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

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

The Play Date Will Unveil New Toys & Hottest Trends Tomorrow

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.

Toy Fair™ Answers Demand for Halloween Opportunities with BOOlevard Showcase

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

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.

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

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.

President’s Letter: For the Love of In-Person Product Discovery

Toy Association President & CEO Steve Pasierb shares commentary about the toy industry reuniting at recent global trade shows and how that enthusiasm will be carried forward with a reimagined Toy Fair this fall in New York City.

‘The Play Date’ Celebrates International Women’s Day with WIT Partnership & Dedicated Product Area

As the toy community gets ready to showcase its new-for-2023 products to top-tier media at the The Play Date, The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events have announced new show features to celebrate International Women's Day, which coincides with the event on March 8.

Exhibitor Spotlight: Crazy Aaron’s — ‘Something for Everyone’ at Toy Fair™ 2023

Toy News Tuesday editors caught up with Aaron Muderick, founder & executive chairman of Crazy Aaron’s and chairperson of The Toy Association Board of Directors, to learn about the company’s plans for Toy Fair™ 2023.

Webinar Reminder: Toy Fair Reimagination Awards 101

Toy Fair 2023 exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for “Toy Fair Exhibitor Academy: Reimagination Awards,” a Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, February 16 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).

‘Toy Fair University’ Presentation Applications Advance to Review Stage

The Toy Fair team is currently reviewing "Toy Fair University" applications and will announce session and speaker details in late spring.

Toy Fair 2023 to Spotlight Pet Products at New Showcase

Toy Fair 2023 will feature a new “Pet PLAYce” showcase as a direct response to the growing segment of toy companies entering the pet product industry.

Latest Toys & Trends to be Revealed at The Play Date

The countdown is on to The Play Date, the premiere Q1 toy media event presented by The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events, taking place March 8, 2023 at the brand new etc.venues 360 Madison Avenue in New York City.

Halloween Takes Center Stage at New Toy Fair Pavilion

The brand-new Halloween Pavilion at Toy Fair will spotlight products and experiences unique to the holiday to help attendees plan for the 2024 Halloween season.

Hottest Toy Trends of 2023 to be Unveiled at The Play Date

Mark your calendars for The Toy Association’s annual “Toy Trends Briefing,” taking place March 8 at The Play Date, the exclusive Q1 media-only event presented by The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events in New York City.

Toy Fair 2023: Everything Exhibitors Need to Know About the Reimagination Awards

The Toy Association will host an "Exhibitor Academy" session on February 16 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) that will provide Toy Fair exhibitors with essential information as they prepare their booth designs for the reimagined show.

‘The Play Date’ Offers Multiple 2023 Product Exposure Opportunities to Exclusive Media

The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events have joined forces to allow toy manufacturers to showcase their 2023 lineups for an exclusive group of media at “The Play Date,” taking place March 8, 2023.

TRENDS: Top Tech Toy Innovations out of CES 2023

The Toy Association’s trends team looks at some of the tech trends spotted at CES and how they align with new toys coming down the pipeline that either debuted at the show or its related events.

Top 5 Reasons to Exhibit at Toy Fair 2023

A new year begins and with it comes the return of Toy Fair, the industry’s most iconic trade show, evolving right alongside the business of play.

Toy Association to Host Second Student Congress Day at Toy Fair 2023

Toy Fair 2023, taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, will welcome the next generation of emerging talent at its second in-person Student Congress Day.