We caught up with Burtonwood to learn more about where the idea came from for his twisty 3-in-a-row game, Rubik’s Cage.

We spoke with Henton about his work with ToyVision, his history in the toy space and what make up his top tips for fuelling creativity.

Cygielman joins as senior vice president and general manager of American Girl.

Launching soon at £14.99 a month, the Future Inventor Box will look to inspire kids with 12 months of activities about the tech that will shape the future.

“Demand for our products and pop culture in general is global and our growth was balanced with strong increases in all geographic markets,” said Funko CEO Brian Mariotti.

“New talent is the lifeblood of the toy industry and as such, we’re delighted to sponsor the Rising Star category at this year’s Play Creators Awards,” said Alpha’s Kerry Tarrant.

“Whether under the sea, in the clouds, on the racetrack or in deep space, we’re thrilled to bring Pixar’s innovative creativity to life through new interactive play experiences with Mattel,” said Disney’s Josh Silverman.

“Spin Master is looking forward to participating once again in one of the most innovative events that showcases the UK’s top talent,” said Spin Master’s Director of Inventor Relations, David Winter.

The course series will focus on entrepreneurship in the toy industry and provide key perspectives on what it takes to bring great ideas and inventions to market.

In a baby’s second year, the average spent on toys rises to £208.