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UK toy market suffers 6% sales drop in 2019 but remains Europe’s largest toy market
“The on-going question that is Brexit undoubtedly had a dampening effect on consumer confidence whilst a general election in the middle of the busiest trading month of the year wasn’t helpful,” said the BTHA’s Natasha Crookes.
Asmodee UK sees sales soar 21% in 2019
Sales of Dobble – the UK’s best-selling game – grew 62%, while Bananagrams enjoyed a sales spike of 28%.
Lilheads seeks eco-friendly partners for first run of awareness charms
Profits from the first line of lilheads will be donated to saving and protecting the Australian wildlife following the devastating fires in the region.
Asmodee acquires Repos Production
Repos is the publisher behind Time’s Up, 7 Wonders, Ca$h ‘n Guns, Concept and Just One, which won the Spiel des Jahres in 2019.
Draw & Code welcomes new CEO in Spencer Crossley
“This opportunity to work with such an innovative team in the world of immersive technology, LBE and connected play is thrilling,” said Crossley.
WIT unveils Inventor/Creator nominees for 2020 Wonder Women Awards
Design execs from the likes of Mattel, Hasbro and Funko Games are in the running.
Moose Toys donates $100k to Australian relief efforts
The firm will also be donating all profits from the Little Live Pets product sales in Australia across the month of January.
Gibsons licenses Quirk from designer Emma May
In Spring 2020, Gibsons will launch the ‘ultimate’ version of Quirk! boasting new characters, new packaging, double the number of cards and brand-new Mischief cards.
TechUp to showcase launches from the likes of Hasbro, Mattel and Bandai Namco at CES 2020
The firm is also partnering with Living in Digital Times to host sessions at the Kids and Family Tech Summit.
Come and say hello at Toy Fair!
The Mojo Nation team will be at London Toy Fair and New York Toy Fair this year. We have a stand in the Greenhouse at London Toy Fair at GH48, and will be roaming the halls of the JAVITS during New York Toy Fair.