Fuse’s Pete Cartlidge, Lucas Tyler, Tim Rowe and Kevin Gillon on trust, awards… And their proudest achievements!

“We are beyond excited to connect the worlds of Care-A-Lot and Hogwarts for an enchanting crossover that’s rich in character details and filled with heart,” said Lisa Doiron, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Basic Fun!

The British Toy & Hobby Association has partnered with Mojo Nation to curate sessions aimed at inspiring university design students and nurturing the next wave of toy and game innovators.

“With a strong product pipeline, new licensing partners and optimum operational capability, we’re welcoming 2026 with sparkling positivity,” said Gary Wadhwani, Co-Founder of Craft Buddy.

“We truly believe we are setting a new standard for interactive, imaginative experiences,” said Tom Donaldson, Senior Vice President & Head of Creative Play Lab at the LEGO Group.

The 41st annual UK Toy Inventors’ Dinner will take place on the evening of Wednesday, January 21st at 116 Pall Mall.

Gibsons’ Abstractable comes from Making Things’ Fi Murray while Big Potato’s Whirly Derby is invented by Tedman Getschman.

“A figure getting their first converting toy in 40 years is probably the biggest thing I can say right now…”: Evan Brooks, Senior Product Designer for Transformers at Hasbro, on what’s to come this year.

As Julien Sharp – GM & Country Manager for the US at Asmodee – celebrates her third anniversary with the company, we discuss leadership, Take Time and UK pub quizzing!

We asked figures in the industry for their favourite toy and game launches of the year. The only caveat… They couldn’t choose a product they were involved in!