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Digital Dream Labs acquires Anki assets – including Cozmo, Vector and Overdrive – following firm’s closure last year
“The opportunity to acquire exclusive ownership of Cozmo, Vector, and Overdrive fit perfectly into our mission and purpose driven culture,” said Matt Goren, Chief Marketing Officer at Digital Dream Labs.
Blue Orange celebrates 20th anniversary with 20 new games
New line-up includes games from designers including Ken Gruhl, Bruno Faidutti and Brett J. Gilbert.
Designers behind Sagrada and Sinister Six launch new game development hub, Evergreen Studio
‘Each of our games will be built upon the foundation of these values: eco and environmentally friendly, inclusive for all gamers, and aesthetically and mechanically beautiful,’ read a statement from the team.
Mattel launches eco-friendly bio-based Mega Bloks line
“Creating a more sustainable world is important to our team, our company and our consumers, and our first construction line derived from bio-based plastics is an example of this,” said MEGA SVP Bisma Ansari.
LEGO debuts new arts and crafts brand, LEGO DOTS
Initial DOTS lines include wearable bracelets and room décor items like photo cubes, picture frames and pencil holders.
US toy market sees sales dip 4% in 2019 to $20.9bn
“2019 was one of the more complicated years to get a good read on toy industry health,” said Juli Lennett, vice president and industry advisor, Toys, The NPD Group.
LEGO debuts new inventor platform, the Innovation Intake Portal
New online portal allows inventors to submit ideas for new play concepts to LEGO.
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.