I.D.I.O.T Award

Mike Meyers

Hasbro’s former Inventor Relations guru Mike Meyers on asking questions – and giving credit

Winning Moves co-founder Mike Meyers reveals the Inventor Relations methods that made him a legend

Eddy Goldfarb, I.D.I.O.T. Award

Legendary inventor Eddy Goldfarb – the man behind toys like Chattering Teeth, Stompers and KerPlunk – on the power of optimism

Eddy Goldfarb discusses rejection, creativity and his dramatic first encounter with Ideal Toy Company.

Ben Dermer, Spin Master, I.D.I.O.T Award

Spin Master’s Ben Dermer on why the job of toy creatives is the opposite of being inventive

Ben Dermer, SVP of Toy Innovation at Spin Master, on the magic of great toys – and winning an I.D.I.O.T.

Nick Austin, Vivid Imaginations, I.D.I.O.T Award

Vivid Imaginations founder Nick Austin reveals why he was so lucky in business

Where did it all go right for Vivid Imaginations?! Award-winning founder Nick Austin tells all…

John Barbour, I.D.I.O.T. Award

From Leapfrog and Matchbox to Palitoy and Hasbro: John Barbour’s incredible career in toys

Meet the man that took toysrus.com from small fry to big success: industry legend John Barbour

Pete Kellond, I.D.I.O.T. Award

Why thought, passion, enthusiasm and respect mean so much to the award-winning Pete Kellond

Hasbro’s Pete Kellond reveals what he enjoys most about the toy, game and entertainment industry

Mark Setteducati, I.D.I.O.T. Award

The secrets of creativity: what do magicians know? Prolific inventor Mark Setteducati tells all…

Magician, artist and inventor Mark Setteducati on his habitual creativity – and I.D.I.O.T. Award!

Casey Norman, Genie Toys, Polly Pocket

Genie’s Casey Norman on pitching, Polly Pocket and why perseverance doesn’t always pay off

We sit down with Casey Norman to talk creativity, ideation and his most underrated invention…

Robert Fuhrer, Nextoy

Nextoy founder Robert Fuhrer on defying gravity, proof of concepts and being an I.D.I.O.T.

With creations spanning gaming classics like Crocodile Dentist to the KenKen puzzle brand, we caught up with Nextoy’s Robert Fuhrer to learn more about a glittering career in toys and games.

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