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Little Miss Inventor joins Play Innovation Summit 2018
Delegates attending next month’s Summit will each get a copy of the book, as Sanrio seeks exciting product collaborations for its new Mr Men/Little Miss brand.
Spin Master acquires Gund
Marks Spin Master’s 20th acquisition since the company was founded.
WowWee’s Sydney Wiseman named Creator of the Year at Wonder Women awards
Wiseman, a brand manager at WowWee, is the creator of Fingerlings.
Fingerlings and LOL Surprise share Toy of the Year accolade at TOTY Awards 2018
“The 2018 collection of extraordinary TOTY finalists and winners have brought endless fun and learning to kids across the globe,” said Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of The Toy Association.
Hasbro debuts new crowdfunding platform dedicated to ‘trophy items’
First product to grace HASLAB is Jabba’s Sale Barge; the largest Star Wars product Hasbro has ever created.
Over 3,500 toys donated to KidsOut at Toy Fair 2018
“The generosity of exhibitors mixed with the enthusiasm of volunteers made the day a true success for KidsOut,” said Sandra Doherty, head of children’s services at KidsOut.
Spin Master accuses Alpha of patent infringement over Screechers Wild; “We stand by our products,” says Alpha
Firm alleges that Alpha’s Screechers Wild toy infringes the patents covering its Bakugan toys, specifically the product’s magnetic transformation feature.
Asmodee acquires Mayfair Games’ portfolio as firm withdraws from publishing
The firm has also acquired Agricola publisher Lookout Games.
Basic Fun! acquires K’Nex
“We are very pleased to be adding this incredible iconic toy brand into our platform,” said Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!
Vivid, Character Options and Wynne-Jones IP join Mojo Pitch 2018
“Vivid are delighted to get behind this programme – it will no doubt be a fantastic creative forum,” said James Wing, R&D manager at Vivid.