The INDX Toy & Gift show will take place at Cranmore Park on Tuesday 3 September and Wednesday 4 September 2024. Bringing together industry insights, emerging trends, innovative products and top suppliers, the exhibitor list features industry leaders such as Character Options, Spin Master, Schleich, Vtech, Ravensburger, Gibsons, Bigjigs, Galt, Depesche, Brainstorm and Playmobil, to name but a few.
Attendees can explore trending ranges including Smooshzees, TerrorFried, and the viral hit Sticki Rolls from Character Options. Meanwhile, Spin Master will showcase Unicorn Academy, recently launched to support the Netflix series, and The Carat Shop is introducing merchandise from Wicked ahead of the film launch later this year.
Retailers can get ahead of the game with new 2025 launches from Spin Master including Ms Rachel, the fastest growing property on YouTube trusted by parents and children, and Vida the Vet, a new preschool licence. As the only dedicated toy trade show taking place this autumn, the upcoming two-day event will also provide visitors with an exclusive opportunity to stock up on Christmas gifting from the likes of The Carat Shop, Peer Hardy, Paper Engine, West Design, Paladone Products, and Cheatwell.
A discovery of newness
There’s more to discover at this year’s show too, with new exhibitors Plus Plus, Skillmatics, Rubies, Hey Hugo and Martinelia – the latter representing an expanded product showcase and offering gift cosmetics. Welcoming all retailers, the show is a must-visit for all toy and gift stockists, and this year’s event theme, ‘heritage’, will highlight key suppliers and branded ranges cherished over generations, offering attendees a nostalgic journey through time.
INDX Toy & Gift will also feature the Best Dressed Stand Award, whereby exhibitors will be judged on their display techniques, prop utilisation and visual merchandising. The winner will be announced at the show on 3 September.
Finally, following the success of 2023’s INDX Toy & Gift Quiz Night, the event will be returning in 2024. Exhibitors and their guests are invited to join the quiz night, which will take place at The Fieldhouse Pub, Solihull. Tickets are £20 per person, which includes quiz entry and a hot buffet.
Teams will be between 6-8 people, although the organiser will buddy up anyone who requires additional members for a team on the night. Arrival is from 6.30pm, the buffet from 7pm, with the quiz starting at 8.45pm. Numbers are limited and pre-booking is essential. Please contact cheyenne.spears@cranmorepark.co.uk to book, including the number of tickets required.
INDX Toy & Gift is open to all retailers and visitor registration can be completed online here. Suppliers wishing to learn more about exhibiting at the show can contact Cheyenne.Spears@cranmorepark.co.uk.
