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“Spin Master Ventures will establish us as the partner of choice for entrepreneurs looking for capital to start and grow a business in the kids’ space,” said Ronnen Harary, Spin Master’s Co-Founder and Board Chair.

“As we approach the holiday season, we saw an opportunity to come together to create something truly special for our guests during a time of year when differentiation and value are paramount,” said Jill Sando, Target’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.

“I’m looking forward to innovating with a new team down under in Australia within the Girls space,” said Audrey.

“His visionary leadership, kindness, and generosity made him beloved by the Hasbro community and everyone he touched,” said Rich Stoddart, Hasbro’s Interim CEO.

Gutter Games – founded by Kate and Zak Walton – specialises in family, party and drinking games, with a portfolio including Beat That!, Gutterhead and Trunk of Drunk.

“The move will make a significant contribution to ensuring that interesting ideas from international authors and inventors have access to the market,” said Spielwarenmesse’s Christian Ulrich.

Categories available to enter this year include Best Game, Most Fun Pet Toy and Most Sustainable.

Winners receive promotional space at Brand Licensing Europe 2022, advice from industry experts, and annual membership of Licensing International and Products of Change.

“There is significant potential for building a broad cross-category merchandise program for this popular Arab hero,” said Neesha Krishna, Managing Director for MENA and South Asia at WildBrain CPLG.

A Sunflowers set features Playmobil-figure of Vincent van Gogh, a miniature easel, painting palette and the artwork Sunflowers, while another is based of his The Bedroom artwork.