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Melissa & Doug looks to engage the inventor community around pretend play, arts & crafts and developmental toys

“We’re looking for new and innovative play experiences that fit within the key segments of the Melissa & Doug portfolio,” said Lee Allentuck, Melissa & Doug’s Inventor Outreach Consultant.

2022 Toy of the Year finalists unveiled

“Each and every finalist announced today demonstrates the incredible ability of toys and play to bring inspiration, laughter, and learning to children of all ages,” said Pamela Mastrota, executive director of The Toy Foundation.

Netflix celebrates Stranger Things Day with dolls, games and puzzle launches

The raft of new product launches is to celebrate Stranger Things Day, which takes place on November 6th.

Toy Retailers Association details DreamToys list of the top toys for Christmas 2021

This year’s line-up includes Moose Toys’ Magic Mixies, John Adams’ Gassy Gus and Spin Master’s Paw Patrol Chase’s Deluxe Transforming Vehicle.

James O’Brien’s Mystery Hour gets the board game treatment

Each week, the Mystery Hour sees James O’Brien enlist the help of LBC listeners to solve questions they’ve always wondered the answer to.

Gremlins 2: The New Batch gets the Monster High treatment in latest Skullector launch

Previous dolls in the Skullector range have taken inspiration from The Shining, It and Beetlejuice.

Mattel teams with Nike for UNO footwear and apparel

The range has been developed in coordination with the 2019-20 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player and UNO fan, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sustainability in Licensing Conference to take place at London’s Royal Geographical Society in June 2022

“SILC22 will be a place for sharing ideas, insight, and innovation on how best this endlessly creative industry can continue to drive positive global action towards a more sustainable future,” said Helena Mansell-Stopher, Founder of Products of Change.

Kids Industries’ Gary Pope to talk ‘Families, experiences and the importance of toys’ at BLE 2021

The session will see Gary share never before seen data to explore how families like to shop now – and how these behaviours have amplified following the pandemic.

Brand Licensing Europe 2021 details health and safety policies, including mandatory mask-wearing

The BLE team has partnered with ExpressTest by CignPost to facilitate all testing requirements for international attendees.

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