Character Options’ Jon Elliott on the new product categories driving innovation in the toy space
We caught up with Character’s R&D operations manager to discuss his start in the world of toy design, and how he assesses the state of creativity in the industry at present.
CMON developing Night of the Living Dead board games
“It’s an honour to work with such a property, and we are excited to be able to partner with Living Dead Media and Image Ten on creating a game worthy of the movie’s legacy,” said CMON’s Geoff Skinner.
Mattel sees net sales rise 4% in North America in Q3 2018
In the international segment, Q3 net sales decreased by 18%.
Pop-Up Book becomes latest LEGO Ideas project to head to retail
Concept was submitted by LEGO Ideas members Grant Davis and Jason Allemann in August 2016, before being adapted into the official LEGO version by LEGO designer Wesley Talbott.
Gizmos designer Phil Walker-Harding on the openness and approachability of the tabletop space
We caught up with Walker-Harding to find out how he got his start in game design, and how self-imposed design challenges help fuel his creativity.
BLE 2018 enjoys highest visitor numbers to date
“Thousands of meetings were held, our seminar programme and Live Kitchen demos were extremely successful, and exhibitors proclaimed it ‘their best BLE ever’”, said brand director Anna Knight.
Creative Industries Federation to host Creative West Midlands event next month
The event will focus on preparing for future demand in the creative industries talent pipeline in the West Midlands.
Hasbro backs Rising Stars category of Mojo Nation 100
“Celebrating new talent and inviting new voices to the table is imperative to keeping our business exciting and fresh,” said Hasbro’s Rich Mazel.
Hasbro sees net revenues drop 12% in Q3 2018
“The global Hasbro team is effectively managing our business forward through a very disruptive year,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and chief executive officer.
Wynne-Jones IP returns as headline sponsor for 2019 edition of Mojo Nation 100
“Wynne-Jones IP is delighted to be once again supporting the Mojo Nation 100, which champions design creativity and innovation in the toy and game industries,” said Victor Caddy, trade mark attorney and partner at Wynne-Jones IP.