Jon Vanderbeek discusses nurturing talent, new business models and exciting plans for Sweet Spot Studio’s new building.

Fresh from winning the Rising Star Award at this year’s Play Creators Awards, we sit down with inventor Carine Rosalia.

Winners includes Moose Toys’ Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball, LEGO’s Muppets Minifigures and Jazwares’ Squishmallows.

“The wealth of assets makes this the perfect property to build a meaningful, impactful and fun consumer products programme,” said Rob Corney, Managing Director of Bulldog Licensing.

“My first experience with fashion was dressing a Barbie doll and collaborating with them on a full collection will definitely be the highlight of my career,” said Sabaji.

“Our partnership with Mattel is reaching new heights,” said Mike O’Connell, Managing Director for Rubies.

Other new titles in Funko’s holiday slate includes National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Mickey’s Christmas Carol and a Collector’s Edition of Elf: Journey from the North Pole.

The role-play range – launching in 2023 – will feature toys inspired by Kärcher products, including a pressure washer, a window cleaner and a handled cleaner.

The Brands Untapped 100, in association with Brand Licensing Europe,  is a celebration of the 100 top designers, product developers and creatives in the brand licensing industry who have excelled over the last 12 months.

Spiel MD Dominique Metzler discusses what inventors and publishers can expect from next month’s show, taking place at Messe Essen from October 6th to 9th.