Sonic the Hedgehog to get the LEGO treatment
Design was submitted to LEGO Ideas by Viv Grannell and is inspired by SEGA’s Sonic Mania game.
Kids Industries, KidsKnowBest and Sherbert Research team up for new Kids Market Insights podcast
The monthly podcast is co-hosted by Kids Industries CEO Gary Pope, Sherbert Research MD Nicki Karet and Peter Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at KidsKnowBest.
Days of Wonder celebrates 15th anniversary of Ticket to Ride Europe with limited collector’s edition
“It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years,” said Alan R. Moon, designer of the game.
Toy Creators Academy readies for second edition
The length of course has also nearly doubled as per students’ feedback from the first launch of the course last year.
Jazwares’ Naomi Brugnatelli on why there’s never been a better time to be an inventor
We caught up with Naomi to find out more about how she got her start in the world of toy and games, her new role at Jazwares and why she feels there’s never been a better time to be an inventor.
Book of Beasties to provide mental wellness support to over 20,000 UK schools as part of Playful Minds campaign
The firm behind the Book of Beasties card game is aiming to reach over six million primary aged children by donating its remote wellness kit to thousands of primary schools in the UK.
LEGO launches relaxing ‘White Noise’ playlist made up of sounds created using only LEGO bricks
Playlist includes ‘It All Clicks’ – capturing the sound of two LEGO elements joining together – and ‘The Waterfall’ – created by pouring thousands of LEGO bricks on top of each other.
Bulldog Licensing to bring Guide Dogs into toys as part of consumer products push
“We’re excited to start building a range of products for Guide Dog owners and trainers themselves, as well as our nation of dog lovers,” said Bulldog Licensing MD Rob Corney.
Portal Games teams with Legendary Entertainment and Herbert Properties on new line of Dune board games
Taking inspiration from both Frank Herbert’s book series and Warner Bros’ upcoming Dune film, Portal Games will launch a new trilogy of games, kicking off with Dune: House Secrets in Q4 2021.
TLNT teams with D&T Association and Mojo Nation to launch new toy challenge for young people
“Through enabling the next generation of talent to hone their skills and give them access to unrivalled industry experts, we aim to instil and heighten their creative passion,” said TLNT Holdings CEO Clare McKeeve.