Post Hill Press launches A Game Maker’s Life, the memoir of prolific inventor Jeffrey Breslow
The book explores how Breslow became the youngest partner of Marvin Glass and Associates, and his approach to helping the company overcome the tragedy of a deadly workplace shooting.
Helena Perheentupa to head up ZAG’s new ZAG Play Toy Division
“At the new ZAG Play Toy Division, we will leverage our unique point-of-difference as both an animation content powerhouse and a high-quality toy company to develop products that empower children to see themselves as heroes through imaginary and aspirational play,” said ZAG CEO Jeremy ZAG.
James Austin-Smith to discuss Moose Toys’ approach to innovation at Play Creators Conference 2022
The session – titled ‘Innovate or Die’ – will detail Moose’s quest to be the world’s most innovative toy company.
MindWare joins Virtual Mojo Pitch 2022
“MindWare’s commitment to exceptional content and learning through play is a great match for the breadth of talent and thoughtful concepts seen from inventors who present at Mojo Nation’s Mojo Pitch,” said Kristin Gallagher, Director of Product Development at MindWare.
Squid Game gets the Funkoverse treatment
Players must race to the finish line in Red Light, Green Light, or try to burst past their rivals’ defences in The Squid Game
Renegade Game Studios readies American Psycho card game
“With American Psycho, fans get to put themselves in the shoes of Patrick Bateman, one of the most interesting characters to come out of cinema in the past 22 years,” said Scott Gaeta, President and Publisher of Renegade Game Studios.
Autumn Fair teams with Products of Change for educational sessions and workshops
“As the conversation surrounding sustainability within the retail and consumer product sectors deepens, so too has our commitment to supporting the journey of our community,” said Autumn Fair’s Event Director, Daniel Mayhew.
Creative Kids to bring Little Tikes into wooden toys
“The Little Tikes brand has stood for quality and high play value for more than 50 years and we look forward to continuing that tradition with this great collaboration,” said MGA Entertainment’s Isaac Larian.
Illustrator Phil Corbett to discuss the art of creating compelling characters at Play Creators Conference
His session, ‘Lore & Order’, will explore the art of creating worlds and compelling characters, the importance of narrative and the difficulties in trying to craft something that appeals to everyone.
Spin Master to lift the lid on its Toy Invention Programme at Play Creators Conference
The talk will be helmed by Spin Master’s Tal Schrieber, alongside TIP graduate Vered Shapiro and Fun-damental Invention’s Gary Pyper and Fuse’s Chantal Drenthe, both contributors to the recent London course.