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Sony’s KOOV coding kits hit Indiegogo
Sony Electronics, in conjunction with Sony Global Education, has launched KOOV, a new coding, design and robotics kit for kids, on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.
Mattel opens itself up to product ideas from consumers with My Mattel Ideas
Submissions need to include a product name, description and a few sentences on what makes the product different from anything else on the market.
Kickstarter Gold initiative sees Candylab Toys, Cubetto and 3Doodler return to the platform
Now through to July 31st, a group of over 65 artists, designers, musicians, and makers will be back on Kickstarter with projects that put a twist on their past campaigns.
Argos unveils top toys for Christmas 2017
Argos has revealed its predictions for the best selling toys of Christmas 2017.
Mattel diversifies Ken range with new body types and skin tones
Mattel has diversified its range of Ken dolls, adding new body types and a variety of skin tones, eye colours and hairstyles (including a man bun).
“We don’t agree with Bezier’s way of publishing,” says Oink Games following copycat claim
Japanese games publisher Oink Games has stated it does not agree with Bezier Games’ way of publishing, following its claim that Bezier’s upcoming Werewords game is a copy of Oink’s Insider.
Sphero debuts voice interactive Spider-Man
Sphero has launched its latest collaboration with Disney in the form of a voice interactive Spider-Man toy.
Mattel outlines ‘recommitment to design and design thinking’ in turnaround plans
At the company’s Investor Day, Mattel president and COO Richard Dickson outlined his aim for Mattel to be the inventor community’s partner of choice.
Ubisoft unveils new toys-to-life concept, Starlink: Battle for Atlas
“We wanted to combine our love for collectibles with an epic, open-world space adventure to create a brand new experience for audiences of all ages.”
HABA USA launches 2017 Game Design Challenge
HABA USA has launched a game design challenge that will give one lucky winner the chance to present a concept to the director of new game development at HABA Germany’s corporate office.