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On August 22, 2025, the world lost a true original. Richard Weintraub—known to many simply as Richie—passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy as colorful, inventive, and unfor...

As previously shared in an email update to the full Toy Association membership, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a lower court ruling (the May 28, 2025 U.S...

Why Custom Puzzles Are More Popular Than Ever In the modern market, where experiences are sometimes even more important than products, custom puzzles and personalized puzzles are gaining more and mor...

Chronology: The Game of All Time   Gameplay Chronology: The Game of All Time is a simple yet engaging game that takes you on a trip throughout time. Consisting of a deck of cards with a histor...

Humble Beginnings   Many great companies start small — Apple and Hewlett-Packard in garages, mine on a back porch — and sometimes, in the trunk of a car.   Decades ago, befor...

This year, the Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary! Since its founding, the YIC has empowered thousands of kids ages 6-18 to dream big, think creatively, and ...

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...

Hitster: Guilty Pleasures   Gameplay I am so happy to introduce to you my new favorite party game! Hitster is a combination of a classic guess-that-song game and the history buff game Chronolo...

SLIME ATTACK – Cra-Z-Slimy Brand – Ultimate Slimy Cereal -4 Pack   Every year there’s a new type of toy that takes over. This year, I truly believe that “SLIME” ...

  Name: Leonard Brahin Location: Chicago, IL  YIC: 2007 Winner Invention(s): Superhero Board Game   Where is your invention now?   Safely preserved in my childhood home!&n...