The final installment in my overview of the Toy Insider “Holiday Of Play” for 2023 can be gleaned over on “The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” by clicking HERE.
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Scenes From Toy Insider’s “Sweet Suite” 2023 @ Chelsea Piers (Part Two)
“The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” were in attendance at the Toy Insider’s 2023 “Sweet Suite” at the Chelsea Piers and you can peruse Part Two of our coverage on the website by clicking HERE.
The Toy Foundation Announces “Toy of the Year” (TOTY) Awards Winners
The Press Release:
After two years of celebrating virtually, hundreds from the toy community reunited in Dallas, TX tonight for the much-anticipated Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration, where the top toys and games of the year were named. Hosted by The Toy Foundation (TTF), the awards program recognizes the industry’s creativity and collective philanthropy, with more than $500,000 raised in support of TTF’s mission to bring the benefits of play to children in need.
In addition to naming the winners, the 23rd edition of the TOTY Awards showcased the industry’s support for TTF’s programs: delivering toys to children across the globe, funding play therapy in children’s hospitals, and introducing the industry to diverse, young talent. TTF’s local partners participated in the celebration, including three children’s non-profits — Dallas Metro, Rainbow Days, and The Birthday Party Project — which received toy donations; Baylor, Scott and White McLane Children’s Hospital, which was named one of TTF’s new play grants recipients; and the next generation of leaders from University of North Texas at Dallas, who congratulated and networked with winners.
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Scenes From The Toy Insider’s 2021 “Sweet Suite @ Home”
The Toy Insider just held their second ever “Sweet Suite @ Home” event and I was on point to explore the virtual environment for the masses. My overview can be found on “The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” by clicking HERE.
2021 Toy Of The Year Winners Are Announced
The TOTY Award Winners were recently announced in a first-ever virtual ceremony with the in-person event being impossible to hold due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. After a brief commentary by Toy Association President Steve Pasierb, the nominations were replayed and the winners announced. For ease of seeing who was up for what and who would eventually win the coveted award, I’ve left the original…
