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11/18/2025

Stand out from the Crowd at Toy Fair® with Expert Media Planning Tips

The Toy Association will host an "Exhibitor Academy: PR Bootcamp" webinar on December 2 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) that will help exhibitors get their products noticed by global media at Toy Fair, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.

11/18/2025

Next-Gen Creativity Shines in 20th Annual Young Inventor Challenge®

The Young Inventor Challenge® — presented by People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™ — celebrated its 20th annual awards ceremony on November 8 at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair in Rosemont, IL, showcasing aspiring young inventors ages 6 to 18 from five countries.

11/17/2025

Market Week Dates Announced for 2026 LA Spring Preview

In collaboration with Los Angeles-based manufacturers, companies with showroom space in El Segundo, and the International Toy Board, The Toy Association™ is confirming April 20 to 24, 2026 as market week dates for LA Spring Preview activity.

11/11/2025

Toy Fair® 2026 Draws Strong International Attendance

With registered attendees from 65 countries (and counting!), Toy Fair® 2026 is attracting a diverse international presence right on the show floor. Building on this momentum, The Toy Association, continues to strengthen the show's international reach.

11/10/2025

People of Play™ Announces Winners of 2025 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence Awards

People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, revealed the winners of the 18th annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE®) Awards during a ceremony held November 8 at Joe’s Live Concert Venue in Rosemont, IL. The event honored the i

11/8/2025

2026 Toy of the Year Award Finalists Unveiled at Chicago Toy & Game Fair

The unveiling of the TOTY finalists, which represent this year's most sought-after toys across 16 categories of play, coincided with CHITAG's first-ever Wishlist Weekend™, a new holiday tradition that encourages families all across the country to pla

10/29/2025

Private Meeting Spaces Available at Toy Fair® 2026

Are you a manufacturer, retailer, or entertainment company planning to attend Toy Fair® in February? If so, you have the chance to build and strengthen business relationships, exchange ideas, and seal deals in a more private environment by renting a private meeting suite at the show, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.

10/28/2025

People of Play™ Announces Speakers for 2025 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference

People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, has revealed the speaker lineup and agenda for the 2025 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference. Taking place November 5 to 9 at the Embassy Suites in Rosemont, Illinois, the event unites inventors, students, designers, and industry leaders for four days of educational sessions, networking, and pitch opportunities.

10/23/2025

From AI to Gen Alpha: First Toy Fair® University Sessions Unveiled for Upcoming Show

Calling all toy professionals: class will be back in session as Toy Fair® University returns to Toy Fair, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City, with its most extensive education programming yet.

10/23/2025

Toy of the Year® Finalists to be Unveiled at CHITAG

The finalists for The Toy Foundation’s Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards will be revealed in person at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) on Saturday, November 8. The announcement will take place during a live press conference at 11:30 a.m. (Central) on the CHITAG main stage, accompanied by a national press release.

10/21/2025

Toy Fair® 2026 Retailer Registration off to Strong Start

Hundreds of retail outlets have already committed to attend Toy Fair® 2026, the largest and most influential toy & play industry event in North America. More than 850 individual retail outlets and attendees representing 59 countries have secured their spots to attend the global event, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.