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Drumond International joins Mojo Pitch 2018
“The event offers a fantastic opportunity for inventors and developers to connect with each other and we can’t wait to see what the UK’s top inventor talent have to offer,” said Dharmander Patel, head of product development at Drumond International.
Market intelligence specialist Kids Insights joins Play Creators Festival
Attendees of the Festival will get a complimentary copy of the firm’s latest Trend Alert report and two-days free access to Kids Insights’ award-winning online portal.
Sets based on The Flintstones, Stitch and Mystery Science Theatre 3000 reach LEGO Ideas Review stage
‘This review round features a fascinating variety of designs, including several that are focused on aviation and nostalgic shows,’ said LEGO.
Paw Patrol creator Keith Chapman to shed light on his creative process at Toy and Game Design Conference
Chapman is known for creating a raft of smash hit kids’ TV shows, including Bob the Builder, Fifi & the Flowertots and recent toy titan, Paw Patrol.
Azul, Luxor and The Mind up for Spiel des Jahres 2018
Designer Wolfgang Warsch has three games in the running across the competition’s three categories.
Spin Master sees revenue up 25% in strong Q1 2018 results
“Our results not only reflect our innovative products and brands resonating with consumers but they are also a testament to the team’s effort in effectively managing the business through the industry-wide disruption caused by the Toys R Us US liquidation,” said Ronnen Harary, Spin Master’s chairman and co-CEO.
LEGO teams with Amazon Alexa for LEGO DUPLO Stories
Using any Alexa device, children will be able to respond and actively engage with the LEGO DUPLO Stories, all designed to encourage active participation and help nurture children’s instinct of learning through play.
The Marketing Store named McDonald’s’ Global Supplier of the Year for work on Happy Meal toys
“It’s partners like The Marketing Store who prioritize McDonald’s as a customer and live our supply chain values every single day,” said Steve Easterbrook, McDonald’s CEO.
Aardman’s Merlin Crossingham to talk character creation at Toy and Game Design Conference 2018
“Playfulness is at the heart of what we do at Aardman and I look forward to sharing how we embrace that in our creative processes,” said Crossingham.
Board Game Club heads to Century for May event
“We’re excited about moving Board Game Club into a bigger venue for May,” said Board Game Club co-founder, Lesley Singleton.