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The Marketing Store backs Design Champions category of Mojo Nation 100

“We are delighted to support the Design Champions category again this year,” said Andrew Kingham, Managing Director, Global Product for The Marketing Store.

Pandemic makes leap from tabletop to book shelf with Pandemic: Patient Zero

Aconyte’s full slate also includes publishing debuts for KeyForge, Arkham Horror and Legend of the Five Rings.

BTHA’s Natasha Crookes to take on Vitality Big Half Marathon to raise funds for The Toy Trust

The Toy Trust raises money to give to children’s charities all around the UK and overseas and of her challenges.

Mattel’s Creatable World range and Kano’s buildable PC make TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2019 list

To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across a variety of categories from its editors and correspondents around the world.

Rebellion launches new board game division in Rebellion Unplugged

The first game from the new offshoot will be Sniper Elite the Board Game, based on the studio’s bestselling tactical shooter series.

PlayMonster acquires Kahootz Toys

“This is PlayMonster’s largest acquisition to-date and we’re thrilled to continue our multi-category growth strategy building and adding classic brands while expanding our footprint in the activity and stationery aisles,” said Bob Wann, Chief PlayMonster of PlayMonster.

Days of Wonder teams with Amazon to bring Alexa skills to Ticket to Ride

“Ticket to Ride is a fast-paced, immersive board game experience that is now being elevated by voice,” said Joe Balzarini, Director, Alexa Skills.

Pressure Games launches Wefunder campaign for its debut toy, Countdown

Founded in late 2018, Pressure Games aims to create toys that merge technology with traditional play themes.

Spin Master welcomes toy invention students for workshops, tours and talks

“This was an incredible opportunity for students as it allowed them to understand and learn from the inner workings of a world-renowned, leading-edge organisation in the field of toy invention,” said Lorena Escandon, academic coordinator and instructor of the toy invention course series.

Toy Retailers Association unveils DreamToys 2019 list

“This year’s DreamToys top 12 selection is an exciting mixture of the year’s biggest brands and kids favourites that will delight children up and down the country this Christmas,” said Gary Grant, chair of the DreamToys selection committee.

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