Frank Kozik at Beijing Toy Show.
- It’s time once again for the Beijing Toy Show (BTS), the premiere designer-toy show in China. Brands and artists from all over the world will flock to Beijing on September 7-9 to be a part of the annual event. The venue for 2018 is twice the size of last year, so there is going to be twice as much action! There will be dozens of exclusives and limited edition pieces only available at this show.
Where is this taking place? China National Convention Center located in the center of Beijing Olympic Forest Park.
Official show dates and times:
September 7th: 9:30am – 17:00pm
September 8th 9:30am – 17:00pm
September 9th 9:30am – 17:00pm
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