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First product to grace HASLAB is Jabba’s Sale Barge; the largest Star Wars product Hasbro has ever created.

“The generosity of exhibitors mixed with the enthusiasm of volunteers made the day a true success for KidsOut,” said Sandra Doherty, head of children’s services at KidsOut.

Firm alleges that Alpha’s Screechers Wild toy infringes the patents covering its Bakugan toys, specifically the product’s magnetic transformation feature.

The firm has also acquired Agricola publisher Lookout Games.

“We are very pleased to be adding this incredible iconic toy brand into our platform,” said Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!

“Vivid are delighted to get behind this programme – it will no doubt be a fantastic creative forum,” said James Wing, R&D manager at Vivid.

Firms are among those looking to meet with designers at the event, taking place this September as part of the inaugural Play Creators Festival.

The year saw declines for Mattel’s Girls & Boys Brands, the Wheels category and Fisher-Price.

The firm has embraced a refreshed identity and global outlook at it heads into Toy Fair season.

“Nintendo Labo continues our longstanding mission of making people smile by surprising them with new experiences,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and COO.