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.

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.

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.

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.

As the holiday season approaches, TTF is calling on toy companies to donate product to the Toy Chest and create a magical season for as many children as possible.

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.

This year, The Toy Foundation™ Play Fund distributed $405,000 to 23 children’s hospitals to support a variety of play-focused projects that will benefit more than 245,000 children in need.

Toy Fair® exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for the upcoming Exhibitor Academy session, “Your Toy Fair Online Profile,” taking place Tuesday, September 30 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).

The toy community raised nearly half a million dollars to benefit children in need at The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser September 9. Held during The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview Market Weeks, the event welcomed toy professionals for an evening of networking, friendly competition, and giving back at Topgolf in El Segundo.

Have a game-changing idea or the next big thing in play? Toy inventors and designers are now invited to apply for a chance to pitch their ideas to top toy and youth entertainment professionals and manufacturing partners at Toy Fair® this February. The Creative Factor Inventor Day program is now accepting submissions through Friday, October 31.

An upcoming Toy Association webinar will explore how to unlock a customer review strategy to drive sales, strengthen retail partnerships, and maximize marketing ROI.

Tee up with industry friends for an evening of friendly competition, casual networking, and giving back at The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser, taking place Tuesday, September 9 at Topgolf El Segundo during The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks.

Toy Fair® 2026 exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for the upcoming Toy Fair Exhibitor Academy session, “Visual Merchandising Initiative & Reimagination Awards,” taking place Thursday, August 28 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).