Paper Bag Creative’s Ed Gartin on wishlists, creativity and the key to successful inventor relations

We caught up with Ed to find out more about his career in play to date, the key to successful inventor relations and his experience of launching a new business in the midst of a pandemic.

Audio platform Yoto teams with AMEET Publishing and LEGO for new LEGO DUPLO content

The Yoto Player is a screen-free connected speaker and the DUPLO Yoto Cards will allow early learners to engage with themes ranging from animals and shapes to mindfulness.

DoodleMeeple platform removes commission fees and becomes free to use

The board game industry networking platform is now funded through completely optional donations via the Patreon platform.

David Strang, founder of Wicked Vision, on pitching, being pitched… And 21 years in the business

Wicked Vision’s David Strang tells us about the company’s originality, innovation, ambition… And mission!

LEGO design legends Jan Ryaa and Sten Schmidt retire

Between them, they have their names on more than 70 LEGO element patents.

Jane Garfield on how The Toy Project supports the community, recycles toys and provides LEGO-play therapy

The Toy Project founder Jane Garfield on the importance of play – and the many ways her charity provides it.

LEGO bolsters Super Mario range with addition of LEGO Luigi

“LEGO play lets children unleash their imaginations, and we’re so excited Luigi has arrived to help them create even more LEGO Super Mario adventures,” said LEGO’s Julia Goldin.

Emma Holmes joins Chronicle Books as Head of Brand for Ridley’s Games

Holmes was previously a Creative Director at Wild + Wolf, the former home of Ridley’s Games prior to Chronicle’s acquisition of the brand.

What happens if I push that?

Timberkits Director Sarah Reast looks at why children remain fascinated by mechanisms – and how parents and toy firms have a role in helping to foster that natural curiosity and inventiveness.

Mattel Films teams with Vin Diesel for Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots movie

“To take the classic Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em game, with Mattel as my partner, and align it with the kind of world building, franchise making success we have had with Universal, is truly exciting,” said Diesel.

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