LEGO readies trio of The Little Mermaid sets
The LEGO Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell includes references to throne rock, Ariel’s grotto and Ursula’s lair.
Hasbro and Mattel to kick off multi-year licensing partnership with Barbie Monopoly and Transformers UNO
“We are excited to pair some of the most popular brands together for the first time,” said Nick Karamanos, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel.
Milton Bradley and Hasbro inventor-relations guru Mike Gray looks back at his amazing career
Meet Mike Gray: inventor, I.D.I.O.T. winner and, “the wisest man in all of board gaming”
Simba Toys joins Virtual Mojo Pitch 2023
“Simba Toys looks forward to participating in Mojo Pitch this year with the support of TinkerTini,” said Andreas Schmitt, Managing Director at Simba Toys.
Funko Games readies first-ever English edition of Wolfgang Kramer’s Big Boss
Big Boss was first published in 1994 by KOSMOS, but this new edition boasts a refreshed art-deco and early industrial design aesthetic.
BIG joins Virtual Mojo Pitch 2023
“BIG looks forward to participating in Mojo Pitch this year with the support of TinkerTini,” said Thomas Rottenbacher, Managing Director for BIG.
Helvetiq bolsters wooden games portfolio with Steffan Spiele acquisition
“Steffen Spiele’s commitment to creating beautiful, eco-friendly wooden games aligns perfectly with our own values and ambitions,” said Hadi Barkat, CEO of Helvetiq.
Dickie Toys joins Virtual Mojo Pitch 2023
“Dickie Toys looks forward to participating in Mojo Pitch this year with the support of TinkerTini,” said Markus Hirsch, Director of Marketing for Dickie Toys.
Scream gets the party game treatment from Funko Games
Elsewhere, Funko is expanding its Cryptic line of puzzle games with a Star Trek edition.
Helvetiq’s Hadi Barkat on creativity, style – and why he licensed Bandido on the spot
Hadi Barkat – CEO and Founder of Helvetiq – on the types of games he’s looking for from inventors.