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BY THE TOY UNIVERSE

We Speak to Kimberly Carcone — Executive Vice President, Global Experiences at The Toy Association™

Toy Fair 2026 will be held in New York City from February 14-17. This iconic global event is the premier destination for discovering innovative...

Classic World and Johnco: A New Chapter in Play

Beautifully crafted, purposefully designed wooden toys – ready to shine in Aussie stores! As the toy industry continues to evolve, so do the collaborations that...

A History of Aaron Tompkins and Toedesign

Once upon a time the Toy Industry was driven by innovation (and still is according to Aaron Tompkins), and back in the late 80’s...

A Legacy Reborn – Big W Brings Beloved Cyclops Bikes Back to Australian Families

Excitement is building across Australia as Big W prepares to reintroduce the beloved Cyclops brand to a new generation of young riders. In an...

Good Idea Global Ushers in a New Era for Ty in Australia and New Zealand

Toward the end of 2024, a significant new player emerged in the Australian and New Zealand toy industry: Good Idea Global (GIG). This exciting...

40 Years of Play – A Conversation with University Games Founder Bob Moog

Bob Moog always loved playing games with his family and grew up thinking that fun and learning were a part of everyday life. As...

The Power of Interactive Ads: Engaging Kids & Driving Sales

Hoopla Interactive is a next generation platform which seeks to extend consumer engagement beyond the initial connection to digital content. We recently had the...

BMS Brands Focus On Controlled Growth in 2025

BMS Brands began its journey as a modest wholesaler in Australia, specializing in the sale of promotional and remainder books as well as toys....

The Kaleidoscope Story, So Far…

Kaleidoscope began 35 years ago as a home-based wholesale business in 1989, founded by Jos Benner, who struggled to find captivating toys made from...

We Speak to Kristeen Tibbits from Cloudco Entertainment

Cloudco Entertainment is an entertainment studio with a wide range of properties including Care Bears™ and Madballs™. The Toy Universe recently had the opportunity...

Feature Interview: The Toy Association — We Speak to Mary Couzin and Greg Ahearn

The Toy Association™ has announced that People of Play™ (POP) and its assets will be merging into the Association and that Mary Couzin will...

Feature Interview: We Speak to Steve (Barney) McAuliffe

Barney is a Sales and Marketing Professional specialising in the Sporting, Toy and Gift Industries and the Owner of BCM Trading. BCM Trading was...

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