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LEGO teams with Universal Music Group for new product line designed to ‘inspire the next generation of musicians’
“This partnership will see us celebrate the power of merging music and the LEGO System in Play, providing children with a whole new way to creatively express themselves by bringing to life music in their own world, their own way,” said LEGO’s Julia Goldin.
Wynne-Jones IP invites inventor community to take part in Code of Conduct survey
“If you are a toy industry executive, this is “your” Code and we’d love for your voice to be heard,” said Wynne-Jones IP’s Victor Caddy.
Cartamundi to raise funds for NHS with NHS Heroes playing cards
“Our goal is to raise over £10,000 for NHS Charities Together and the amazing work they do,” said Daniel King, Cartamundi UK general manager.
Gibsons to donate all profits from Piecing Together collection to charity
“We feel honoured to be able to supply pastimes that make isolation a little easier and feel it’s our duty to give back to those who are at risk, vulnerable and are facing months of quarantine,” said Gibsons MD, Kate Gibson.
John Lewis and Waitrose launch toy design competition to raise money for the NHS
Kids can send in their ‘super bear’ designs, with the winning creation going on to be sold in stores this Christmas, with profits going to the NHS.
The Toy Association details virtual showrooms for Toy Fair Everywhere
“Toy Fair Everywhere is poised to help industry stakeholders refocus, retrench, and rebound to position their business for success in Q4,” said Marian Bossard, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy Association.
Licensing Week, a virtual event spanning keynotes, matchmaking and a digital exhibition, dated for June
Online-only event from Global Licensing Group and Licensing International will take place from June 15th to 19th.
The Toy Association to host series of virtual market weeks called Toy Fair Everywhere
Virtual market week attendees will be able to explore a calendar of daily events, browse exhibitors by category, and book appointments for virtual demos and chats.
QUBS Toys debuts Cody Block, a screen-free wooden toy that teaches kids coding
“My aim is to create a toy that blends classic wooden toys with electronics and helps kids navigate this increasingly digital world,” said Hayri Bulman, founder of QUBS.
Melbits POD hits Kickstarter target in 24 hours
The toy sees children catch seeds, incubate them in the POD before nurturing and evolving their pets into fully-formed customisable creatures called Melbits.