London Toy Company founder, Joel Berkowitz, talks plush toys and lush licensing

Joel Berkowitz reveals how he started London Toy Company in a flash of inspiration.

Rebellion revives classic kids’ comic Monster Fun

“They said British comics were dead – but Monster Fun is returning from the beyond to take over!” said Jason Kingsley OBE, CEO of Rebellion.

Designer tailor Gresham Blake on tapping into the design history of Transport for London for a new apparel collection

We caught up with Gresham Blake to learn more about the creative process behind his new collection – and get his top tips for fuelling creativity.

ARTiSTORY debuts 2022 creative trends and themes

ARTiSTORY showcased original design assets inspired by the collections of its partners like New York’s The Brooklyn Museum, London’s The National Gallery and Tapei’s The National Palace Museum.

Mattel teams with Japanese streetwear brand BAPE on limited-edition UNO deck

BAPE has also launched two limited edition UNO t-shirts as part of the collaboration.

Vans readies horror collaborations around It, A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Shining

The Shining shoe uses the poster artwork and has ‘RedRum’ written across the midsole, while the Friday the 13th shoe features Jason’s iconic hockey mask.

Fox debuts Family Guy short encouraging people to get vaccinated

The short sees Stewie and Brian travel inside Peter’s body to explain how vaccines work.

Netflix acquires The Roald Dahl Story Company

“We’re excited to continue the close working relationships with existing rights holders, publishing, theatre and entertainment partners, and many others to protect and grow the great legacy of these beloved stories,” read a joint statement from the companies.

All Happy Meal toys to be made from more sustainable materials by 2025, pledges McDonald’s

“We’re working closely with suppliers, families, play experts and engineers to introduce more sustainable, innovative designs and help drive demand for recycled materials,” said McDonald’s Chief Sustainability Officer Jenny McColloch.

Galactic Sneeze’s Sara Farber and Bryan Wilson on creating a Curb Your Enthusiasm party game

We caught up with Sara to find out more about the development of the game, and why Spin Master was the perfect partner for the project.

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