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No Experience Necessary: Why Betting on Yourself in Your Twenties Is the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make by Ronnen Harary   No Experience Necessary: Why Betting on Yourself in Your Twentie...

Hi Chris! Thanks for taking the time to speak with us! First things first — how DO you cremate a parakeet? 😊 And when did you realize that particular childhood adventure had to become the tit...

A successful networking event during LA Fall Preview gave toy and game inventors and industry veterans a chance to connect, talk shop, and build relationships — all without the pressure of pitch...

“CARVE-X” MAKES LANDMARK MOVE TO THE JAVITS CENTER FOR TOY FAIR 2027   Carve Communications’ Carve-X Media Showcase to be hosted on-site at the Jacob K. Javits Center, Bringin...

Inventors to Gain Direct Access to Industry Experts, Pitch Opportunities, & One-on-One Mentorship   CHICAGO, IL | September 29, 2026 – People of Play™, a division of The To...

Smack N Cheese   Gameplay Smack N Cheese is a fast-paced card game all about mac and cheese! Players compete to complete their Smack N Cheese set by collecting cards with all the necessary too...

Gummy Grab   Gameplay Gummy Grab is a fun and fast-paced family card game that incorporates both color and number recognition. The colorful cards and game pieces and nonstop gameplay keeps eve...

Hey, it\'s Katherine.   I have been collecting and archiving Bop It games for almost 18 years now, and I am premiering my video for obtaining 300 Bop It units tomorrow on my YouTube channel for ...

Although I go to all the other toy fairs and many companies host their own pitch events, I’ve sold multiple concepts at POP over the years thanks to its superior setup. It’s the toy invent...

Two friends, one card game, and a journey we never imagined!   Hi Dorene and Marilyn! While I have not seen you since POP Week 2024, I saw your game TAP4 in Walmart! Please share your journey w...

  I first came across KenKen in Japan in 2007. I certainly didn’t look at it and immediately think, “This is going to be huge.” In fact, my first reaction was that it seemed p...

  Across the United States, a noticeable shift is taking place in how families spend their evenings. After years of screen time creeping further into children\'s daily routines, more parents are ...

TAGIE Voting Opens Today through October 21   CHICAGO, IL | September 22, 2026 — People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, has announced the finalists for the 19th ...

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – September 21, 2026 – CONNETIX, the Australian brand of premium magnetic tiles at the heart of open-ended STEAM construction play, is bringing festive fun to families and...

    Last night, Steve Rad’s Abacus Brands opened the doors to its Los Angeles headquarters for their LA Showcase Official After Party, welcoming leading brands, inve...

“It was such a special and fun night bringing together the toy industry and the comedy world. Both are in the smile business, bringing joy, laughter, and connection to people around the world! A...

Thousands of counterfeit Clickeez uncovered following months-long investigation   Goliath has taken enforcement action against counterfeit Clickeez products following a months-long investigat...

Hey, it\'s Katherine.   I have discovered many unique things with Bop It in the almost 18 years I\'ve been into it. But one of the most fascinating things to me that I\'ve discovered is called a T...

Hey Liam, hard to believe it’s been a year you became part of the Bloom Report team!  For starters, why don’t you share what you do in our industry? I currently work as the digital m...

  Hi Anthony, thank you for exhibiting at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair this year and taking time to share your story with us. What do you do in our industry?I’m still wondering at wha...

CONNETIX, the Australian brand of premium magnetic tiles at the heart of open-ended STEAM construction play, is expanding its innovative PRO range with the introduction of the new CONNETIX PRO Build I...

Yahtzee   Gameplay Yahtzee is a dice game that incorporates some poker-style combinations. To win, players must score the most points by rolling five dice and creating specific combinations, i...

Dear Game Inventors,   We are delighted to invite you to the 5th International Game Inventors Convention which will take place live in Nuremberg as part of Spielwarenmesse 2027. ...

Peekimo   Calling all Tamagotchi parents! The days of small, wearable, digital pets are back. Meet Peekimo, an adorable interactive, digital pet that responds to both voice and touch with more ...

  There are many people behind the toys and games we love—inventors, designers, engineers, marketers, executives and countless others whose names may or may not ever appear on the box.&nbs...

Hello Fei, thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us. To get started, would you share what is it about the Toy and Game Industry that you love?  I love how supportive and open-minded t...

Collectibles leader will bring legendary Hasbro franchises to life through trading cards and games, beginning with Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Special Edition trading card set   Ca...

Ms. Rachel Toys   Spin Master has expanded their preschool line with a fresh set of Ms. Rachel toys! Ms. Rachel, a key figure in early learning, is not just on your television screen anymore. T...

Historic Five-Year Partnership Reinforces New York City as the Global Marketplace for the Toy Industry   NEW YORK, NY | August 24, 2026 — The Toy Association™, the leading industr...

The $2.98 Toy Submarine That Alarmed the Father of the Nuclear Navy Did a Revell model kit really reveal America\'s Polaris submarine secrets to the Soviets?   Imagine walking into a toy or hob...