“John was the most amazing business partner and friend for over 45 years,” said Christine Nicholls, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Golden Bear Toys.

The Stitch-themed surfboard on wheels can be used to perform stunts and surf manoeuvres.

“Their unmistakable heavy metal sound has inspired generations – we are now bringing this passion and energy to the rails,” said Florian Sieber, Managing Partner of Märklin.

“Today marks an exciting new chapter as we introduce Mattel Brick Shop,” said Roberto Stanichi, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Vehicles and Building Sets.

‘Working on one of the world’s most famous paintings can be quite daunting, but recreating Sunflowers has been a dream come true,” said LEGO Designer Stijn Oom.

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks on inventors, innovation and the need to engage with kids as well as adult fans.

The WITTY is presented to the inventors of a product introduced in the preceding year and judged by event attendees to be the most exciting and inventive.

I.D.I.O.T. stands for International Designer and Inventor of Toys and the award is given as a tribute to those who have made outstanding contributions to the toy industry.

The collection spans two silhouettes – the Wendy Furby and the Wendy Slip Furby Rainbow.

“The next phase of the partnership is all about giving fans the products and experiences that bring the worlds of Hot Wheels and F1 together in a way that has never been done before,” said Roberto Stanichi, EVP of Hot Wheels and Global Head of Vehicles and Building Sets at Mattel.