Funko’s Lucy Salisbury, YuMe Toys’ Gurdeep Bains and All in 1 Products’ Danny Kishon to explore ‘Creating for Kidults’ at Play Creators Conference 2025

The session will explore the considerations that come into play when creating for kidults – and whether it’s an area that inventors should be focusing on.

Industry figures to discuss ‘Collaboration & Community’ at Play Creators Conference 2025

The panel will be chaired by Hasbro’s Naomi Brugnatelli and feature DesignbyTouch’s Paul Boucher, inventor Danielle Reynolds and The Op Games’ Tony Serebriany.

Stephanie Griggs on how Wallace & Gromit and the Mr. Men benefit from storytelling through design

Stories at a glance: Studio Griggs’s founder, Stephanie Griggs, on succinct, emotive designs.

Think Influence brings Monstercat tracks to Greenville with RELICSxyz partnership

The collaboration will introduce a curated selection of Monstercat tracks to Greenville via RELICSxyz’s proprietary Boombox IDOL system.

Born to License brings Crazy Deuce Studios and King Features together for Flash Gordon card game

“Not only is it the first officially licensed CCG for Flash Gordon, it’s the start of something much bigger…” said William Danz, Creator and Founder of Crazy Deuce Studios.

Lord Hobo Brewing Co debuts Bananagrams pale ale

“We’re always looking for unexpected, joyful ways to connect with our fans, and Fruit Peddler is exactly that,” said Rena Nathanson, CEO & Co-Inventor, Bananagrams, Inc.

LEGO and Nike detail collabs spanning LEGO sets, footwear and apparel

The 1180-piece LEGO Nike Dunk set features a Nike Dunk, rotatable brick basketball toy and “Dunk” slogan that sports fans can build, rebuild and display.

Dr. Squatch teams with Sydney Sweeney for limited-edition Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss soap

“We thrive on ideas that make you laugh and encourage you to pay attention to the ingredients in your personal care products,” said John Ludeke, SVP of Global Marketing at Dr. Squatch.

Casdon’s Lead Creative Designer, Lee Glickman, discusses his work on Heinz and Build-a-Bear licenses

Making brands toyetic: Lee Glickman on the development of Casdon’s new licensed toys.

LEGO readies The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook set

The set consists of 1,201 pieces and features a plaque with the words ‘You Shall Not Pass’.

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