Spin Master joins Mojo Pitch 2019
“Spin Master is looking forward to participating once again in one of the most innovative events that showcases the UK’s top talent,” said Spin Master’s Director of Inventor Relations, David Winter.
Spin Master teams with Ryerson University and OCAD University to launch Canada’s first Toy Invention course
The course series will focus on entrepreneurship in the toy industry and provide key perspectives on what it takes to bring great ideas and inventions to market.
Brits spend an average of £159 on a newborn’s toys in their first year
In a baby’s second year, the average spent on toys rises to £208.
Toy Fair sees re-booking rate of 84% for 2020 show
“We are excited to see the return of so many exhibitors and the arrival of some fresh faces for Toy Fair 2020,” said Rebecca Deeming, acting head of Toy Fair.
Asmodee looks to turn tabletop hits into novels with new fiction imprint, Aconyte
Aconyte will start a monthly publication schedule from early summer 2020, producing paperbacks and ebooks for the US, UK and export trade.
Anki to shut down after latest round of investment falls through
Firm is responsible for products including Anki Overdrive and Cozmo.
Hasbro sponsors Invention Studio/Design Agency of the Year category at inaugural Play Creators Awards
“In addition to the winners, this is a celebration of all of our studio and agency partners,” said Hasbro’s Rich Mazel.
LEGO to help blind and visually impaired children learn Braille with LEGO Braille Bricks
The LEGO Braille Bricks kit is expected to launch in 2020 and will be distributed free of charge to select institutions.
Spin Master wins Bakugan patent case against Hongtu’s Sky Warrior toys
“We expect our competitors to respect Spin Master’s intellectual property and will take forceful steps if we believe our rights are being infringed,” said Ben Gadbois, Spin Master’s Global President and COO.
More than $1bn has been pledged to game projects on Kickstarter to date
Tabletop projects made up the largest slice, contributing $687m.