Industry → Toys
Description
A toy or plaything is an object that is used primarily to provide entertainment. Simple examples include toy blocks, board games, and dolls. Toys are often designed for use by children, although many are designed specifically for adults and pets. Toys can provide utilitarian benefits, including physical exercise, cultural awareness, or academic education. Additionally, utilitarian objects, especially those which are no longer needed for their original purpose, can be used as toys. Examples include children building a fort with empty cereal boxes and tissue paper spools, or a toddler playing with a broken TV remote. The term "toy" can also be used to refer to utilitarian objects purchased for enjoyment rather than need, or for expensive necessities for which a large fraction of the cost represents its ability to provide enjoyment to the owner, such as luxury cars, high-end motorcycles, gaming computers, and flagship smartphones.
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Organizations relating to Toys
International Council of Toy Industries / New York NY, USA / Est. 1974
Stockholm International Toy Research Centre / Stockholm, Sweden
European Federation of Toy Manufacturers' Associations / Est. 1961
International Federation for Toys and Childhood / Est. 2000
International Doll Association / Est. 1963
European Federation of Toy Distributors / Est. 1961
European Collectors and Modellers Association / Brussels, Belgium / Est. 1981
European Federation of Toy Retailers / Est. 1961
Toy Traders of Europe / Nürburg, Germany
International Toy Bank / Malibu CA, USA
International Doll Makers Association-Internationals / Hoover AL, USA / Est. 1972
Toy Manufacturers of Europe / Est. 1990
International Foundation of Doll Makers / Clermont FL, USA / Est. 1986
International Black Toy Manufacturers Association / Springfield Gardens NY, USA / Est. 1987
International Ragdoll Cat Association / Riverside CA, USA / Est. 1973
Asian Toys Council / Taipei, Taiwan
International Association of Dollbaby Parents / Est. 1983
International Toy Buffs' Association / Alhambra CA, USA
European Teddy Bear Lovers Association / Brussels, Belgium
Share Your Toys Foundation / Est. 1958
International Doll Museum / Delhi, India / Est. 1965
International Barbie Doll Collectors Club / Palo Alto CA, USA / Est. 1977
The Matchbox Club / Deeside, UK / Est. 1985
Global Doll Society / Romford, UK / Est. 1982
Doll Artisan Guild International
International Toy Research Association / Austin TX, USA / Est. 1993
Toy Industries of Europe / Brussels, Belgium / Est. 1997
LEGO Foundation / Billund, Denmark / Est. 1986
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World Problems relating to Toys
From the Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human PotentialDangerous toys
Violent interactive toys
Action Strategies relating to Toys
From the Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human PotentialManufacturing recreational games
Standardizing toys
Producing safe toys
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