Firm is responsible for products including Anki Overdrive and Cozmo.

“In addition to the winners, this is a celebration of all of our studio and agency partners,” said Hasbro’s Rich Mazel.

The LEGO Braille Bricks kit is expected to launch in 2020 and will be distributed free of charge to select institutions.

“We expect our competitors to respect Spin Master’s intellectual property and will take forceful steps if we believe our rights are being infringed,” said Ben Gadbois, Spin Master’s Global President and COO.

Tabletop projects made up the largest slice, contributing $687m.

“The global Hasbro team is executing very well and delivered a good start to the year,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and chief executive officer.

Sales of wooden toys are up 15% at John Lewis this year.

Making Things’ Fi Murray, Triclops Studios’ Rob Ames and Worlds Apart’s James Austin-Smith will look to convince creative consultant Deej Johnson that their pet hate deserves to go into Room 101.

We caught up with Tony Serebriany, Director of Inventor Relations and International Sales at The OP, to learn more about the creative culture at the company, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

The three-day festival is moving one week earlier than previously announced (2nd – 4th September).