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Fall Toy Preview

October 2-4, 2018
Dallas Market Center, Dallas, Texas

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Admission Policy

Fall Toy Preview is a trade-only event attended by retailers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, sales representatives and trade guests.

No one under age 18 is admitted. Infants are not allowed entry.

All attendees are qualified based on their primary business. Any misrepresentation will bar you and/or your organization from this and future Toy Association events. Approval to attend Fall Toy Preview in prior years does not guarantee entry.

Credentials must be submitted for each registrant. Fall Toy Preview reserves the right to request additional credentials if deemed necessary. All approved registrants may be required to submit proof of identity.

Fees may apply to certain registration categories. Please see the Fees tab below for complete details.

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Tuesday – Thursday
October 2 - 4, 2018
Dallas Market Center
World Trade Center

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Credentials and Fee Information

Retailer Credentials

Retailers must submit (2) forms of company credentials:

  • Two (2) recent wholesale invoices (billed to registered company within last 12 months) from industry manufacturers for goods purchased at wholesale/in quantity for a minimum of $1,000
  • For online resellers, your complete website link is required in registration, your company must be following manufacturers MAP (minimum advertised pricing) and a minimum of 6 recent wholesale invoices (all within last 12 months) from industry manufacturers for goods purchased at wholesale/in quantity for a minimum of $3,000 must be submitted.
  • Active company website where company business can be validated
  • Active store/commercial lease indicating type of business
  • Startups need to provide a letter of intent to conduct business on letterhead from a lawyer or bank

Retailer Employee Identification

Retailers must submit one (1) form of employee ID:

  • Copy of canceled company payroll check or pay-check stub
  • Copy of W-2 form
  • Copy of company insurance card with employee’s name

Retailer Types of Business

  • Amusement/Theme
  • Apparel/Accessories
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Auto
  • Beauty Care
  • Bookstore
  • Buying Group
  • Camps
  • Candy
  • Card/Stationery
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Convenience
  • Department Store
  • Discount
  • Drug Store
  • E-Commerce (Online Only)
  • Farm and Fleet
  • Florist/Garden
  • Footwear
  • Gas/Truck Stops
  • Gift
  • Grocery
  • Holiday/Seasonal
  • Home Décor/Furnishings
  • Home Improvement/Hardware
  • Hotel/Resort/Travel
  • Infant/Baby
  • Library
  • Mail Order/Catalog
  • Mass Merchant
  • Military Exchange
  • Museum
  • Music/Entertainment
  • Office Supply
  • Off-Price
  • Outdoor
  • Park/Zoo
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Play/Activity Center
  • Premiums/Corporate Incentives
  • Restaurant
  • School Related/Fundraising
  • Sporting Goods
  • Toy/Hobby/Game
  • TV Shopping
  • Warehouse/Supercenter

Distributor / Importer / Wholesaler Credentials

Distributors, importers and wholesalers must submit two (2) forms of company credentials:

  • Two (2) recent wholesale invoices (billed to registered company within last 12 months) from industry manufacturers for goods purchased at wholesale/in quantity for a minimum of $10,000
  • Active company website where company business can be validated
  • Provide samples of brochures or catalogs which show brands represented and product selection (if website is unavailable)
  • Startups need to provide a letter of intent to conduct business on letterhead from a lawyer or bank

Distributor / Importer / Wholesaler Employee Identification

Distributors, importers and wholesalers must submit one (1) form of employee ID:

  • Copy of canceled company payroll check or pay-check stub
  • Copy of W-2 form
  • Copy of company insurance card with employee’s name

Sales Representative Credentials

Sales representatives must submit one (1) of the following company credentials:

  • List of exhibiting lines represented along with contact name and email for each line
  • If not currently representing any exhibit lines, a letter on exhibitor letterhead confirming you have a Fall Toy Preview appointment

Sales Representative Employee Identification

Sales representatives must submit one (1) form of employee ID:

  • Copy of canceled company payroll check or pay-check stub
  • Copy of W-2 form
  • Copy of company insurance card with employee’s name

Trade Guest Credentials

Trade guests must submit two (2) forms of company credentials:

  • Business license
  • Active company website where company business can be validated
  • Letter on exhibitor letterhead confirming you have a Fall Toy Preview appointment
  • If the website is unavailable, provide appropriate certification, professional designation, or membership in an industry association
  • Startups need to provide a letter of intent to conduct business on letterhead from a lawyer or bank

Trade Guest Employee Identification

Trade guests must submit one (1) form of employee ID:

  • Copy of canceled company payroll check or pay-check stub
  • Copy of W-2 form
  • Copy of company insurance card with employee’s name

Trade Guest Profiles

  • Advertising/Marketing Executive
  • Association Executive
  • Banker/Financial Analyst
  • Entertainment Executive
  • Government Official
  • International Consulate
  • Inventor
  • Licensing Agent
  • Licensor/Brand Owner
  • Publisher
  • Product Design/Development Executive
  • Product Safety & Compliance Executive
  • Public Relations Executive
  • Regulatory Affairs Executive
  • Retail Channel Consultant

Fees

Retailers / Distributors / Importers / Wholesalers / Sales Representatives / Government Employees

Free admission to all qualified registrants.

Trade Guests

Toy Association members:

A limited number of complimentary badges are provided to Toy Association members. Additional fees may apply. 

Non-members:

  • $175 until August 31
  • $275 beginning September 1

Non-Exhibiting Vendors and/or Manufacturers

Toy Association members:

Free admission for the first two individuals; $500 for each additional individual.

Non-members:

$1,800 per person

Opening Night Party

$25 per person.

Eat, drink, have fun and support the The Toy Foundation without even leaving the Dallas Market Center!

Substitutions from the same company will be permitted. Tickets are non-refundable.

NOTE: Proper identification is required for all qualified registrants. Only major credit cards are accepted for on-site registration. Cash will not be accepted for on-site registration.

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