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Holiday Toy Giveaway Brings Magic of Play to Local Kids in Need
December 13, 2018
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More than 250 deserving children from Massachusetts enjoyed a winter wonderland of play today at a special Play Your Part event hosted by The Toy Foundation (TTF) in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) – Local 103 in Dorchester, MA.
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Ontario’s Stuffed Articles Regulation to Be Revoked on July 1, 2019
December 12, 2018
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The Toy Association has learned that the date of revocation for the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles regulation (Ontario Regulation 218/01) in Ontario, Canada has been finalized as July 1, 2019.
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CES 2019: Toy Association to Moderate STEAM-Focused Panel; Genius of Play to Host Play Break
December 11, 2018
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Toy Association’s Ken Seiter, executive vice president of marketing communications, will be moderating a panel titled, “STEAM-Powered Play” on January 10 at the Kids@Play Family Tech Summit, part of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV. The panel is part of The Toy Association’s multi-year undertaking to bring more clarity to STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) and to help toy companies create better products for the next generation of children that drive interest in science, math, and related fields.
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CPSC Extends Enforcement Discretion on Acoustics for Push/Pull Toys to December 2019
December 11, 2018
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has agreed to extend the enforcement discretion on acoustics requirements for push or pull toys until December 31, 2019.
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Out of Disruption Comes Opportunity for the Toy Marketplace
December 11, 2018
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Could a toy grow with a child, providing engagement, education, and most of all fun as he or she develops? Or could the next generation of brick-and-mortar toy stores actually be mobile trucks bringing toys and interactive play experiences close to where children live? These and other examples reflect areas of opportunity for toy companies and toy retailers in the coming years, according to The Toy Association’s new report, “Toy Manufacturing and Retail Solutions – the Future.”
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Toy Companies Invited to Participate in Inaugural “CF@TF Inventor Day”
December 11, 2018
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Toy manufacturers are invited to participate in The Toy Association’s inaugural “CF@TF Inventor Day,” an opportunity to hear product pitches from select inventors and designers during Toy Fair New York.
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Upcoming Webinars: Learn How to Promote Your Brand with Social Media, Pitch Buyers & More
December 10, 2018
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The Toy Association is hosting several upcoming webinars free for Toy Fair exhibitors on pertinent topics including social media 101, how to pitch to retail buyers, and how to hone social media strategies to promote brands and products at the show. Registration is open for all sessions.
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Help Kids in Need with Your TOTY 2019 Tribute Book Ad
December 5, 2018
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Companies looking for a memorable way to support a worthy cause – while promoting their brands – can now reserve ad space in The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) 2019 Tribute Book, the official event program for the 19th annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards ceremony.
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The Toy Association Invites Nominations for its Board of Directors (2019-2021)
December 5, 2018
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The Toy Association invites all members to submit candidates for seats on the Association’s Board of Directors by no later than Friday, January 4, 2019.
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Buy Your Tickets Now for the 2019 Toy of the Year Awards Gala
December 4, 2018
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Tickets are now on sale for 19th annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards ceremony, which celebrates the industry’s top toys, games, and licenses in the marketplace. The gala is taking place on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The TOTY Awards program and event serves as a critical fundraiser for The Toy Foundation, which, since 2003, has provided more than $200 million in toys to over 25 million children in need around the world through generous donors to its signature program, The Toy Bank.
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Play Your Part Boston: A Perspective from Schylling’s Stephen Medina
December 4, 2018
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The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) “Play Your Part” events are a great way for members of the toy community to share the gift of play with underserved kids in their local area. Especially during the holiday season, children who attend these events enjoy a day of play by engaging in toy industry-sponsored games and activities and receive brand-new playthings to take home generously donated by the industry. The willingness of toy professionals to take time out of their busy workdays to participate is a major reason why the events are so successful.
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The Toy Association Monitors Holiday Sales Results & Retail Bankruptcies
December 4, 2018
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The Toy Association continually monitors multiple sources of information on sales, financial metrics, and market status to gauge the state of the U.S. toy industry. The holiday shopping season brings a wealth of reports, especially about major brand sell-though and overall retail performance. What follows is a brief synopsis of recent reports we’ve received.
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Important Update: Tariffs Delayed but We Still Need Your Help
December 3, 2018
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Following the agreement between President Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping to delay new tariff increases for 90 days, The Toy Association continues to strongly encourage members to join the fight against tariffs as there is still work to be done.
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Toy Industry to Induct Three New Members into Esteemed Hall of Fame
December 3, 2018
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The Toy Association announced today that it will induct the late Stan Lee, former editor-in-chief, publisher, and chairman of Marvel Comics, Brian Goldner, chairman & CEO of Hasbro, and the late Joe Mendelsohn, president of Kenner Products into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame.
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EPA Announces Peer Review of Draft Risk Evaluation for Pigment Violet 29
November 30, 2018
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to hold a public meeting and peer review in early 2019 to address the draft risk evaluation for Pigment Violet 29 (PV29), a process required by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The peer review, taking place January 29 to February 1, will be performed by the EPA’s Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC), a new Federal Advisory Committee required under TSCA.
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