Harry Potter

The game sees players flick characters through the corridors of Hogwarts as they look to complete exams.

We caught up with Stella Bradley, Head of New Product Development at Eaglemoss Hero Collector, to find out more about the creative process behind the new collection.

So Sound’s Toy and Game Designer Sam Roberts talks cats, coffee and coming up with ideas.

With lots of buzz around the firm’s recent real-time co-op game, Last Defense, we caught up with Deirdre to find out more about the power of collaboration, the best way to translate brands into play experiences and the game that set her on the path into this industry.

Other winners on the night included Mattel’s Pictionary Air, Wow! Stuff’s Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak and LEGO Stranger Things.

“This year’s DreamToys top 12 selection is an exciting mixture of the year’s biggest brands and kids favourites that will delight children up and down the country this Christmas,” said Gary Grant, chair of the DreamToys selection committee.

“The Keys and Curios brings a new level of personalisation to fans of the Wizarding World,” said Tom Greene, Wizarding World Digital’s Chief Operating Officer.

Firm’s successful year has been driven by the success of Dobble and the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG).

Following a trip to Disney World, Heayes Design’s Richard Heayes looks at why toy and game designers should follow the lead of theme parks in striving for immersive experiences.

Elsewhere, Peppa Pig was named Best Pre-School Licensed Property while Harry Potter scooped Best Children’s or Tween Licensed Property.