Interviews
Tycoon Games Founder Dan Yarrington reveals his thoughts on crowdfunding, values… And being brash
“Arrogance and confidence are two sides of the same coin…” In conversation with Dan Yarrington.
Pikkii and WITH Creative Director Ste Smith talks gifts, games, toys… And his creative process
“The world of licensing ideas is incredible!” Ste Smith on having ideas for WITH Creative and Pikkii.
Blue Marble’s Lauren Bowers and The Plan A Group’s Lee Allentuck discuss inventor collaborations – and their fun-first approach to STEM toys
“Once somebody is an inventor with us, we see them as part of our Blue Marble family”: Lauren Bowers and Lee Allentuck discuss the key to fruitful inventor partnerships.
Helvetiq’s Hadi Barkat on Odin, Chit Chat and the upcoming Easy Go range
Hadi Barkat, CEO and Founder of Helvetiq, discusses Odin award wins and a move into party games with Chit Chat.
Spiel MD Carol Rapp on what designers, families and gamers can expect from next week’s show
With gamers flocking to Essen next week, Spiel MD Carol Rapp shares what makes a successful show.
Countdown to Halloween: Lucy Salisbury and Lauren Ilsley on the rise and rise of Funko advent calendars
Funko fun for everyone: How Bitty Pop! Funko Pocket! advent calendars are opening new doors.
Barbie, Novie, wow moments and more: in conversation with the endlessly creative Ric Scott
“I’ll share what I think is a little secret sauce…” Designer Ric Scott on the one thing all toys need.
Harriet Cody on the launch of her board game development studio, Minty Noodles
Minty Noodles’ Harriet Cody talks us through their debut launch: Interstellar Adventures.
Inventor Robert Becker talks Hypertiles: a construction toy like none you’ve seen before?
“I made a prototype out of toothpicks and duct tape!” Robert Becker on creating Hypertiles.
“We want it to evolve into a lifestyle brand”: Jumbo’s Ferran Codina on new expansions and future plans for Hitster
Ferran Codina, Group Senior Brand Manager at Jumbo, talks Hitster Guilty Pleasures – and licensing plans.







