by Don Wilder | 24 Apr 2023
The Bloom Report
Ladies and gentlemen of People of Play, grab a comfy seat and a snack, because we are about to embark on a journey into the world of wit and wisdom. As the great wise sage once said, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink… unless you've got a really good toy!" Okay, I may have taken some creative liberties with that quote, but I promise you that the following 20 gems from industry leaders are as genuine as they are insightful.
So, there you have it fellow POP friends! A delightful assortment of wit and wisdom from some of the biggest names in the toy and game industry. Whether you're a casual fan, a curious bystander, or an industry insider, these quotes offer a playful peek into the minds of those who've shaped the landscape of fun and games. As you go forth and explore the wonderful world of toys, let these words be your guide – and remember, there's no age limit on imagination!
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Jane Bredemus - Looking for the Kind Gentlemen who Introduced me to my First Licensor, Crazy Aarons!
SINGING MACHINE ANNOUNCES NEW CARE-EOKE INITIATIVE AND SOCIAL GOOD MISSION ON NATIONAL SING-OUT DAY
Kirsten Koe: Do you have what it takes to Hunt A Killer?
Determined to refresh old-school fun, Harrison Brooks kicks off second card game: Fourth Down™
Toyfully Yours: Top 15 Coolest Quotes from Toy Inventors Over the Past 30 Years
Adam Unger - Curator and Matchmaker for Products, People, Factories and Brands
People of Play Welcomes Jenna Stirling as Executive Director!
Randy Klimpert Shares his Ukulele Collection
Steve Casino Peanut Art
Everyone's Talking about POP!
Princess Etch - a Multi-Talented Etch A Sketch Artist
Joseph Herscher of Joseph' s Machines.
Matt Leacock created Pandemic... the game!
Scott Brown and Tim Swindle... are Launching a New Sport!
Daryl Andrews says... "GO TO CONVENTIONS!"
Ed Gartin is... the Evel Knievel of Inventor Relations!
Matt Leacock talks Game Design...
POPDuo: Richard Dickson, Mattel’s President & COO, and Kedar Narayan, Young Inventor Challenge AMB
POPDuo: Will Shortz and Josh Wardle
POP Duo: Elan Lee, Co-Founder, Exploding Kittens.and Jeff Probst, Host and Exec Producer, Survivor
POP Duo: David Fuhrer, MNG Director, Blue Sq Innovations & Shawn Green, past Dodgers & Mets MLB Star
POP Duo: Bob Fuhrer, Founder, Nextoy and Tom Fazio, Golf Course Designer