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Funko Opens First Retail Store in US

Aug 22, 2017

Based in Everett, the Funko HQ store boasts all maner of licensed goods from plush toys and collectables to handbags and backpacks. Funko has opened the doors to its first retail store, located in Wetmore Avenue in Everett, US. The ...

Tags: Funko, handbags, backpacks

Government Must Prioritise Education to Feed Future of Toy Industry

Jun 13, 2017

Design and technology needs funding and young talent needs encouragement for the future of many of UK's industries, says toy design firm, Fuse London. The future of the toy industry may hang in the balance, depending on the ...

Tags: Toy Industry, Toy

Hasbro Eyes Marvel-Style Cinematic Universe

Mar 27, 2017

Hasbro execs have revealed wider plans for cinematic franchises including Transformers, My Little Pony and G.I. Joe. With the fifth movie in the Transformers movie series gearing up for release in June, Hasbro execs have revealed to The ...

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Nominations Now Open for 2016 TAGIE Awards

Aug 25, 2016

Finalists for this year's Toy & Game Inventor of the Year awards will be announced on September 15th, 2016. Nominations are now open for the 2016 Toy & Game Inventor of the Year Awards. The event, held during Chicago Toy & Game Week, ...

Tags: Toy&Game Inventor, TAGIE Award, CHITAG

Inventors Workshop Alumni Milo Enters Virgin Media Business VOOM Initiative

Apr 15, 2016

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 ...

Tags: Inventors Workshop, Milo, Virgin Media Business VOOM, Hannah sage

Inventors Workshop Alumni Hannah Sage Scoops Award at Gadget Show Live

Apr 11, 2016

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 ...

Tags: Gadget Show Live, Milo, Hannah Sage, Inventors Workshop

New York's Museum of Modern Art Champions Kiddimoto's Red Goggle Helmet

Aug 19, 2015

The art and design institution handpicked the popular gloss red, classic skate style helmet to feature in its autumn catalogue or its vibrant design and retro appeal. Kiddimoto’s Red Goggle Helmet has been recognised by the Museum ...

Tags: toys, toy manufacture, toy design

A Special Screening of I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story at Us Toy Fair 2015

Jan 16, 2015

Film explores the life of Carroll Spinney, the actor who has played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street since 1969. The Toy Industry Association, in partnership with toy design firm Peru Meridian Studios, will be hosting a ...

Tags: Toy Fair, professional networks, Toys

The LEGO Duplo Brand Rounded off 2014 in Style

Jan 9, 2015

“It’s a ringing endorsement for the brand and great to see the educational benefits and play value of our toys are being acknowledged,” said LEGO Duplo's Genelle Holton. The LEGO Duplo brand rounded off 2014 in style, ...

Tags: industry experts, peers, parents, Toys

Jobs From Underground Toys and The Marketing Store Available

Dec 12, 2014

Jobs from Underground Toys and The Marketing Store available. Are you seeking work within the toy industry? If so, ToyNews has a list of roles now live on our Jobs Board, found here. You can also follow @toynewsonline on Twitter for ...

Tags: toy industry, design roles, Toys

Sessions Will Discuss Some of The Industry's Leading Inventor Relations' Experts

Dec 5, 2014

Hosted by the BTHA, the sessions will feature discussion from some of the industry's leading inventor relations' experts. Young inventors and toy designers are being welcomed to next year’s Toy Fair with a special seminar hosted by ...

Tags: Toy Fair, Young Inventor, Toys

Alice Taylor Has Been Awarded The Rising Star Accolade at The Annual Chicago Toy

Nov 28, 2014

Alice Taylor has been awarded the Rising star accolade at the annual Chicago Toy and Game Group ceremony. The inventor’s community has a new rising star among its ranks. The Chicago Toy and Game Group has crowned the year’s ...

Tags: Game Inventor, Year Awards, Toys

Mattel Has Partnered with Otis College of Art and Design on a Barbie's Housewarming Party

Jan 8, 2014

Show features work by students studying on different courses across the College Mattel has partnered with Otis College of Art and Design on a Barbie's Housewarming Party show, hosted in Santa Monica, CA. The show will feature work ...

Tags: Mattel, Otis College, Barbie, Housewarming Party show

Many Toy Businesses Know They Ought to Become More IP Literate

May 2, 2013

Many toy businesses know they ought to become more IP literate, but they often don’t know where to start. Getting documentation regarding the utility of your product and registering your design rights is especially important for ...

Tags: IP Protection, Toy Firms

Many Businesses Know They Ought to Become More IP Literate

May 2, 2013

Many businesses know they ought to become more intellectual property (IP) literate, but they often don’t know where to start. Getting documentation regarding the utility of your product and registering your design rights is ...

Tags: IP Protection, Toys

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