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2014 NY Toy Fair Best of Show

March 26, 2014March 17, 2014 by Vincent Daly

It’s been several weeks since the 2014 New York Toy Fair. We’ve taken our time to thoroughly assess the sheer tonnage of new toys presented at the epicenter of the toy industry universe. Make no mistake, exhibitors compete for attention with the ferocity of hungry, hungry hippos. Create the right mix of products and win the hearts and minds of millions. Fail and end up with heavily discounted toys at local 99 cents stores. Given the stakes at hand, CuteMonster.com is happy to announce the winners of the 2014 NY Toy Fair Best of Show.

2014 NY Toy Fair Images

February 25, 2014 by Vincent Daly

Each year in February, the New York Toy Fair represents the center of the Toy Industry universe. Play is the thing but business represents the priority. That’s one of the main reasons no one under 18 is allowed to attend the convention. Truth be told, I agree with the rationale behind this edict. Having walked the aisles of the NY Toy Fair, I can attest how difficult it can be to resist picking up an eye-catching toy to try it out. I’ve compiled some images from this year’s show to give you a glimpse of the experience. No matter what your age, toys really bring out the kid at heart.

3 Dads make a cool toy car company: Introducing Modarri

March 26, 2014February 21, 2014 by Vincent Daly

Discovering Modarri, a new toy car company, was truly pure luck. In my experience, roaming the aisles of the New York Toy Fair at the Jacob Javits Convention Center can be somewhat of a labyrinth. The sheer number of exhibitors seems to grow exponentially each year causing tight squeezes and ultimately overlapping booths among smaller vendors and start-ups looking to attract the attention of the press and buyers alike. Thankfully social media has emerged as a useful tool to navigate unchartered waters. A random tweet made on Twitter announced that Modarri, a new toy car company, had reached and surpassed its Kickstarter goal. After checking out their Kickstarter page I was intrigued to meet the 3 Dads leading the start-up, all of whom are phenomenally successful toy industry veterans dedicated to creating and selling beautiful, functional, durable toys.