Michael Lee, Design Manager for Boys’ Toys at Spin Master, discusses the “show-to-shelf” approach to crafting toys for Bakugan.

“I’m excited to join a culture where innovation drives growth and for the opportunity to work with the talented Spin Master team to further accelerate the company’s award-winning brands, evergreen franchises and esteemed partner licenses,” said Wadleigh.

“Dianne has a true eye for innovation and design that encapsulates the entrepreneurial passion of the inventors we connect with,” said Gary Aigner, Chief Product Development Officer at PlayMonster.

Exploding Kittens’ Senior Game Designer Carol Mertz discusses inventors, creativity and designing for the mass market.

“The event is unique and best in class when it comes to really connecting with the inventor community,” said Simone Monahan, Head of Product Development at Cartamundi UK.

Inspired by LADbible’s popular First Impressions YouTube series, the card game sees players players battle it out to recreate their best and worst impressions of famous faces.

“The recent pandemic has been tough on families, and KidQuest is on a mission to bring back screen-free moments,” said Ariane de Bonvoisin, co-creator of KidQuest.

Next year’s show will take place from September 30th to October 3rd 2023 at New York’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

The Rubble series will debut in 2023, along with the big screen sequel, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

“Our collaboration with Mattel will deliver an all-new innovative toy line that will bring the vibrant, musical world of the Trolls to life,” said Joe Lawandus, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Toys and Hardlines at Universal Brand Development.