Interview
Games guru Dougal Grimes walks us through the key steps in any development process
Spin Master inventor relations guru Dougal Grimes discusses pitches, products… And the road not taken!
Anika Tharayil – winner of Fat Brain Toys’ Kidventor Challenge – on the inspiration behind her Octo-buddy toy
We caught up with seven-year-old Anika to find out more about Octo-buddy – and whether this is the first of many toy ideas she wants to pitch.
How do inventors sell D2C? Here, The Sock Game’s Jono Green reveals the secrets of working a Christmas market
Jono Green on what it takes to sell The Sock Game at Christmas fairs… And which fairs don’t work!
Jen Ruth on the story behind the plush toy brand Snorfler
We caught up with Jen to find out more about future plans for Snorfler – and how her mother, Shelle, came up with the idea.
“You don’t have to be a scientist; you just need a great idea”: Blue Marble’s Jordan M. Willing on inventors, National Geographic and creating purposeful products
Jordan M. Willing, CEO at Marble Toys, tells us what he’s looking for from the inventor community – and why you don’t have to be a scientist to work on STEM products.
Barry & Jason Games’ Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschleger on the launch of their new creative studio
We caught up with Barry and Jason to find out what prompted this change in direction – and how they’re now looking to work with toy and game firms.
The James O’Brien Mystery Hour Game… And more! Greg Collier reveals why Big Sky Games focuses on licensed products
The Director of Big Sky Games on Stephen Mulhern’s magic – and James O’Brien’s mysteries.
McMiller’s David McGranaghan and Julian Miller on party games, sustainability and plans to enter the toy space
David and Julian tell us about the origins of McMiller, what makes for a great party game and plans to launch the company’s first toy range in 2022.
Turtle Pack’s David Sherman on working with ViacomCBS to create the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Swim Float
“Learn. Play. Swim.” David Sherman reveals why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles make a perfect partner.
Fab Design’s James Yuen on bringing bop bags into collectibles with Blown Ups!
To discuss the development process – and future – of Blown Ups!, we caught up with Fab Design’s own James Yuen.