Corona virus
The Toy Association to host series of virtual market weeks called Toy Fair Everywhere
Virtual market week attendees will be able to explore a calendar of daily events, browse exhibitors by category, and book appointments for virtual demos and chats.
Asmodee launches free print-and-play versions of games including Dobble, Dixit and Unlock
“In these difficult times due to the worldwide Covid-19 crisis, we at Asmodee are happy to offer families a way to play together from the comfort and safety of their home,” said Stephane Carville, CEO of the Asmodee Group.
Locked down, lucky and the long game
Making Things’ Fi Murray takes a look at how, in these turbulent times, inventors and designers can continue to innovate, ideate and thrive.
Toy Association outlines how designers can help produce medical supplies using 3D printers
The Toy Association and Creative Factor founder Brett Klisch have created a list detailing some of the parts needed with links to instructions on how to produce them.
Crazy Aaron’s moves production efforts from putty to hand sanitiser
“We have the ability to hop on science projects quickly here at Crazy Aaron’s, and we’re looking at this effort to create an FDA-approved hand sanitiser formula as the ultimate science project,” said founder Aaron Muderick.
DISTOY 2020 cancelled
“It’s a decision not taken lightly and is in the best interests of all concerned as well as being in line with all the professional and official advice available,” read a statement from the show’s organisers.