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10/7/2025

People of Play™ Announces Lifetime Achievement & Game Changer Honorees for 2025 TAGIE Awards

People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, will honor Mike Moody and Phil Orbanes with Lifetime Achievement Awards and Judy Ellis as the Industry Game Changer at the 18th annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards on Saturday, November 8.

10/7/2025

CPSC Operations Continue at Limited Capacity During Government Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, The Toy Association is monitoring how the disruption may impact functions related to consumer products — particularly in areas related to product safety, import oversight, and regulatory activity.

10/6/2025

Smarter Media Planning Strategies for Toy Companies: Oct. 9 Webinar

Toy industry professionals are reminded to sign up for “Cracking the Code: Smarter Media Planning for Success,” an upcoming Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, October 9 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).

10/6/2025

The Toy Foundation™ Provides Comfort Through Play in the Wake of Natural Disasters

The Toy Foundation works year-round to distribute toys to the families and children most impacted by natural disasters. To support these ongoing disaster relief efforts, companies can submit a product donation form to coordinate a free pickup.

10/3/2025

Inventors Wanted: Apply for Creative Factor Inventor Day by Oct. 31

Calling all toy inventors, designers, and creative types! The Toy Association™ is accepting applications through Friday, October 31 for its pitch event during the Creative Factor Inventor Day program at Toy Fair® 2026.

10/2/2025

Canadian Toy Association Kicks off 15th Annual “Toys for the North” Fundraiser

The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) has launched its 15th annual Toys for the North fundraising campaign, calling on Canada’s toy manufacturing and distribution community to donate toys for children living in some of the country’s most northern and remote regions. Donations will be accepted through November 25.

10/1/2025

Hasbro Celebrates Women Innovators with 2025 Virtual Event & Inventor Challenge

Hasbro’s “Women Innovators of Play” program is returning for a third consecutive year, continuing its mission to celebrate and empower women creators across the global toy and game industry. Taking place October 9, the 2025 virtual event will include an expanded lineup of speakers from Hasbro, Scopely, Amazon, Target, IDEO, and more.

10/1/2025

Exclusive Toy Industry Performance Data Now Available to Toy Association Members

Toy Association members now have access to an exclusive executive summary of Circana’s fall update on the state of the U.S. toy industry.

9/29/2025

Join the 2025 Young Inventor Challenge® as a Judge

The Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) is looking for toy and game industry professionals to sign up as judges for its 2025 program.

9/29/2025

Top 5 Reasons to Exhibit at Toy Fair® 2026

Exhibiting at the upcoming Toy Fair®, taking place February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City, is a powerful opportunity for toy and entertainment companies to elevate their brands, connect with key players in the industry, and unlock new business potential.

9/29/2025

Donate to The Toy Foundation™ to Give the Gift of Play to Children in Need this Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, TTF is calling on toy companies to donate product to the Toy Chest and create a magical season for as many children as possible.