Blogs

Sticki Mates   Sticki Mates are little collectible figurines that store and dispense your Sticki Rolls! A staple for arts and crafts projects, Sticki Rolls are fun to use, but their tiny size c...

AI may be the biggest shift I’ve worked through. There’s plenty we still need to understand, but I’m optimistic about what we can do with it.   From delighting people at Disne...

  A look back at the fan crowdfunding initiative that launched HasLab, and the recent Star Wars successes carrying that collaborative model forward. (By Steve Evans, Senior Design Director, ...

  As TikTok Shop continues to reshape how consumers discover and purchase products, toy brands are finding new opportunities to connect with audiences through short-form video, creator partner...

TOYS R US IS BACK As kids, many of us grew up with nursery rhymes and cutesy songs. Apart from those songs, many of us, also grew up with the theme song,” I don’t wanna grow up, Im a Toys...

  The Bloom Report sits down with David Becker, President of Blue Plate Media Services (BPMS), and Dr. Amanda Gummer, Founder and CEO of FUNdamentally Children, home of the Good Play Guide, to...

Following a standout debut in 2025, the Danish creative toy brand returns to CHITAG with an expanded presence for the 2026 holiday season    GREENVILLE, S.C. — October 1, 2026 &mdash...

An Introduction from Disney\'s  Robb LaFlamme, Chair of the TAGIE Awards   Ashley Eckstein and I have known each other for more than fifteen years, and it has been a privilege to watch her ...

Hi Daryl! Looking forward to seeing you at the Inventor Pitch & Conference next month! Love your latest initiative! Best in Play describes itself as a “Strategic Tabletop Industry Agenc...

Plus-Plus USA\'s new podcast debuted September 9 and is already four episodes in, with a guest list you won\'t want to miss. Make the Connection: A Parenting Podcast by Plus-Plus USA brings together edu...

  Hi Andrew! I look forward to seeing you during POP Week and thank you for Duracell\'s big presence—literally! ! Welcome to The Bloom Report. For our readers, who are you and what do you...

Ashley Eckstein to Host \"The Force of Play,\" a TAGIE Celebration Kicking off the 50th Anniversary of Star Wars   CHICAGO, IL | October 7, 2026 – People of Play™, a division of ...

  Ashley Eckstein to Host \"The Force of Play,\" a TAGIE Celebration Kicking off the 50th Anniversary of Star Wars   CHICAGO, IL | October 6, 2026 – People of Play™, a divi...

No Experience Necessary: Why Betting on Yourself in Your Twenties Is the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make by Ronnen Harary   No Experience Necessary: Why Betting on Yourself in Your Twentie...

Hi Chris! Thanks for taking the time to speak with us! First things first — how DO you cremate a parakeet? 😊 And when did you realize that particular childhood adventure had to become the tit...

A successful networking event during LA Fall Preview gave toy and game inventors and industry veterans a chance to connect, talk shop, and build relationships — all without the pressure of pitch...

“CARVE-X” MAKES LANDMARK MOVE TO THE JAVITS CENTER FOR TOY FAIR 2027   Carve Communications’ Carve-X Media Showcase to be hosted on-site at the Jacob K. Javits Center, Bringin...

Inventors to Gain Direct Access to Industry Experts, Pitch Opportunities, & One-on-One Mentorship   CHICAGO, IL | September 29, 2026 – People of Play™, a division of The To...

Smack N Cheese   Gameplay Smack N Cheese is a fast-paced card game all about mac and cheese! Players compete to complete their Smack N Cheese set by collecting cards with all the necessary too...

Gummy Grab   Gameplay Gummy Grab is a fun and fast-paced family card game that incorporates both color and number recognition. The colorful cards and game pieces and nonstop gameplay keeps eve...

Hey, it\'s Katherine.   I have been collecting and archiving Bop It games for almost 18 years now, and I am premiering my video for obtaining 300 Bop It units tomorrow on my YouTube channel for ...

Although I go to all the other toy fairs and many companies host their own pitch events, I’ve sold multiple concepts at POP over the years thanks to its superior setup. It’s the toy invent...

Two friends, one card game, and a journey we never imagined!   Hi Dorene and Marilyn! While I have not seen you since POP Week 2024, I saw your game TAP4 in Walmart! Please share your journey w...

  I first came across KenKen in Japan in 2007. I certainly didn’t look at it and immediately think, “This is going to be huge.” In fact, my first reaction was that it seemed p...

  Across the United States, a noticeable shift is taking place in how families spend their evenings. After years of screen time creeping further into children\'s daily routines, more parents are ...

TAGIE Voting Opens Today through October 21   CHICAGO, IL | September 22, 2026 — People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, has announced the finalists for the 19th ...

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – September 21, 2026 – CONNETIX, the Australian brand of premium magnetic tiles at the heart of open-ended STEAM construction play, is bringing festive fun to families and...

    Last night, Steve Rad’s Abacus Brands opened the doors to its Los Angeles headquarters for their LA Showcase Official After Party, welcoming leading brands, inve...

“It was such a special and fun night bringing together the toy industry and the comedy world. Both are in the smile business, bringing joy, laughter, and connection to people around the world! A...

Thousands of counterfeit Clickeez uncovered following months-long investigation   Goliath has taken enforcement action against counterfeit Clickeez products following a months-long investigat...