museums&MORE Winter 2021

Fun & Games By Debbie Eisele

Since the pandemic began, toys, games and plush merchandise has only increased in popularity. Options range the gamut from cuddly and cute to logical, educational and creative finds.

There are several upcoming opportunities for retailers to see the latest trends and cultivate a great mix. Toy Fair New York will be held May 1-4, 2021 at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Additionally, Toy Fair announced its 2022 event, which will be held Feb. 19-22, 2022. For more information, visit www.toyfairny.com.

People of Play Week, formerly Chicago Toy & Game Week, held a virtual event in November, and additional resources are available on its website, www.chitag.com.

American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) Marketplace & Academy will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jun. 6-9, 2021. For additional information and resources, visit www.marketplaceandacademy.org.

Toy Fest West, slated to be held at South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas, has not yet released its 2021 dates as of the time this was written For updated information, visit www.toyfestwest.com.

My Glam Set

Mud Pie

Springtime Knit Toys

Mélange Collection

Wonder Women Bingo

Laurence King Publishing

The Wikki Stix Traveler

Omnicor, Inc. (The Wikki Stix Co.)

Play Again Mini Activity Kit Sunshine Garden

OOLY

ROKR – Vitascope

Magnote

Sloth Hugs

Warmies

Passback Football

Passback Sports

I AM Cardinal Puzzle, 300 pcs

Madd Capp Games

Celestial Heavens Puzzle

Designworks Ink

Flow Puzzle

Workman

Wood Outdoor Domino Set

Transpac

Izzy & Oliver Tiger Travel Blanket

Enesco

Forbidden Fruit Puzzle

Piecework Puzzles

Lego Paint Party Puzzle

Chronicle Books

Swaddle Babies

Fiesta

Maps Puzzle

Rifle Paper Co.

BUILDZI

Carma Games

TENZI

Carma Games

Puff Pets

Wish Pets

Debbie Eisele

Debbie Eisele is the former managing editor for Gift Shop Plus, Stationery Trends and a variety of special issue publications, including: The Guide, Holiday Shop, Celebrations & Occasions and Waterfront Living.