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4/14/2026

Nominations Now Open for 2026 TAGIE Lifetime Achievement Honor

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).

4/13/2026

Finalize Your LA Spring Preview Plans

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.

4/3/2026

Toy Fair® 2027 Booth Renewal Applications Now Open

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.

3/23/2026

Hundreds of Students Interested in Toy Careers Attend Toy Fair Student Congress

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.

3/23/2026

Licensing Expo: Where Toys & Licensing Connect

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.

3/13/2026

Creative Factor Connects Inventors with Leading Toy Companies

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.

3/10/2026

Registration is Open for POP Week 2026

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.

3/6/2026

The Toy Association™ Launches Toy Fair® University ‘Spring Semester’

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.

3/5/2026

2026 Toy Trends: Recording Now Available

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.

3/3/2026

The Toy Foundation™ Raises Over $1 Million to Deliver the Power of Play to Children in Need

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.

2/27/2026

Limited Showrooms Available at the Toy Building for 2026 Market Weeks

Companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the Los Angeles Toy District can now secure space at The Toy Association’s Toy Building in El Segundo (101 Continental Boulevard) through a variety of leasing options, including long-term permanent showrooms as well as temporary spaces for Spring Preview (April 20 to 24) and Fall Preview (September 14 to 25) market weeks.