Asmodee marks 30th anniversary with new brand identity
“Our brand hasn’t always been visible to players themselves – with this brand evolution, we aim to change that,” said Thomas Kœgler, CEO of Asmodee.
Talking Brands: Retro revival… Which brands are ripe for a comeback?
From Extreme Dinosaurs to SuperTed… Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Thriller Krew… We asked industry figures about brands they’d like to see relaunched – and how they could succeed in licensing…
Seven Towns’ Eleanor Black, Open 2 Design’s Matt Burtonwood and Identity Games’ JM Duparc join Toy Room 101 panel at Play Creators Conference 2025
All three will try to convince the host – Mojo Nation’s Deej Johnson – that their industry pet hate deserves consigning to Room 101…
Funko’s Lucy Salisbury, YuMe Toys’ Gurdeep Bains and All in 1 Products’ Danny Kishon to explore ‘Creating for Kidults’ at Play Creators Conference 2025
The session will explore the considerations that come into play when creating for kidults – and whether it’s an area that inventors should be focusing on.
Industry figures to discuss ‘Collaboration & Community’ at Play Creators Conference 2025
The panel will be chaired by Hasbro’s Naomi Brugnatelli and feature DesignbyTouch’s Paul Boucher, inventor Danielle Reynolds and The Op Games’ Tony Serebriany.
Stephanie Griggs on how Wallace & Gromit and the Mr. Men benefit from storytelling through design
Stories at a glance: Studio Griggs’s founder, Stephanie Griggs, on succinct, emotive designs.
Think Influence brings Monstercat tracks to Greenville with RELICSxyz partnership
The collaboration will introduce a curated selection of Monstercat tracks to Greenville via RELICSxyz’s proprietary Boombox IDOL system.
Born to License brings Crazy Deuce Studios and King Features together for Flash Gordon card game
“Not only is it the first officially licensed CCG for Flash Gordon, it’s the start of something much bigger…” said William Danz, Creator and Founder of Crazy Deuce Studios.
Lord Hobo Brewing Co debuts Bananagrams pale ale
“We’re always looking for unexpected, joyful ways to connect with our fans, and Fruit Peddler is exactly that,” said Rena Nathanson, CEO & Co-Inventor, Bananagrams, Inc.
LEGO and Nike detail collabs spanning LEGO sets, footwear and apparel
The 1180-piece LEGO Nike Dunk set features a Nike Dunk, rotatable brick basketball toy and “Dunk” slogan that sports fans can build, rebuild and display.