Data Collection Prep Form
Toy Industry Product Categories
Dear Members –
As part of an overarching data enhancement program, the Toy Industry Association is collecting information about
the product categories in which our members do business. The data will be used as follows:
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Update/populate the TIA Toy Fair Directory and product category information provided to retail buyers;
Update/populate the existing TIA Member Directories on www.ToyAssociation.org;
Create a new product resource directory on the TIA consumer website www.ToyInfo.org;
Inform TIA PR staff about product and trend suggestions for www.ToyInfo.org and media opportunities;
Inform TIA safety staff about companies to contact should there be category-specific issues that need to be
communicated.
IMPORTANT: ALL INFORMATION MUST BE ENTERED ONLINE.
The detail shown below and on the following pages is for your advance planning before you log on to complete the
online form. You will not be able to make changes to the record once the information has been entered and
submitted. An additional “Product Category Definitions” document is available here.
Questions can be directed to TIA’s Adrienne Appell (646.520.4863).
Thank you!
Toy Industry Association
TOY INDUSTRY PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Action Figures
 Action Figures, Playsets and Accessories
 Role Play (non costume)
Arts and Crafts
 Chalk, Crayons, Markers, Paints and Pencils
 Reusable compounds (e.g., Clay, Dough, Sand,
etc.) and Kits
 Design Kits and Supplies - Reusable
 Design Kits and Supplies - Single-Use
Battling Toys
 Battling Toys, Playsets and Accessories
Building and Construction
 Building Sets and Accessories
Costume and Dress Up
 Costume and Dress Up and Accessories
Dolls
 Display Dolls and Accessories
 Dollhouses and Accessories
 Fashion and Styling Dolls, Playsets and
Accessories
 Mini, Figurines and Playsets and Accessories
 Nuturing Dolls and Accessories
Educational
 Electronic Learning Systems (for 5+)
 Infant- Electronic Learning
 Preschool - Electronic Learning
 Maps, Globes, etc.
 Science
Collectible Trading Cards and Toys
 Collectible Trading Cards
 Collectible Trading Toys and Accessories
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Games and Puzzles
 Brainteasers
 Cards - Basic (not trading cards - see
'collectible')
 Cards - Strategic Trading
 Electronic Handheld/Tabletop Games
 Game - Adult (for 16 years of age and older)
 Game - Children's (for over 5 years of age)
 Game - Family
 Game - Travel
 Infant and Preschool Games and Puzzles (for up
to 5 years of age)
 Plug-N-Play
 Puzzles
Infant
 Bath
 Electronic Learning
 Mobiles
 Other
 Play Gyms, Mats and Nests
 Plush
 Rattles, Toy Pacifiers, Toy Teethers
 Jumpers and Walkers
Miscellaneous
 All other
 Designer Art /Urban Vinyl Toys
 Magic Activites
 Novelty
 Projectors/Viewers and Accessories
 Religious
Models
 Models
Musical Toys
 Musical Instruments and Toys
Outdoor/Seasonal
 Banners, Kites and Windsocks
 Bubble Solution and Playsets
 Lawn and Gardening Sets and Tool Kits
 Playground Equipment
 Pools, Water and Sand Toys and Accessories
 Water and Other Blasters
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Plush
 Infant
 Puppets
 Special Feature
 Traditional
Preschool
 Bath Toys
 Electronic Learning
 Figures, Playsets and Accessories
 Kitchen and Food
 Learning
 Musical Instruments
 Other Toy
 Other Role Play
 Push and Pull
 Talking and Sound
Ride Ons
 Non-Pedal Ride Ons
 Pedal Ride Ons
 Powered Ride Ons
Sports Toys
 Balls, Games and Sports Activities
 Skates, Skateboards and Scooters
 Winter Sports Toys
Vehicles - Powered
 Electric Train Sets
 Friction, Pump, Pull-Back, Electric and Battery
Vehicles
 Playsets and Accessories
 Radio/RC Aircraft, Boats, Cars, Trucks, Planes
Vehicles - Non-Powered
 Aircraft, Boats, Cars, Trains, Trucks, Planes
 Finger/Extreme Vehicles
 Mini Vehicles
 Playsets and Accessories
Youth Electronics
 App-Enabled, Interactive Playmates or Robotics
 Electronic Entertainment
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NON-TOY PRODUCT CATEGORIES
that may also be exhibited at Toy Fair
Apparel/ Fashion Accessories/Children’s Jewelry/
Cosmetics
 Apparel
 Fashion Accessories
 Children's Jewelry
 Cosmetics
Books/Music
 Audio Books
 Comic Books
 Educational and Billingual Books
 Word, Picture and Story Books
 Blue Ray, CDs and DVDs
Software, Electronic Accessories and Video Games
 Software
 Computer/Electronic Accessories (non-app)
 Videogames
Gift, Party Goods and Paper
 Balloons
 Candy and Confections
 Gift Wrap, Boxes and Accessories
 Greeting Cards and Party Goods
 Stationary, Calendars, Posters and Stickers
Other
 Executive Desk Accessory (toy Intended for
adult use)
 Collectibles (not intended for children)
Seasonal
 Christmas Decorations and Trees
 Halloween Merchandise (non-costume related)
 Other Holiday (Easter, Valentines Day,
Hanukkah, Kwanza, etc.)
Room Décor/Children's Furniture
 Room Décor
 Children's Furniture
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