Category: Events

“We are proudly an Australian company, which makes winning these awards, which already is truly such an incredible honor, even more special. Winning Toy of the Year for Magic Mixies is validation that our continued focus on doing things differently and our commitment to innovation is resonating with consumers and the toy industry,” said Paul Solomon, co-owner, Moose Toys. “We are grateful for the recognition and so proud of the entire Moose team for these amazing accomplishments.”

After this year’s earlier cancellation and the announcement of rescheduling and a potential move, The Toy Association has just announced that New York Toy Fair will not be changing locations in 2023. The next New York Toy Fair will take place at long-time NYTF host Javits Center from Saturday, September 30th to Tuesday, October 3rd 2023. During the conference call, the Toy Association also stated that they have entered a multi-year commitment with the Javits Center through 2025. 

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ: JAKK) leading toy manufacturer and Disguise, world leaders in costume design and manufacturing, have announced their panel at Wondercon in Anaheim, CA to take place on Friday, April 1 from 5-6 PM in Room 213 CD.

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) have announced the winners of their 12th Annual New Products Showcase Awards during Global Pet Expo 2022. The Best in Show, second and third place awards were presented across nine categories: Aquatic, Bird, Boutique, Cat, Dog, Natural, Reptile, Point of Purchase and Small Animal. The awards are selected based on the voting results of international and domestic buyers attending the pet industry’s premier annual event.

FluentPet, the company that is pioneering better communication between humans and their animals through recordable sound buttons, announces its selection as the Grand Prize winner in Purina’s 2022 Pet Care Innovation (PCI) Award’s pitch competition at this year’s Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Just a few weeks before the opening of Interzoo 2022 from May 24th – 27th in Nuremberg, the leading trade fair for the international pet industry presents itself at the Global Pet Expo in the USA. Interzoo is represented with its own booth at the Global Pet Expo from March 23 to 25 in Orlando, Florida. “The world is looking forward to Interzoo in May,” affirms Dr Rowena Arzt, Head of Exhibitions for Interzoo organizer WZF – Pet Industry Services. “We are in Orlando to report on the news at Interzoo and to be personally available for questions. The industry had for a long time to do without face-to-face encounters. Now it is possible to meet again at trade fairs and we want to use this opportunity for direct dialogue with the American pet market.”

The Global Licensing Group, organizers of Licensing Expo, has announced a continuation of its strategic partnership with Products of Change (POC), a global educational hub aimed at driving sustainable change across the consumer product markets and beyond.

ASTRA has announced it will host a trade show cruise and play date Feb. 20-24, 2023. Move over Love Boat, ‘cause here comes the ASTRA Toy Boat! Details will be shared soon including itinerary and pricing. The Association is excited to share this first-of-its-kind opportunity with the specialty toy industry and hopes families will come aboard to amplify the fun and reinforce the community aspect of ASTRA.