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Secure Your Booth Space for Toy Fair® ’26
June 30, 2025
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As the countdown to Toy Fair® begins, The Toy Association™ has announced that general exhibitor applications are now open for the iconic event, taking place February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City. Potential exhibitors can apply for booth space or private meeting suite space.
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Save the Date: Summer Credit Meeting on July 30
June 27, 2025
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The Toy Association™ will hold a Summer Credit meeting on Wednesday, July 30, open exclusively to qualified finance, credit, and operations professionals of manufacturer member companies.
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Toy Association Leads Efforts to Amend Outdated Stuffed Toy Law in Ohio
June 27, 2025
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The Toy Association™ is spearheading efforts to amend Ohio’s outdated stuffed toy law (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3713), which currently prohibits the use of recycled materials in any stuffed toys manufactured or sold within the state.
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Discover What Drives Gen Z Toy Buyers at July 24 Webinar
June 26, 2025
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Whether buying toys, watching classic childhood shows, or attending experiences based on new kids’ media, Generation Z is growing up by staying young. An upcoming Toy Association webinar on Thursday, July 24 will provide insights into the ways this generation is using newfound adult freedom and budgets to take care of their inner child, and how brands can connect with these toy buyers.
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Member Exclusive: Circana’s 2025 Global Toy Report
June 25, 2025
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Circana’s 2025 Global Toy Report — 2024 Year-End Data is now available exclusively to Toy Association members.
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Maximize Your Brand Visibility This Fall: Join Our July 1 Informational Session
June 24, 2025
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An upcoming Toy Association informational session will cover new developments and participation opportunities for two of the toy industry’s most influential fall events: LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks, taking place September 8 to 19 in El Segundo, CA, and People of Play’s Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG), taking place November 8 to 9 in Rosemont, IL.
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Toy Association Represents Toy Industry at International Consumer Product Health and Safety Workshop
June 24, 2025
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The Toy Association participated the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) North American Product Safety Training Workshop held at the Target headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 17.
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The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser Tees off LA Fall Preview® on Sept. 9
June 23, 2025
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The Toy Foundation™ invites toy professionals to swing into LA fall previews with a night of networking, friendly competition, and giving back at its Golf & Give FUNdraiser, taking place Tuesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. at Topgolf El Segundo.
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TAGIE Lifetime Achievement Nominations Due June 30
June 20, 2025
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The nomination deadline is June 30 for the 2025 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards Lifetime Achievement honor. This accolade is one of several awards that will be presented during People of Play’s 18th annual TAGIE ceremony on November 8 in Rosemont, IL.
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30 Global Toy Associations Come Together at Annual ICTI Meeting to Align & Drive Industry Growth
June 19, 2025
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The Toy Association’s President & CEO Greg Ahearn joined more than 30 representatives of national toy trade associations from around the world for the International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) Annual General Meeting, held June 16 to 19.
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‘Play in Bloom’ Giveaway from The Genius of Play™ Reaches 60,000+ Consumers
June 18, 2025
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Twenty-five companies participated in The Genius of Play’s “Play in Bloom” giveaway, reaching more than 60,000 consumers with creative and engaging toys for the spring season.
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Set Yourself Up for Success at Toy Fair® with Upcoming Exhibitor Academy Sessions
June 16, 2025
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Toy Fair® 2026 exhibitors are encouraged to mark their calendars for several upcoming Exhibitor Academy sessions, which will provide valuable insights and practical tips for a successful show.
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The Toy Association™ Shares Essential Summer Safety Tips
June 12, 2025
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With the first day of summer right around the corner, The Toy Association™ is sharing its top tips for outdoor play with parents and caregivers to ensure kids are playing safely while having fun in the sun.
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The Toy Association™ Joins Global Toy Industry to Celebrate International Day of Play
June 11, 2025
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In celebration of the second annual International Day of Play today, The Toy Association™ and its philanthropic arm, The Toy Foundation™, are joining global partners to reinforce the value of play in the lives of children everywhere.
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Toy Foundation Collects $3 Million in Toys for Children in Need to Mark International Day of Play
June 11, 2025
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The Toy Foundation™, the philanthropic arm of The Toy Association™, is joining forces with 15 toy companies to celebrate the second annual International Day of Play on June 11. More than 290,000 brand-new toys and games valued at $3 million will be distributed to children in need across the U.S. and around the world to mark International Day of Play, which aims to drive a global play movement for children everywhere, underscoring the essential role of play in every child’s development, well-being, and education.
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