Metrostar eyes toy and game partners for London Zoo
“We are pleased to bring the world-renowned London Zoo to licensing for the very first time in our near 200-year history, with the support of Metrostar,” said Lee Duffy, London Zoo’s Head of Commercial.
Mattel teams with Microsoft for Mega Bloks Xbox 360 set
The 1,342 piece set is a fully buildable, light-up console and controller – complete with a brick version of Halo 3.
Bobby Abley readies Transformers capsule collection
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts takes audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure filled with spectacle and thrill – Bobby Abley’s collection perfectly captures this spirit,” said Hasbro’s Marianne James.
Superplastic teams with The Weeknd for vinyl toys celebrating 10 years of Kiss Land
“The Kiss Land collection is in recognition of this journey we are on together, and I am grateful to Superplastic for helping to bring this vision to life and celebrate this special moment,” said The Weeknd.
Want Not? Waste Not! Tesco, Hasbro and Wastebuster join forces in toy-recycling first.
Retail giant Tesco is joining forces with Hasbro to turn broken plastic toys into books for UK schools.
Ravensburger’s Ryan Miller on putting inclusivity and accessibility at the heart of Disney Lorcana
Disney Lorcana co-designer Ryan Miller on how his work on the game shared striking similarities with his time as a club DJ.
Steamforged Games’ Sherwin Matthews on bringing Sea of Thieves to the tabletop
Sherwin Matthews – Lead Writer and Game Designer at Steamforged Games – discusses his experience-led approach to design.
Exploding Kittens’ Joeri Hoste discusses how the company creates games with global appeal
Joeri Hoste, General Manager International at Exploding Kittens, shares his thoughts on Exploding Kittens: Good vs. Evil, Without Fail – and the company’s most underrated game.
Toyish Labs readies first themed Clixo packs
“We are thrilled to bring two new Clixo packs to kids and adults to unlock even more creative possibilities and bring play to new heights,” said Assaf Eshet, Founder of Toyish Labs.
Maurice Lynch on how Asmodee’s Welcome initiative helps publishers of all sizes develop their route to market
Maurice Lynch – Business Development Manager for Welcome by Asmodee – on making publishers’ ambitions a reality.