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Toy designer David Vonner on being a believer in ‘don’t ask for permission, beg for forgiveness!’

We caught up with David to find out more about his approach to toy design, how he fuels his creativity – and what he learned from working at Hasbro, Spin Master and Mattel.

Mattel celebrates Ken’s 60th anniversary with Berluti collaboration

Three unique Berluti Ken dolls will be auctioned in May, with proceeds supporting the children’s charity, Make-A-Wish.

Mattel Films teams with Lil Yachty to bring UNO to the big screen

The UNO movie will be an action heist comedy set in the underground hip hop world of Atlanta.

Jazwares’ Naomi Brugnatelli on why there’s never been a better time to be an inventor

We caught up with Naomi to find out more about how she got her start in the world of toy and games, her new role at Jazwares and why she feels there’s never been a better time to be an inventor.

Mattel welcomes Dr Maya Angelou into the Barbie Inspiring Women series

“By introducing children to Dr. Maya Angelou’s courageous story and written works through doll play, our goal is to spark conversation and awareness with children and their families,” said Lisa McKnight, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Barbie and Dolls, Mattel.

Fisher-Price debuts new range inspired by the Eighties and Nineties

The new Laugh & Learn line includes a boombox, a mixtape and a hand-held gaming device.

Read the Mojo Nation 100: 2021 Edition online now

The Mojo Nation 100 – in association with Hasbro – is a listing of the most influential figures currently working in the world of toy and game design who have excelled over the last 12 months.

Mattel celebrates 50 years of UNO with new launches, events and partnerships

“Combining the brand’s roots of inclusivity and simplicity, the passionate global fan base, and unprecedented momentum, UNO’s 50th anniversary is a year-long celebration of the brand’s past, present and future,” said Mattel’s Ray Adler.

Ed Kaplan Associates’ Steven and Douglas Kaplan on 25 years of Doodle Bear

Steven and Douglas Kaplan of Ed Kaplan Associates – sons of Ed – tell us about where the idea for Doodle Bear came from, and what the secret is to its enduring success.

Mattel teams with artist Nina Chanel Abney for limited edition UNO set

“UNO can be such an emotional game, I thought it would be fun to create cards that could speak for themselves and elicit even more of a response from the players than they already are,” said Abney.

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