Start Licensing’s Ian Downes reports back on a visit to the Design Museum’s Barbie exhibition, and why it’s an encouraging experience for brand owners, licensees and designers alike.

We ask publishers and designers about whether Sky Team’s success could spark a wider interest in two-player games.

The British Toy & Hobby Association’s Roland Earl – Director General – and Rebecca Deeming – Senior Communications & Event Manager – on why inventors should come to Toy Fair.

“BBC’s values of excellence and education aligns perfectly with my own commitment to STEM learning and developing innovative play,” said Allentuck.

Based on the comic book anthology, Creepshow is a story-building game where players become Creeps and weave ‘twisted tales’.

This Sour Patch Kids edition of the game introduces a ‘Sweet’ or ‘Sour’ twist on the classic SIXEM gameplay.

“We are thrilled to offer our product development expertise to the great companies in our toy and game industry,” said Uri Streigold, Naama Weiss and Liat Waks of Incredible Us.

Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos has been built around solo play, but the game can also be enjoyed in groups, with a team playing collaboratively.

The game is designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Daryl Andrews, and comes as Disney celebrates Donald Duck’s 90th anniversary.

“We are excited to work with an internationally known, instantly recognisable character with cross-generational appeal,” said Lauren Shipman, Group Brand and Marketing Director at Posh Paws International Limited.