Via the official Toy Association website we can confirm that Toy Fair New York 2022 has been cancelled.
Originally set to take place from February 19th to 22nd, 2022 at the Javits Center in New York City, Toy Fair was sure expected to come back for all key players in toy industry. Sadly, Toy Fair won’t happen this year. Read on for for the official statement.
“Key to our efforts these past two weeks has been the balance of some 700 remaining committed toy manufacturers saying they need and want Toy Fair 2022 to build their businesses, weighing that against those departing and seriously on the fence, and needing to provide a sufficient quantity and quality across the retail buying community necessary to deliver a positive experience,” said Steve Pasierb, President & CEO of The Toy Association. “As that balance has shifted, we are obligated to make the best decision in everyone’s interest no matter how heartbreaking for so many and potentially damaging some business’ future prospects. The wide range of other events that occur across New York City during Toy Fair week are now also impacted.”
Read on the full announcement here and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards.
Mugenlazlo
Thank God.
AzT
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Skylanderformer
Well in that case let me hit you with some true idiocy. Every post that I ever make is 100% needed.
G1 Cassette Hunter
And Knowing is Half the Battle!
mx-01 archon
Never! The horse still lives!
fallenspartan
Leave the poor soul alone lads. He’s clearly learned his lesson!
Skylanderformer
Got it, made a mistake. Now I know.
mx-01 archon
If you were coming from the south-west, then you'd have to cross over Toronto to get to either Ottawa or Montreal. But Toronto is the bigger travel destination than either of those, by far.
Skylanderformer
I don't mean Toronto is small, but it's a long flight away from the US. I get it know sheesh.
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fallenspartan
Toronto isn’t a small town. It is Canada’s largest city.
Skylanderformer
But is it flyover for US Guests to Canada?
Skylanderformer
Oops.
mx-01 archon
The only measure by which Toronto could be considered flyover is if you're trying to go from Montreal to Edmonton or Vancouver, or the inverse.
Otherwise, there's nothing to "fly over" to.
SPLIT LIP
I have never in my life heard of Toronto called "flyover."
That's like saying New York is a flyover state.