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    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...