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LEGO debuts new look for sets aimed at adults
The first set to wear the new look is the 3,231-piece LEGO Haunted House, the latest addition to the LEGO Fairground collection
My City, Nova Luna and Pictures in running for Spiel des Jahres 2020
Elsewhere, Cartographers, The Crew and The King’s Dilemma will battle it out to win the Kennerspiel des Jahres.
Spiel 2020 cancelled
“Due to force majeure, we will not be able to run Spiel 20 on the intended date, either factually or technically,” read a statement from show organisers.
LEGO Monkie Kid “demonstrates our commitment to building a strong future in China,” says LEGO
“This fantastic new play theme is deeply inspired by Chinese culture and built on an esteemed story that is treasured by all generations,” said LEGO’s Julia Goldin.
Green Board Games welcomes James Wallis as new studio manager
“Being studio head at Green Board Games is a dream job for me,” said Wallis.
The Bloom Report finds new home with CHITAG
“We are honoured to add the prestigious the Bloom Report to our family of newsletters serving industry, consumers, educators, media and inventors,” said CHITAG’s Mary Couzin.
Beasts of Balance acquired by Modern Games
Modern Games is a new games company specialising in merging physical and digital play.
Spin Master reports “challenging” Q1, but games and puzzles enjoy strong start to the year
“Q1 2020 was a challenging quarter for Spin Master, as we dealt with both the evolving COVID-19 situation and the carryover effects from the operational challenges we experienced in the second half of 2019,” said Ronnen Harary, Spin Master’s Co-Chief Executive Officer.
BrokenToad and The Jim Henson Company celebrate miniatures success on Kickstarter
The range was launched with a Kickstarter campaign on April 24th and achieved its funding goal in just 13 minutes.
Net sales drop but UNO, Pictionary and Hot Wheels enjoy growth in Mattel’s Q1 2020 results
“Our work over the past two years to develop a flexible and results-oriented organisation is serving us well during this time,” said Mattel CEO Ynon Kriez.