Blogs

Mexican Train   Gameplay Mexican Train is a multi-player game played with dominoes. The object of the game is to play all of your dominoes first, ending the round with zero points. Any dominoe...

  Hi Steven! Thank you for creating tBR cartoons for our readers and now sharing a bit of yourself with our readers. What do you do in our industry? I lead the design department at Mary Meyer...

Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention, had a record-breaking attendance of over 71,000 in 2024, with more than 500 exhibitors attracting a rather unique audience combinat...

The Toy Foundation™ invites toy professionals to swing into LA fall previews with a night of networking, friendly competition, and giving back at its Golf & Give FUNdrai...

(above: Selected media coverage, including a trade magazine, Reader\'s Digest online, front page of a newspaper, and Woman\'s World magazine)Getting your message heard today can seem overwhelming, wheth...

    Q: Nat, great to meet you at our TFNY Connolly\'s POP Pub party! Nat and Cam, I loved your story, please share what you are known for in our industry. A: We are the creators of That ...

    Tariffs aren’t exactly the sexiest topic in the world of invention. They don’t spark the same excitement as a great new product idea or the buzz of a toy hitting the shel...

With the first day of summer right around the corner, The Toy Association™ is sharing its top tips for outdoor play with parents and caregivers to ensure kids are playing safely while having fun...

290,000 Brand-New Toys Donated by 15 Toy Companies Will Bring Joy to Children in Need Around the World   NEW YORK, NY | June 11, 2025 – The Toy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The To...

NEW YORK, NY | June 11, 2025 — In celebration of the second annual International Day of Play today, The Toy Association™ and its philanthropic arm, The Toy Foundation™, are joining g...

  (Mary) A lot has happened since your last POP interview back in June of 2021! We usually start by jumping right into the questions, but since you provided some answers in your original ...

  Chicago, IL – June 05, 2025 – Nominations are now open for the 2025 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, presented by the People of Play™. Taking place on Nov...

    Hi Carol, thank you for chatting with us today. Please share with our readers what do you do in our industry?I lead OOLY, a creative consumer products company that makes colorful, joy...

 What is it about the Toy and Game Industry that you love? I love making the characters in the game, with unique powers - it is so cool how they turn out in the end.   What do you feel h...

Forky Asks A Question   Forky Asks A Question is an animated television series based on the Toy Story franchise. Each short-form episode stars Forky, who was introduced in Toy Story 4. Forky be...

Trouble   Gameplay Trouble is a board game in which players race to have their four game pieces circle the board before everyone else’s. As each player moves their pieces around the boar...

The Toy Association™ submitted comments on May 21 to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in response to its draft rules on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in ...

 New York Toy Fair 2025 was spectacular and it would be remiss of me if I did not take the time to describe how magnificent it was. It is always fun seeing the current and future trends and seein...

  The heart of successful product design is a creative problem-solving approach called Human Centered Design (HCD). Most of your internal design teams, and any reputable consultant, already know...

  I\'ve noticed a fun trend is emerging with game inventors - they all seem to be teaming up with a bestie to create a dynamic duo of innovation.  It\'s like watching Dr. Dre drop the beat an...

  Welcome, Kim! What can you tell us about your new role within Hasbro’s licensed consumer products division?   Thanks for having me! As President of Global Toy & Licensed Consu...

May 20, 2025 — From road trip-ready games to screen-free boredom busters and toys perfect for backyard adventures, 24 of the season’s most buzzworthy toys and games ...

Nominations are Now Open for 2025 Toy & Game International Excellence Awards Lifetime Achievement Honor Submit Your Nominations Now through June 30   CHICAGO, IL | May 19, 2025 — Nom...

  Hi Anthony, thank you for taking time for this interview, inviting me to your offices last year and sharing your new packaging and products! Love that we have such fun successful companies h...

  Toy ideas can come from anywhere—viral trends, nostalgia, late-night brainstorms, even an obscure take on everyday household items. But sometimes, the most valuable ideas com...

  GOLIATH’S JELLY BLOX CREATIVE KIT EARNS PRESTIGIOUS MESH ACCREDITATIONIndependent certification recognizes Jelly Blox for building kids’ mental, emotional, and social health...

As toy companies continue to navigate a shifting business landscape and cost pressures from tariffs, The Toy Association™ is now offering flexible showroom leasing options at The Toy Building in...

At The Toy Association, advocacy is an everyday commitment to protecting and advancing the interests of the toy industry. While tariffs continue to be the most critical issue and remain the central fo...

  San Francisco, CA – 5/1/2025 – Smart Toys and Games, a global leader in educational and imaginative play, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tres Patten as Sales Manager. ...

Fanzone Soccer Trivia   Gameplay Perfect for any soccer-lover in your life, UltraPRO Entertainment just dropped the Fanzone Soccer Trivia game, an interactive trivia game for the whole family....