Registration is now open for People of Play's (POP) 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference, where the global toy and game inventor community comes together to learn, collaborate, and pitch their ideas.
The Toy Association announced that nominations are officially open for the 27th Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, taking place February 19, 2027 at Pier Sixty in New York City.
The Toy Association™, producer of Toy Fair®, has announced Central PLAYce, a brand-new destination at the heart of Toy Fair 2027 designed to bring the global toy community together for networking, meetings, and interactive experiences.
The Toy Association participated in the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) North America Product Safety Training Workshop held at the Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina on June 18.
With the first day of summer right around the corner, The Toy Association™ is sharing its top tips for safe outdoor play and toy shopping on social media to ensure kids are playing safely while having fun in the sun.
As consumer demand for soccer-inspired toys surges globally, The Toy Association’s trends team has been spotlighting soccer-themed toys and games from member companies across major media markets in June.
The U.S. toy industry posted 13% dollar growth from January through April 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Circana. Unit sales increased 5%, while average selling prices rose 7%, making toys one of the strongest-performing discretionary categories amid broader softness in consumer spending.
The Toy Association™ announced that nominations are now open to submit candidates for induction into the 2027 Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Unlike any other toy industry event, the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) brings kids, parents, inventors, and the media together during peak holiday season excitement to discover the toys and games that families will be clamoring for.
The Toy Association™ has announced that Toy Fair University, the official education program of Toy Fair®, is now accepting speaker proposals for the next edition of the show, taking place February 20 to 23 at the Javits Center in New York City.