Toys

Luke Evans, lead product designer at Games to Get, talks us through the success of the firm’s range of Sussed card games.

Fresh from seeing three of his games – Mandala, Chocolate Factory and Maya – launch at Essen 2019, we caught up with Brett J. Gilbert to learn more about the development process behind them.

With a journey that involved Kickstarter campaigns, different designs and even saw her selling her home to fund the project, we caught up with Angie to learn more about her four-year journey to bring Blinger to market.

“Ticket to Ride is a fast-paced, immersive board game experience that is now being elevated by voice,” said Joe Balzarini, Director, Alexa Skills.

“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.

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

PlayMonster’s VP of New Business, Adam Hocherman, sheds light on his approach to finding great concepts, and tells us why he’ll never “pass” on an idea.

We caught up with Maureen at one of her game signings to learn more about her history in the industry, and find out what advice she’d give new inventors.

With an award-winning dice game to his name, and a new collection hitting shelves soon, we spoke to Andrew about The Gruffalo, the hardest part of his process… and ABBA

Inventors looking to build and sustain a successful career need to embrace the quality x quantity formula, says Kids Brand Insight’s Steve Reece.