The Toy Box: Episode 205 (11/12)
A VERSATILE SPORTBOARD, SECRET JOURNALS,
EDUCATIONAL GAMES AND MORE,
ON ABC’S ‘THE TOY BOX’
Ariana Gentry, Toys“R”Us® President of Play,
Pays a Visit to the Judges This Week
Winning Toy to Be Made by Mattel and Sold Exclusively at Toys“R”Us ®
After Season Finale
Eric Stonestreet From ‘Modern Family’ Hosts
between a barnyard-themed board game, a racquetball version of boxing, a
set of animal-inspired accessories and more as passionate toymakers share
their inventions. Ariana, president of Play for Toys“R”Us®, makes a surprise
visit to the kid judges on an all-new episode of ABC’s “The Toy Box,”
airing SUNDAY, NOV. 12 (7:00-8:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC
Television Network.
This week’s toy inventions include:
Corky’s Porkys – a barnyard battle-themed board game
Inventor: Colt from Spanish Fork, Utah
Giggle Chips – a set of educational cards that uses memory to teach players
about science, technology, engineering and math
Inventors: Jennifer and Charlotte from Whittier, California
Poshies – a fashion system with exchangeable animal-inspired prints and
designs
Inventor: Blythe from San Juan Capistrano, California
Sportboard – a stationary version of different sporting boards combined
into one
Inventor: Randy from Williamsburg, Virginia
Secret Drawing Dogs – stuffed animals with hidden journals and
interchangeable markers
Inventor: Heidi from Cape Coral, Florida
STEM’s Creativity Kit – a storybook set with tools that excite users to
solve problems using science, technology, engineering and math
Inventors: Kimberly and John from Orlando, Florida
Animation Dome – a spinning dome that creates an optical illusion to make
drawings appear as though they have come to life
Inventor: Les from Lincoln, California
Knuckle-Racket – a new, interactive game that combines racquetball with
boxing Inventor: Jose from Miami, Florida
In each episode, passionate inventors who have poured their hearts and
souls into their product present their toy concepts to a panel of the
toughest judges in the industry – kids! The judges have the opportunity to
play with the toy, give their feedback and determine who will move on to
the next round. The winner from each episode will move on to the finale to
compete for the grand prize: Their toy will be made by Mattel; sold
exclusively at Toys”R”Us stores nationwide and Toysrus.com, joining last
season’s winner, ArtSplash; and will receive a cash prize of $100,000.
This season, there will be a rotating panel of five kid judges per episode,
featuring all new faces and perspectives, and one returning favorite, Noah
Ritter (age 8). The judges also include Adi Ash (age 10), Paxton Booth (age
7), Sydney Mae Estrella (age 9), Kyle Lee (age 7), Joachim Powell (age 11),
Gideon Reynolds (age 6), Emma Sobel (age 9), Madison Stevens (age 8) and
Olivia Trujillo (age 12).
“The Toy Box” is from Mattel, Hudsun Media and Electus. Michael Rourke,
Chris Grant, Drew Buckley, Richard Dickson, Catherine Balsam-Schwaber,
Julia Pistor, Susan House and Hamilton South are executive producers.
“The Toy Box” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV
format with a 5.1 channel surround sound.
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