A nomination committee comprised of play experts, journalists, academics, retailers, and other toy experts will determine the official TOTY 2021 finalists.

The free resource and programme will educate users on how companies evaluate inventor concepts and what it takes to succeed.

The set will include a controller with a connecting cable and plug and even an opening slot for the Game Pak with a locking feature.

“Innovation is the lifeblood of our industry and its great to see so many wonderful new games and to honour the brains behind them,” said Cartamundi UK’s Daniel King

The session will be chaired by artist David Foldvari.

Graduates of the firm’s Shenkar Toy Invention Program will also be on the panel to discuss how the course paved the way for them to establish careers as toy inventors.

Winners will be revealed on Friday, September 11th in a special Mojo Nation newsletter.

Show organiser Hyve and the team behind Autumn Fair are now working closely with their partners and clients to deliver a virtual forum this September.

“Snap Ships is the biggest launch in Play Monster’s history,” said PlayMonster President Tim Kilpin.

The session, chaired by TinkerTini’s Trina McFarland, will delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of life as solo invention studios.