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Hi Brian! Fun interview – thank you! I’m looking forward to checking out Smart Toys and Games booth at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair next month! Please share with our readers what you do i...

CHICAGO, IL | October 7, 2025 – People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, will honor Mike Moody and Phil Orbanes with Lifetime Achievement Awards and Judy Ellis as th...

Inclusive Imagination: Play Without Limits Inclusive Imagination is built on the belief that play is more than entertainment; it is the foundation of connection, learning, and community. The compan...

See And Hear Your Heartbeat Loud & Clear for the first time in the world! Fishers, IN – October 3, 2025 – GKC Ventures LLC, the parent company of Heartbeats Brand, proudly announces t...

Name: Michael Gramelspacher, Toy & Game Inventor, Co-Owner of SG Labs, LLC  Products: DJ Bouncin\' Beats from Fisher-Price & FurReal Handfuls from Just Play  Location: O\'Fallon, IL ...

Neopets Battledome: War for the Obelisk, Jhudora’s Bluff, & Illusen’s Glade   I’m back with more from the world of Neopets! The trading card game is expanding, with new se...

Cake-N-Bake Challenge   Gameplay The Cake-N-Bake Challenge is fast-paced, color-matching game that has player stack different colored cake layers, competing against one another to build their ...

Pit   Gameplay If you like fast-paced games where everyone is shouting at once, you’re going to love Pit. Based on the Chicago Board of Trader (lovingly known as the Pit) and the Us Corn...

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When a child receives a new toy during the holidays, it’s not only something to play with — it’s a powerful symbol of joy, hope, and a reassurance that they are cared for. To create ...

This year’s fair is packed with exciting exhibitor activations, live competitions, meet-and-greets, and more! CHICAGO, IL | September 30, 2025 – The Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHIT...

Shenzhen [ China ] – In a milestone moment for women in the global toy industry, Crystal Chen, CEO of Tree Toys Corporation (Taiwan), and Fanny Ng, General Manager of Edu-Science ...

 MESH Helps advances well-being by strengthening kids’ resilience through play    Chicago, IL—September 23, 2025—MESH Helps today announced the release of its seco...

The Toy Industry\'s Azhelle Wade Appears \"On Brand with Jimmy Fallon\" Premiering Sept. 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.    Ten Contestants to Pitch and Develop Unforgettable Marketing Ideas fo...

  Hi Doug! Thank you for taking time to answer a few questions. Let’s start with talking about what you do in our industry.    Proud to have been part of the toy industry for ...

The Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) is where the next generation of toy and game creators share their brilliant ideas—and every year, we see more kids take part. With this growing excitement...

    Voting for 18th Annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards Opens Today through October 24 CHICAGO, IL | September 24, 2025 – People of Play™, a divisi...

    People of Play’s Annual Fall Events Will Bring Together Inventors, Influencers, Consumers, Media, and Industry Leaders from Around the World   CHICAGO, IL | September 22, ...

NEW YORK, NY | September 22, 2025 — The Toy Association™ Inc., the business trade association representing a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, licensors, and others involved in ...

This major development builds on the global momentum of Australian toy company Brave Toys, parent company of CONNETIX, as they continue to expand in the educational toys sector   PERTH, AUSTRAL...

          Name: Antigone “Tiggy” SliwinskiLocation: Cincinnati, OH YIC: 2017 Most Creative ConceptInvention(s): Draw Into Crime   Where is your inventi...

        Innovative toymaker has big distribution plans for ZB Design’s U.S. manufactured,   category-creating fidget toy that sparked huge collectible craze&nb...

Why Materials Matter in Board Game Manufacturing   When creating a board game, the excitement often centres on theme, mechanics, and artwork. However, the choice of materials plays an equally c...

      Solobo Toys, a mission-driven company designing developmental toys for children of all abilities, receives $25,000 in PR support from leading kids and family agency Litzky PR...

  If there’s one truth in entertainment, it’s that music connects us. The right song can instantly transport you to a high school dance, the front seat of your first car, even just...

  Mary Couzin - People of Play (POP): Rachele, congratulations on your promotion to Chief Product Officer at CrunchLabs! What does this new role mean to you?   Rachele Harmuth (RH): Tha...

Name: Julie McNamara, Teacher  Location: Palos East Elementary School I teach a gifted and talented pull-out program for students in grades 1–5 at Palos East Elementary in Palos Heights...

Ark Nova: A Global Phenomenon in Modern Board Gaming   In the world of modern board gaming, very few titles have managed to make the kind of impact that Ark Nova has achieved in such a short ti...

FOR IMMEADIATE RELEASE   SKY CASTLE ANNOUNCES LANDMARK PARTNERSHIPS WITH JAZWARES AND TOKIDOKI TO EXPAND STICKI ROLLS BRAND ACROSS PLAY & FASHION   Squishmallows & tokidoki Join ...

  Name: Analise Potsander Location: Goshen, IN YIC: 2018 Junior Most Creative Concept, 2019 Participant, 2020 Junior Winner, 2021 Most Sustainable Toy or Game, 2022 Participant, 2023 Senior ...