Taking place the evening of Friday, February 13 at Pier Sixty in New York City, the TOTYs will include a record-setting seven Presenting Sponsors, all of which are committed to creating a world where every child has access to play.
In just a few short weeks, Toy Fair®, the largest and most influential toy show in the Western Hemisphere, will welcome thousands of toy manufacturers, buyers, and media from around the world to the Javits Center in New York City from February 14 to 17.
Companies that would like to have their products considered for TV opportunities, articles, and other media placements throughout the year are invited to contact Jennifer Lynch, senior manager of creative communications at The Toy Association, to schedule a virtual meeting with The Toy Association’s trends team in the weeks leading up to Toy Fair (taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City).
The Toy Association's “Toy Trends Briefing,” taking place on opening day of Toy Fair®, promises to be a must-see unveiling of the hottest toy trends and consumer shopping insights that will shape the year ahead.
The Toy Fair® mobile app, powered by CONNETIX, has officially landed on both the App Store and Google Play Store, offering attendees and exhibitors a valuable tool to navigate the show, interact with each other, and make the most of their experience.
Taking place on Friday, February 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Hall 1D at the Javits Center, the Toy Fair Product Preview will offer companies the chance to demonstrate their top priority products for the show, practice their media pitches, and be a part of the “New Product Showcase” video loop that will run in the Press Center during the show.
The 2026 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards are just a few weeks away, and time is running out to vote to determine which finalists will take home a prestigious award.
With just weeks away until Toy Fair®, attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to secure their hotel accommodations through the official show room block.
Blue Plate Media Services (BPMS), in collaboration with The Toy Association™, will present its 16th Annual Blue Plate Media Lounge at Toy Fair®, where the agency will host free educational sessions open to all Toy Fair exhibitors and attendees.
Companies planning to showcase their playthings at Toy Fair® 2026 are encouraged to sign up for “Toy Fair Checklist,” an upcoming Exhibitor Academy webinar taking place Wednesday, January 7 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
The Toy Association will hold its Toy Fair credit meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026, which will be open exclusively to qualified finance, credit, and operations professionals of manufacturer member companies.
Toy companies are pledging their support of The Toy Foundation’s mission to create a world where every child has access to play by serving as sponsors for the 2026 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, taking place Friday, February 13 at Pier Sixty in New York City.
As the industry prepares for Toy Fair, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City, exhibitors can take advantage of a host of promotional opportunities to stand out in front of buyers, media, and the global toy and
Toy Fair® University is continuing to grow its robust educational lineup, with even more sessions now announced for the 2026 show, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.
The Toy Association will host an "Exhibitor Academy: PR Bootcamp" webinar on December 2 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) that will help exhibitors get their products noticed by global media at Toy Fair, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Tickets are now on sale for The Toy Foundation’s 2026 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards , which will unveil the industry’s top toys, games, and properties, and honor the newest inductees into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame.
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.
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
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.
Are you a manufacturer, retailer, or entertainment company planning to attend Toy Fair® in February? If so, you have the chance to build and strengthen business relationships, exchange ideas, and seal deals in a more private environment by renting a private meeting suite at the show, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.
The finalists for The Toy Foundation’s Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards will be revealed in person at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) on Saturday, November 8. The announcement will take place during a live press conference at 11:30 a.m. (Central) on the CHITAG main stage, accompanied by a national press release.
Calling all toy professionals: class will be back in session as Toy Fair® University returns to Toy Fair, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City, with its most extensive education programming yet.
Hundreds of retail outlets have already committed to attend Toy Fair® 2026, the largest and most influential toy & play industry event in North America. More than 850 individual retail outlets and attendees representing 59 countries have secured their spots to attend the global event, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Calling all toy inventors, designers, and creative types! The Toy Association™ is accepting applications through Friday, October 31 for its pitch event during the Creative Factor Inventor Day program at Toy Fair® 2026.
Exhibiting at the upcoming Toy Fair®, taking place February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City, is a powerful opportunity for toy and entertainment companies to elevate their brands, connect with key players in the industry, and unlock new business potential.
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Erin Wright / Marketing Communications Manager / 646-520-4851