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  Every toy founder is familiar with the rollercoaster of toy tradeshows. You spend months and a small fortune getting ready for ASTRA or Toy Fair. You have four incredible days of conversatio...

It’s always toward the table.   Editor\'s Note: The following article is adapted from the keynote address delivered by Julien Sharp, General Manager, asmodee North America, at the Associa...

USPS just restructured how they price anything under a pound, on top of two rate hikes already stacked in this year alone. UPS raised their rates too. For Baby Paper, that meant shipping a single item...

A new publishing model designed to help exceptional games reach players sooner while reducing risk for future publishing partners.    Bettendorf, Iowa - 7/22/26 - A Game Studio, LLC today ...

Toy Story 5   All eyes were on Toy Story 5 to see if the iconic franchise could pull off a fifth successful movie, and—spoiler alert #1—they absolutely did. With the whole gang back...

Free to Play is a 2014 documentary from American video game company Valve about the International, an esports tournament with a $1M prize, the highest prize an esports competition had ever seen at the...

Hey Howard, thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us. For starters, what is it about the Toy and Game Industry that you love? I had the privilege of contributing to the toy industry during...

  Sometimes the best partnerships start not in a boardroom, but in the comments section of a Facebook post. That is exactly how Baby Paper founder Sari Wiaz and Paper ...

After 18 years on the LEGO innovation team, Dan Winger walked away from a dream job to build a dream of his own.   As a former LEGO Master Designer and Concept Lead on LEGO Pokémon, Wing...

  Directional Paper by Christian Braun, CEO hobbyDB | July 2, 2026   AI changes everything and, as I have been working for the last 25 years in the 500 billion FanMerch and collectibles...

  Hi Ronnen, thank you for making time for us today. I\'m about halfway through your book and absolutely loving it. It\'s remarkable how quickly you and your co-founders made decisions, embraced...

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – July 9, 2026 – CONNETIX, the Australian brand of premium magnetic tiles at the heart of open-ended STEAM construction play, has revealed its exc...

  Registration is now open for People of Play\'s (POP) 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference, where the global toy and game inventor community comes together to learn, col...

Unstable Unicorns   Gameplay Unstable Unicorns is an entertaining turn-based strategy card game, complete with unicorns of all kinds, many of which have special powers that can help you defeat...

Twisted Cryptids   Gameplay Welcome to Twisted Cryptids, a strategy board game in which all your favorite cryptids come out to play. Meet Mothman, Jackalope, Bigfoot, and Loveland Frog, the cr...

Many of you know professional inventor Bruce Lund—and if you don\'t know Bruce personally, you certainly know the toys and games he has brought to life over the years.   When Bruce lived a...

Designing play taught me the elegance of the mind mirrors that of nature   At the Rhode Island School of Design, I had an idea to make a certain type of sculpture, in which kinetics and touch w...

Make/Unmake: Play at the Centre of Culture Change by Anna Beresin   In Make/Unmake: Play at the Centre of Culture Change, author Anna Beresin Ph.D. argues that play should be at the center of e...

Marjorie Spitalnik named Lead Associate, Children’s Brands for the Americas. Tiffany Enciso Williams named Lead Associate, Early Years and Inclusion, USA.   HITCHIN, UK, 21 May 2026 &ndas...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between MINI BRANDS and Miniverse?   Wonder no more, this post will clarify everything.   The toy company, ZURU, makes Mini Brands. ...

Award-winning toy and game company champions initiative to inspire kids to step away from screens and get outside in conjunction with the launch of new outdoor game   Portland, OR (June 16, 202...

  The toy industry lost a legend this week. Michael Kohner was a dear friend to many, a passionate advocate for inventors, a steadfast supporter of People of Play, and a familiar face at Toy F...

  Reyn Guyer claims he hasn’t grown up yet. “I don’t feel like I’ve achieved maturity,” the 91-year-old Guyer says honestly, but with a hint of a smile. “Ma...

  Thank you Boaz for taking time to share your story with our readers.  While I’ve known you and your wonderful and creative family a long time, some of our readers have not had the...

Right now I am at the ASTRA exhibition in Milwaukee and my heart is truly overflowing with the warmest emotions. You know I have visited so many different exhibitions before but this one is special. I...

    As headlines focus on tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty, a quieter story is unfolding behind the scene...

Submit Your Nominations Now through July 31 CHICAGO, IL | June 1, 2026 — Nominations are now open for the 2026 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE®) Awards, presented by the People ...

Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity by Cas Holman   If you’re looking to reconnect with your inner child, or perhaps just add a bit more joy&...

Analog Games Launches the Ultimate All-in-One Trading, Collection Management, and Community Platform for Tabletop Enthusiasts   With a massive database of over 350,000 titles, an integrated C2C...

  Hey Jonathan! Thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us. To start off, Hacky Sack has seen a noticeable resurgence across social media and pop culture. What do you think is driving...