Casdon’s Head of Research and Development, Alex Reynolds on new toys, licenses and branding

Each piece bears the iconic “tongue” of The Rolling Stones logo, redesigned in AC Milan’s red and black colours.

“New Kids on the Block is one of the most successful pop boy bands of all time with multiple number one hits and legions of fans just as eager to engage with them today as when they first started,” said Lisa Streff, SVP of Global Licensing at Epic Rights.

What’s my target audience? Is my concept protectible? U.S. attorney and creator of the Protect for Success course – Stephanie Pottick – looks at some questions new inventors should ask themselves prior to a pitch.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes shines a spotlight on the licensing programme around Royal Ascot, which boasts partners including L.K.Bennett, Radley and Charbonnel et Walker.

Tim Willits – Chief Creative Officer at Saber Interactive – discusses the key to developing a great licensed video game.

Cities including Tameside, Calderdale and Wrexham are highlighted as being strong Product Design hubs.

The step-free art trail will see up to 70 super-sized sculptures of Morph take over the streets of central London in Summer 2023 to help raise funds for Whizz-Kidz.

The Play Creators Awards celebrates designers and inventors in the toy and game community – with two accolades focused on licensed products.

“We were thrilled to be able to partner with British Airways and create a bespoke Trunki for young flyers and British Airways enthusiasts alike,” said Rob Law, Creator and CEO of Trunki.