Toys & Games
Wizards of the Coast details Magic: The Gathering collaborations with Fortnite, Street Fighter and The Lord of the Rings
“Magic is the core of our business and the brand has never been bigger,” said Chris Cocks, President of Wizards of the Coast.
The team at PhoneSoap on brand collaborations that educate, problem-solve and promote healthy habits
We caught up with the team to find out more about the firm’s brand ambitions – and the product’s evolution from a “nice to have” to a “need to have”.
Designer Ryan Miller takes us inside the development of The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game
We caught up with Ryan to find out more about the origins of his Princess Bride game – and find out how improv comedy shapes how he tackles design.
Wrist World – a tech start-up run by teenagers – talk us through their innovative collaboration with virtual pop star Hatsune Miku
We caught up with the young team at Wrist World about the origins of their Miku band – and what brands they’re looking to collaborate with moving forward.
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.
Mondo launches Godzilla Museum range with Godzilla: The Animated Series statue
The range of small-scale collectible statues will celebrate all iterations of Godzilla throughout its history, from its most iconic looks to new artist interpretations.
Chinti & Parker’s Anna Singh on celebrating colours and creativity with Crayola
Anna Singh, Co-Founder at Chinti & Parker, talks about designing the range – and why Crayola proved a perfect fit for the knitwear firm.
Chinti & Parker teams with Crayola for collection of sweaters, tracksuits and t-shirts
‘Crayola embodies the true essence of Chinti & Parker’s spirit, sharing our love of colour and always championing creativity, fun, self-expression, and a general sense of playfulness,’ read a statement from Chinti & Parker.
The Hershey Company to bring its sweet brands into toys and games with the likes of Jazwares, Spin Master and Funko
Partnerships include Kellytoy for plush, Spin Master for games and YWow for novelty sized puzzles.
Talking Brands: RUN DMC, Ferrari and Jurassic Park have all collaborated with pre-school brands. What other adult IP could thrive in this space?
PowerStation Studio US’ Sharon Weisman, The Toy Guy’s Chris Byrne and Alsop Design’s Joe Alsop give us their verdict on the brands ripe for a pre-school collab.