Toy Fair® 2026 had a record-breaking turnout of students eager to explore career opportunities in the toy industry. Nearly 850 undergraduate students attended all four days of Toy Fair to take advantage of educational sessions, explore the show floor, and participate in the day-long Student Congress program, which took place on Sunday, February 15, at the Javits Center in New York City.
Licensing Expo 2026, set to take place May 19 to 21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, will serve as a key meeting point for toy companies exploring brand extension and licensing opportunities.
Following recent developments related to refunds of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), The Toy Association™ shared updated refund guidance with members via email on March 13.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has launched two new Section 301 investigations examining structural excess manufacturing capacity and the use of forced labor in global supply chains.
Creative Factor: Inventor Day returned to Toy Fair® on Tuesday, February 17, bringing together emerging inventors and leading toy and game manufacturers for a curated pitch event designed to give up-and-coming talent valuable face time with companies they may not otherwise have access to.
On March 4, the U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order requiring refunds to importers of goods whose entries were subject to tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Industry professionals are now invited to register for POP Week 2026, a four-day series of events dedicated to the inventors, fans, and leaders shaping the toy and game industry. Presented by People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, the events will run from November 5 to 8 in Rosemont, IL, featuring professional opportunities designed to bring the global play community together in the spirit of innovation and play.
The Toy Association™ is making Toy Fair® 2026 educational programming available, starting March 9 on ToyFairNY.com, LinkedIn, and via email. Content will be on demand and will roll out weekly through May. The virtual learning experience offers a convenient and flexible way to explore essential topics shaping the toy industry.
The Toy Association’s Toy Trends Briefing, which unveiled new trend insights and research to an audience of hundreds of media, buyers, and toy professionals during Toy Fair® 2026 in New York City, is now available to view online.
The Toy Foundation’s Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, which took place on February 13, 2026, is the toy industry’s annual unifying moment to celebrate creativity, innovation, and come together in support of children in need.