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LEGO debuts Mickey and Minnie Mouse buildable characters
“To create the tips of their noses, we had to bring back the LEGO Classic Space Helmet in black, which hasn’t been seen since 1987,” said LEGO designer Ollie Gregory.
USAopoly to launch licensed versions of Dobble
“This collaboration between Asmodee and The Op will add even more eye-catching and unmistakable visuals to the mix,” said USAopoly’s Heather Campell.
13-year-old Klara Hinze wins John Lewis and Waitrose’s toy design competition
Klara’s blue caped crusader teddy bear will go on sale this Christmas at John Lewis, with 100% of the profits going directly to the NHS.
Women In Toys UK to host Tea and Biscuits networking hour
The session will be hosted via Zoom and take place on Friday morning between 11AM and 12PM.
ToyAid initiative rallies toy industry to help raise funds for Global’s Make Some Noise charity
Smyths Toys has kicked things off by pledging £50,000 to the cause.
Cards Against Humanity co-founder Max Temkin launches Magic Puzzle Company
Firm looks to combine ‘the traditional jigsaw puzzle experience with ideas from the worlds of tabletop games and magic’.
Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide details final line-up for Play at Home Fest
“We are thrilled to be able to offer this event to support brands during this difficult time, while further highlighting the importance of play,” said Dr Amanda Gummer, Founder and CEO of Good Play Guide.
LEGO debuts new look for sets aimed at adults
The first set to wear the new look is the 3,231-piece LEGO Haunted House, the latest addition to the LEGO Fairground collection
My City, Nova Luna and Pictures in running for Spiel des Jahres 2020
Elsewhere, Cartographers, The Crew and The King’s Dilemma will battle it out to win the Kennerspiel des Jahres.
Spiel 2020 cancelled
“Due to force majeure, we will not be able to run Spiel 20 on the intended date, either factually or technically,” read a statement from show organisers.