The Toy Association
US Toy Fair drops New Orleans plan and recommits to New York
“It has become abundantly clear through the passionate reaction, that the place holds as much or more importance than the date,” read a statement from Aaron Muderick and The Toy Association Board of Directors.
US Toy Fair to move from New York to New Orleans – and to January – from 2026
There will be no show in 2024, followed by a March show in New York in 2025. Then Toy Fair will move to a new January slot in New Orleans for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
FIT’s Judith Ellis, founder of world’s first toy design BFA, retires
Succeeding Ellis in the position of acting chair of FIT’s Toy Design program is Susan Baumbach.
TOTY Awards winners revealed
Winners includes Moose Toys’ Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball, LEGO’s Muppets Minifigures and Jazwares’ Squishmallows.
The Toy Association details TOTY Awards finalists
“The finalists are marvellous examples of innovation and imagination to deliver the power of play to children and adults alike,” said Pamela Mastrota, executive director of The Toy Foundation.
The Toy Association confirms September dates for Toy Fair New York 2023
Next year’s show will take place from September 30th to October 3rd 2023 at New York’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Toy Fair New York to take place in September from 2023
“Timing Toy Fair New York to meet the needs of an evolved and evolving industry will ultimately better serve the business needs of our members and the buyer community,” said Steve Pasierb, president & CEO of The Toy Association.
Toy Fair New York 2022 cancelled
“We will be working with all exhibitors on next steps to unwind February 2022 and build a solid base for visitors from across the world to again experience Toy Fair,” said Steve Pasierb, President & CEO of The Toy Association.
The Toy Association confirms New York Toy Fair 2022 is going ahead
“Toy Fair and the Javits Center have the standards and practices in place to deliver a safe environment to gather in person, meet with customers and friends, conduct business, and enjoy networking,” said Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of The Toy Association.
2022 Toy of the Year finalists unveiled
“Each and every finalist announced today demonstrates the incredible ability of toys and play to bring inspiration, laughter, and learning to children of all ages,” said Pamela Mastrota, executive director of The Toy Foundation.