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“The licensing of toys is keeping the sector in great shape as we move into the all-important Q4 holiday period,” said Melissa Symonds, UK Toys Director for Circana.

“We are very honoured to be working with Hot Wheels to create a co-branded collection that is cool, relevant and that fans will love,” said Matt Peters, MD of Sidemen Clothing.

“With the return of the global format to the UK market, these games will give people of all ages the opportunity to experience the excitement of the iconic game show at-home or on the move,” said Alice Bernardi, Director of International Brand Licensing at Banijay Brands.

Hasbro’s Tanya Thompson scooped the Inbound Licensing award, Exploding Kittens’ Carly McGinnis was named Creative Genius while Jazwares’ Sunny Cho won the Designer/Inventor (Corporate) accolade.

“Our talented design teams will leverage their deep experience of translating revered on-screen adventures into toys that will ignite pre-schoolers’ imaginations,” said Max Rangel, Spin Master’s Global President and CEO.

Pedigree Toys and Brands has a museum exhibition and limited-edition doll launch in the works to mark the milestone.

Simbrix creator Assim Ishaque and Jon Elliott – R&D Manager at Character Options – discuss what made the idea click with Character.

“We know that incredible women innovators are out there and can’t wait to see the submitted toys and games,” said Tanya Thompson, Senior Director, Inventor Relations and Innovation at Hasbro.

Petersen will oversee the opening of MAGNA-TILES’ first European office later this year.

“We’ve been working closely with Reiner to put a fresh spin on the original vision and the final result really is something special,” said Rich Loxam, CEO of Steamforged.