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Azul, Luxor and The Mind up for Spiel des Jahres 2018

Designer Wolfgang Warsch has three games in the running across the competition’s three categories.

Spin Master sees revenue up 25% in strong Q1 2018 results

“Our results not only reflect our innovative products and brands resonating with consumers but they are also a testament to the team’s effort in effectively managing the business through the industry-wide disruption caused by the Toys R Us US liquidation,” said Ronnen Harary, Spin Master’s chairman and co-CEO.

LEGO teams with Amazon Alexa for LEGO DUPLO Stories

Using any Alexa device, children will be able to respond and actively engage with the LEGO DUPLO Stories, all designed to encourage active participation and help nurture children’s instinct of learning through play.

The Marketing Store named McDonald’s’ Global Supplier of the Year for work on Happy Meal toys

“It’s partners like The Marketing Store who prioritize McDonald’s as a customer and live our supply chain values every single day,” said Steve Easterbrook, McDonald’s CEO.

Aardman’s Merlin Crossingham to talk character creation at Toy and Game Design Conference 2018

“Playfulness is at the heart of what we do at Aardman and I look forward to sharing how we embrace that in our creative processes,” said Crossingham.

Board Game Club heads to Century for May event

“We’re excited about moving Board Game Club into a bigger venue for May,” said Board Game Club co-founder, Lesley Singleton.

Spin Master sues Mattel for patent infringement over Mecard toys

Spin Master claims Mattel’s Mecard toys infringe on at least two of Spin Master’s patents associated with its Bakugan toys.

Amazon debuts kid-friendly version of Alexa

Alexa will provide more educational answers to questions, praise kids for saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ and boast strict privacy controls.

Character Group details solid performance in half-year results

Despite a revenue dip on the same period in 2017, Character’s UK domestic sales achieved record levels in January and February 2018.

Entertoyment joins Mojo Pitch 2018

“Although we are a tiny player in the toy arena, we feel it is our duty to support an event which encourages creativity and innovation,” said Entertoyment director Josep Pastor.

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