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WildBrain CPLG eyes master toy partner for Mansour in MENA
“There is significant potential for building a broad cross-category merchandise program for this popular Arab hero,” said Neesha Krishna, Managing Director for MENA and South Asia at WildBrain CPLG.
Playmobil teams with Van Gogh Museum on Sunflowers and The Bedroom sets
A Sunflowers set features Playmobil-figure of Vincent van Gogh, a miniature easel, painting palette and the artwork Sunflowers, while another is based of his The Bedroom artwork.
Mattel celebrates 100 years of Gucci with Hot Wheels collaboration
“This epic and unexpected collaboration between Gucci and Hot Wheels reinforces that toys are a canvas that reflect pop culture, fashion and design,” said Richard Dickson, President and Chief Operating Officer, Mattel.
SoapBox Labs welcomes former LEGO Ventures MD Jamie Beaumont as its Chief Operations Officer
“SoapBox is reimagining how kids experience technology and their award-winning speech recognition is step one on that journey,” said Beaumont.
Days of Wonder teams with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for Ticket to Ride: Play Pink
“We hope that players all across the world will support breast cancer research by playing Ticket to Ride with this exclusive new set,” said Stéphane Carville, CEO of Asmodee.
Free League Publishing readies slate of Blade Runner tabletop RPGs
“It is important for us to fully capture the Blade Runner experience and themes from all perspectives – even the city,” said Tomas Härenstam, Free League co-founder.
Mattel teams with Japanese streetwear brand BAPE on limited-edition UNO deck
BAPE has also launched two limited edition UNO t-shirts as part of the collaboration.
People of Play details 2021 TAGIE Awards finalists
Nominees for Game Innovator of the Year include Peggy Brown, Gary Pyper and Bang Zoom.
All Happy Meal toys to be made from more sustainable materials by 2025, pledges McDonald’s
“We’re working closely with suppliers, families, play experts and engineers to introduce more sustainable, innovative designs and help drive demand for recycled materials,” said McDonald’s Chief Sustainability Officer Jenny McColloch.
Designers invited to create Morph desktop products for BLE’s Kelvyn Gardner License This! competition
The deadline to submit ideas is October 11th and the competition final will take place in-person at BLE on November 19th.