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Toy Fair® Transforms NYC’s Javits Center into Massive Playground
September 30, 2023
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Toy Fair® (aka the North American International Toy Fair) opened its doors this morning at the Javits Center in New York City, bringing together thousands of global play professionals to scout the hottest toys, games, and youth entertainment products of the holiday season and beyond from more than 1,000 exhibiting toy companies. Produced by The Toy Association™, the sold-out show is a massive celebration of play and provides unparalleled access to the lucrative $40 billion U.S. toy marketplace and key markets around the globe.
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The Best in the Toy Industry Takes Center Stage at the 2023 Toy of the Year® Awards
September 29, 2023
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An animated game to create movie magic, an activity table to drop musical beets, and an 8-foot inflatable obstacle course to spark endless outdoor fun are among the inventive finalists for the prestigious Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards. Today, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) announced the top 122 toys, games, and properties across 17 product categories (listed below) that are advancing the world of play.
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Toy Fair® Pavilion to Debut At January 2024 Temps at Total Home & Gift Market
September 14, 2023
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Dallas Market Center, the leading B2B marketplace in the U.S. for gifts and home décor, and The Toy Association, the business trade association representing hundreds of companies involved in the toy, play and youth entertainment industry, have jointly announced the debut of the Toy Fair® Pavilion during The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, January 10-13, 2024. The market in January will be the largest winter presentation of temporary exhibits in more than twelve years and will feature more than 1000 booths across five distinct product neighborhoods.
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Paramount Consumer Products to Sponsor Press Center at Toy Fair® 2023
August 21, 2023
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The Toy Association™ has announced that Paramount Consumer Products, which oversees all merchandising and related licensing for Paramount, a leading global media and entertainment company, will be the official sponsor of the Press Center at Toy Fair® 2023, taking place September 30 to October 3 in New York City.
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The Toy Foundation™ Reveals the 2023 Toy of the Year® Awards Finalists
August 21, 2023
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An animated game to create movie magic, an activity table to drop musical beets, and an 8-foot inflatable obstacle course to spark endless outdoor fun are among the inventive finalists for the prestigious Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards. Today, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) announced the top 122 toys, games, and properties across 17 product categories (listed below) that are advancing the world of play.
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Toy Association’s “Back to School” Shopping List Features 25 STEAM Toys for Kids
August 1, 2023
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The Toy Association™ today unveiled its “Back to School STEAM Toy Shopping List,” which includes 25 officially accredited STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) toys that will enrich kids’ learning during the academic year.
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The Toy Association™ Bestowed “Champion for Children Award” for Dedication to Keeping Kids Safe
July 25, 2023
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Safe Kids Worldwide recognized The Toy Association™ with the prestigious Champion for Children Award for its outstanding dedication to child injury protection. The Association was honored alongside 15 other individuals, agencies, and organizations at a ceremony held during the first day of the Safe Kids Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) in National Harbor, Maryland, a three-day gathering of more than 500 safety professionals who have joined together to network, learn, and collaborate on efforts to enhance the safety of children.
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TOTY® Awards to Feature Exclusive Performance from Grammy-Winning Artist Wyclef Jean
June 20, 2023
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Hips – and toys – don’t lie, the excitement is growing for the Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, hosted by The Toy Foundation™ (TTF). Taking place Friday, September 29 at Cipriani’s 42nd Street to kick off Toy Fair®, the TOTY Awards will roll out the best of the best as it’s a night to celebrate the very best in the toy industry.
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The Toy Association™ Inducts Six Legendary Trailblazers into Toy Industry Hall of Fame
June 12, 2023
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From the inventor of an iconic construction toy to the creators of preschool powerhouse PAW Patrol, members of the illustrious class of 2023 Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductees have left an indelible mark on the toy industry. The Toy Association™ announced today the six trailblazers who will join the esteemed Hall of Fame: Ronnen Harary, Anton Rabie, & Ben Varadi, co-founders of Spin Master; Mary Couzin, founder & president of ChiTAG & People of Play; the late John McLoughlin, founder of board game company McLoughlin Brothers; the late Rose O’Neill, creator of Kewpie dolls; the late David Ring, founder of Larami Corporation; and the late John Lloyd Wright, inventor of Lincoln Logs.
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Toy Association & Clamour Unveil Influencers’ Top Toy Picks for Spring & Summer ’23
May 23, 2023
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As the official start of summer kicks off this Memorial Day weekend, the “Best of Spring & Summer 2023 Influencer Choice List,” presented by The Toy Association™ and powered by Clamour, today unveiled the hottest toys and games of the season as voted on by top-tier toy and family content creators. Families are invited to shop the list of toys below.
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30 Toys Top Toy Association's 'Summer Learning STEAM Toy List'
May 22, 2023
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The Toy Association™ unveiled its “Summer Learning STEAM Toy List,” which includes 30 officially accredited STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) toys that will support learning and keep young minds sharp over the summer.
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The Genius of Play™ Launches 'Emotional Wellness Playbook' During Mental Health Awareness Month
May 1, 2023
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From exploring emotions through games to practicing empathy,?the new “Emotional Wellness Playbook” from The Genius of Play™, The Toy Association®’s nonprofit initiative dedicated to helping parents raise healthy and happy kids through play, offers a curated collection of play-based activities that teach kids how to express their feelings in healthy ways while having fun.
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Toy Association & Clamour to Reveal Best Spring & Summer Toys of 2023 as Chosen by Influencers
April 4, 2023
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Toy and game companies are invited to submit their most creative and innovative products to be voted on by leading influencers with millions of social media followers and monthly views. Chosen products will be named to the official “Best of Spring & Summer 2023 Influencer Choice List,” presented by The Toy Association and powered by Clamour, producers of the largest industry summit from professional online video influencers.
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The Toy Foundation Selects ChizSix Marketing & Media as its Agency of Record
March 29, 2023
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The Toy Foundation (TTF), a 501(c)(3) children’s charity and the philanthropic arm of The Toy Association, announced it has proudly selected ChizSix Marketing & Media as its Agency of Record.
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The Toy Foundation Announces New Board Leadership
March 14, 2023
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The Toy Foundation (TTF) announced yesterday the appointment of Andy Quartin, CEO of Thames & Kosmos, LLC, as Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Kathleen Campisano, global chief marketing officer & general manager of Beacon Media Group, as Vice Chair.
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