Over the past few years, The Toy Book has honored innovative products and emerging technologies in its STEM & Innovation Issue. Now, we’re going even bigger with The Toy Book, Vol. 40, No. 7 The International Innovation Issue!

Set for release in December with bonus print distribution at Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg, Germany, this issue — cover-dated “January 2025” — will shine the spotlight on innovative products across multiple categories, including STEM, MESH, digital/phygital play, sustainability, and more.

With that in mind, the call for submissions is officially open and the clock is ticking to get in on the action! This free editorial opportunity has a firm deadline for consideration: November 7, 2024. Please note that no extensions will be granted for this issue.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PRODUCTS

You may submit up to three (3) key items in each of the following categories:

Special Showcases:

  • STOCK THIS! Our Premium (paid) new product showcase. Space is limited, so contact your sales rep for details!
  • NEW FOR ’25: New products coming to retail in 2025.

You may submit one (1) key item in each of the following categories:

Category Showcases (“A Toy Department in Print”)

  • THE MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS: Do you think you have a truly innovative product that was released this year or will debut in 2025? Let us know.
  • DIGITAL PLAYGROUND: Games, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented reality (AR), AI, Video Games, and New Technologies
  • THE LEARNING LAB: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Engineering (non-construction) Sets, MESH (mental, emotional, social health)
  • SUSTAINABLE & ECO-FRIENDLY TOYS & GAMES: Is it truly sustainable or eco-friendly?

This issue includes the formal print debut of Toy Book Canada; Stat Shot Updates on the State of the Industry across North America and beyond; and insights from contributors in markets around the world.

If you have any questions about the new issue, please email james@toybook.com

For marketing opportunities and print ads, please get in touch with Jackie BreyerJames “JD” DevinThomas Stephen, or Stephanie Infantino to book your space!

About the author

James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book and Co-President of The International Toy Magazines Association (ITMA). He is also a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), New York Comic Con, Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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