Publications

2009

2009 Activity T.O.T.Y (Toy of the Year) Nominee Finalist:

"ChixOs Design A Luxury Loft"

2008

Parent's Choice Award - Gold Award

"eebee's Adventure Play Mat and Activity Play House"

Parent's Choice Award - Recommended

"CAT 3-in-1 Dump Truck"

T.O.T.Y. (Toy of the Year) Nominee Finalist: Design Innovation was involved in the design and development of the Nominee Finalist in the Category:

Outdoor Toy of the Year: Crayola "Sidewalk Paint Sprayer"

2007

T.O.T.Y. (Toy of the Year) Design Innovation was involved in the design and development of the Winner in the category "Activity Toy of the Year":

The best toy that inspires creative plays through various forms of activity: Spin Master's "Moon Sand"

T.O.T.Y. (Toy of the Year) Nominee Finalists: Design Innovation was involved in the design and development of the Nominee Finalists in 2 Categories:

Outdoor Toy of the Year: Crayola "Super Brush"

Activity Toy of the Year: SpinMaster's "Lil Luvables, Fluffy Factory"

2006

DI was strategically involved with the Design and Development of Crayola's Color Wonder Sprayer, Featured in a cover story in USA Today's Money section on 12/06/06

2005

Designed the housing for the SR4 Robot

Used by Toshiba to promote its wireless products in Spain.

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LIMA, June 23

Lima Announces Winners of the 21st Annual International Licensing Excellence Awards "...Dora the Explorer by Nickelodeon was the recipient of the Best Film & Television Brand License of the year. Fisher-Price took the Hard Goods award for its top-selling Dora's Talking House".

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Playthings, July

10 to Watch

Girlfitti line of products from Binney & Smith, Easton, Penn. And The Smart Charms interactive bracelets are one of the top-ten-toy of the year.

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2004

Toy of the Year 2004, Family Magazine, for boys 7 to 10 years old:

'Terrain Twister' radio controlled vehicle, Tyco Toys. for boys 7 to 10 years old.

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Doug Melville's participation as a "reviewer" for the "Big Idea Group" is described in November 15, 2004 issue of Forbes.

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Toy Report December 8

Ultimate Toy Awards Winners at Los Angeles_ On December 4 Toy Wishes... The Ultimate Toy Awards Show aired on NBC. The following were chosen by the press and the public:

• Girls' Toys: Dora's Talking House, by Fisher Price


• Infant Toys: Peek-A-Blocks 5-in-1 Incrediblock, by Fisher Price.


• Activities: Hershey's S'mores Maker, by Spin Master toys; T.O.Y. 2004 Winner