The Toy Association is working with associations around the world to reaffirm the industry’s commitment to keeping toys tariff-free. Read the full Global Toy Industry Statement calling for toys to be excluded from all tariffs: https://lnkd.in/e5BQ_8is #toyindustry #toynews
The Toy Association
非盈利组织
New York，NY 33,847 位关注者
The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the North American toy industry.
关于我们
Founded in 1916, The Toy Association?, Inc. is the business trade association representing hundreds of companies including manufacturers, retailers, licensors, and others who are involved in the youth entertainment industry. The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $102.4 billion. Our manufacturing members account for 93% of U.S. toy and game sales driving the annual $40 billion U.S. domestic toy market. The Toy Association serves as the industry’s voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play’s positive impact on childhood development to consumers and media. The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, government, consumers, and industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play. As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair New York; advocates on behalf of members around the world; sustains the Canadian Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America’s widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.
- 网站
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https://www.toyassociation.org
The Toy Association的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- New York，NY
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1916
- 领域
- Toys, Games and Play、Trade Events、Research and Data about the Toy Industry、Advocacy和Toy Safety
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获取路线
1375 Broadway
10th floor
US，NY，New York，10018
The Toy Association员工
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Greg Ahearn
President & CEO of The Toy Association.
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Arthur S “Chip” Brown II
Storyastic & Proper Media Founder ? Producer & Publisher-formerly Disney, HarperCollins, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, Gaylord Entertainment
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Charlotte Hickcox
The Toy Association
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Tim Knock
Senior Director, Event Marketing @ The Toy Association
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What began as a professor’s passion project became a global sensation. In 1974, Erno Rubik created the "Rubik’s Magic Cube"—later rebranded as the "Rubik’s Cube"—which took the world by storm, selling over 500 million puzzles and inspiring generations. Rubik’s legacy lives on through speed-cubing competitions across the globe. We’re proud to honor Erno Rubik as a 2025 Toy Industry Hall of Fame Inductee! ?? Learn more about his story and all our 2025 inductees:?https://lnkd.in/eWaHkdZf #ToyIndustry #ToyNews #ToyFairLife #toys The Toy Foundation Spin Master
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Today is International Day of Happiness, and what better way to celebrate than by embracing the power of PLAY—at every age! Play isn’t just for kids—it’s a vital part of creativity, problem-solving, and well-being for adults too. Read this Genius of Play article from Kathleen Alfano, Child Development & Play Expert, on 10 Ways Adults can be More Playful: https://lnkd.in/gbExwika ? From boosting workplace productivity to enhancing personal happiness, the benefits of play are impactful. How do you bring play into your daily routine? Share in the comments! ?? #InternationalDayofHappinessDay #geniusofplay?
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The Toy Foundation? (TTF) Board of Trustees appointed Kathleen Campisano, global chief marketing officer & general manager of Beacon Media Group, as chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, on February 28. Campisano, alongside newly appointed Vice Chair Michael Keaton and TTF’s Executive Director Pam Mastrota, will lead the Foundation in implementing aspects of The Toy Association’s three-year action plan to serve and unite members behind philanthropic initiatives that deliver the comfort of play to children when they need it most. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnvXQ5aw #toyindustry #toynews #toys #toyfoundation
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Zigazoo kid reporters took over New York Toy Fair 2025????—exploring the hottest new toys, testing out the latest releases, and sharing their unfiltered excitement straight from the show floor! ?? Check out their journey in this video, featuring so many of our amazing partners and friends! The future of play is in the hands of the next generation—so why not let them?lead the conversation??????
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ICYMI at Toy Fair! Watch as The Toy Association’s trends team shares the top toy trends of 2025 and discusses the latest developments in play with product examples straight from the show floor: https://lnkd.in/eHB9_a-x #toyfairlife #toyindustry #toys
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Congratulations to 2025 Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductee, Maxine Clark, Founder & former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop! Maxine transformed the toy and retail industries with her innovative 'retail-tainment' concept over 25 years ago. Inspired by her childhood teddy bear, she created an interactive experience where children personalize their stuffed animals through the iconic Build-A-Bear process. Learn more about her inspiring story, and all of our 2025 Toy Industry Hall of Fame Inductees: https://lnkd.in/eWaHkdZf #toyindustry #toynews #toys The Toy Foundation
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Reminder: Don’t miss our March 27 webinar, presented by BrandTrends’ Philippe Guinaudeau. Diving into fresh research on U.S. kids’ behavior, this hour-long session expands on insights from Toy Fair, covering: 1. Kids’ daily routines & digital habits? 2. Favorite brands & screen time preferences? 3. Parents’ shopping & gift-giving behavior Don't miss out on key findings to help boost your toy sales in the U.S. market.?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/eKksp-4t #toyindustry #toynews #toys #marketing
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Now Leasing! Join us in the New Toy Building - spaces are filling up fast! The Toy Association’s new year-round showroom solution in the heart of El Segundo’s toy district is designed BY toy people FOR toy people. It’s the ultimate destination for toy manufacturers, brands, and innovators to showcase their products, meet with buyers, and be at the center of the industry’s West Coast hub. Why secure your showroom? ??Prime location at 101 Continental Boulevard ??Newly renovated Premium Showrooms available ??Move-in Ready by August 1, 2025 ?? Long-term leases (3-5 years) available ?? Toy Association-backed support Lock in your space today! Contact Andy Keimach or Laura Mangiaracina or visit ToyAssociation.org/events to learn more. #toyindustry #latoypreviews
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During our Annual General Meeting at Toy Fair, membership elected four industry leaders to serve terms on?The Toy Association Board of Directors: ? Erica Buxton, CEO of?Razor USA ? Jason Larian, President of?MGA Studios ? Mark McColgan, SVP & GM of USA Commercial at?Mattel ? Melvin Wells, CEO of?Sunny Days Entertainment ?