Blogs

Dan Klitsner, renowned inventor of Bop It, is launching a Kickstarter for a new yard game... Sling It! Is it medieval cornhole with a sausage-slinging twist? Find out in this special episode, where ...

POP\'s Julia DeKorte has a few questions for legendary inventor and author Gil Druckman...   How long have you been in the toy industry? Since 1981   How did you get into the toy business...

MESH Helps started with a question, “How can we strengthen the skills kids need for their mental, emotional, and social health and build resilience through play?”. ThinkFun inaugurated thi...

  For the month of May, we\'re reaching out to individuals to support the Young Inventor Challenge\'s mission to inspire the next generation of toy innovators. Watch the inspiring/fun video and ...

Increasing Challenges with MESH Helps   MESH Helps started with a question, “How can we strengthen the skills kids need for their mental, emotional, and social health and build resilience...

The Toy Industry Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions and provided impactful service to the toy industry throughout their careers. The Toy Associatio...

  May 7, 2024, OAK BROOK, IL – TOMY International announced that Julie Gwaltney has been appointed Vice President of the Toy Division. Julie has over 30 years’ experience in the to...

May 1, 2024   Dear toy industry colleagues,   Small Business Week (April 28 to May 4) is a time to celebrate the backbone of our economy. Innovation and creativity drive our industry, ye...

  Hi,Tracey! Thank you for taking time to chat. Although we\'ve known one another a long time, there are still questions unasked! What is it about the Toy and Game Industry that you love? &nbs...

Storytelling with MESH Helps   MESH Helps started with a question, “How can we strengthen the skills kids need for their mental, emotional, and social health and build resilience through ...

    TOMY International’s Fat Brain Toys Appoints EVP Jeff Jackson joins with a wealth of play and entertainment channel experience.   April 30, 2024, OAK BROOK, IL - TOMY I...

    Hi Rob! Thank you for taking time to share with our readers what you do at Disney and a bit about your life. You have a very long title, can you tell us what you do in our industry? ...

MC: Hey Adam, excited to catch-up with you.  I see you’re up to a few new things!   AH: Hi Mary, great to connect.  Indeed, I’m thrilled to be working on a couple of inter...

Licensing International Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees   New York — Licensing International, the leading trade association for the global brand licensing industry, today annou...

Simon Gameplay The Simon game is a circular electronic device that has four different colored buttons: red, yellow, blue, and green. The game begins with one of the colored buttons lighting up, and ...

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) and the University of Richmond (UofR), two great passions in Richard Gottlieb’s life, are proud to announce the Richard Gottlieb Toy Entrepreneurship Grant&n...

Teacher of the Year, Paul Andersen, taught science for 20 years and has been an educational consultant for a decade. In today\'s episode, he discusses running a successful Kickstarter for his product...

The Gift of Authenticity: Embrace Your Inner Truth, Unleash Your Potential is a book that will launch you onto a journey of self-discovery and truly change your life. Written by Gil Druckman, toy and ...

Overcoming Obstacles with MESH Helps   MESH Helps started with a question, “How can we strengthen the skills kids need for their mental, emotional, and social health and build resilience ...

  Educating families on how to keep children safe at play remains a year-round priority for The Toy Association. While each November we mark the kickoff of the holiday season with our annual T...

NOMINATIONS FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR THE 2024 TOY & GAME INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS ARE OPEN!   People of Play (POP) is Accepting Lifetime Achievement TAGIE Award Nominations...

Seventy-eight percent of consumers consider sustainability very or somewhat important when making buying decisions or shopping at a retailer, according to a Consumer Sustainability Survey from Bl...

It’s Not All Fun & Games: A Life in Film Production, Video Games, and Toys by Mark Flitman is an incredibly well-written memoir detailing the trajectory of Flitman’s career. Flitman te...

  Don’t call them “Kidults!” As if it were a good thing, NPD Group proclaimed in 2022 that toys and games for “Kidults” represented at least 25% of US-based toy s...

Get the FAQs on MESH Helps!   MESH Helps started with a question, “How can we strengthen the skills kids need for their mental, emotional, and social health and build resilience through p...

    Bill, congratulations on a great career and a new chapter beginning this summer. You have a really unique background in this industry I would love for you to share.   Thanks, ...

Toy Fair® exhibitors are encouraged to mark their calendars for six upcoming Exhibitor Academy sessions, which will provide valuable insights and practical tips for a successful Toy Fair, taking p...

Licensing International Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Finalists   New York (April 15, 2024) — Licensing International is proud to announce the full list of finalists for the prestigiou...

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  I have been hearing from members of all sizes that attracting new, young, and diverse talent is a priority for their businesses. To that end, our Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Talent Pipeline...