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Letter from Toy Foundation Chair: We’re Here to Help Deliver the Joy of Play to Children
March 21, 2023
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Newly appointed Toy Foundation Chair, Andy Quartin, CEO of Thames & Kosmos, discusses TTF’s recently refined mission to be the uniting force for the collective philanthropy of the toy industry and how it plans to deliver on this promise.
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The Toy Association Updates Governing Bylaws
March 21, 2023
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The Toy Association has published updated governing bylaws following the review and approval of its membership during the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held March 9.
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Genius of Play Hosts First Ambassador Networking Hour
March 20, 2023
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Nearly 30 play professionals from North America, Europe, and Asia participated in The Genius of Play's first-ever networking hour last Thursday, March 16, successfully bringing together the initiative’s Play Ambassadors to share their knowledge and expertise from their respective fields related to play.
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Nominations Open for Mojo Nation’s Play Creators Awards 2023
March 17, 2023
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Nominations have opened for Mojo Nation’s annual Play Creators Awards, which celebrate the achievements of the global toy and game designer community. The deadline to submit nominations is April 28, 2023.
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Now Available: Member-Exclusive Market Research on the American Kid Consumer
March 16, 2023
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Toy Association members are encouraged to take advantage of new market research from Kidz Global/BrandTrends to help confidently expand their businesses in the U.S.
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Remembering Schylling’s Bryan Bendavid
March 16, 2023
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The Toy Association and its members mourn the recent passing of Bryan J. Bendavid, senior vice president of sales for Schylling Inc. He died on March 13 at the age of 56.
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Single-Line Railroad Connecting North America Could Offer New Supply Chain Opportunities
March 15, 2023
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The Toy Association is alerting members of a newly approved single-line rail service connecting Mexico, the U.S. and Canada and the opportunities this could present to companies considering Mexico as a manufacturing hub or import point.
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Invest India Webinar on Toy Industry Opportunity in India
March 14, 2023
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As toy manufacturers seek to diversify supply chains and sell into new markets, The Toy Association, the Asia Toy & Play Association, and other toy trade associations are offering the opportunity to learn more about the India market on Wednesday, March 22.
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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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Toy Association Comments on CPSC’s Proposed Battery Safety Rulemaking
March 14, 2023
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The Toy Association provided comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Reese’s Law, the button and coin cell battery safety bill which was signed into law by President Biden in August 2022.
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Toy Association Urges Member Input on New York’s New Chemical Law Impacting Toys
March 13, 2023
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The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) has issued a call for comments on elements of the Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products (TCCP) law. In response, The Toy Association is drafting its own feedback and encouraging companies that will be impacted by the NYDEC’s new requirements to submit their comments by the March 20 deadline.
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Exhibitor Spotlight: KidDesigns — 'Toy Fair™ is Essential for Growth'
March 10, 2023
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Toy News Tuesday editors caught up with Marcos Zalta, vice president of business and legal affairs at KidDesigns, to learn about the company’s plans for Toy Fair™ 2023 (September 30 to October 3).
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Toy Association Diversifies Board with New Members & Offers Updates on Member Value During AGM
March 9, 2023
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The Toy Association today announced the election of six new members and three term renewals to its Board of Directors to serve two-year terms. The announcement was made during The Toy Association’s Annual General Meeting, which was open to all members.
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Toy Association Unveils Top Toy Trends of 2023
March 8, 2023
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The top 2023 toy trends were announced today by The Toy Association during The Play Date, its exclusive Q1 media event held in partnership with Adventure Media & Events in New York City. An in-depth version of the briefing, featuring more product examples and insights, is now available online.
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The Play Date Will Unveil New Toys & Hottest Trends Tomorrow
March 7, 2023
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All the anticipation building up for the first toy media event of the year is almost over. The Play Date, the ultimate showcase for new-for-2023 toys and games, is taking place tomorrow, March 8.
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