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Mattel debuts Doctor Who Barbie
“Given Barbie’s celebration of women who have made history, as well as iconic characters from some of the best loved movies and shows, we felt it was a great opportunity to work with Mattel to create a doll based on the Thirteenth Doctor,” said BBC Studios.
Sweet Spot Studio scoops Toy of the Year award from Mattel for work on Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Dino Escape
The Michigan-based invention house, founded by Jon and Sarah Vanderbeek, scooped the award at Mattel’s Inventor Showcase event.
Lara Croft to make leap from video games to board games in 2019
The game comes from the designers of Final Fantasy: Trading Card Game.
Hasbro debuts parody versions of classic games
Line includes Botched Operation, Clue: What Happened Last Night? Lost in Vegas and Game of Life: Quarter Life Crisis.
Mojo Nation to host Fireside Chat with Tech Will Save Us’ Bethany Koby at BLE 2019
Koby will talking about how licensing is helping the firm with its mission to empower kids to create with tech.
Mojo Nation’s Playing with Brands panel session returns for BLE 2018
This year’s panel session boasts design execs from Golden Bear, Fuse London, Making Things and Modiphius Entertainment.
Government sheds light on how a ‘No Deal’ Brexit would affect patents
For UK, EU and third country businesses, there will be no significant change to the legal requirements or the patent application processes.
Accentuate teams with first-time designer Eugene Lim on new card game, Rats to Riches
Rats to Riches marks the first time that Accentuate Games has licensed a title from a designer.
2018 TAGIE Awards finalists revealed
“This year’s nominees represent a broad cross section of the industry, including heavy hitters and upstarts alike,” said Mary Couzin, founder and CEO, Chicago Toy & Game Group.
Secret Hitler co-creator brings new two-player party game, Inhuman Conditions, to Kickstarter
Each game has one Investigator and one Suspect. Armed only with two stamps and a topic of conversation, the Investigator must figure out whether the Suspect is a Human or a Robot.