Hot Wheels designer Ryu Asada passes away

He worked at Mattel for 17 years across brands including Matchbox and Hot Wheels.

BOTI’s Nico Blauw on the importance of keeping things open, simple and fair with inventors

Nico Blauw, President and CEO of BOTI, tells us about his route into the industry and why innovation is core to what he looks for from inventors.

Mattel designer Michael Kadile talks creativity, charity – and floating a crib from The Mandalorian

Michael Kadile on how he made a floating crib from The Mandalorian… To raise $12,000 for charity!

LEGO looks for Kid Creative Director to join its Kids Creative Studio

As well as receiving $10,000 to use towards their creative and educational endeavours, the Kid Creative Director will help create content for a LEGO launch this summer.

Roydon Turner on how toy firms can help change the conversation around organ donation with the Orgamites

We caught up with Roydon to find out more about the origins of the Orgamites, and why licensing makes sense as the next step for the brand.

Radar Licensing to bring Willy’s Wonderland into toys

The film sees Cage trapped inside a theme park fighting off possessed animatronic mascots, and Radar is looking for partners in a range of categories, including toys.

Coyote & Crow designer Connor Alexander on representation, world-building and the little details that help create immersive RPGs

We caught up with Connor to learn more about how he built the world of Coyote & Crow – and what he thinks of how the industry is tackling issues of representation.

Resonym’s Mary Flanagan on the spiritualist inspirations behind her new word game, Ghost Writer

As Ghost Writer lands on Kickstarter, we caught up with Mary to find out more about the spiritualist inspirations behind it – and the challenges involved in bringing innovation to word games.

Mattel and Mission Control Media team up for Barbie Fashion Battle reality design show

Barbie Fashion Battle is the latest project in a slate of more than 25 shows being developed by Mattel Television.

Cubles to expand its Little House on the Praire paper toys range

“It’s wonderful to see Little House on the Prairie still inspiring licensees,” said Carole Postal, President of Spotlight Licensing and Brand Management.

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