Interviews
Eleanor Black, VP of Business Development at Seven Towns, on new roles, values – and listening to clients
“I’m interested in what makes them tick…” Eleanor Black talks all things Seven Towns…
Marcia Lewis – daughter of the inventor of Cluedo – discusses myths, mysteries and more
“It took off in ways my dad couldn’t remotely conceive!” Marcia Lewis on her father’s game: Cluedo.
War Games: How Monopoly became a wartime tool for the UK’s secret service
Maggie Graham reveals how Monopoly publisher Waddingtons helped prisoners of war.
Waddingtons Games Remembered: From early days and espionage to Hasbro and beyond
Cluedo, Cards, Monopoly and More: Four guests reveal why the legend of Waddingtons endures…
Designer Matúš Kotry discusses development of his family-friendly deduction game, Little Alchemists
10 years after the launch of Alchemists, designer Matúš Kotry has crafted a new version suitable for younger players called Little Alchemists. We asked him about some of the key differences between the games.
Boyhood’s Jakob Burgsø on crafting wooden collectibles for brands like Angry Birds, Peanuts and Playmobil
“For a character to resonate with us, it should have a timeless quality”: Jakob Burgsø, Founder and Designer at Boyhood, on the craft behind his collectibles.
Funko’s Senior Director, Product – EMEA, Sam Clapham, on licenses and the rise of Bitty Pop!
“Everyone’s a fan of something!” Sam Clapham discusses Funko’s fantastic Bitty Pop! range.
Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschleger on why inventors should embrace the world of content creation
The duo at Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment discuss their recent work in content creation – and how it shapes the development of their own games.
From Roman ruins to local toy stores: World Alive’s Amy Holden talks all things Freak Marbles
How one five-minute call let Amy Holden find World Alive’s fantastic new product…
Little People, big brands: Mattel’s Giorgio Cavalli on what makes an IP right for the Little People Collector series
“It wasn’t just a good fit, it was a perfect fit!”: Giorgio Cavalli – Senior Manager for Global Brand Marketing at Mattel/Fisher-Price – discussing giving TRANSFORMERS the Little People treatment.