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No New Tariffs: Phase One Trade Deal Confirmed
December 13, 2019
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After months of aggressive lobbying by The Toy Association and tireless support and engagement from its members, the Association is pleased to report that the U.S. and China have announced a “phase one trade deal” that removes the tariffs that were set to go into effect on December 15, including those on toys.
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Modern Play's Impact on Toys & Games: Trend Hunter Report
December 10, 2019
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TrendHunter.com’s latest free monthly report for Toy Association members explores what’s new in toys, playtime, and gaming.
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Toy Association Releases Statement as Dec. 15 Tariff Deadline Looms; Delay Uncertain
December 10, 2019
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With devastating tariffs on toys scheduled to take effect this Sunday (December 15), the toy community is disappointed that it has yet to get confirmation from the administration that it is backing away from these ill-advised taxes.
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Nominations Open for Toy Association Board of Directors (2020-2022)
December 9, 2019
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Toy Association members are invited to submit candidates for seats on the Association’s Board of Directors by no later than Friday, January 3, 2020.
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December Member Spotlight
December 6, 2019
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Check out The Toy Association’s “Member Spotlight” for December 2019, including updates from LEGO, Magformers, MGA Entertainment, Spin Master, and more.
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Webinar: Protect Your Brand From IP Theft Online
December 6, 2019
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Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of selling online in The Toy Association’s "Best Practices to Protect Your Brand Online" webinar, on Wednesday, December 11 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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Toy Foundation & Local Toy Companies Help Bring Holiday Cheer to Kids in Need
December 5, 2019
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– The Toy Foundation, volunteers from Michigan-based toy companies, Delivering Good, and Variety – The Children’s Charity of Detroit, brought holiday cheer to 350 children in need during a festive event held at the Southfield Parks and Recreation Center in Southfield, MI on December 4th.
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20 Years of TOTY! Buy Tickets Now for a Night to Remember
December 3, 2019
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Tickets are now on sale for the 20th Toy of the Year Awards ceremony, which unveils the industry’s top toys, games, and properties, and honors the newest inductees into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame.
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Creating a More Inclusive & Diverse Workplace
December 3, 2019
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Members of The Toy Association are invited to review findings from the new Diversity & Inclusion Committees inaugural report.
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Toy Association Uses Facts to Combat False 'Dangerous' Toy Reports
December 3, 2019
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The Toy Association's ongoing education on toy safety prove the tides are shifting in favor of real facts about the safety of all toys sold in the U.S., following the release of certain NGO groups' alleged "unsafe" toy lists in November.
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Webinar: Reserve Your Spot & Jumpstart Your Toy Fair Strategy
December 3, 2019
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The upcoming “Toy Fair PR Bootcamp: Kickstart Your TF '20 Public Relations Strategy” webinar will guide companies through the tools and techniques they need to build and execute a strong media relations plan leading up to, during, and after the 2020 show.
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Impact Kids in Need with Your TOTY 2020 Tribute Book Ad
December 2, 2019
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Companies can support a worthy cause when they reserve ad space in The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) 2020 Tribute Book, the official event program for the 20th Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards ceremony.
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Find Out What's New in Product Safety Complaince
November 27, 2019
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Get an overview of proposed revisions coming to specific toy-related safety standards in The Toy Association’s “Product Safety Standards and Tools: What’s New?” webinar on December 4.
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Breaking Down The 'Generations of Play, An Oral History' Project
November 25, 2019
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The deadline for nominations for The Toy Association’s “Generations of Play, An Oral History” project, powered by StoryCorps, is just over a week away on December 6. Do you or someone you know have a toy story you would like to see brought to life in your own words?
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Member Exclusive: NPD’s Children & Influencer Platforms Study Now Available
November 25, 2019
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The NPD Group’s Children & Influencer Platforms Study is now available to Toy Association member companies.
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