Toys & Games
Moonbug’s Jo Galpin on community, collaboration and creativity
Jo Galpin – International Hardlines Manager and Cross-Category Manager for Italy & the Middle East at Moonbug Entertainment – talks us through her approach to crafting collabroations for IP like Blippi, CoComelon and Morphle.
Boyhood marks 15 years of Angry Birds with wooden collectibles
“The astonishing craftsmanship that is brought to our beloved characters is truly remarkable,” said Katri Chacona, Head of Brand Licensing at Rovio.
Creating the Sam & Julia brand: Karina and Manita Schaapman on The Mouse Mansion… And more!
Karina and Manita Schaapman – driving forces behind Sam & Julia – discuss their brand.
Wicked gets the Squishmallows treatment
The range kicks off with Glinda and Elphaba Squishmallows.
The Op Games launches Ouija: Beetlejuice Edition
“Ouija is such a classic, mystifying board game and we’re so excited to pair it with a perfect partner in Ouija: Beetlejuice Edition,” said Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op.
Asmodee launches Dobble Bundesliga
Dobble Bundesliga features club logos and imagery associated with the Bundesliga
Moose Toys kicks off Tile Town range with Bluey and Jurassic World sets
“We’re adding the Moose wow to the building playset category” said John Coyne, Chief Brand Officer at Moose Toys.
LEGO and Nike strike multi-year partnership to “reimagine how creative play and sport can unite”
“We’re excited to invite all kids into a new vision of sport and creative play,” said Cal Dowers, VP, Global Kids at Nike, Inc.
Spin Master debuts first wave of Ms. Rachel toys
“I can’t wait to see children and their parents and other caregivers enjoying the learning and bonding these toys will inspire,” said Rachel Griffin-Accurso.
LEGO debuts first Mario Kart sets
“We can’t wait for builders of all ages to put their pedal to the metal and bring Mario Kart races to brick-built reality at home with friends and family,” said Simon Kent, Design Director at the LEGO Group.