Counter Hopper
by : Justin Discoe
I created this item for Jakks Pacific and co-developed it with my son Charlie. We were tasked with a line on a brand development outline that described a hopper toy that counted. We prototyped a motion mechanism from a pedometer for a proof of concept model, works-like/looks/like sample to a complete turn-over package. The item was sold online and at Target retailers nationally. My son created the CAD model and handled the 3D printed samples.
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Maui Toys
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Jakks Pacific
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