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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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World-Renowned Toy Fair® Kicks Off This Weekend in NYC
September 28, 2023
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The world-renowned Toy Fair® will mark its return to the global stage and throw open the doors to the Javits Center this weekend in New York City, where toymakers of all sizes will showcase the hottest toys, games, and youth entertainment products that kids and kids-at-heart will be clamoring for this holiday season and beyond.
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Countdown to Toy Fair®: Top Tips for a Successful Show
September 26, 2023
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The wait is almost over! The 118th Toy Fair® will kick off this weekend, taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Center in New York City.
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New European Union Microplastics Ban to Affect Toymakers
September 26, 2023
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The European Commission yesterday adopted measures that?restrict microplastics under the European Union REACH chemical legislation. The new regulations will immediately affect toymakers that use glitter in their products (along with other products that fall under the scope for microplastics, such as microbeads).
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The Toy Foundation™ Hosts TOTY® Awards Auction
September 26, 2023
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The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is hosting an online auction, in conjunction with the Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards and Toy Fair®, for which all proceeds will support TTF's work to deliver the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need.
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Update: CPSC Publishes Final Rule for Button and Coin Cell Batteries in Consumer Products
September 25, 2023
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As required by Reese’s Law, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a final rule on September 21, 2023 with provisions outlined for button and coin cell batteries found in common household products. While toys are specifically exempt from Reese’s Law since they are already covered by ASTM F963, these changes will affect products that are outside of the scope of toys made for children under age 14.
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Don’t Miss the Toy Trends Briefing at Toy Fair®: A ‘Must Attend’ Event for Media & Buyers
September 22, 2023
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The Toy Association's "Toy Trends Briefing," taking place on opening day of the 118th Toy Fair, promises to be a must-see unveiling of the hottest toy trends and consumer shopping insights for the 2023 holiday season. Plus, the team will offer an exclusive sneak peek at some of the upcoming toys and trends to watch in 2024.
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Toy Fair® Fuels Innovation & Empowers Inventor Community
September 22, 2023
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From top-tier industry education to an exclusive product pitch session, Toy Fair® will showcase its support for the inventor and designer community throughout the show floor. The global event, taking place at the Javits Center in New York City from September 30 to October 3, promises to be a hub for innovators to connect and network.
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Reminder: Register for Next Week’s Toy Fair® Credit Meeting
September 21, 2023
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Toy Association members are encouraged to register for the Toy Fair® Credit Meeting on Tuesday, October 3, open exclusively to qualified finance, credit, and operations professionals. For those who cannot attend in person, a virtual option is now available.
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Build Your Toy Fair® Schedule Today
September 19, 2023
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In less than two weeks, the global toy community will reunite at Toy Fair®, taking place September 30 to October 3 in New York City. With more educational sessions, networking events, and other programming taking place on and off the show floor than ever before, all attendees are encouraged to download the Toy Fair mobile app — powered by Connetix — to seamlessly build their schedules.
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Toy Fair® Exhibitors Invited to Donate Toys & Games to The Toy Bank? at Show’s Close
September 19, 2023
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The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) invites Toy Fair® exhibitors to donate toys and games from their booth to The Toy Bank? at the show’s close on Tuesday, October 3. Not only does donating product simplify the move-out process, but it will also help deliver the joy of play to more than 50,000 children in need.
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The Toy Association™ Tracks Nationwide EPR Bills to Protect Members
September 18, 2023
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Staff from The Toy Association’s global government and regulatory affairs team attended the 2023 U.S. Product Stewardship Forum from September 11 to 14 in Portland, Oregon to continue efforts to ensure consistency across state EPR (extended producer responsibility) programs.
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Update: FTC Releases Staff Recommendations on ‘Stealth Advertising’
September 18, 2023
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At the agency’s virtual public meeting on Thursday, September 14, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously voted to release staff recommendations on the issue of “stealth advertising in digital media” and how it affects kids and teens.
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Toy Fair® Exhibitors Invited to Upgrade their Visibility in the Online Press Room
September 15, 2023
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With hundreds of reporters from local, regional, national, and global media outlets attending Toy Fair® in search of the hottest new toys, exhibiting companies are invited to take advantage of one of the fee-based opportunities available in the Toy Fair ‘23 Online Press Room.
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