencer Gifts, Wegman's, Kinney Drug and many more.  He is also responsible for the day-to-day operations and overall sales management of the firm.

Andy is a Vice President/Treasurer of ULTRA, a member of the Toy Knights of America and a member of YEO (Young Entrepreneurs Organization).   Most recently, in 2005 when the landmark International Toy Center at 200 Fifth Avenue was sold to a real estate developer, Andy became the President of the 200 Fifth Avenue Tenants Association.  He has been actively involved in meetings to select a new location for the toy Industry permanent showrooms in NY.