More than $1bn has been pledged to game projects on Kickstarter to date

“Alan created a legacy that will inspire us always.” Industry loses beloved figure, Alan Hassenfeld.

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“Jon’s ability to craft rich, elaborate worlds with a distinct point of view makes him the ideal storyteller to bring Hot Wheels to life,” said Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Studios and Chief Content Officer at Mattel.

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