Public voting for the awards is open until October 31st, 2022.

The book – celebrating creatives and designers working in brand licensing – will be available to pick at from the Brands Untapped stand at F154.

With United Smile’s Gigantosaurus toy line being showcased at the LA Toy Previews, we caught up with the designer of the range – design_lead_play’s Darren Lee Phillipson.

“We look forward to developing the brand’s world-class programme of replica vehicles in the physical and digital spaces,” said Beanstalk President Allison Ames.

Hug-a-Bug World CEO Julia Keys discusses how the design of her toy range ties into bolstering a child’s emotional understanding.

With 20 years in the industry, Ben Meldrum discusses great people, puzzles and products…

Paper Engine’s Keith Finch, Louise Clasby and Jason McKenzie on sustainability, Aardman and playing with paper.

“We are looking forward to being introduced to the inventor community, creating new connections and of course hearing lots of fantastic ideas,” said Lauren Chatterton, Senior Product Developer for Games at Talking Tables.

As a new and improved version of Kingmaker heads to Kickstarter, Emily Charles ­– Product Development & Licensing Manager at Gibsons Games – talks us through its four-year development process.

A line of Sonic Prime products from PMI will launch in early 2023, including collectibles, mini figures, clip-on plush, stampers, games and more.