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The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame Reveals ‘21 Finalists
September 15, 2021
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The Strong National Museum of Play unveiled the 12 finalists for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame for 2021.
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Deadline Approaching: Have Your Products Considered for Best of Holiday '21 Influencer Choice List
September 14, 2021
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The Toy Association is reminding toy companies to submit their products for the Best of Holiday 2021 Influencer Choice List, powered by Clamour. The product submission deadline is Friday, September 17 at midnight (Eastern).
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Remembering Game of Life Inventor Reuben Klamer
September 14, 2021
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The toy industry is mourning the recent passing of Reuben Klamer, a 2005 Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductee and renowned toy inventor and designer. He died at home in La Jolla, California on September 14, 2021. He was 99.
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Toy Association Congratulates Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka on Maritime Industry Award
September 14, 2021
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The Toy Association congratulates Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka on winning the Containerization & Intermodal Institute’s (CII) Connie Award, which recognizes maritime industry leaders who have made significant contributions to containerization, world trade, and the transportation field.
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Reminder: Give Your Toys the Gift of an Official ‘STEAM Stamp of Approval’
September 13, 2021
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Make sure your toys are evaluated for an official “STEAM Stamp of Approval” to stand out on shelves heading into the 2021 holiday season.
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Toy Association Tells Shoppers: #ShopEarly4Toys
September 13, 2021
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As The Toy Association continues to take an aggressive stance on the supply chain crisis, it is inviting the greater toy community to help spread the word to shoppers that they should #ShopEarly4Toys to avoid disappointment this holiday season.
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Exclusive Opportunity: Showcase Your ’22 Toys to The Toy Association’s Trends Team
September 7, 2021
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The Toy Association’s trends team is scouting new playthings to determine the hot toy trends of 2022. Toymakers are encouraged to book a virtual appointment to showcase their products.
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The Genius of Play’s Latest Campaign Spotlights Member Toys for Summer Fun
September 7, 2021
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The Toy Association’s The Genius of Play encouraged thousands of families to relax and play together all summer long through its #SummerofPlay sweepstakes, which ran from mid-June through August and garnered the most entries of any Genius of Play campaign to date.
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Toy Association Partners with JPMA for ‘Baby Safety Month’ This September
September 7, 2021
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The Toy Association has announced a partnership with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) to raise awareness about safety considerations unique to babies and young children this September during “Baby Safety Month.”
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Mojo Nation Announces Winners of Virtual Play Creators Awards
September 6, 2021
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As part of its 2021 virtual Play Creators Festival, Mojo Nation announced the winners of its annual Play Creators Awards, which celebrates the achievements of the global toy and game designer community across nine categories.
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Four Toy Industry Icons to be Inducted into 2022 Toy Industry Hall of Fame
August 31, 2021
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The Toy Association announced today that it will induct Jim Pressman, former president of Pressman Toy Corporation; Bob Wann, chief PlayMonster at PlayMonster LLC; the late Johnny Gruelle, creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy; and the late Lucille King, founder of the Playskool Institute, into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame.
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LA Port Update: Heading into the 2021 Holiday Shipping Season (Members-Only Webinar)
August 31, 2021
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On September 30, The Toy Association will host its second free, members-only webinar to provide the latest information on what’s happening at the Port of Los Angeles and what that means for the holiday shipping season.
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Toy Association & Clamour Announce Leading Influencers to Name Their Top Toy Picks for Holiday
August 31, 2021
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Toy companies are invited to have their products voted on by leading influencers who will help determine their pick of top toys and games for this holiday season. Chosen products will be featured on the official “Holiday 2021 Influencer Choice List,” presented by The Toy Association in partnership with Clamour, producers of the largest annual industry summit from professional online video influencers.
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Toy Association Engages Lawmakers to Take Action on Shipping Crisis
August 31, 2021
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The Toy Association joined a coalition of trade associations in submitting a letter of support for the newly introduced Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, which addresses many of the long-term systemic supply chain and port issues.
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The Toy Association Announces Postponement of Toy Fair Dallas to 2022
August 30, 2021
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In response to challenges posed by the Delta variant of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Toy Association has announced the official postponement of Toy Fair Dallas, which was planned to take place October 5 to 7.
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