Toy Industry Association Celebrates 100 Years with Toy Halls of Fame Exhibit

ToyHallsofFameThe Toy Industry Association (TIA) kicked off its centennial anniversary celebrations last Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Toys Halls of Fame exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. The event honored those who have contributed to the toy industry’s evolution and success and recognized TIA members who have brought play to generations of children. Later that night, TIA members and industry greats came together to honor toy industry pioneers and luminaries to celebrate the TIA’s 100th anniversary at the evening dinner reception.

The Toy Halls of Fame exhibit houses the TIA’s Toy Industry Hall of Fame alongside The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame. The TIA’s Toy Industry Hall of Fame recognizes iconic toys, such as Big Wheel and Monopoly, and toy industry luminaries, including Walt Disney, George Lucas, Jim Henson, the founders of Hasbro, Lego, Mattel, Radio Flyer, Toys “R” Us, and more. The new 5,000 square foot exhibit encourages families to enjoy hands-on play through fun interactive activities such as a 20-foot virtual bubble machine; a giant kinetic sculpture made of building blocks, balls, and other toys; a 24-foot virtual play room with Kinect technology, and more.

The TIA’s centenary celebrations will continue next year with a variety of events and initiatives, including the Genius of Play consumer movement, that showcase the work of the toy industry, the transformed TIA, and the power of play.

About the author

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik was the Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book from 2020-2022. She was also a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider.

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