Ep 10. Lobster Trap
- March 10, 2014
In this episode of Some Assembly Required, titled "Lobster Trap," the eccentric teenage inventor Jarvis is tasked with creating a new toy for Knickknack Toys. The catch is that the toy must be ocean-themed, as the company is looking to expand their line of toys to include a beach and ocean theme.
As Jarvis begins brainstorming ideas, he decides to focus on a lobster trap toy that includes an interactive feature where the lobster inside can actually move and react to the child playing with it. However, he quickly realizes that this is easier said than done and enlists the help of his team at Knickknack Toys.
The rest of the team, consisting of his best friend Piper, the social media savvy Bowie, and the fashion-conscious Aster, all pitch in to try and make Jarvis's vision a reality. With their combined skills, they come up with some impressive parts for the lobster trap toy, including a robotic lobster that can move around and even "pinch" objects with its claws.
However, just as they start to make progress, they run into a roadblock when they find out that the lobster trap toy infringes on a patent held by a rival toy company. Jarvis is initially crushed, but Piper convinces him not to give up and to find a way around the patent issue.
Undeterred, the team decides to tackle the problem head-on and comes up with a way to modify the lobster trap toy so that it does not infringe on the patent. With their modifications in place, they move forward with some final tests and tweaks to make sure the toy is safe and functional for kids to play with.
In the end, the team is thrilled with the final product and presents it to the executives at Knickknack Toys. The executives are impressed with the creativity and ingenuity of the team and give just the reaction Jarvis was hoping for.
As the episode comes to a close, the team is already brainstorming their next big idea for Knickknack Toys. With their past successes and teamwork, there's no telling what they'll come up with next.
Overall, "Lobster Trap" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the creativity and resourcefulness of the team at Knickknack Toys. With its ocean-themed setting and unique toy design, it's a great addition to the first season of Some Assembly Required.
