toys games and puzzles

Toy experts, top brands visit CHITAG 2018

For the first time ever, Santa Claus is coming to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair on November 17 and 18, 2018. The jolly old elf will meet and greet kids of all ages inside... more »

ToyFest West is coming back for fun and games this March

Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association’s (WTHRA) Board of Directors and ToyFest West’s Slate of Officers have spent the summer planning the 3-day 2019 ToyFest West convention that will be held at the South Point... more »

Retailers celebrate inaugural National Unplugged Play Day

More than 115 stores nationwide hosted a play day event for the inaugural National Unplugged Play Day, held Sept. 29, 2018, and supported by Wikki Stix Co. Additionally, in-home play day kits were sent out... 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 »

Crazy for Kids’ Collectibles

Kids’ squishable collectibles. 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... more »

Pink Olive, Brooklyn

“There is something amazing that happens when you live your life in a place of appreciation and gratitude. Gift-giving becomes a gift in and of itself.” — Grace Kang, founder It would be easy to... more »

Game On

No category in the toy market is currently hotter than board games and puzzles. “Thanks to a great mix of both classic and new games, the board games and puzzles category is on the rise,”... more »

Young Inventor Challenge winners announced during Chicago Toy & Game Week

The winners of the 11th Annual Young Inventor Challenge, held annually as part of Chicago Toy and Game Week (ChiTAG), were announced at Navy Pier in early December. The competition invites girls and boys between... more »