Law & Politics

“We hope to have more universities on board, targeting design students who have a real passion for joining the industry.”

The BTHA has partnered with the National Deaf Children's Society to raise awareness of the importance of play for young deaf children.

Play Fair will boast toy reveals, photo ops, character interactions, stage performances, author readings, celebrity signings, live music, and giveaways.

"Linkee reimagines and redefines trivia play, much like we tried to do with word gaming by bringing more people into each game and keeping everyone involved while they play," says Rena Nathanson, CEO, Bananagrams.

The toy trade organisation will honour all those who have helped shape the industry over the last 100 years with a special event in New York next year.

The firm has now executed seizure orders on US retailers found to be selling fake Shopkins products.

Plans include a running event, an 80 mile circular bike ride, a ten mile family walk and family bike ride and a tandem skydive.

The TIA has opened its doors to nominations for next year's Toy of the Year Awards.

Big names including LEGO, Vivid, Character, Flair, Golden Bear, Spin Master and Bandai among those returning.

The firm is the second to announce that it won’t be attending the London event, following reports that Hasbro has pulled out from the show owing to the same reasons.