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Spin Master acquires Rubik’s

“There are many growth opportunities for Spin Master with the Rubik’s brand as we transition to a blended model of direct sales in combination with existing partners globally,” said Anton Rabie, Spin Master’s Chairman and Co-CEO.

Mental wellness card game Book of Beasties awarded Good Toy Guide approval

“This is such a considerable achievement for our team and for playful mental health education as a whole,” said Phil Tottman, CEO and co-founder of Book of Beasties.

Sesame Street gets the LEGO treatment following successful LEGO Ideas campaign

“Knowing the impact Sesame Street has had on the world for decades, this felt like an exciting way to blend novelty with nostalgia, and pay homage to the truly iconic 123 Sesame Street through LEGO Ideas,” said LEGO’s Federico Begher.

Spielwarenmesse 2021 dated for July

Next year’s show will take place at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg from July 20th to July 24th 2021.

Monster High dolls inspired by It and The Shining land on Mattel Creations

The two mark the first launches from Mattel’s new Skullector range of dolls based on celebrities and classic horror movie characters.

London Toy Fair 2021 cancelled

“We empathise with the industry’s disappointment – this is the first year that Toy Fair will not take place in 66 years,” read a statement from the BTHA.

Catan footwear collection on the way from Plainview

The range, launching in 2021, will span cosy, comfortable footwear ‘inspired by Catan’s themes of trading, building and settling’.

2 in 5 parents would keep a toy even if they suspected it was counterfeit, reveals Toy Association study

The study of 1000 US parents saw 83% of those surveyed say their kids receive toys from grandparents and other gift-givers which they suspect are not purchased from verified sellers.

TOMY acquires Fat Brain Toys

“It’s truly gratifying to join forces with TOMY and its nearly 100-year heritage of toy innovation,” said Mark Carson, President and co-founder of Fat Brain Toys.

Pentagram partner Naresh Ramchandani named D&AD President for 20/21

“I’m looking forward to exploring how creatives and their agencies can engage with their social impact and do so with the highest standards of creativity,” said Ramchandani.

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