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ToyPreviews.LA has released LA, In Play, a publication looking back at Los Angeles’ Fall 2026 toy previews. Separately, the International Toy Board Foundation is developing its work after a launch event that drew more than 450 industry guests, including an internship initiative called ITB Futures.
ToyPreviews.LA has released LA, In Play, a new publication revisiting Los Angeles’ Fall 2026 toy previews, as the International Toy Board Foundation develops its programs after a launch event attended by more than 450 toy industry professionals. The two developments extend attention on the previews season: one through a written and photographic record, the other through networking and an internship initiative for emerging industry talent.
Compiled by the ToyPreviews.LA team, LA, In Play covers trends, product highlights, showroom observations, photography and perspectives from across the toy business. The publication includes contributions from John Ollen and looks back at the exhibitors, visitors and connections involved in the Los Angeles previews. It is available now through ToyPreviews.LA.
The Foundation’s launch took place last month at 1960 on Grand in El Segundo under the theme “One International Conversation in Play.” The event combined networking and a sponsor product showcase with presentations from Patrick Bowman and Nick Galletti, whose retail experience informed discussion of the business. The source report says more than 450 industry professionals attended.
Stephanie Peyret introduced ITB Futures, an internship initiative intended to connect emerging talent with companies across the toy industry. The not-for-profit Foundation says its Associate community will provide access to speaker summaries and internship opportunities, as well as preferential rates with legal partners Mintz and DLA Piper. Its board includes Jonathan Busher, Tom Hodgkins, Nico Blauw, Stephanie Peyret, Camille Madi, Martin Perticone, Ravi Narula and Kepa Amutxastegi.
A Record and a Talent Initiative
The publication and Foundation’s launch address different needs within the toy industry. LA, In Play preserves a record of the previews, including product and showroom observations that may be useful to people who attended as well as those who did not. It gives the season a point of reference beyond the in-person meetings, although the source report does not specify the publication’s format, circulation or editorial scope in detail.
The Foundation’s stated work points toward industry connections and talent development. ITB Futures is designed to link people entering the field with companies, while the Associate community is presented as a channel for resources and professional access. If those opportunities develop as described, they could give the Foundation a role beyond hosting a launch gathering. The announcement does not yet provide program numbers, participating employers or a timetable for internships, so the initiative’s reach cannot be assessed from the available information.
For readers in the toy trade, the immediate takeaway is that a recap is available and that the Foundation plans more activity. The launch attendance figure indicates the event drew a sizable industry audience, but it does not by itself establish ongoing membership or participation.
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From Fall Previews to Follow-Up
The Los Angeles fall previews bring industry participants together to view products, visit showrooms and make professional connections. The report describes the 2026 previews as a busy season, but offers no detailed attendance figures or product-by-product findings for the previews themselves. LA, In Play is a retrospective, rather than an announcement of a new product line or a change to the previews schedule.
The ITB Foundation’s launch was a separate development linked to the same industry moment. Its event included presentations, networking and a sponsor showcase; Peyret also presented ITB Futures. The Foundation’s stated follow-up model includes an Associate community, speaker summaries and internship opportunities. The reported board membership names eight people, while further details about governance and program operations were not included in the source report.
“The launch event drew “more than 450” toy industry professionals.”
— The Toy Book report
Program Details Still Pending
The source report does not provide the publication’s circulation, format or full contents, nor does it list specific products or trends highlighted in LA, In Play. It also does not say whether the publication will be updated or become a recurring record of future previews.
For the Foundation, the next events and opportunities have not been dated. Details remain unavailable on ITB Futures’ application process, internship placements, participating companies and launch schedule. The report also does not state how many people joined the Associate community or how the more than 450 launch attendees were counted. Those details will be needed to judge the scale and reach of the Foundation’s programs.
More Foundation Updates Expected
LA, In Play is available now through ToyPreviews.LA. The International Toy Board Foundation says it expects to announce additional events and opportunities in the coming months. Prospective participants can consult the Foundation’s website for information on getting involved, though the source report does not give dates or a timetable for those announcements.
The next practical updates to watch for are details on ITB Futures and the Associate community: how to access internships, which companies may take part, and when further events will be held. Until those are announced, the Foundation’s plans remain at the level described in the launch report.
Key Questions
What is LA, In Play?
LA, In Play is a ToyPreviews.LA publication looking back at the Fall 2026 Los Angeles toy previews. It includes trend coverage, product highlights, showroom observations, photography and industry perspectives.
Where can readers find the publication?
The report says LA, In Play is available through ToyPreviews.LA. It does not provide further details about its format or circulation.
What is ITB Futures?
ITB Futures is an internship initiative introduced by Stephanie Peyret at the International Toy Board Foundation’s launch. It is intended to connect emerging talent with companies in the toy industry; application and placement details have not been announced in the source report.
How many people attended the Foundation’s launch?
The source report says more than 450 toy industry professionals attended the event at 1960 on Grand in El Segundo. It does not give a more exact count or a breakdown of attendees.
When will the Foundation announce its next events?
The Foundation says additional events and opportunities will be announced in the coming months. No specific dates were provided.
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