The Marketing Store debuts paper construction toys for Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Happy Meal campaign
The launch falls in line with broader sustainability commitments by McDonald’s in the UK.
Seven Towns’ Elizabeth Moody on Stuff-A-Loons, Junk Bots and what helps creativity soar
Elizabeth Moody – Senior Vice President of Business Development at Seven Towns – talks pitching, creativity and why building strong relationships is key to success.
Winnie the Pooh gets the LEGO treatment
Based on original designs by LEGO superfan Ben Alder, the set sees fans construct Pooh’s house beneath a large oak tree.
Looms and Quilts
TinkerTini’s Trina McFarland looks at the many initiatives and services out there providing companies with access to inventors and outside ideas… And why a combination of them holds the key to successful external outreach.
Eolo’s Director of Fun Alex Prieto on what he looks for in a product, and living by his motto: keep smiling!
Eolo’s Alex Prieto talks about growing up in toys, smiling on and why he makes fun product videos.
The Marketing Store celebrates 25 years of Pokémon with exclusive Happy Meal cards
The Marketing Store also developed a Happy Meal box which transforms into Pikachu, complete with pop-out ears.
Play Creators Festival 2021 goes virtual
September’s Virtual Play Creators Festival will mirror the digital format of last year’s event, with two weeks of activity including a week-long virtual conference, a digital awards and a three-day Mojo Pitch event.
Jazwares’ Michael Rinzler on building the Yankees of inventor relations
Michael Rinzler – Executive VP and Partner at Jazwares – talks us through building the Yankees of Inventor Relations and why inventors are vital to the firm’s plans moving forward.
Covid-19, E-Commerce and the Toy Industry
No one quite imagined 2020 to be the year it has been. Si digital’s Steven Piper looks at why it’s important to recognise the cultural shift that’s taken place and identify new opportunities.
Hasbro drops ‘Mr’ from Mr Potato Head brand to promote gender equality and inclusion
While the branding will change, Hasbro will still sell Mr Potato Head and Mrs Potato Head.