Toys Games and Puzzles

ToyFest West releases new plans for the 2022 show

The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) celebrates its Diamond Anniversary with 60 years of producing its toy show in the west! ... READ MORE »

Spielwarenmesse provides new toys to welfare institutions

Nuremberg-based Spielwarenmesse eG has donated toys to welfare institutions in Franconia and the SOS Children’s Villages in Germany for over 40 year... READ MORE »

People of Play opens voting for TAGIE Awards finalists

Finalists for the prestigious TAGIE Awards, sponsored by Mattel, Oxford Games, The Michael Kohner Corporation, Goliath, Radio Flyer, PlayMonster, Ne... READ MORE »

Schleich seeks a child with outstanding storytelling powers

This fall, Schleich, a manufacturer of animal characters and playsets, is looking for one special kid with outstanding storytelling and imaginative po... READ MORE »

HABA FAMILYGROUP acquires independent retailer Bella Luna Toy

HABA FAMILYGROUP has acquired specialty online retailer Bella Luna Toys and Oompa, expanding its e-commerce footprint in the U.S. HABA FAMILYGROUP and... READ MORE »

People of Play open nominations for annual TAGIE Awards

Now entering its fourteenth year, the TAGIE Awards, presented by People of Play (POP), will once again honor the best and brightest innovators, design... READ MORE »

People of Play hosts virtual event for toy and game industry

People of Play (POP), formerly CHITAG, celebrates the official launch of its website and interactive POP database with POP into Spring week, Mar. 1-5,... READ MORE »

Retail sales grow 16% in toy industry in 2020

The NPD Group announced U.S. retail sales of toys generated $25.1 billion in 2020, an increase of 16% or $3.5 billion. Unit sales for the year were fl... READ MORE »

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... READ 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 hi... READ MORE »