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Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story to screen at Toy Fair New York
The premiere of the documentary will take place on Saturday, September 30th at the Javits Center General Session Theater 1E09.
Otis College of Art and Design to showcase student creations at Toy Fair New York
“We take great pride in fostering an environment where students and aspiring toy industry professionals can showcase their innovative work and forge meaningful connections,” said The Toy Association’s Kimberly Carcone.
LEGO to launch Braille Bricks next month
Until now, LEGO Braille Bricks have only been distributed free of charge by the LEGO Foundation to organisations specialising in the education of children with vision impairment.
Laurie Peterson and Alvaro Gonzalez launch new invention studio, Rebel Play
“We aim to embody rebellious imagination with our new studio Rebel Play,” said Peterson.
Hasbro to host inaugural Women Innovators of Play virtual event next month
Speakers includes Hasbro’s Tanya Thompson, Fuse’s Eleanor Black and The Toy Coach’s Azhelle Wade.
Peace Collective teams with Mattel for Hot Wheels apparel
The collaboration is the firm’s latest with Mattel, following the launch of a Barbie range earlier this year.
TOTY Awards 2023 finalists revealed
Products in the running for accolades include Spin Master’s Bitzee, Moose Toys’ Magic Mixies Pixlings and Goliath’s Game Night in a Can.
UNIQLO readies Sylvanian Families pyjamas
‘With this new collection, children will enjoy falling asleep wearing designs featuring their favourite toy animal friends,’ said UNIQLO.
What Do You Meme? rebrands as Relatable
“As our brand has continued to grow and expand into new categories over the years, we wanted our new name to more accurately represent everything that we have to offer,” said Ben Kaplan, Co-Founder of Relatable.
Biggest Spiel yet to boast new themed halls
Games and publishers will be grouped according to categories at October’s show, with family games housed in Halls 2, 4, 5 and 6.