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Transitions, Gardens, and the Cycle of LifeSuccessful transitions help you thrive in life. Transitions are those high stakes periods when you leave the comfort and certainty of the status quo and...

It\'s always interesting when you switch companies and see the same brands pop up. Here\'s an example of where, despite the amazing talent, creativity and execution of my team, due to entertainment busi...

When a film, TV show or other IP is really toyetic, the ideas flow like water. This brand was such a property, and Bandai\'s first brand with Disney! Bandai\'s mix of Japanese and Western thought-leader...

We often wrack our brains trying to create a great toy for great license, but sometimes the great toy is just waiting for the right license. This is a tale of one toy, two companies and two brands. Sh...

Sometimes the simplest toys can be the most fun, and sometimes the most innovative part of a project is the process leading to an insanely fast schedule. This brand includes both! Shout outs to B...

Guillermo Martínez is the Founder of Ayúdame3D, a Spanish organization, that promotes social equity through 3D Printing. They create \"Trésdesis\" which are 3D Printed Prosthet...

Why and how did you get into the Toy and Game industry?   In 2007 I fought to get my internship approved at the National Lekotek Center, a toy lending library and resource center for children w...

At Crazy Aaron\'s we make Thinking Putty®, Land of Dough and other creative, innovative products to inspire curiosity, wonder and to educate and delight our customers all over the world.&...

        Hidden Role: The Brains Behind your Favorite Games --- In this episode, Randy Klimpert, toy inventor and Chief Creative Officer at Creata, tells us how he i...

      Hidden Role: The Brains Behind your Favorite Games --- What makes a good name for a game? Where do good ideas come from? How do you make a game accessible? Tim Wals...