Exploding Kittens enters the puzzles space
Each puzzle features artwork by the Oatmeal and Exploding Kittens’ creative team, and comes with a poster.
Wizards of the Coast details Magic: The Gathering collaborations with Fortnite, Street Fighter and The Lord of the Rings
“Magic is the core of our business and the brand has never been bigger,” said Chris Cocks, President of Wizards of the Coast.
Mattel brings back Street Sharks with limited edition figures
“They’re terrific characters with a great story to tell, and I think new fans will be excited to spend some time in their world,” said designer Bill Benecke.
The team at PhoneSoap on opportunities for toy collaborations that educate, problem-solve and promote healthy habits
We caught up with the team to find out more about the firm’s approach to collaborating with brands on devices that disinfect toys.
Talking Games: Should more tabletop designers look to create mass market games?
Exploring the differences between the two sectors are games designers Scott Rogers and Brett J Gilbert, as well as PlayMonster’s Adam Hocherman and Heayes Design’s Richard Heayes.
Ryan Miller – creator of The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game – on how performing improv comedy shaped his approach to game design
We caught up with Ryan to find out more about the origins of his Princess Bride game – and find out how improv comedy shapes how he tackles design.
Floodgate Games acquires Fog of Love from Hush Hush Projects
The game spawned three expansions and Floodgate is already prepping a new one in the form of Love on Lockdown.
Mondo launches Godzilla Museum range with Godzilla: The Animated Series statue
The range of small-scale collectible statues will celebrate all iterations of Godzilla throughout its history, from its most iconic looks to new artist interpretations.
RUN DMC, Ferrari and Jurassic Park have all collaborated with pre-school brands. What other adult IP could thrive in this space?
PowerStation Studio US’ Sharon Weisman, The Toy Guy’s Chris Byrne and Alsop Design’s Joe Alsop give us their verdict on the brands ripe for a pre-school collab.
LEGO Education debuts SPIKE Essential kit to help primary school students tackle STEAM concepts
“With the launch of SPIKE Essential we are delighted to introduce a complete learning system that enriches the teaching and learning experience,” said Esben Stærk, president of LEGO Education.