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11/13/2025

The Toy Association™ Inducts Industry Icons into 2026 Toy Industry Hall of Fame

The Toy Association™ today announced the three visionaries who will join the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame: Melissa and Doug Bernstein, founders of Melissa & Doug; Isaac Larian, founder & CEO of MGA Entertainment; and the posthumous honoree, Stanley Weston, inventor of the G.I. Joe action figure and founder of Leisure Concepts.

11/11/2025

Supreme Court Reviews Trump’s Tariff Powers Under Emergency Law

On November 5, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether President Trump used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) properly in imposing reciprocal and fentanyl-related tariffs on trading nations around the world.

11/11/2025

Rare Beckett Black Label TCG Card Goes to Auction in Support of The Toy Foundation™

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) will be the beneficiary of a truly one-of-a-kind auction item: a rare Beckett Black Label Pokémon card that Dragon Shield, a global leader in premium trading card game accessories, and Beckett, the premier grading and authentication company for trading cards and collectibles, recently launched to the edge of space.

11/11/2025

Toy Fair® 2026 Draws Strong International Attendance

With registered attendees from 65 countries (and counting!), Toy Fair® 2026 is attracting a diverse international presence right on the show floor. Building on this momentum, The Toy Association, continues to strengthen the show's international reach.

11/10/2025

People of Play™ Announces Winners of 2025 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence Awards

People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, revealed the winners of the 18th annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE®) Awards during a ceremony held November 8 at Joe’s Live Concert Venue in Rosemont, IL. The event honored the i

11/8/2025

2026 Toy of the Year Award Finalists Unveiled at Chicago Toy & Game Fair

The unveiling of the TOTY finalists, which represent this year's most sought-after toys across 16 categories of play, coincided with CHITAG's first-ever Wishlist Weekend™, a new holiday tradition that encourages families all across the country to pla

11/7/2025

The Toy Association™ Provides Member Assistance with Toy Safety Media Inquiries

If a member company’s product is included in a misinformed “dangerous toy” list by an NGO, The Toy Association’s communications team is available to provide counsel on appropriate actions to take.

11/6/2025

Turn Fandom into Opportunity: How to Engage at the Right Moment (Webinar)

Toy industry professionals are encouraged to sign up for “How Fandoms Develop, Evolve, and Persist, and the Role of Creators in this Lifecycle,” an upcoming Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, November 13 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).

11/4/2025

The Toy Association™ Advocates for Strong USMCA Implementation to Support North American Toy Trade

On November 3, The Toy Association™ submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in response to the agency’s request for input on the upcoming joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

11/4/2025

Sponsor the TOTY® Awards this February to Showcase Your Brand & Philanthropy

Hosted by and benefiting The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the TOTY Awards invites companies to showcase their brands and commitment to giving back by serving as an event sponsor.

11/3/2025

Toy Safety Awareness Month Kicks off this November

As part of the 5th annual Toy Safety Awareness Month, The Toy Association is offering parents, grandparents, and other gift-givers trusted toy and play safety advice throughout November on social media and at PlaySafe.org.