“Baki has just started venturing into merchandising outside Japan, so this is a great opportunity for licensees,” said Max Arguile of Reemsborko.

“Dinosaurs are an evergreen toy trend, reaching multiple age points including pre-schoolers, and with our Toomies success in this market, dinosaurs seemed like a great fit for our next collaboration,” said Mary Wood, General Manager UK at TOMY.

“Partnering with Laura, now as president, the future success and possibilities for Jazwares are boundless,” said Jazwares CEO Judd Zebersky.

The range features over-sized silhouettes in the Ninjago colour palette of yellow, deep red, and monochrome, with the secret Ninjago language spelling out ‘JUST HYPE’ throughout the line.

“We’re hopeful that this year’s event can be a welcome return to in-person networking, learning and pitching, and we can’t wait to bring the industry’s creative community together later this year,” said Billy Langsworthy, co-founder of Mojo Nation.

“Combining the brand’s roots of inclusivity and simplicity, the passionate global fan base, and unprecedented momentum, UNO’s 50th anniversary is a year-long celebration of the brand’s past, present and future,” said Mattel’s Ray Adler.

Hasbro’s new Global Purpose Organisation aims to accelerate the company’s ongoing efforts to ‘make the world a better place for all children and all families’.

“Over the last year we have seen unprecedented demand for our services and many clients have said that they would love us to expand and create Parents Insights,” said Nick Richardson, Founder & CEO of The Insights People.

Steven and Douglas Kaplan of Ed Kaplan Associates – sons of Ed – tell us about where the idea for Doodle Bear came from, and what the secret is to its enduring success.

“Our foremost consideration is the health and well-being of the global toy and play community and setting a clear path forward,” said Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of The Toy Association.