Interview
Wham-O at 75: Jonathan Becker on Frisbee, Hula Hoop, Hacky Sack, Jazwares Pets and more
Jonathan Becker, of Anjar & Becker Associates, talks all things Wham-O as the company turns 75.
Streamline Design’s David Yakos on putting a fresh twist on a classic with Battleship Royale
We caught up with David to find out how he transformed Hasbro’s iconic two-player title into a pacy party game.
Asmodee Entertainment’s Alexander Thieme and Ness Jack on why a cookbook made perfect sense for CATAN
Asmodee Entertainment’s Alexander Thieme and Ness Jack talk us through a suite of recent launches – and highlight what they’re looking to find at BLE.
“It’s my swan song to the brand”: All Things Equal’s Eric Poses on celebrating 26 years of Loaded Questions with a Greatest Hits edition
Eric Poses, Owner of All Things Equal, discusses his route into the industry – and why he doesn’t follow trends.
“I want us to be one of the most creative IP houses in the world”: Toikido’s Darran Garnham on collabs, collectibles and creativity
Toikido CEO and Founder Darran Garnham discusses the origins of Piñata Smashlings – and why he wants it to become the Fortnite for under 12s.
FUNdamentally Children’s Dr Amanda Gummer on how the Seedling programme helps start-ups succeed
Dr Amanda Gummer – Founder and CEO of FUNdamentally Children and The Good Play Guide – discusses how the company’s research supports start-ups.
From Bakugan to Purse Pets: SEGA Toys’ Vincent Imaoka on bringing Japanese toy innovation to the world
Vincent Imaoka – Chief of Business Development and Licensing, Americas, Global Business Division at SEGA Toys – on trends, innovation and the Japanese inventor scene.
“It adds a bold pop of colour – and a 7cm height boost!”: Mattel’s Ruth Henriquez on Superga’s striking Barbie collection
Ruth Henriquez – Head of Consumer Products EMEA at Mattel – discusses why footwear remains an exciting canvas for creative collaborations.
Alex Murty on why Sosig – Joking Hazard’s first family-friendly game – marks an exciting new chapter for the company
Alex Murty – International Growth Manager at Joking Hazard – discusses how they found Sosig and why it’s such a key launch for the firm.
Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschleger on injecting more talk into trivia with Okay, Genius…
The duo at Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment discuss the origins of their new party game and how they approach creating experiences to make you laugh.