The Australian Toy Hobby & Licensing Fair is where the industry’s ready-to-buy buyers come to you. Showcase your latest innovations, meet key decision-makers face-to-face, and transform interest into immediate orders. This is your exclusive platform to capture the attention of major hobby retailers across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. Walk away with qualified leads, critical market feedback and concrete sales that fuel your growth and bring joy to a vibrant industry.

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• Over 2,000 retailers attend from Australia, New Zealand and overseas, looking for what is new and ready to buy.
• Strong platform to sell, create demand, and keep your brand front of mind.
• Designed for wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors and creators to grow presence and leads.
• Meet new partners while strengthening ties with existing customers.
• Last year’s fair drew over 4,000 retailers and buyers ready to purchase, showing strong buyer intent.

• Toy manufacturers
• Board game and card game publishers
• STEM and educational product companies
• Licensed character merchandise suppliers
• Collectibles and hobby brands
• Kids electronics and interactive play
• Puzzle and craft product companies
• Toy distributors and importers
• Retail services, packaging and POS suppliers
• Product design and prototyping services

As much as Exhibit Central loves trade shows, we are not the event organisers. Let the organisers know you’re interested in participating.

• Life InStyle Melbourne – 6 to 9 August, Royal Exhibition Building
• AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair – 8 to 12 August, MCEC
• AGHA Sydney Gift Fair – 19 to 21 September, Sydney Showground

The Australian Toy Hobby & Licensing Fair is the top trade event for toy, hobby and collectible brands to showcase their most innovative and exciting products. With a diverse audience of buyers, retailers and hobby enthusiasts, this is the ideal event to build visibility and make meaningful connections among potential partners and fellow fans alike.

• Join over 200 other brands offering everything from toys and gadgets to high-value licensed products.
• Toys aren’t just for kids! This event draws more than 4,000 trade attendees, including retailers, distributors and esteemed hobbyists, all actively looking for the next big thing in collectibles.
• Since business credentials are required to attend this trade-only show, exhibitors can be confident they’re interacting with genuine trade buyers and partners.
• Beyond business, this is a great opportunity to meet industry professionals who are equally passionate about fandom culture. These connections can spark collaborations, inspire new ideas and grow your brand’s community.
• With increasing attention to sustainable products, the fair offers a spotlight on eco-friendly and innovative products.

• Manufacturers of toys, games and puzzles
• Hobby and collectible brands producing model kits and hobby materials for specialty and niche interests
• Companies specialising in licensed or franchise-based products
• Eco-friendly and sustainable packaging companies
• Distributors and retail partners looking to expand their networks in the toy and hobby industries
• Innovative startups and new entrants to the toy and hobby industry

As much as Exhibit Central loves trade shows, we are not the event organisers. Let the organisers know you’re interested in participating.

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