Outdoor toy show blends kids and industry in New York
The first national outdoor toy show by the Toy Manufacturers of America was held at Wagon Road Camp in Chappaqua New York, operated by the Children's Aid Society. It mixed 100 outdoor toys with 30 average children at a roomy playground, showcasing sports equipment boats pools and games. Toys were donated to the Children's Aid Society after the event as little breakage was reported and sales are projected to hit 500 million dollars in retail.