Sustainability in Licensing Conference to take place in June
“Our aim with SILC 2021 is to help both future-proof our industry and our world,” said conference curator Helena Mansell-Stopher.
TOTY Awards 2021 winners revealed
Hasbro’s Star Wars: The Child Animatronic Edition Toy won Toy of the Year, and also took home the award for Innovative Toy of the Year.
Animated Cluedo series on the way from the studio behind Bob’s Burgers
“Clue is an iconic whodunit property that exudes mystery and intrigue, and has fans all over the world – we can’t wait to share our reimagined animated version with audiences,” said eOne’s Pancho Mansfield.
Fisher-Price’s Nikki Bauman on understanding inventors – and overthinking ideas
Nikki Bauman discusses Fisher-Price’s process, inventor relations, and killing creativity.
Golden Bear Co-founder Christine Nicholls talks toys, values and staying curious
Christine Nicholls of Golden Bear on family values, being bold and moving forward.
Semi Co-op’s Rachel Kremer and Heinze Havinga on celebrating great game design through comics
We caught up with Rachel and Heinze to learn more about the origins of Semi Co-op, and why comics is a perfect vehicle for celebrating great game design.
Educa Borras bolsters sustainability efforts by adopting vegetable-based inks and recycled cardboard for its games and puzzles
Since December 2020, all products manufactured at the firm’s factory in Sant Quirze del Vallès use vegetable-based inks.
LEGO Ninjago Design Manager Michael Svane Knap on inspiration… And what’s next for the brand
Michael Svane Knap Design Manager, LEGO Ninjago, on toys, inspiration and bridging media…
Nick Prueher on how a cocktail of bad dates and retro slumber party games inspired his new dating board game, Dream Crush
We caught up with Nick to find out more about how he came up with Dream Crush, and why watching obscure VHS tapes helps to fuel his creativity.
Toy Design: It’s Not Just Child’s Play
The Marketing Store’s Global Product Creative Director, Geoff Smyrk, looks at the power of great toy design… And why it’s an art form