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American International Toy Fair -- Largest Toy Trade Show in Western Hemisphere -- Grows in 2012
Numbers Spike for Buyers, International Guests, Licensors and Entertainment Execs
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 -- The 109th American International Toy Fair opened its doors to colossal crowds last week as nearly 27,000 industry professionals from more than 100 countries converged in New York City to scout 100,000+ fun and innovative products at the largest and most successful U.S.-hosted toy trade show to be held in recent years.
Owned and operated by the Toy Industry Association (TIA), Toy Fair 2012 welcomed increased attendance across nearly all categories, including a 3% increase in buyers, a 5% increase in international participants, a 14% jump in licensors and a 23% surge in entertainment executives. Total attendance during the four-day show was 26,730... a 2% increase over last year.
Submitted by News on Thu, 2012-02-23 21:422012 Toy Trends Unveiled by Industry Experts at American International Toy Fair
"Generation App" ... "Glowing Wild" ... "Little Learners" ... "Save 'n' Splurge" Among Key Trends
NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2012 -- A slate of hot new toy trends for 2012 that keep pace with advancements in the tech world, mirror societal trends and aim to produce well-rounded, lifelong learners were unveiled today by the Toy Industry Association (TIA) at its 109th American International Toy Fair.
After scouring through 100,000+ products now on display at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, TIA's trend experts have laid out a fresh crop of trends that will connect, glow, teach, "WOW" and hit a "high note" with kids of all ages. Significant for 2012 is a resurgence of toys on the higher end of the price scale as well as an influx of educational toys for tots, indicating that post-recession wallets – and families – are expanding.
Submitted by News on Wed, 2012-02-15 03:29Top Toys and Games of the Year Unveiled at "OSCARS®" of the Toy Industry
LeapPad Explorer from LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. Garners Coveted "Toy of the Year" Title
New York, NY | February 11, 2012 - More than five hundred toy industry executives and guests from around the globe gathered in New York City tonight to honor their peers at the 12th annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards and Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
A Toy Industry Association (TIA)-administered event in support of the Toy Industry Foundation, the glittering gala held in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center kicked off the 109th American International Toy Fair and paid tribute to today's superstars, tomorrow's bright up-and-comers and illustrious toy industry icons.
Submitted by News on Sun, 2012-02-12 14:21The Year's Top Toys Showcased at ToyAwards.org
Vote and Register to Win Fantastic Prize Packages
New York, NY | January 5, 2012 - Now that the holiday gifts have been unwrapped, families are invited to visit the Toy Industry Association's (TIA) ToyAwards.org website through midnight on Sunday, January 15th, 2012, to vote for their favorite toys and games and register to win fantastic prizes that will be perfect for birthdays and special occasions throughout the coming months.
"From dolls and board games to innovative and specialty toys, the winners of TIA's annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards go down in history as the most influential playthings of our time," said TIA president Carter Keithley. "We invite everyone who loves toys to help decide which toys and games make it to the top of this year's coveted list!"
Submitted by News on Fri, 2012-01-06 04:41