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Whether it’s an R&D team responsible for a smash-hit line, a design agency that’s taken a brief and soared or an individual responsible for the next industry-shaping product, the Play Creators Awards are all about shining a spotlight on the industry’s top architects of play.

The game, which is played along with a free app, tasks players with creating a perfect life.

“There is a strong values alignment between both companies and synergies in how we design and create,” said Moose Toys CEO Paul Solomon.

“It is exciting times for Mojo Nation and I am looking forward to working with the team more closely,” said Downes.

MGA Entertainment dominates the list with three products.

“Every one of the TOTY finalists has been carefully screened by judges for its outstanding ability to deliver joy and wonder, while facilitating key developmental benefits of play,” said Steve Pasierb, The Toy Association’s president and CEO.

“The acquisition of Vivid by Goliath represents a bold new chapter in our company’s story,” said Tony Hicks, Chief Executive of Vivid Toy Group.

The Creativity and the Future of Skills report is the first piece of research from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre.

Mojo Nation has dated its Play Creators Festival 2019, a three-day event boasting conferences, pitching opportunities and educational sessions for those in the world of toy and game design.

Gross product sales for activities, games and puzzles was up 29.9%, fuelled by Gund sales and a strong showing for Spin Master’s games portfolio.