WHAM-O Taps Kid Inventors For Next Big Toy
2008 marks the 60th anniversary of WHAM-O, Inc., the originator of innovative outdoor fun, and its line-up of off-the-wall novelty items, classic “basic” toys and sporting goods that spark the imaginations of “kids” of all ages.
To salute its storied and sometimes “zany” history, WHAM-O is searching for its next great toy idea from its most
innovative and engaged audience – kids. Starting today, WHAM-O is launching its search for the next great WHAM-O toy invention with the kick-off of the “WHAM-O 60th Anniversary Kid Inventor Contest.”The contest highlights the means from which many of WHAM-O’s greatest toy ideas were originated. The Frisbee came from inventor Walter Morrison who created the original Pluto Platter after playing a game of “toss” with a popcorn lid, while the inspiration for the Hula Hoop came from an Australian kids’ game involving bamboo rings and the bounce behind the Super Ball came from Norman Stingley, a chemical engineer who unwittingly created a plastic product that bounced uncontrollably.
For complete contest information, rules, guidelines and submission information, kids and their parents can go to the main contest page on WHAM-O’s website.
Photo by WHAM-O.
cassy on December 12th, 2008 11:59 pm
happy 60th anniversary WHAM-O, many kids will be interisted on this contest,coz they are so excited to have a new toy, and by doing this contest this will be the time that the kids will used their imagination and creativity in making and come up with the new toy invention. you really inspired them WHAM-O, the contest is a good idea. keep it up!
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