February 18, 2014

111th American International Toy Fair – in pictures

Toymakers from all over the world descended on the Jacob K Javits Convention Centre in New York to demonstrate the latest games and gadgets to store owners and the public

Lum Lum toys — A costumed model demonstrates a Lum Lum at the 111th American International Toy Fair. The pocket-sized dolls illuminate on touch “with the magical power of friendship”. Photograph: Richard Levine/Corbis Photograph: Richard Levine/ Richard Levine/Demotix/Corbis

Hape costume character — A character from Hape, a German toy company, attracts visitors to their booth at the toy fair. Photograph: Richard Levine//Corbis Photograph: Richard Levine/ Richard Levine/Demotix/Corbis

Ban Dai Power Rangers — The Ban Dai Power Rangers strike a pose at the toy fair. Photograph: Richard Levine/Corbis Photograph: Richard Levine/ Richard Levine/Demotix/Corbis

"FoneFace" mobile phone covers. Photograph: Richard Levine/Corbis Photograph: Richard Levine/ Richard Levine/Demotix/Corbis

Star Wars lightsabre — Jeff Wolf demonstrates the new Star Wars rebels inquisitor lightsabre in the Hasbro showroom. Photograph: Charles Sykes/Invision Photograph: Charles Sykes/Invision for Hasbro

Exhibitors promote "StacheTATS" temporary tattoos. Photograph: Richard Levine/Corbis Photograph: Richard Levine/ Richard Levine/Demotix/Corbis

Kinetic sand — Attendees play with Kinetic Sand, made by WABU Fun. Photograph: Richard Levine/Corbis Photograph: Richard Levine/ Richard Levine/Demotix/Corbis

Lego models — Visitors pass Lego models of people and a panda bear. Photograph: Richard Levine/Corbis Photograph: Richard Levine/ Richard Levine/Demotix/Corbis

Child actor with Spider-Man toy — Jorge Vega, star of the upcoming Amazing Spiderman 2, shows off his web-slinging skills witha Giant Web-slinging Spider-man figure. Photograph: Charles Sykes/Invision Photograph: Charles Sykes/Invision for Hasbro

An exhibitor demonstrates their "Spooner" dry surfboard. Photograph: Richard Levine/Corbis Photograph: Richard Levine/ Richard Levine/Demotix/Corbis

Great white shark balloon — A helium-filled, remote-controlled "Air Swimmers" Great White Shark balloon floats above the guests. Photograph: Richard Levine/Corbis Photograph: Richard Levine/ Richard Levine/Demotix/Corbis

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