We have been working closely with Olympia London and we have together taken the decision that despite all best efforts and endeavours by both parties, regrettably the Toy Fair 2021 is unable to take place. This conclusion is due to government restrictions now in place on large scale indoor events in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The wellbeing of our exhibitors, visitors, staff and contractors is paramount and currently the risks are considered too great to allow the show to go ahead as dictated by the government regulations.
We empathise with the industry’s disappointment- this is the first year that Toy Fair will not take place in 66 years.
We express our thanks to our exhibitors for their patience and understanding and for the support of the wider industry, and very much looking forward to a big return in 2022 from 25-27 Jan.
As previously stated, we will be refunding exhibitors all stand space fees already paid. We will communicate directly with exhibitors in due course.
No other event brings together so many toy manufacturers and retailers from small innovative companies to the big chain outlets all under one roof to do one thing: successful business.
There are a number of packages available at The Toy Fair to help you to make the most of your participation at the show.
No other event brings together so many toy manufacturers and retailers – from small innovative companies to the big chain outlets – all under one roof to do one thing: successful business.
The Toy Fair offers 23,000m² of space devoted to the toy, game and hobby business and is the only dedicated toy trade event in the UK.
Since the move back to Olympia London in 2010, the show now occupies the entire Grand and West Halls including the upper levels.
In 2020 the show attracted more than 260 exhibiting companies who came to meet buyers from the UK and abroad. As well as buyers from across the range of independent and multiple stores, online retail and catalogue retailers, the Toy Fair attracts a range of visitors from licensors and play specialists to designers, inventors and distributors. In 2020 it also attracted more than 300 members of the press.
There are three different packages available at The Toy Fair to help you to make the most of your participation at the show.
For prices and availability call a member of the team on 00 44 (0) 20 7701 7127 or email Rebecca@btha.co.uk
If you wish to view visual examples of stands from previous years please email Majen@btha.co.uk
NB: ALL the below stand packages include show services such as event security, basic stand cleaning, venue lighting and PR opportunities.
Prices can be found on the application form.
Economy packages are available in the Greenhouse Area. This is a dedicated space in the middle of the Grand Hall for companies wishing to take a small space. The Greenhouse Area was introduced in 2004 and has proved extremely popular with new and small exhibitors, usually selling out by late Summer.
Economy packages can be booked in 5, 10, 15 or 20 square metre units and are built of GES Complete walling with a green overhead leaf design top up panel, grey carpet (surrounding carpet is green) and an overlay name board for the company name and stand number. The structure is 2.5m high and is made from aluminium upright posts and a combination of 1m and 0.5m infill panels.
Included in the package price is the stand build, grey carpet, fascia/name board with stand number, a fluorescent strip light and a chair – one item per each 5 sq.m unit. Please note power socket fittings are NOT included.
IMPORTANT: Please take care to review the technical specification of the GES Complete system here. If you have any technical questions or are concerned that existing graphics you have will not fit the GES Complete system, please contact customerservice@ges.com
To view costs for all Shell Scheme and Greenhouse Optional Extras please contact Majen@btha.co.uk
Shell Scheme Packages are available in any size upwards of 6m2 and in any area of the halls (excluding the Greenhouse Area), according to availability at time of booking. Shell scheme stands are built for you and are made from GES Complete (1m W x 2.5m H) wall panelling. Straight facia boards are provided to each open side of your stand displaying your company name and stand number. Facias are 300mm deep with the underside at 2.2m from the floor and aluminium trim at the top and bottom. Facia supports are generally every 4 metres located at the contractors discretion.
Included in the package price is the stand build, fascia/name board with stand number and grey carpet to allow your products to stand out. Carpet and fascia colour can be upgraded at a cost.
IMPORTANT: Please take care to review the technical specification of the GES Complete system here. If you have any technical questions or are concerned that existing graphics you have will not fit the GES Complete system, please contact customerservice@ges.com.
To view costs for all Shell Scheme and Greenhouse Optional Extras please contact Majen@btha.co.uk
Self-Build Packages are available for those wanting to build their own stands. This package is simply the ‘space-only’, no walls or carpet are included. It is also the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that their space is finished to a high standard.
Please also note that due to the structure of the venue, there may be columns within your stand area. The BTHA will not charge for the area taken up by the column/s but more importantly please ensure you incorporate these columns when designing your stand.
As the Toy Fair includes the Grand Hall Gallery, it imperative that if your stand is visible from the Gallery, the top of your stand is finished to a high standard – hiding any lighting/wiring tracks with suitable fire proof material and if so desired enclosing your meeting rooms. NB: Please be aware that depending on the size of the meeting room you may need to install suitable evacuation directional lighting. More operational guidance and rules can be found in the Exhibitor Show Manual.
All self-build exhibitors will be required to submit stand plans for approval prior to arriving on site.
The Toy Fair team however is on hand to answer any questions at any stage of the process. Please call 020 7701 7127.
The Exhibitor PR Manual is an invaluable guide to getting the most in terms of PR from your time at the show. It includes opportunities to get involved in PR activities in the run up to and during the fair.
The forms below are listed as a guide
During the build and break periods, children under the age of 16 are not permitted within the venue – please refer to the Build/Open/Break schedules in the Exhibitor Manual for specific timings. Proof of age may be requested.
Once the show is open, exhibitors who have children on their stands to help promote and demonstrate their products must ensure all children are fully licensed and pre-registered via the Toy Fair press agency as ‘press children’ prior to Toy Fair.
Contact Bastion (the Toy Fair press agency) at toyfair@bastion.co.uk for more details and to register your press kids.
All approved children and chaperones will be able to collect their badges from the on-site registration desk in the Grand Hall foyer. Press children will be given a PRESS KIDS sticker which must be worn at all times to signify they are working at the exhibition and fully licensed to do so.
Toy Fair Sponsorship options are open not only to exhibitors but also licensors within the industry. We have designed packages to suit every budget.
For details and prices of all Sponsorship opportunities please contact Majen@btha.co.uk or call 020 7701 7127.
In addition to the chosen sponsorship option, the sponsor’s logo (deadline & date dependent) will also appear hyperlinked (where possible) on the following:
Each year many of the Toy Fair exhibitors generously donate products to the Toy Fair designated charity at the end of the show equating to thousands of pounds worth of toys. This is done via a ‘trolley dash’ undertaken by volunteers at the end of the final day of the show.
KidsOut were the the official Toy Fair charity for the 2020 event. To look back at KidsOut at Toy Fair in 2020 please click below
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