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5/5/2026

Toy Association Advocates for Key Changes to EU Glitter & Microplastics Proposed Amendment

Recent advocacy by The Toy Association™ has resulted in key changes to a proposed amendment to the European Union regulation on synthetic polymer microplastics (SPM), impacting toys and craft products that contain glitter.

5/5/2026

Sponsor The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser

Mark your calendars for the return of The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give LA FUNdraiser, taking place at TopGolf El Segundo on Wednesday, September 16 during The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview Market Weeks. More

5/4/2026

The Toy Association™ & The Toy Foundation™ Release 2025 Impact Reports

The Toy Association™ and The Toy Foundation™ have released their 2025 Impact Reports, outlining a year of leadership, philanthropy, and progress on behalf of the global toy and play community.

5/4/2026

Chicago Toy & Game Fair to Celebrate Star Wars’ 50th Anniversary

This Star Wars Day, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (CHITAG) is giving fans something to look forward to: a celebration of a galaxy far, far away for the 50th anniversary Star Wars.

5/1/2026

Toy Association & Amazon Partner to Share Toy Safety Guidance with Families

The Toy Association™ has partnered with Amazon to bring expert-backed toy safety guidance directly to consumers. The initiative features educational articles to help families make informed decisions so children safely play at home.

5/1/2026

Reminder: Renew Toy Fair® Exhibit Space by May 13 to Secure Priority Booth Placement

Toy Fair® 2026 exhibitors are reminded to submit their renewal applications for the 121st Toy Fair®, taking place February 20 to 23, 2027 at the Javits Center in New York City.

4/27/2026

Toy Association Seeks New Toys for Summer Media Opportunities

With the summer season approaching, The Toy Association’s trends team is seeking toys for upcoming TV and editorial opportunities, as part of its year-round efforts to promote trends in the toy and play space.

4/27/2026

Save the Date: Canadian Toy Association’s Annual Summer Event

The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) is inviting toy industry professionals to attend its Annual Summer Event, taking place Wednesday, June 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Spin Master headquarters in Toronto (225 King Street West).

4/23/2026

Crisis Management for Toy Companies (May 14 Webinar)

An upcoming Toy Association webinar will provide toy industry leaders with a framework for managing a crisis, including understanding how operational issues become reputational events; how to distinguish an issue from a true crisis; and how to respond in ways that protect trust, brand credibility, and business continuity.

4/23/2026

Toy Industry Leaders Head to Capitol Hill for 2026 DC Fly-In & Annual Day of Play

The Toy Association™ will host its 2026 DC Fly-In and Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill from June 9 to 11, 2026, bringing the toy industry’s voice and the power of play to Washington, DC.

4/22/2026

April 30 Webinar: Strategies to Build Revenue & Brand Equity

Last call to register! Toy industry professionals are reminded to sign up for “Brand Licensing Basics: How Toy Companies Can Grow Their Business Using Brand Licensing,” a Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, April 30 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).