Toy Sourcing International will launch next summer in response to the sunsetting of Distoy, say organisers
A new B2B toy sourcing event will launch in Amsterdam in 2026, billed as an alternative to the UK’s sunsetted Distoy event.
Toy Sourcing International will take place 3-4 June 2026 in Amsterdam, and is described by organisers at The Preshow Toys & Games (Deauville) team as a “premium-format gathering [that] will bring together toy suppliers from around the world and Europe’s leading distributors and retail buyers”.
“More than 100 international exhibitors are said to be attending the inaugural event, with 250-plus retailers and buyers expected to visit”
Organisers added that the event will provide “a targeted setting dedicated to permanent range sourcing, innovation, and strategic partnerships”.
More than 100 international exhibitors are said to be attending the inaugural event, with 250-plus retailers and buyers expected to visit. Alongside a one-on-one meeting format, the event will also offer curated showcases for innovation, market trends and sustainable toys, as well as a focus on eco-designed toys, AR/VR play, creative kits, outdoor games, educational, and therapeutic toys.
The event has been created to fill the void left by Distoy. Organisers said the event is a direct response to market demand for a spring sourcing event “focussed on long-term retail selection rather than a one off”. It is hoped the event will also provide more opportunities for European retailers and suppliers to mitigate the disruption of on-going geopolitical and economical uncertainty in other markets, primarily North America.
The exact venue is currently under wraps, though TnP will update you as more details of Toy Sourcing International are announced.
