The Zeitgeist In Toys & Games

SUBMISSION: Brian McCarty shares with us something a little different from your regular toynews on TOYSREVIL...

"I'm serving on the board of directors for the International Toy Research Association (ITRA), and we are putting together a conference for 2026 in Germany. Part of my motivation for joining the board was to help build a bridge between academics and artists focused on toys, and I'm hoping some folks from the community will want to participate, share their work and perspectives, and help elevate the field."

[Seek clarity: itratoyresearch.org/2026conference]

"It could be a challenge to participate, since none of us artist-folk have academic institutions funding our travel, but it's a great opportunity to connect with toy academics and others who are committed to seeing toys as more than products." shared @brianmccarty (Director of @wartoysproject)