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LEGO launches largest set to date with LEGO Colosseum

“One of the biggest challenges and one of the most important things was to convey the Colosseum’s monumentality in the LEGO form,” said Rok Zgalin Kobe, designer of the new 9,036-piece set.

Strong sales for games, Cool Maker and Kinetic Sand fuel Q3 growth for Spin Master

“We launched one of our strongest Fall lines ever, with many of our toys making retailers’ top toy lists and in the quarter we grew both Gross Product Sales and Revenue while managing through the uncertain conditions arising from COVID-19,” said Ronnen Harary, Spin Master’s Co-CEO.

Chronicle Books acquires Ridley’s Games from Wild + Wolf

Following the acquisition, Chronicle will establish a subsidiary, Chronicle Books Limited, in the UK and will bring on board a number of Wild + Wolf staff to lead and develop the brand out of Bath, England, and in San Francisco, California.

WIT’s Wonder Women Awards 2021 to take place in LA during Fall Toy Previews

‘We believe this timing gives us the best chance for an in-person, newly inspired Diamond Anniversary Wonder Women celebration,” read a statement from WIT.

The Toy Coach teams up with TinkerTini to provide pitching opportunities to Toy Creators Academy graduates

“TinkerTini can’t wait to step-in and help Toy Creators Academy graduates take their concepts to the finish line,” said Trina McFarland, Owner and General Manager of TinkerTini.

Aardman teams with Vine Lab on limited edition model celebrating 25th anniversary of Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave

The project has launched via Kickstarter, and in a nod to the film’s original release date, there will be just 1,995 models available.

D&T Association launches ‘Protect and Promote Design & Technology’ campaign

“We will be doing everything within our power to gather a collective voice behind the subject and the need to build our teacher numbers to help create the innovators, problem solvers, designers, engineers and creatives of the future,” said Tony Ryan, CEO of the D&T Association.

Mojo Nation brings Brunel and Hasbro together for week-long Nerf design initiative

Design students at London’s Brunel University will be tasked with developing innovations around Hasbro’s Nerf brand as part of an Industry Week challenge set up by Mojo Nation.

Naomi Brugnatelli joins Jazwares as Inventor Relations Manager

“Naomi’s years of dedicated Inventor Relations, passion for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit are the perfect addition to round out our Best in Class team,” said Jazwares’ Michael Rinzler.

Doug Wadleigh to lead Goliath’s new LA-based toy division

Elsewhere, Goliath President David Norman will take on the additional responsibility of Global President of the firm’s newly formed gaming division.

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