“Kevin sees what we see: the power of brand ownership and the opportunity to build a global, long-term business,” said Jamie Salter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Authentic.

The flavour is set to be revealed on January 15th.

The 41st annual UK Toy Inventors’ Dinner will take place on the evening of Wednesday, January 21st at 116 Pall Mall.

Dark art, fashion and mental-health awareness: in conversation with Any Means Necessary’s Shawn Coss.

“There is a massive market being ignored”: Rich Woodall, Head of Awesome at Kawaji, shares anime insights, approval pain-points and plans for this year.

“The independents do an amazing job with licensed toys”: In conversation with licensing stalwart, Lucy Wynn-Jones.

Sasha Reid and Cathy Snow talk Gertrude Jekyll, style guides and creative collaborations.

We asked figures in the industry for their favourite licensed launches of the year. The only caveat… They couldn’t choose a product they were involved in!

“We are incredibly proud to announce the launch of Nighty Owl – our first charity collaboration rooted in purpose, comfort and compassion,” said Lucy Freeth, Creative Director & Founder at The House of Fandango.

This year’s list includes chats about Skibidi Toilet, Monopoly Go! and Five Nights at Freddy’s.