Toys & Games
Heathside Trading to launch trading cards, action figures and more for Orphan Black
“This new deal with Heathside Trading is a testament to the popularity of the Orphan Black universe,” said Kate Schlomann, EVP, Head of Content Marketing, Brand Partnerships & Communications, Boat Rocker.
Tsuburaya Productions readies Ultraman trading card game
“The release of the Ultraman Card Game in the US market is well timed, as the Ultraman fan base in the US continues to grow,” said Danny Simon, President of Tsuburaya Fields Media.
“I’ve never seen anything like this”: Wow! Stuff’s Richard North on creating a new category with Real FX Disney Stitch
Wow! Stuff’s Richard North talks Real FX Stitch – and why he feels ‘Puppetronics’ has the potential to match the Furby craze of the Nineties.
Tim Kilpin – President of Toys, Board Games, Licensing & Entertainment at Hasbro – on how insights fuel innovation
“We’re in an industry that turns on serial creativity”: Hasbro’s Tim Kilpin discusses cultivating creative cultures.
Crumble & Core enters jigsaws with Ravensburger
“I was drawn to the design style of Crumble & Core with their ability to tell a story through imagery,” said Sindy Randall, Senior Product Manager at Ravensburger UK.
Design Museum opens Barbie: The Exhibition
“The exhibition explores 65 years of a design icon,” said exhibition curator Danielle Thom.
LEGO readies JAWS set
The 1497-piece set came via LEGO Ideas, where it was conceived by LEGO fan Johnny Campbell.
Fred Rogers Productions’ Katie Huber on crafting product plans for message-driven brands
Katie Huber – Senior Director of Licensing at Fred Rogers Productions – on creativity, inspiration and plans for IP like Donkey Hodie and Alma’s Way.
Stancé teams with UFC for Conor McGregor designer toy
“Our mission, together with UFC, is to create something truly special, new, and limited for the serious UFC fan,” said Shaun Sakdinan, Founder of Stancé.
Moose Toys debuts MrBeast Lab collection, co-created with MrBeast
“This collection is the result of two of the world’s best creators joining forces to develop the most groundbreaking new toy brand,” said Paul Solomon, CEO, Moose Toys.