Toys & Games

“South Korea is the first location for what we plan to be a multi-market approach for Sesame Street educational play centres,” said Jen Ahearn, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Sesame Workshop.

We dive into the creative process behind E.T.: Light Years From Home and Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar with Deirdre Cross, VP at Funko Games, and Josh Manderville, Art Director at Funko Games.

The Sally Carrera car will be auctioned off to raise funds for Girls Inc and USA for UNHCR.

The game sees one player assume the role of the Director who must communicate clues – all without uttering a word – to help players uncover the murderer.

Jasen Wright – VP North America at WildBrain CPLG – talks us through his approach to crafting brand extensions for the likes of Strawberry Shortcake, Chip & Potato and Malibu.

The inaugural Brands Untapped 100 publication – a global list of 100 figures that have done exceptional work across the past year – will debut at BLE 2022.

The range includes an Autumn Adeibgo headband, a candle from NETTE and shoes by Larroude – with proceeds going to the Barbie Dream Gap Project.

Sean “Fletch” Fletcher, Senior Game Designer at USAopoly, tells us how the team translated a hugely popular mobile gaming experience into an exciting new board game brand.

“Sophie is a very special brand, and we know it’s in good hands with Dan Dee and Animal Adventure,” said Patti Becker, CEO of Anjar & Becker Associates, the licensing agent for Sophie la girafe.

Dario Spallone, CEO and Founder of D1 Milano, discusses his design-led approach to smart brand collaborations.