Rob Trounce of Zatu Games talks recent wins, new launches and future expansion
“We’ve achieved things in six months that we thought would take us three years”: In conversation with Rob Trounce, Trade Marketing Manager at Zatu Games.
“It brings a different dimension to our portfolio”: Dotted Games’ Birgitte Bülow and Jonas Resting-Jeppesen on LEGO Ninjago: Destiny’s Bounty Adventures
Dotted Games is celebrating 15 years of LEGO® Ninjago with a new tabletop adventure. We learn more from Head of Studio Birgitte Bülow and Head of Games Jonas Resting-Jeppesen.
The Toy Association’s Greg Ahearn talks inventors, innovation and new initiatives
Greg Ahearn – CEO & President at The Toy Association – discusses tariffs, inventors and new initaitive, The Toy Desk.
Icons on Icons: Ron Dubren, Dan Klitsner and Richard Levy discuss the legacies of Tickle Me Elmo, Bop It and Furby
We speak to the inventors of Tickle Me Elmo, Bop It and Furby about the legacies of these iconic products as they each approach their 30th anniversaries.
YuMe Toys readies One Piece ‘Barrel Capsules’
The first series features six Straw Hat Crew members, including Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji and Chopper.
Mattel’s Damon Nee on why Masters of the Universe is a dream brand for action figure designers
Damon Nee – Senior Director of Action Figures Design at Mattel – tells us why MotU is a brand designed for fans by fans.
Keeping a hand in licensing: Sue Lockey and Katy Rugman on The Puppet Company’s partnerships
“We were very hesitant about licensing…” Sue Lockey and Katy Rugman talk branded puppets.
Spite House Studios’ Go F*** Yourself to land at Walmart this summer
“We’re excited to roll out this ultimate edition for the millions of fans who found us online – and to introduce the game to an entirely new, massive retail audience,” said Chris Breaux, Founder of Spite House Studios.
Stormin’ Studios to bring Orchard Toys games and puzzles to the US
“We see significant potential for the brand in North America, and we will be focused on building strong retail partnerships from launch,” said David Norman, CEO of Stormin’ Studios.
The Pokémon Company International to acquire Excell Brands
“This reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the Pokémon community and the broader trading card ecosystem,” said Kenji Okubo, President of The Pokémon Company International.







