The Toy Association
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.
Amanda Gummer discusses how her Good Toy Guide is joining forces with The Toy Association to look at STEAM Toy Assessment
Research psychologist Dr. Amanda Gummer on why STEAM Toy Assessment needs structure.
Brands Untapped @ Toy Fair NY to showcase how toy brands are thriving in sectors like fashion, food and film
A collaboration between Mojo Nation and The Toy Association, the experience-rich space will take place at New York Toy Fair 2022, with activations highlighting how toy and game brands are making waves in other industries through creative brand extensions.