12 Days Remain to Test Your Toy I.Q. And the Chance for a Toy Shopping Spree.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2002 The year is quickly coming to an end, and so is the chance to participate in the "Toy I.Q. Quiz" sponsored by the Toy Industry Association The Toy Industry Association, Inc. (TIA) is the not-for-profit trade association for producers and importers of toys and youth entertainment products sold in North America, representing over 500 companies who account for approximately 85% of domestic toy sales. (TIA (1) (Telecommunications Industry Association, Arlington, VA, www.tiaonline.org) A membership organization founded in 1988 that sets telecommunications standards worldwide. It was originally an EIA working group that was spun off and merged with the U.S. (TM)). The deadline for entry is December 6, 2002, and TIA invites all to test their toy safety The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. knowledge with its annual quiz. Found at www.toyhotline.org, the quiz features questions emphasizing toy safety and provides consumers with important safety information that may be otherwise overlooked. As a means to better educate parents and caregivers about the subject of toy safety, and common knowledge of how to keep children safe during play, the quiz is an extremely effective tool for tackling the serious subject of toy safety in a light-hearted manner. Following completion and submission of the quiz, TIA will email the participant a full copy of the quiz with the correct answers. Contestants who participate are automatically entered into a random drawing to be held on December 9th, 2002. Prizes include: One First Prize - $200 Shopping Spree to the toy store A toy store, or toy shop, is a retail business specializing in the services of selling toys. No longer held to the limitations of the brick and mortar outlet, the toy store has successfully created a presence within the e-commerce industry. of the winner's choice; One Second Prize - $100 Shopping Spree to the toy store of the winner's choice; and One Third Prize - $50 Shopping Spree to the toy store of the winner's choice. Winners will be notified during the week of December 9, 2002. The "Toy I.Q. Quiz" is only a part of TIA's overall toy safety effort. The year-round Toy Safety Hotline (www.toyhotline.org) addresses concerns, answers key questions regarding common dangers, and gives parents access to comprehensive information related to toy safety. This source of information is critical in assisting parents and caregivers in keeping their children safe during play. The cyber (1) From "cybernetics," it is a prefix attached to everyday words to add a computer, electronic or online connotation. The term is similar to "virtual," but the latter is used more frequently. See virtual. hotline tells how to avoid accidents, create safe play environments and serves as a resource to provide easy, practical information to educate parents about safe play. Individuals without Internet access See how to access the Internet. may write to TIA, 1115 Broadway, Suite 400, NY, NY 10010 and request a brochure on toy safety. About TIA Founded in 1916, Toy Industry Association (TIA(TM)), formerly Toy Manufacturers of America, is recognized by government, trade, media and consumers as the authoritative voice of the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. toy industry. TIA (www.toy-tia.org) represents producers of toys, games, interactive products and holiday decorations. Its more than 280 members include manufacturers and importers (regular members), as well as design firms, professional inventors and toy testing laboratories (associate members). TIA also owns and operates the American International TOY FAIR The American International Toy Fair (the trademarked name uses all capitals for TOY FAIR) is one of a few major toy industry trade shows held around the world. It is held annually in late winter (mid February) in New York City's Toy District (Broadway and 5th Avenue in the mid (TM), which will celebrate its 100th anniversary - February 16-19, 2003. |
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