Latest News

OCT 01

Toy Fair® Announces Upcoming Dates and Locations for Iconic Show

OCT01

In response to a comprehensive evaluation of marketplace shifts and thoughtful consideration of the many constituents served, The Toy Association® Board of Directors announced today that the next Toy Fair® (aka the North American International Toy Fair) will take place in the first quarter of 2025, with March 1 to March 4 secured with the Javits Center in New York City.

SEP 30

Toy Association Unveils New Holiday Shopping Insights & Trends at Toy Fair®

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Kids won’t be the only ones unwrapping toys this holiday season – 89% of parents say they will also toy shop for the grown-ups in their lives, according to new consumer research and play trends unveiled today by The Toy Association™ at Toy Fair® 2023 in New York City.

SEP 30

Toy Fair® Transforms NYC’s Javits Center into Massive Playground

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Toy Fair® (aka the North American International Toy Fair) opened its doors this morning at the Javits Center in New York City, bringing together thousands of global play professionals to scout the hottest toys, games, and youth entertainment products of the holiday season and beyond from more than 1,000 exhibiting toy companies. Produced by The Toy Association™, the sold-out show is a massive celebration of play and provides unparalleled access to the lucrative $40 billion U.S. toy marketplace and key markets around the globe.

SEP 28

World-Renowned Toy Fair® Kicks Off This Weekend in NYC

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The world-renowned Toy Fair® will mark its return to the global stage and throw open the doors to the Javits Center this weekend in New York City, where toymakers of all sizes will showcase the hottest toys, games, and youth entertainment products that kids and kids-at-heart will be clamoring for this holiday season and beyond.

SEP 26

New European Union Microplastics Ban to Affect Toymakers

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The European Commission yesterday adopted measures that restrict microplastics under the European Union REACH chemical legislation. The new regulations will immediately affect toymakers that use glitter in their products (along with other products that fall under the scope for microplastics, such as microbeads).

SEP 26

Countdown to Toy Fair®: Top Tips for a Successful Show

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The wait is almost over! The 118th Toy Fair® will kick off this weekend, taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Center in New York City.

SEP 22

Don’t Miss the Toy Trends Briefing at Toy Fair®: A ‘Must Attend’ Event for Media & Buyers

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The Toy Association's "Toy Trends Briefing," taking place on opening day of the 118th Toy Fair, promises to be a must-see unveiling of the hottest toy trends and consumer shopping insights for the 2023 holiday season. Plus, the team will offer an exclusive sneak peek at some of the upcoming toys and trends to watch in 2024.

SEP 22

Toy Fair® Fuels Innovation & Empowers Inventor Community

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From top-tier industry education to an exclusive product pitch session, Toy Fair® will showcase its support for the inventor and designer community throughout the show floor. The global event, taking place at the Javits Center in New York City from September 30 to October 3, promises to be a hub for innovators to connect and network.

SEP 19

Build Your Toy Fair® Schedule Today

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In less than two weeks, the global toy community will reunite at Toy Fair®, taking place September 30 to October 3 in New York City. With more educational sessions, networking events, and other programming taking place on and off the show floor than ever before, all attendees are encouraged to download the Toy Fair mobile app — powered by Connetix — to seamlessly build their schedules.

SEP 18

The Toy Association™ Tracks Nationwide EPR Bills to Protect Members

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Staff from The Toy Association’s global government and regulatory affairs team attended the 2023 U.S. Product Stewardship Forum from September 11 to 14 in Portland, Oregon to continue efforts to ensure consistency across state EPR (extended producer responsibility) programs.

SEP 15

Toy Fair®’s Publication Partners Strengthen Show’s Global Reach

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Toy Fair®, taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Center in New York City, is once again poised to serve as a worldwide showcase of what’s happening in the industry today as well as the ultimate destination for play professionals to build connections, meet with new partners, and build business. Part of this global reach is amplified by Toy Fair’s strategic print and online publication partners, which play a pivotal role in expanding the event’s presence and influence on a global stage.

SEP 15

Toy Fair® Exhibitors Invited to Upgrade their Visibility in the Online Press Room

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With hundreds of reporters from local, regional, national, and global media outlets attending Toy Fair® in search of the hottest new toys, exhibiting companies are invited to take advantage of one of the fee-based opportunities available in the Toy Fair ‘23 Online Press Room.

SEP 14

Toy Fair® Pavilion to Debut At January 2024 Temps at Total Home & Gift Market

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Dallas Market Center, the leading B2B marketplace in the U.S. for gifts and home décor, and The Toy Association, the business trade association representing hundreds of companies involved in the toy, play and youth entertainment industry, have jointly announced the debut of the Toy Fair® Pavilion during The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, January 10-13, 2024. The market in January will be the largest winter presentation of temporary exhibits in more than twelve years and will feature more than 1000 booths across five distinct product neighborhoods.

SEP 14

Secure Your Spot at the Toy Fair® Pavilion at DMC

SEP14

General sales are now open for toy companies looking to exhibit at the debut Toy Fair® Pavilion during The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, taking place January 10 to 13, 2024 at the Dallas Market Center.

SEP 12

The Toy Association™ to Host Safety & Compliance Update at Toy Fair®

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All registered Toy Fair attendees are invited to attend The Toy Association’s “Legislation, Safety, & Compliance Update” during Toy Fair®. The safety seminar will take place Monday, October 2 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in Hall 1E at the Javits Center in New York City.

SEP 11

CPSC Establishes Federal Mandatory Safety Standard for Button Cell Batteries in Consumer Products

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to approve a federal mandatory safety standard to address the dangers associated with button and coin cell batteries found in common household products.

SEP 11

FTC to Hold Public Meeting on New Recommendations for Protecting Kids from Misleading Online Ads

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, September 14 that will address the issue of protecting kids from “stealth advertising” in digital media.

SEP 11

Blue Plate Media to Host Free Educational Marketing Forum at Toy Fair®

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Blue Plate Media Services (BPMS), in collaboration with Toy Fair® and The Toy Association™, will present its 14th Annual Blue Plate Media Lounge at Toy Fair, where it will host free educational sessions open to all Toy Fair exhibitors and attendees.

SEP 08

Toy Fair® 2023 Student Congress Day: Creating a Pipeline of Talent for the Industry

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Toy Fair® will serve as a meeting ground for hundreds of university students when Toy Fair’s Student Congress unfolds on October 1 amid the four-day show in New York City.

SEP 05

Last Chance: TOTY Awards® Voting Closes September 8

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| The Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards are less than one month away, and now it’s time to vote to determine which finalists will take home a prestigious award. Voting is open through Friday, September 8.