LEGO

We caught up with Jonathan Bennink, design manager at The LEGO Group, to learn more about what went into giving the iconic moustachioed plumber a LEGO makeover.

We caught up with Emily to learn more about what her role at Gibsons entails and what inventors need to know about pitching concepts to the firm.

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

We caught up with LEGO’s Sven Robin Kahl to learn more about the origins of Hidden Side and how he kick-started his ten-year tenure at the company.

Initial DOTS lines include wearable bracelets and room décor items like photo cubes, picture frames and pencil holders.

New online portal allows inventors to submit ideas for new play concepts to LEGO.

“This opportunity to work with such an innovative team in the world of immersive technology, LBE and connected play is thrilling,” said Crossley.

Interviews with the creators of LEGO Stranger Things, Ritzy Rollers and Boppi, the booty-shaking llama, all make our top ten of 2019.

We caught up with Kenny Kiernan to learn more about how he got started in the toy and games space, and what he does to fuel his creativity.

“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.