Toys & Games

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands like Thomas & Friends, Space Invaders and Shaun the Sheep have successfully been used to support safety campaigns.

The Muppets is the most recent brand to gets its own LEGO Minifigure collection, following launches for the likes of Marvel, Looney Tunes and Harry Potter.

“We couldn’t think of a better game to build a universe around than Exploding Kittens, one of the most inventive, iconic and original games of this century!” said Mike Moon, Head of Adult Animation at Netflix.

The Fantastic Factory’s David Snow tells us why there’s more to come from LADbible in the games space.

The toy comes with the cartoon pooch himself, plus some plush flames for him to sit in.

The name change comes as CAA acquires full ownership of the business.

The doll lands in Japan later this month.

Kids Industries’ Gary Pope, The Roald Dahl Story Company’s Stephanie Griggs, Penguin Ventures’ Thomas Merrington, Making Things’ Fi Murray and Caroline High Consultancy’s Caroline High talk picture books – and share some thoughts on untapped gems.

Frank Tiessen discusses Carrera-Revell’s slot-car-racing products, licences – and team!

The Science Museum’s Senior Partnerships Manager, Gemma Woodward, on partners, product and more.