We caught up with Rytterstam and Berglund to find out more about the origins of Dosa and why Tactic was the perfect partner to bring the concept to market.

The build-it-yourself wireless wand shows fans how to code and create, as they flick and swish through more than 70 challenges inspired by the Wizarding World.

“We see a lot of opportunities, but there has been a big discrepancy between our financial performance over the last few years and where the company should be,” said Ynon Kreiz, chairman and CEO of Mattel.

“2018 is unfolding as expected as our teams manage the liquidation of Toys R Us in many markets and address the rapidly evolving European retail landscape,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and chief executive officer.

Lesley Singleton, the co-founder of Board Game Club and MD at Playtime PR, will chair the Board Game Design Panel.

“Asmodee represents a unique opportunity to invest in a fast-growing platform within the gaming industry, as part of PAI’s strategy to invest in attractive consumer goods industries,” said PAI’s Gaëlle d’Engremont.

“We are thrilled to be part of the Fortnite experience,” said Jazwares CEO Judd Zebersky.

We caught up with Zak Walton to find out more about his journey with Gutterhead to date, and what to expect from Gutterhead Games’ upcoming title, Trunk of Drunk.

“Not only will it be a great opportunity to meet some fresh new inventors and to learn and share ideas, but it’s the perfect place for us to network with friends and colleagues from the toy and inventing community,” said Flair’s Andrew McKay.

“Moving BLE to east London makes perfect business sense on all sides,” said BLE brand director Anna Knight.