Tips for Entry
Attend the New York Toy Fair (https://toyfairny.com) to make valuable industry contacts and participate in continuing education opportunities.
Read the Toy Inventor and Designer Guide (https://www.toyassociation.org/App_Themes/toyassociation_resp/downloads/resources/toy-association-toy-inventor-and-designer-guide.pdf) for advice on designing toys and bringing them to market.
Use social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram to stay up to date on industry developments and learn about job openings. The Toy Association has a presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
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