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CMON and Spin Master give Sheriff of Nottingham a Disney makeover
The new version sees players bluff for a good cause to help bring goods to the poor villagers being overtaxed by the evil Prince John.
Exploding Kittens debuts Good vs. Evil, a game inspired by its upcoming Netflix show
“Good vs. Evil allowed us to give fans a first look into what the show has in store, and we hope they have just as much fun playing the game as we had creating it,” said Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens’ Chief Creative Officer.
Spin Master expects Bakugan to reach “epic new heights” with new-look series
The new Bakugan series lands in September and boasts a ‘revamped anime style’.
Spin Master debuts toy line for PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
“Packed with jaw-dropping transformations, the PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie toy collection will spark limitless imaginative play,” said Chris Beardall, Spin Master’s President of Toys and Chief Commercial Officer.
Hasbro’s Tanya Thompson, 4A Creations’ April Mitchell and TOMY’s Lorena Montalvo among nominees for WiT’s Wonder Women Awards 2023
“These remarkable finalists represent the pinnacle of success and exemplify the spirit of excellence that drives the WiT community and our industry forward,” said Ehi Oviasu-Kahn, Wonder Women Awards Committee Co-Chair.
Design & Technology Association outlines vision for revitalising design in the education system
“We cannot afford to neglect this vital subject any longer,” said Tony Ryan, Chief Executive at the Design & Technology Association.
LEGO celebrates 40 years of Return of the Jedi with Chewbacca set
“It was a great challenge to capture the character’s full body of hair in brick-form,” said César Carvalhosa Soares, Senior Designer at the LEGO Group.
Piñata Smashlings can become “the next breakout worldwide IP from a gaming platform”, says Toikido
“We look forward to seeing how players engage with this immersive universe that encourages connections, imagination, and interactive fun,” said Darran Garnham, founder and CEO of Toikido.
Spiel debuts first-ever show mascot, Meeps
The move marks the first time in the board game show’s 40-year history that it has a mascot.
BTHA “blown away” as Toy Fair sees highest re-booking rate for many years
“It’s incredible to achieve such a high rate of re-bookings especially in the current climate, which reaffirms the value and importance the industry places on the fair,” said the British Toy and Hobby Association’s Head of Toy Fair, Majen Immink.