New and seasoned inventors have the chance to pitch toy ideas directly to the two firms. Vivid and Bladez Toyz have signed up as pitch partners for this year's Inventors Workshop. Both firms will be involved in the pitching sessions at ...
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The toy retail giant has signed up as major sponsor for the event taking place this September 20th at Norhtamptonshire's Whittlebury Hall. Retail giant Argos has placed its flag firmly in the ground when it comes to helping the industry ...
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This year's Inventors Workshop will be at held at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016. Argos has signed up as the headline sponsor for this year's Inventors Workshop. The retailer will be involved in ...
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"Character Options has a strong inventors network and this event gives us the opportunity to grow our community further," said Jon Elliott, R&D operations manager. Character Options has signed up as pitch partner for this year's Inventors ...
“With 25 years of experience in the gift industry and a passion for art and craft products, Cuckoo is the most natural and perfect fit for Skinny Sketcher,” said founder and director Gillian Logan. Skinny Sketcher has ...
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"Crowdfunding has helped to democratise the toy industry, meaning toy designers can now get their innovations to market despite limited contacts and knowledge." Heather Delaney, one of the world’s most influential crowdfunding PR ...
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Hannah Sage's toy lion that helps military or seperated families stay in touch is in the running to win a share of £1 million to develop the project. Inventors Workshop alumni Hannah Sage is competing in a race to win a share of ...
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Sage's creation, Milo, was given a Highly Commended Award at the event's British Inventors Project Inventors Workshop alumni Hannah Sage has scooped an award at The Gadget Show Live's British Inventors Project. Sage took home a ...
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"Speaking with inventors allows Jazwares to experience the creative spark and passion, as well as open dialogue which could not be captured without meeting inventors face-to-face.” Jazwares has signed up as a major sponsor for this ...
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This month, we take an in depth look at one of the States'fastest growing exports: STEM toys. The April issue of ToyNews is now available to read online and on your iPad, here. This month, we take an in depth look at one of the States' ...
From the launch of Skinny Sketcher to donuts with Crazy Cart's Ali Kermani, we revisit our favourite inventor moments of London Toy Fair 2015. It’s the final day of Toy Fair 2015 and amid the show’s usual celebrity spotting ...
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The first Toy & Game Inventors Workshop took place in September, as budding toy creators grasped the opportunity to pitch their ideas to some of the biggest companies in the industry. Billy Langsworthy reviews the event and explains how it ...
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The Workshop will head north next year. The Toy & Game Inventors Workshop will head north in 2015 – with a new venue in the Midlands. The Workshop made its debut this September, providing inventors, would-be inventors and students ...
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We delve in to the current board gaming culture with an in-depth look at the booming games and puzzles sector. The September issue of ToyNews is now available to read online, and on your iPad, here. This month, we explore the booming ...
"The Workshop will allow us to access brand new talent all under one roof" says firm's director. Sambro has become the sixth toy supplier to pledge support to ToyNews' upcoming Toy & Game Inventors Workshop. The firm - which has a ...