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Licensing Week, a virtual event spanning keynotes, matchmaking and a digital exhibition, dated for June
Online-only event from Global Licensing Group and Licensing International will take place from June 15th to 19th.
The Toy Association to host series of virtual market weeks called Toy Fair Everywhere
Virtual market week attendees will be able to explore a calendar of daily events, browse exhibitors by category, and book appointments for virtual demos and chats.
QUBS Toys debuts Cody Block, a screen-free wooden toy that teaches kids coding
“My aim is to create a toy that blends classic wooden toys with electronics and helps kids navigate this increasingly digital world,” said Hayri Bulman, founder of QUBS.
Melbits POD hits Kickstarter target in 24 hours
The toy sees children catch seeds, incubate them in the POD before nurturing and evolving their pets into fully-formed customisable creatures called Melbits.
Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide details Play at Home Fest 2020
Online play festival, set to take place across May 23rd and 24th, aims to ‘support the trade and consumers at a time where we all need to pull together.’
Asmodee launches free print-and-play versions of games including Dobble, Dixit and Unlock
“In these difficult times due to the worldwide Covid-19 crisis, we at Asmodee are happy to offer families a way to play together from the comfort and safety of their home,” said Stephane Carville, CEO of the Asmodee Group.
Frosthaven passes $5m mark in 24 hours on Kickstarter
Currently sat at $6.6m at time of writing, Frosthaven is already the fourth most funded tabletop project in Kickstarter history.
WATCH: Mojo Nation’s Billy Langsworthy talks best practices for new inventors with University Games’ Bob Moog
At this year’s New York Toy Fair, University Games president Bob Moog sat down for a chat with Mojo Nation’s own Billy Langsworthy as part of the firm’s UG Studios video series.
Ridley’s Games to launch Disney editions of Think Fast, Drawsome and Selfish
New range will also include several original Star Wars games, as well as a line of Marvel titles.
UK sales of games and puzzles soar during first week of coronavirus lockdown
Monopoly, Dobble, Cluedo, Uno and Scrabble all feature in the top ten for the week ending March 21st.