Toy Industry Association
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The Toy Industry Association (TIA) is a trade association
that promotes the marketing of new toys, games, and puzzles. The organization usually has trade shows at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
in New York City
during February. Consumers in general are not able to attend. The TIA does a public exhibit during the show.
TIA's long history of leadership in toy safety includes the development of the first comprehensive toy safety standard. It started as the Toy Manufacturers of America in 1916 and changed the name in the early 1980s.
Via the Toy Industry Foundation TIA maintains the Toy Industry Hall of Fame
.
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
that promotes the marketing of new toys, games, and puzzles. The organization usually has trade shows at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is a large convention center located on Eleventh Avenue, between 34th and 38th streets, on the West side of Manhattan in New York City. It was designed by architects I. M. Pei and partners. The revolutionary space frame structure was undertaken in 1979 and...
in New York City
New York City
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during February. Consumers in general are not able to attend. The TIA does a public exhibit during the show.
TIA's long history of leadership in toy safety includes the development of the first comprehensive toy safety standard. It started as the Toy Manufacturers of America in 1916 and changed the name in the early 1980s.
Via the Toy Industry Foundation TIA maintains the Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Toy Industry Hall of Fame
The Toy Industry Hall of Fame recognizes the contributions of toy-makers around the world. It is maintained by the Toy Industry Foundation, an arm of the Toy Industry Association.-External links: at the Toy Industry Association...
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