I.D.I.O.T. stands for International Designer and Inventor of Toys and the award is given as a tribute to those who have made outstanding contributions to the toy industry.

The collection spans two silhouettes – the Wendy Furby and the Wendy Slip Furby Rainbow.

“The next phase of the partnership is all about giving fans the products and experiences that bring the worlds of Hot Wheels and F1 together in a way that has never been done before,” said Roberto Stanichi, EVP of Hot Wheels and Global Head of Vehicles and Building Sets at Mattel.

“This collection is a must-have for Bluey fans and retailers,” said Simon Prest, Sales Director at Orchard Toys.

“MicroMacro was never intended as a children’s game, but we recognised its appeal to younger players,” said Michael Schmitt, Founder of Edition Spielwiese.

Sadly, Chris Wiggs passed away shortly after Chris Taylor gave this interview. Below are Chris Taylor’s notes on the life of Chris Wiggs.

The Mojo Nation 100: 2025 Edition – in association with Hasbro – is a listing of the most influential figures currently working in the world of toy and game design who have excelled over the last 12 months.

“Our creative industries are truly world-class and play a critical role in helping us deliver on this Government’s mission to drive economic growth in all parts of the UK,” said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

The collection includes shirts with prints inspired by Monopoly, Clue, Candy Land, Mouse Trap and Barrel of Monkeys.

The Origins Awards honours outstanding achievements in tabletop game design.