Blogs

Hi Rachele! Thank you for taking time for this interview, I know you have a lot on your plate with heading up both ThinkFun and M.E.S.H. To date, what has been your biggest achievement? H...

It\'s no secret that toys and games are not just for kids anymore. Over the past few years, there has been a surge in the Kidult industry, with adults indulging in toys, games, and other forms of play....

The world of video games has exploded in popularity over the past few decades, with millions of people around the world spending countless hours immersed in their favorite games. But have you ever won...

      (Mary) Hi Edoardo! Every time I visit our local italian restaurant, I remember running into you there last fall - the world is a small place! Please share with our readers yo...

A Case History: How We Drove Explosive Growth in the Barbie Adult Collector Business   By Nancy Zwiers   When I joined the Barbie brand in 1992, I was responsible for the doll business.&...

“Fish swim, birds fly, children play.”   – Dr. Garry Landreth Play is as natural to children as flight is to birds. It’s their purpose. Play is how children learn ab...

Have questions about the below fact sheets for the Hong Kong International Licensing Show or the Asian Licensing Conference, contact: Christine M. Barragan Business Development Manager Hong Kong Tr...

The Toys That Built America is back for a second season, this time with eight full length episodes and two bonus 20-minute episodes. Covering more of America’s favorite toys, the history of many...

Season 1 of The Toys That Built America dives deep into the history of some of the most significant toys ever created, ones that are now categorized as ‘classics.’ These toys, most of whic...

In this heartwarming episode of The Monkees, The Monkees get involved with a toy company that has switched from old fashioned, hand-made toys to machine made toys. Peter goes to a job interview at the...

  What are your roles and responsibilities in our industry?   After only seven months of retirement Christine and Alan Blumberg have recruited me to help them kickstart the new North Ea...

Future-Proof Your Work Skills By Nancy Zwiers Are you ready for the future?  McKinsey released a report this past year entitled “Defining the Skills Citizens will Need in the Future World...

  What are your roles and responsibilities in our industry?   I’m a designer, creator, and design leader. I create new toys and games and, with the help of some very talented peop...

    What are your roles and responsibilities in our industry? Creating & Delivering Excellence.  I am by nature a creator, innovator, and now an Inventor, and problem solver!&n...

  What are your roles and responsibilities in our industry?- I am the Senior Product Line Manager for Ultra PRO Entertainment. I handle all of the production for our game division. In the role...

Read this post if you’re interested in ... One of the leading products defining the current Wellness trend in toys An inspiring story from it’s fabulous founder : )  And it’s...

  Mary Couzin: Congratulations on your new role as President and CEO of the enCourage Kids Foundation.  What drew you to the organization?   Thank you, it’s been exciting! &nbs...

  Mary Couzin: We are delighted to have Hilary Kurinsky and Dani Cupps with us today for our Company of the Week profile. (In the photo, Hilary is on the left and Dani on the right.) Hilary an...

PRESS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Grand Prix International and Floship Collaborate for Efficient Crowdfunding Fulfillment   A Collaboration Between the Two Companies All...

MESHhelps.org, a new initiative created by ThinkFun to develop kids’ resiliency and mental health through play, launched its MESH (Mental, Emotional, And Social Health) task force. “We wer...

Mind over Matter:  Woo Woo or Real? By Nancy Zwiers   We all set goals that we want to achieve—a sales goal, a promotion, a new customer, a bigger home, etc.  How we go about a...

Getting caught up on life a bit this Sunday, doing product shot\'s for Pinto submissions, checking that UPCs match up and laying low while my business partner (and spouse), Lori wraps up taxe...

In Eddy’s World, a mini documentary about one of the world’s greatest and most accomplished toy and game inventors, viewers get to meet and learn all about Eddy Goldfarb. Produced and dire...

When the Barbie Roberts we all know and love from Barbie’s Dreamhouse Adventures shows up in New York City ready to become a star, she finds something she never could have anticipated. Another B...

“Operation: Operation The Power of Play” is a heartwarming mini-documentary produced by Tim Walsh and Peggy Brown with executive producer Mary Couzin about the real story of the beloved ga...

In Moonbot Studios’ Emmy-winning, heartwarming short film, Taking Flight, Tony, a young boy, learns all about the power of imagination. After being dropped off at his grandfather’s house, ...

After an outpouring of love from fans for season one and two of The Toys That Made Us, the series was official renewed for another season, and instead of being an eight-part documentary series, The To...

The second season of The Toys That Made Us, produced by Brian Volk-Weiss expertly followed season one with another four episodes, these ones featuring the histories of Star Trek, Transformers, LEGO, a...

Powerful Questions By Nancy Zwiers I love the new chapter in my career—executive coaching.  I had always loved mentoring—giving advice to help people meet the challenges and opportu...

When Brian Volk-Weiss created the docuseries The Toys That Made Us, he created an accessible and entertaining way for anyone to learn about the history of their favorite toys. In each episode of The T...