toys and games

People of Play celebrates winners of the 2020 TAGIE Awards

On Friday, Nov. 21, toy and game professionals watched and cheered from their homes around the world as People of Play (POP), formerly the Chicago Toy & Game Group, awarded the winners in the 13th... more »

Chronicle Books acquires Wild + Wolf’s three signature game and toy brands

Chronicle Books announced the acquisition of Wild + Wolf’s three signature game & toy brands: Petit Collage, eco-friendly toys and gifts with high play value for babies and young children; Ridley’s Games, imaginative and original... more »

2020 TAGIE Awards open nominations and celebrate new name

In the spirit and theme of Celebration, the TAGIE Awards has expanded its platform this year and will again honor the best and brightest innovators, designers and marketers in the toy and game industry. The... more »

Toys and Games

Snugglies Fiesta   Logifaces Concrete Puzzle AMEICO   Ugears Monowheel HQ Kites & Designs Sensational Sealife Puzzle Blue Dot Robot Games   Baby Shark Merrymakers Handmade Toys and Décor Mélange Collection Dr. Seuss Lorax Earth... more »

Fair Play

In order to flourish, museums, national parks and other destinations need to entice families with young children as well as young adults. Children — including those with special needs — use play in order to... more »

Toy Association inducts three icons into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame

The Toy Association announced that it will induct three icons into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame. The individuals nominated include: Thomas Chan, founder and CEO of Playmates Toys Inc.; Thomas G. Murdough, Jr., founder... more »

Game On

Once the winter holiday shopping season wraps up and the New Year’s dust settles, parents know it’s time to relax. But not you. As retailers and toymakers, you’re busy finding out what’s going to be... more »

Crazy for Kids’ Collectibles

Squishables. Fidget Spinners. Beanie Babies. Garbage Pail Kid Cards. What do they all have in common? At one point, they have become wildly popular as collectibles. In each case, what started out as a regular... more »