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Hong Kong Update: Toy Association Monitors Protests Ahead of 2020
November 19, 2019
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The Toy Association is meeting with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council this week to discuss the ongoing protests in the city and what kind of impact this may have on member companies traveling to and from the city into 2020.
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NRF Predicts Equal Amount of Online, In-Store Shoppers Thanksgiving Weekend
November 18, 2019
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More than 165 million people are expected to shop Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, according to the latest annual survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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Op-Ed: Don’t Mess with Texas Why Toy Fair Dallas is Worth the Investment
November 18, 2019
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As many toy companies consider their renewals for Toy Fair Dallas in 2020, Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun! and a long-time show exhibitor, shares why he believes the opportunities are still bigger in Texas.
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Deadline Extended: Apply for a Chance to Pitch Your Idea at Toy Fair Now Through Jan. 17
November 15, 2019
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The deadline has been extended for the second annual CF@TF Creative Factor Inventor Day to January 17, 2020.
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Toy Association Webinar to Explore How Influencer Platforms Impact Kids’ Habits
November 15, 2019
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Learn how kids are engaging with key social and digital platforms in The Toy Association’s webinar, “Children & Influencer Platforms: New Research from The NPD Group,” on November 21.
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New Trend Hunter Report Examines How Modernized Loyalty Programs Spark Consumer Engagement
November 14, 2019
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The latest Trend Hunter monthly report, examines how brands curate loyalty programs to build and reward their consumer base through mobile apps and other platforms.
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November Spotlight on Toy Association Members
November 12, 2019
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The latest Toy Association member spotlight features Faber-Castell, GIANTmicrobes, Mattel, Sesame Workshop, The Strong, and more.
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The Toy Association Urges Families to Follow Important Tips for Safe Play
November 12, 2019
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The Toy Association urges parents, grandparents, and other gift givers to ensure their kids stay safe by following these safety tips – not just leading up to the holidays, but all year long.
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Toy Association Applauds Senate Report Citing Association Concerns of Counterfeit Toys
November 12, 2019
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The Senate Finance Committee released a bipartisan report last week, “The Fight Against Fakes: How Statutory and Regulatory Barriers Prevent The Sharing of Information on Counterfeits,” incorporating input and concerns from The Toy Association’s comments and white paper on fake toys.
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Toy of the Year (TOTY) Finalists Featured on Target.com
November 12, 2019
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The Toy Foundation announced that the toy and game finalists for the 2020 TOTY Awards are available for purchase online at Target through February 2020.
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2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award Finalists Unveiled
November 11, 2019
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The Toy Association today unveiled the 114 finalists for the prestigious 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. Known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program recognizes the top toy, game, and licenses in the industry, and supports The Toy Foundation.
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New Date Announced for Webinar on Counterfeit Defense This Holiday
November 11, 2019
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The Toy Association’s upcoming webinar "Best Practices to Protect Your Brand Online," has been rescheduled. Update your calendars.
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Webinar to Highlight Proposed Changes to Certain Toy Safety Standards, Tools for Compliance
November 6, 2019
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Learn about upcoming revisions to certain ASTM toy safety standards and what tools The Toy Association offers to help ensure safety compliance in the webinar, “Product Safety Standards and Tools: What’s New?”
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Your Toy Story Could Be in The Library of Congress
November 5, 2019
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Whether you are a toy industry newcomer or a veteran, we welcome you to share your story with The Toy Association’s “Generations of Play, An Oral History” powered by StoryCorps.
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1 in 3 Parents Don't Know that Counterfeit Toys are Lurking Online
November 4, 2019
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Nearly one in three parents don’t know that counterfeit toys are lurking online. Before clicking “Add to Cart” follow these tips for avoiding fraudulent toys that might be unsafe this holiday season.
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