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Creative Factor Inventor Day Returns to Toy Fair™ 2023

3/27/2023
Toy inventors and designers are invited to apply for a chance to pitch their ideas to top toy and youth entertainment professionals and manufacturing partners at Toy Fair™ this fall.

 

Webinar Reminder: Latest Canadian Toy Industry Trends

3/23/2023
Members of the Canadian Toy Association (CTA) and Toy Association are invited to sign up for “Canadian Toy Industry: Key Trends to Watch,” an exclusive webinar taking place Thursday, March 30 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).

 

The Toy Association Promotes STEAM Accredited Toys to Educators Nationwide

3/23/2023
The Toy Association’s Anna Yudina, senior director of marketing initiatives, led a presentation during the National Afterschool Association Convention this week on how educators can leverage play and toys to foster STEAM learning in the classroom. During the presentation, Yudina showcased the importance of incorporating STEAM toys into educational programs, highlighting several Toy Association-accredited products.

 

Letter from Toy Foundation Chair: We’re Here to Help Deliver the Joy of Play to Children

3/21/2023
Newly appointed Toy Foundation Chair, Andy Quartin, CEO of Thames & Kosmos, discusses TTF’s recently refined mission to be the uniting force for the collective philanthropy of the toy industry and how it plans to deliver on this promise.

 

Genius of Play Hosts First Ambassador Networking Hour

3/20/2023
Nearly 30 play professionals from North America, Europe, and Asia participated in The Genius of Play's first-ever networking hour last Thursday, March 16, successfully bringing together the initiative’s Play Ambassadors to share their knowledge and expertise from their respective fields related to play.

 

Invest India Webinar on Toy Industry Opportunity in India

3/14/2023
As toy manufacturers seek to diversify supply chains and sell into new markets, The Toy Association, the Asia Toy & Play Association, and other toy trade associations are offering the opportunity to learn more about the India market on Wednesday, March 22.

 

Exhibitor Spotlight: KidDesigns — 'Toy Fair™ is Essential for Growth'

3/10/2023
Toy News Tuesday editors caught up with Marcos Zalta, vice president of business and legal affairs at KidDesigns, to learn about the company’s plans for Toy Fair™ 2023 (September 30 to October 3).

 

Hottest Trends & Toys Revealed at Inaugural Play Date Event

3/9/2023

 

The Play Date Will Unveil New Toys & Hottest Trends Tomorrow

3/7/2023
All the anticipation building up for the first toy media event of the year is almost over. The Play Date, the ultimate showcase for new-for-2023 toys and games, is taking place tomorrow, March 8.

 

2023 Genius of Play Ambassador Applications Due Friday

3/6/2023
The deadline for play professionals to apply for The Genius of Play Ambassador program closes this Friday, March 10.

 

Toy Fair™ Answers Demand for Halloween Opportunities with BOOlevard Showcase

3/2/2023
There’s nothing spooky about this announcement: In response to high demand to participate in the already sold-out Halloween Pavilion, Toy Fair™ 2023 is introducing a brand-new area that creates additional display opportunities for Halloween-themed products.

 

Toy Community to Gather for ‘The Play Date’ Next Week

2/28/2023
The toy community is buzzing with excitement to come together and showcase their new-for-2023 toys to top-tier media at “The Play Date” next week. The exclusive, media-only event, presented by The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events, is taking place March 8 at the brand new etc.venues 360 Madison Avenue in New York City.

 

Member Opportunity: Feature Your Toys in The Genius of Play’s Spring Giveaway

2/24/2023
The Genius of Play is preparing to launch its “Great Toybox Refresh” giveaway, which encourages families to discover joy through mindful, creative, and screen-free play, while also offering an opportunity to refresh their toy collections with engaging and educational options.

 

Toy Fair™ is 94 Percent Sold Out: Lock in Your Exhibit Space Today

2/21/2023
Toy manufacturers worldwide are busy preparing for the highly-anticipated Toy Fair™, the most iconic event in the toy industry. Taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Center in New York City, the show has already sold 94 percent of its available booth space.

 

Discover Key Canadian Toy Industry Trends During Member-Exclusive Webinar

2/17/2023
An upcoming Canadian Toy Association (CTA) webinar, in partnership with The NPD Group, will offer members an overview of the latest sales data relating to the Canadian toy industry.