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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...

The board game industry has experienced a fireworks-like expansion during the past few years, in which thousands of new board games are issued each year. Regardless of whether you are a big publisher ...

Hi Cassidy! Great to catch up and love to share your latest news with our readers! How long were you at Hape Toys, and what is your favorite memory from your time there?   This year would have ...

The Toy Association™ is inviting all toy industry professionals to attend the official Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of The Toy Building, taking place at 5 p.m. on Monday, September ...

  Vango is riding the wave of the continued success of The #UpsideDownChallenge Game, a party game that asks players to complete simple tasks while their vision is flipped upside down!  ...