“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).

We caught up with Reynolds to learn more about where she find inspiration for games, and whether her appearance on Dragons’ Den was as scary as it sounds.

Partnership kicks off with a webinar series exploring innovation, opportunities and best practices to support child rights in the toy industry.

The increase in sales comes one year after Asmodee became the official UK supplier for the hit word.