Pack It In: vital packaging advice from specialist retailer Becky Ottery of Eclectic Games
Eclectic Games’s Becky Ottery reveals the packaging mistakes that make retailing a game hard work
Raiders of the Lost Ark’s iconic opening scene gets the LEGO treatment
Three new sets recreate iconic scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
NFT brand Chimpers eyes toy partners
“We focus on storytelling, art and digital experiences, but we would love to channel across to the physical world through toys, comics, books, trading cards and so much more!” said Jacob from the Chimpers team.
SAZ Game Designers Association condemns creators of Unfinished Business for plagiarising Big Deal
‘We urge the publishers of Unfinished Business to enter into an appropriate licensing agreement with Brent and Jeffrey Beck – the designers of Big Deal – or to stop the project immediately,’ read a statement from SAZ.
What if a chain-reaction toy could defy gravity? Doozi’s MD, Mike Goldman, talks ZipLinx
Mike Goldman on ZipLinx: A link-springing, ball-flinging, joy-bringing new toy from Doozi
The NPD Group rebrands as Circana following IRI merger
“Circana is undeniably best positioned to advise the world’s leading brands and retailers across almost every industry on how to identify opportunity, ignite innovation and grow well into the future,” said Kirk Perry, President and CEO at Circana.
Dexterity play comes to CATAN in CATAN: Soccer Fever
The football-themed CATAN scenario sees players flick footballs to attempt to score goals, win matches and earn extra points.
MGA Entertainment brings L.O.L. Surprise! into miniature toys with Sooo Mini!
The new range features the brand’s first-ever ‘ball-within-a-ball’ unboxing experience
Warner Bros details Ted Lasso launches with UNO, Monopoly and Build-a-Bear
The slate also includes McFarlane Toys with a limited edition Ted Lasso figure and Funko with a Ted Lasso Funko POP Puzzle.
NBC gives green light to Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge
Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge is a car makeover show inspired by the iconic toy brand.