Santa Doesn't Make Toys

Ron, great that your book will be available again....

2012-04-22T23:05:56.379-07:00

Ron, great that your book will be available again. It's my go-to answer for newbies who ask me what to do with their new toy or game idea. I tell them to get the Handbook!

Though Howard Wexler just can’t seem to help himse...

2012-04-13T18:33:12.170-07:00

Though Howard Wexler just can’t seem to help himself from taking all the credit for creating Connect-4, it was a collaborative effort between him and Ned Strongin. Ned always said he was the one who suggested it be turned into a vertical game from the horizontal version Howard originally presented to him. Connect-4 was licensed to Milton Bradley by Strongin & Wexler Corp. in 1973, shortly after which Ned and Howard dissolved their business. Ned (and now Ned's estate) and Howard continue to share control of, and royalties from, Connect-4 equally. Ned remained active in the toy business through the late 1990s, during which he was responsible for the design of many other successful toy products. He died in 2011, shortly before turning 92. If Ned were alive today, he’d get a chuckle out of Howard’s Connect-4 claims and say leave it be - the truth is the truth, anyone old enough to care already knows the truth and the 50/50 ownership and royalty split speak for themselves. Regardless, it would be nice for Ned to get the credit he deserves.

Like Kim, I'm excited, too. We've been pro...

2012-03-23T07:44:00.899-07:00

Like Kim, I'm excited, too. We've been promoting your Handbook as the Bible for inventors at our Toy and Game Conferences and on DiscoverGames.com for many many years!

I'm thrilled to hear that you'll be updati...

2012-03-21T09:33:31.922-07:00

I'm thrilled to hear that you'll be updating the Toy and Game Inventor's Handbook! It's a great read for anyone who's new to the industry! Looking forward to seeing the new ibook!

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2012-03-09T01:29:48.150-08:00

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2012-03-09T01:29:17.805-08:00

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As usual, more insight. Thanks, Ron. A lot of app...

2012-03-01T06:54:54.226-08:00

As usual, more insight. Thanks, Ron.

A lot of apps. A mixed blessing as toy & game hardware converges to software for a single device. As with everything, including apps, oversupply can lead to greater choice; greater variety; increased innovation; acceptance of the best through market forces; but also negative issues such as profit reduction; consumer confusion and discontent, and diminished overall value. As an industry we live on innovation, so let's go guys.

What's new?

c

Ron, Another informative blog. Richard was right....

2012-02-24T10:41:56.662-08:00

Ron,

Another informative blog. Richard was right. In this case with the two of you being there together, 1 (Mr. Inside) + 1 (Mr. Outside) = 3 (benefit for all).

Thanks. Keep the insight coming.

c

From a manufacturer’s perspective, this is helpful...

2012-02-22T09:25:57.868-08:00

From a manufacturer’s perspective, this is helpful and fair information to assist new inventors with so they understand what is reasonable. Thanks for writing it.

Ron After 50 years in the industry working inside,...

2012-02-08T13:56:01.837-08:00

Ron
After 50 years in the industry working inside, outside and all around, I have found that if you can't thrive in an environment of rejection
and failure you should not be an inventor in any industry. At my age I invent as a hobby as I've been told that old guys like me need a hobby.
Your gray haired friend, :)

Hey Ron, Speaking of games, does cash-savings sti...

2012-01-22T07:35:09.167-08:00

Hey Ron,

Speaking of games, does cash-savings still trump will? If so, it'll be many weeks before we see past-scale manufacturing in ELM.

c

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Thanks for this great history, Ron. I thought tha...

2012-01-05T12:04:18.705-08:00

Thanks for this great history, Ron. I thought that Ned Strongin also participated on Connect 4. Anyway, it's a well-deserved "classic", not easy to come by!

Thank you very much, Ron, for the callout. It is a...

2012-01-03T07:09:31.635-08:00

Thank you very much, Ron, for the callout. It is an great honor and I hope it brings more attention to our Chicago events.

Charles, thank you for your comment - very much appreciated. If I may ask, what does 'Returning' mean?

Mary

Thanks Ron and congratulations and thank you Mary....

2012-01-02T06:47:04.058-08:00

Thanks Ron and congratulations and thank you Mary. It's so gratifying to see one who has given so much to our industry finally getting her well-deserved recognition. Keep up the good work.

Keep 'em coming, Ron.

Returning,
Charles Phillips

Hi Donna enjoyed learning that you met my mother a...

2011-12-29T18:30:28.091-08:00

Hi Donna
enjoyed learning that you met my mother at a nail salon. Small world. Think you would like to know she is now 98 yrs old and does email and is as spry and sharp as ever. She loves a doll my sister and i gave her to remind her of the doll she cherished when she was a child. We never get old if we keep play in our hearts. Where did you move it and are you still in the toy business? Hope you have a playful new year.

CONNECT, CREATE, ENJOY, EXERCISE, GOOF-OFF, HELP, ...

2011-12-21T20:14:16.287-08:00

CONNECT, CREATE, ENJOY, EXERCISE, GOOF-OFF, HELP, LOVE, OBSERVE, PLAY, READ . . . Some mighty fine verbs there. Think I'll take your advice. (A toast . . . to Next Year!)

When i was living in NYC working in the toy biz, i...

2011-12-01T06:22:30.096-08:00

When i was living in NYC working in the toy biz, i was in a nail salon and this sharp, older woman was next to me chatting me up about where I worked. When she discovered i was in the toy biz, she told me her daughter was known as Dr. Toy...small world, eh? Very sweet memory!
:)

Wonderful article about a wonderful man. I had the...

2011-10-22T08:46:31.264-07:00

Wonderful article about a wonderful man. I had the pleasure of working with him on the home version of the CONCENTRATION game. As producer of the TV show, I created all of the puzzles used on the air and in those MB home games. I tell all about it in my new book, "When Game Shows Ruled Daytime TV" My name is Norm Blumenthal (NB16@AOL.COM)

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2011-10-22T08:27:50.308-07:00

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2011-10-22T08:26:08.011-07:00

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Hi Ron - Great idea, will you be adding any new st...

2011-10-17T08:26:59.806-07:00

Hi Ron - Great idea, will you be adding any new stuff too?

Given the breadth of David's experience, it...

2011-09-28T13:59:34.955-07:00

Given the breadth of David's experience, it'd be great to hear what game mechanics are common across media and those that are unique or essential in a individual medium.

It's a phenomenon that occurs every year....&q...

2011-09-25T22:37:44.025-07:00

It's a phenomenon that occurs every year...." I'm going to use Bob's comment as the seasonal excuse for an absence of blog posts on Santa Doesn't Make Toys.Sports Good

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Great to see some ink for my dear friends Charlie ...

2011-09-23T13:40:41.744-07:00

Great to see some ink for my dear friends Charlie and Maria. Thanks, Ron!