Awards

Hasbro’s Star Wars: The Child Animatronic Edition Toy won Toy of the Year, and also took home the award for Innovative Toy of the Year.

“We’re hopeful that this year’s event can be a welcome return to in-person networking, learning and pitching, and we can’t wait to bring the industry’s creative community together later this year,” said Billy Langsworthy, co-founder of Mojo Nation.

Elsewhere, Point Salad from desigers Molly Johnson, Robert Melvin and Shawn Stankelwich was named Best Card Game, while Wolfgang Warsch’s The Quacks of Quedlinburg picked up Best Family Game.

Design execs from the likes of Mattel, Hasbro and Funko Games are in the running.

“Winning this public vote and this incredible prize feels amazing,” said Hazel Reynolds, founder of Gamely Games.

A raft of inventor items make the list, including Wicked Cool Toys’ Blinger, Spin Master’s Candylocks dolls and Megableu’s Heist.

Taking place at London’s Under the Bridge on Monday, September 2nd, the Play Creators Awards celebrate the achievements of the toy and game designer community, including R&D teams, freelance inventors and design agencies.

Elsewhere, Carpe Diem, Detective and Wingspan will battle it out for the Kennerspiel des Jahres

“This elite group of nominees is truly representative of the global licensing community, showcasing the creativity and innovation that is part of our industry’s DNA,” said LIMA president Maura Regan.

Nominations are now open for the Play Creators Awards, taking place at the 2019 Play Creators Festival.