By Dr.Adal M.Hussain,Phd (AKA) Dr.Abbey,Editor@Large for World Liberty TV
Founded in 1916, the Toy Industry Association™, Inc. (TIA) is the not-for-profit trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. Over the past 100 years, TIA has led the health and growth of the toy industry, and today its 950+ members account for an estimated 90% of the annual $25 billion U.S. domestic toy market.
Dr.Abbey with David Cywinski and Luke Edstrom of Hal Leonard Corp
The Association serves as the industry’s voice on the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and creative benefits of play, and proactively promotes play’s positive impact on childhood development to consumers and media. TIA has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, government officials, consumer groups, and industry leaders on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play.
Dr.Abbey with Crystal Dugan of Dreamgear
TIA is dedicated to providing its members with programs, events, services, and tools that will bring them greater prosperity in the U.S. and overseas; sharing the benefits of play with consumers and media around the world; acting as the industry’s advocate on legislative and trade issues; and fostering philanthropy to children via the Toy Industry Foundation and its Toy Bank.
My Ballerina Dolls
Toy Fair 2016 opened its doors to thousands of registered global play professionals to explore a record-breaking 415,000 net square feet of exhibit space filled with hundreds of thousands of toys, games and youth entertainment products.
TY exhibiting at toy show
Toy Fair is produced by the Toy Industry Association™, Inc. (TIA), the not-for-profit trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and bringing toys and youth entertainment products to kids of all ages. TIA’s more than 900 members account for approximately 90% of the annual U.S. domestic toy market of $25B.
Batman the Lego Movie
World Liberty TV, Games and Toy Review team was in attendance for the 10th Year ,and had the pleasure of meeting the movers and shakers of this business, see exclusive interviews with Vendors and exhibitors showcasing new Toys that have never been seen before, be first to see it right here in our World Liberty TV, Games and Toy Channel and Blogs by clicking here.