PUPPETS, PRESIDENTS, PUTTY, OH MY!
BRAND NEW TOYS COMPETE FOR THE GRAND PRIZE,
ON ABC'S 'THE TOY BOX'
Jim Silver, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Toys, Tots, Pets & More,
Stops by to Advise the Judges
Winning Toy to Be Made by Mattel and Sold Exclusively at Toys"R"Us(R) After Season Finale
Eric Stonestreet From 'Modern Family' Hosts
"Episode 206" - A new concept for wheeled sports, a tabletop party game, a knightly take on "rock, paper, scissors," and more fun inventions make their debut this week when amateur inventors enthusiastically present their toys to a panel of kid judges, on an all-new episode of ABC's "The Toy Box," airing SUNDAY, NOV. 5 (7:00-8:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network.
This week's toy inventions include:
Ninja Cards - a fast-paced and competitive target throwing game with collectible cards
Inventors: Dustin from Irvine, California, and Ken from Chicago, Illinois
Orbitwheels - a cross between a skateboard and a pair of inline skates, combining the best features of each
Inventor: Ywanne from Camas, Washington
Look Who's President - a multiplayer, election-themed board game where players hit the campaign trail and explore politics
Inventor: Edgar from Chicago, Illinois
Earth Wurm Works - finger-puppet kits with different worm characters that raise awareness for recycling
Inventor: Stephanie from Simi Valley, California
Huck Hopper - a versatile tabletop party game with a focus on education, motor skills, silly challenges and rewards
Inventor: Jesse from Fairmount, West Virginia
Eardorables - a variety of stuffed animals with enlarged, zippered ears that act as secret pockets in which to store belongings
Inventor: Kelly from San Diego, California
Putty Pets - tiny stuffed animals filled with clay that can be squeezed, shaped and rolled
Inventor: Jerrett from Aurora, Colorado
RPS Revolution - a new spin on "rock, paper, scissors" that uses collectible figurines
Inventor: Kathy from Wheaton, Illinois
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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