Nominations are now open for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor at the 2026 Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, hosted annually by People of Play™ (POP).
Earlier today (April 14), The Toy Association shared a detailed Member Alert outlining U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) guidance on the first phase of IEEPA tariff refunds through the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) program in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal.
With just one week to go until the LA Spring Preview, taking place April 20 to 24 at The Toy Association’s Toy Building (101 Continental Boulevard) and across El Segundo’s Toy District, now is the time to lock in schedules and finalize travel plans.
The Toy Association’s trends team has been spotlighting must-have spring- and Easter-themed toys from members, bringing timely gift inspiration to families across major media markets in March and early April.
The period for returning Toy Fair® exhibitors to submit their renewal applications opened April 1; companies that wish to submit their renewal application for Toy Fair 2027 should note the following important information.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will host a webinar series in the months leading up to the July 8, 2026 implementation of eFiling for most regulated products. The Toy Association encourages members to take advantage of these sessions in order to prepare.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is now issuing all refunds electronically, following a federal rule published January 2, 2026. The change, which took effect February 6, 2026, eliminates paper checks and applies to all refund recipients.
With the National Retail Federation (NRF) projecting consumers will spend an average of $195.59 this Easter — the highest figure on record — The Toy Association’s trends team has been promoting members' toys as must-have items to fill kids’ Easter baskets.
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.