Interviews
Spin Master’s Paul Reynolds on creativity, innovation – and the Primal Hatch Hatching Megalodon
Paul Reynolds, Design Manager at Spin Master, on creating magic with Megalodons – and what fuels his creativity.
“I’ve been thinking about this challenge for maybe four years!”: Make It Real’s Dominique Roy on developing the Spin Art Studio and Swift Twist Bracelet Maker
“It’s super simple, but insanely efficient!” Make It Real’s Dominique Roy talks open play, inventor engagement and new launches.
Eric Olsen, inventor of Flip 7 and Co-Founder of Messy Table Games, reflects on a remarkable year… And reveals what’s next!
“I knew I wanted to be doing games full-time – and the only sure way to make that happen is to self-publish”: In conversation with Messy Table Games’ Eric Olsen.
As Soggy Doggy celebrates its 10th anniversary, co-inventor Don Ullman discusses its origins – and bright future
“Having a game like Soggy Doggy under your belt gives you a big lift”: Don Ullman on Soggy Doggy’s longevity – and what’s next for the brand.
TOMY’s Shunsuke Takeuchi on the legacy and enduring appeal of TOMICA
As TOMICA comes to the UK, Shunsuke Takeuchi – Senior Executive Officer and Head of Brand Business at TOMY – talks us through the miniature car brand’s remarkable history.
Spellio co-inventor Max Gelbert reveals how self-publishing a game led to a licensing deal with Jazwares
“No way was I going to touch a word game!” Spellio: a word game for those that don’t like word games!
EAP Toy & Games’ Chrissy Fagerholt talks inventing, self-publishing – and Jackpot Roll!
From Friend or Faux to Jackpot Roll… We talk game design, creativity and pitching with Chrissy Fagerholt.
Jamie Stevens – EVP at Sony Pictures Consumer Products – on building the GOAT licensing programme with a sports-fan mindset
Sony Pictures Consumer Products’ Jamie Stevens talks GOAT, creativity – and the untapped Sony Pictures brand that’s ripe for licensing.
Guardian of the Galaxy: Howard Roffman on George Lucas, Star Wars and the art of protecting a franchise
Licensing Legends is a new series of conversations with people who helped shape the global licensing industry. Licensed Ltd’s Paul Bufton’s kicks off the series by chatting with Howard Roffman, former President of Lucas Licensing.
“These figures are more detailed than anything we’ve produced before”: Gurdeep Bains and Oliver Chang discuss YuMe’s new One Piece collection
Gurdeep Bains and Oliver Chang of YuMe Toys talk us through the company’s One Piece barrel capsules.







