by Young Inventor Challenge | 11 May 2024
Industry Commentary, Op-Ed
For the month of May, we're reaching out to individuals to support the Young Inventor Challenge's mission to inspire the next generation of toy innovators. Watch the inspiring/fun video and please donate today to help these designers of tomorrow.
$25 provides a scholarship for 1 young inventor to submit their toy or game to the YIC
$50 covers a partial month of hosting for the young inventor virtual submission platform
$135 provides 1 table for young inventors to pitch and display their toy or game in-person at the YIC
$275 covers the cost of 1 microphone for the in-person YIC awards ceremony
$480 covers the cost of the YIC winners’ trophies
$1,000 covers a portion of the public relations coverage to illuminate the young inventors and their creations for the YIC
$2,500 covers a portion of the stage techs and A/V for the in-person YIC awards ceremony
Contribute to the YIC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Thank you for supporting this incredible program and check out the video below to see some of these amazing Young Inventor Challenge kids.

Brian Weiss: Goliath Takes Action Against Counterfeit Clickeez
Katherine Kaiser: The World Of Test Modes and Revision Numbers In Bop It
Liam O'Malley Talks Working on the Bloom Report, Collecting Toys, and Innovation in the Toy Industry
Anthony Elder Talks Building Stimeez, The Design Process, and Making Toys That Address Kids' Needs
CONNETIX Launches New PRO Build It 4 Ways Packs Inspiring Older Builders through Advanced Play
Game Review: Yahtzee
Spielwarenmesse Invitation for game authors: Registration until 15 December 2026
Game Review: Peekimo
Peter Cullen and the Voice That Helped Transform a Toy into an Icon
Fei Feng Talks Growing Orbio, Leading with Joy, Inspirations and More!
Randy Klimpert Shares his Ukulele Collection
Steve Casino Peanut Art
Everyone's Talking about POP!
Princess Etch - a Multi-Talented Etch A Sketch Artist
Joseph Herscher of Joseph' s Machines.
Brent Bushnell talks Two Bit Circus, VR, & STEAM (Part 1)
Tim Walsh Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Blurt!
Connie Vogelmann designed Apiary & Wyrmspan!
Bob Fuhrer... Is THE Crocodile Dentist!
Tom Dusenberry... Bought Atari, Wizards of the Coast, and Avalon Hill!
POPDuo: Richard Dickson, Mattelโs President & COO, and Kedar Narayan, Young Inventor Challenge AMB
POPDuo: Will Shortz and Josh Wardle
POP Duo: Elan Lee, Co-Founder, Exploding Kittens.and Jeff Probst, Host and Exec Producer, Survivor
POP Duo: David Fuhrer, MNG Director, Blue Sq Innovations & Shawn Green, past Dodgers & Mets MLB Star
POP Duo: Bob Fuhrer, Founder, Nextoy and Tom Fazio, Golf Course Designer