Interviews
The Op’s Tony Serebriany on receiving an Icon Award… And the difference between design and development
What’s the difference between design and development? In conversation with Tony Serebriany.
Hasbro’s Bradley Bowman talks STRETCH ARMSTRONG, LITTLEST PET SHOP – and how creativity thrives within a big corporation
Bradley Bowman – Hasbro’s Senior Director of Global Licensed Toy and Games – on what to expect from the ‘Stretchiverse’.
Hasbro’s Pat Jackson and inventor David Wexler on bringing a fresh twist to a classic with Connect 4 Frenzy
Inventor David Wexler and Pat Jackson, Senior Game Design at Hasbro, tell us why they feel the Connect 4 brand continues to engage designers and gamers alike.
MAGNA-TILES’ Mike Scheffki and inventor Michael Bergmann share the story behind Rail Racers
“I would challenge Hollywood to come up with a better script!”: Inventor Michael Bergmann and Mike Scheffki, VP of Marketing at MAGNA-TILES, talk us through the origin story behind Rail Racers.
Industry consultant Chris Isitt on fan culture, dress-up struggles – and what toycos should consider when evaluating a brand
“The most important advice is to have an exit plan”: Chris Isitt on what toycos should consider when looking at licenses.
Spirograph at 60: Meet Duncan Fisher, son of Denys Fisher – the inventor of Spirograph, Cyclex and Stickle Bricks!
As Spirograph turns 60, we meet the inventor’s son… And learn how his father’s cogs turned!
Hasbro’s Shelby Bowman on why brands like LITTLEST PET SHOP and LITE-BRITE continue to resonate
Shelby Bowman – Senior Product Development Manager for Global Licensing at Hasbro – discusses collaborating with Basic Fun! on new lines for beloved IP.
Hasbro’s Kaiser Ramos discusses new launches for FurReal, Jem and the Holograms – and the key to fruitful creative collaborations
Kaiser Ramos – Associate Product Development Manager in licensing at Hasbro – talks us through recent collaborations with Just Play and The Loyal Subjects.
Hasbro’s Jeehyun Kim on co-creating fresh lines for PLAY-DOH and NERF with Horizon Group USA and Franklin Sports
Jeehyun Kim – Associate Product Development Manager in licensing at Hasbro – talks us through recent highlights for the two beloved brands.
From Crash Cats to Flying Squirrel Feeder Frenzy: How illustrator Bill Ledger creates great packaging
Meet Bill Ledger… The illustrator behind Snack-O-Saurus Rex, Pigs on Trampolines and more!