the toy building L.A. Fall Preview - After Show Feature
The L.A. Fall Preview 2026 has come to a close, leaving incredible memories of the introduction of so many incredible products. This "After Show Feature" is independent of the toy building and its management. It has been designed to give our readers a small feature article showing some brief details on a variety of moments captured from the trade show.
We are taking a different path with this article to focus on some of the "Top 10" Showroom Award winners that captured our attention.
We will also be featuring some exclusive images and videos captured from the trade show for your enjoyment.
CaDA, The LEGO Alternative
Who would ever have imagined that a company could emerge with the creativity, engineering, and imagination to draw attention from LEGO—and, in essence, become a healthy alternative?
Yet, here we are.
At the L.A. Fall Preview 2026, CaDA captured our attention not by simply following a familiar formula, but by demonstrating what can happen when building, engineering, design, and innovation come together.
CaDA represents something important for today's consumer: choice.
For buyers, parents, collectors, educators, and builders, an alternative doesn't have to mean replacing one brand. It can mean discovering another company capable of bringing its own ideas, its own challenges, and its own imagination to the building experience.
And that is precisely what caught the attention of The Toy Man®.
CaDA isn't simply another building-block company. It is a company that deserves to be watched.
For generations, building toys have invited children to assemble, construct, and create. But what if the real magic isn't found in completing a predetermined design—but in discovering what you can create when there are virtually no limits? CONNETIX makes the connection.
The popular, award-winning brand of premium, open-ended magnetic building tiles is designed for children ages 3 and up, offering a very different invitation to play: build what you imagine.
No single finished product defines the experience. A tower can become a castle. A geometric shape can become a vehicle. One creation can be taken apart and transformed into something entirely new.
That is the provocative question CONNETIX brings to the building-toy category:
Are children simply building a product—or are they building their imagination?
At Toy Man® Global, we believe that distinction deserves attention. CONNETIX demonstrates how a simple magnetic connection can become the starting point for creativity, experimentation, problem-solving, and open-ended discovery.
Because sometimes the most important thing a child builds isn't sitting on the floor.
It's the connection between imagination and possibility.
Red Star Holdings Provided Ingenious Design & Price Point
At Red Star Holdings, a mere glance could prove to be a costly mistake.
With an impressive selection of ingeniously designed products combined with price points that demand attention, Red Star Holdings demonstrated that value isn't always obvious at first sight.
Look closer, and an entirely different story begins to emerge—one where creative design, consumer appeal, and affordability come together.
For The Toy Man®, Red Star Holdings delivered an absolutely remarkable selection of products—each aligned with current market trends and carrying the kind of appeal that could make them fast movers once they reach retail shelves
For buyers navigating an overwhelming trade show floor, Red Star Holdings delivered a powerful reminder: sometimes the products easiest to overlook are precisely the ones most deserving of a second look.
BazuuYu Wowed With Their Scenario-Based Plush Toys
Combine excitement, imaginative scenarios, plush characters, and creative design, and you have BazuuYu!
At the L.A. Fall Preview 2026, BazuuYu captured attention by taking plush toys beyond simply being soft and cuddly.
Their scenario-based approach invites children to imagine, create, and engage with characters in ways that can turn an ordinary plush into the beginning of an entirely new adventure.
Look closer, and an entirely different story begins to emerge—one where creative design, consumer appeal, and affordability come together.
For The Toy Man®, BazuuYu delivered an absolutely remarkable selection of products—each aligned with current market trends and carrying the kind of appeal that could make them fast movers once they reach retail shelves
Carrera Revell Clearly Defined Keeping Up With The Trend
In an industry where trends can change almost overnight, Carrera Revell demonstrated what it means to stay ahead of consumer demand.
Their product lines appeared remarkably synchronized with where the market is moving—combining recognizable appeal with designs that reflect what today’s consumers are looking for.
At the L.A. Fall Preview, Carrera Revell offered buyers a clear reminder: keeping up with the trend isn’t simply about following the market—it’s about understanding where consumer interest is heading.
From highly detailed models to R/C race cars and tracks, Carrera Revell presented an impressive range of sizes, designs, themes, and price-point opportunities. Even the inclusion of Mario-themed cars and characters demonstrated an awareness of the properties and play experiences capable of capturing attention.
For buyers navigating today’s rapidly shifting marketplace, Carrera Revell made one thing clear: when a product line anticipates what consumers want next, overlooking it could be a costly mistake.
ty Beanie Babies Bounce To The Groove at L.A. Fall Preview
ty turned its L.A. Fall Preview showroom into a showcase of nostalgia colliding with today’s hottest character and play trends.
Classic Beanie Babies shared the spotlight with Sonic and his friends, while the latest bouncing Beanie Babies brought an entirely new level of energy.
For buyers navigating a crowded marketplace, ty delivered a powerful reminder: the next trend doesn’t always come from reinventing the familiar—it can come from reinventing how consumers experience it.
The question at the L.A. Fall Preview wasn’t simply whether Beanie Babies were making a comeback. It was whether buyers were paying close enough attention to recognize what comes next.
ty Beanie Babie weren’t simply following the trend, theywere helping set it—creating the kind of consumer excitement competitors may soon find themselves chasing.
While we have the feature peeks at some of the companies winning our award, there are still a few exclusive candid shots and videos from across the many showrooms and building from the trade show. We have selected a unique combination from the collection of images and videos we have and posted them here for your enjoyment.
Video Gallery
Exclusive video clips and product previews captured from the L.A. Fall Preview 2026. Press play on any clip below to watch directly.
