The Toy Foundation™ to Host Inaugural Auction During TOTY® Awards & Toy Fair®

July 11, 2023 | The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) will debut its first-ever online auction during the Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards on September 29, featuring highly collectible and one-of-a-kind products and experiences. Available for online bidding by TOTY Awards guests, Toy Fair® attendees, and toy enthusiasts around the world, all auction proceeds will go toward delivering play to children in need.

The auction will open online in advance of the TOTY Awards, taking place September 29, and select items will remain open for online bids throughout all four days of Toy Fair, taking place September 30 through October 3.

The headline entertainer at TOTY, Grammy Award-winner Wyclef Jean, is joining the fun by offering backstage and on-stage experiences during his TOTY Awards performance. Attendees can place bids online before or during TOTY for the chance to sing a duet of “Killing Me Softly with His Song” or “Hips Don’t Lie” with the acclaimed singer.

Auction proceeds will go toward supporting TTF’s programs to deliver the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need, which impact millions of children annually through distributing toys via The Toy BankSM, supporting play therapy programs in children’s hospitals, and developing the next generation of diverse talent for the industry.

Companies interested in pledging an auction item or experience or other TOTY sponsorship opportunities can reach out to TTF staff. Limited quantities of individual tickets and tables of 10 for the TOTY Awards are available.

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To learn more about The Toy Foundation, visit ToyFoundation.org.