Interviews
William Smith, Brand Licensing Manager at Imperial War Museums, on telling stories and finding partners
How do the collections at the Imperial War Museums inspire products? William Smith reveals all…
Licensed brands in safe hands: Fanroll’s CEO, Neal Hoffman, on Dungeons & Dragons, CATAN and more
Neal Hoffman reveals how Fanroll handles licenses for big names and classic games…
Odysseas Constantine discusses Art & Hue’s new range celebrating 60 years of Emma Peel
Art, heart and an iconic part: Odysseas Constantine on why Emma Peel and The Avengers endure.
Hasbro’s Ally Simpson on bringing publishing phenomenon Fourth Wing into board games
“This is a game created by fans for fans”: Ally Simpson – Senior Manager at Hasbro Games – discusses development of Priorities: Fourth Wing edition.
Juliet Lublin and Matt Nuccio discuss the remarkable origins – and bright future – of Pillow People
“It’s about keeping Penny’s legacy alive”: Juliet Lublin – daughter of Pillow People creator Penny Ekstein-Lieberman – and Design Edge’s Matt Nuccio talk us through the return of the beloved brand.
Graphic Designer Antonia Fox talks greetings cards, client briefs – and launching Rocky’s Pet Products
“A good brief is clear but not overly prescriptive.” In conversation with graphic designer Antonia Fox.
“It’s a gateway for a new generation of Transformers fans”: Brian “Smitty” Smith and Marz Jr discuss Transformers: Worst Bot Ever
Brian “Smitty” Smith and Marz Jr on what went into creating a brand new bot – Ballpoint – for their Transformers: Worst Bot Ever graphic novel.
Hidden Pigeon Company’s Tori Cook and Scott Sosebee talk style guides, future plans and adult fans
“Toys will be very big for us”: In conversation with HPC’s Creative Director Scott Sosebee and SVP of Franchise Management and Consumer Products Tori Cook…
Bands, brands and Ozzy Osbourne: Dan Jacobs and Mike Stricklin on their remarkable range of Pluginz
Mike Stricklin and Dan Jacobs discuss the rise and rise of Pluginz – and why they suit so many bands.
Love a duck! Rubber Road’s Liam Taylor on the brands and fans that help Tubbz ducks soar
Nuts for ducks: Rubber Road’s Head of Partnerships/Development, Liam Taylor, on what works for Tubbz.