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The partnership will see some of Buffalo’s portfolio come to the UK through Big Potato, while Buffalo will distribute Big Potato’s new releases in the US.

“With the strategy of Scattergories and the chaotic shouting of charades, it’s versatile enough to entertain a pair of players or an entire party,” said Ken Gruhl, Senior Game Designer at Exploding Kittens.

Players can side with the Coalition of Ordered Governments or instead command the Locust Horde.

“We are thrilled that so many people have enjoyed Snowtap’s illustrations and even more excited that our work is now attracting high-quality licensing partners across a diverse range of categories,” said Gracie Tapner and Susy Snow, founders of Snowtap.

“With this acquisition, Spin Master will combine it’s innovation, global reach and diverse portfolio with Hexbug’s innovative excellence to surprise and inspire kids in new ways,” said Anton Rabie, Spin Master’s Co-Founder.

“We see significant potential to expand the brand’s presence and profile beyond the core toy range,” said Maarten Weck, EVP & Managing Director at WildBrain CPLG.

“Our product development team have done a fantastic job at encapsulating Disney’s 100 years of wonder through this collection that’s simply stunning to play with and display,” said Ken Goodisson, Commercial Director, EMEA at YuMe Toys.

The ranges include reveal innovations, castles, dolls, vehicles and hair play.

Prolific designer Tom Karen – creator of the Chopper bike and Marble Run – has died, aged 96.

Dog-E boasts life-like movements, audio sensors to hear sounds, touch sensors on its head, nose and sides of its body and a tail that displays icons and messages to communicate.