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
Industry legends Richard C. Levy and Ronald O. Weingartner on how to negotiate license agreements
Negotiating license agreements is a skill that can be learned. And while people tend to make negotiating licenses complicated, industry legends Richard C. Levy and Ronald O. Weingartner insist that it isn’t…
The Future of Invention
Spin Master’s Tal Schrieber – head of the firm’s acclaimed Toy Invention Program – looks at why it’s never been more important to get students engaged and interested in toy invention
KidKraft ramps up its inventor engagement with TinkerTini
“We’ve partnered with TinkerTini to help us tap into new talent with a passion for wood-based products and ingenious ideas for features that enhance imaginative play,” said Kiyomi Haverly, VP, Creative of KidKraft.
Mattel Films teams with Lil Yachty to bring UNO to the big screen
The UNO movie will be an action heist comedy set in the underground hip hop world of Atlanta.
Hasbro partners with Epic Games to bring G.I. Joe’s Snake Eyes to Fortnite
To celebrate the move, Hasbro and Epic Games are also teaming up to release a Fortnite x G.I. Joe Collab Snake Eyes: Zero Point Edition figure.