The Toy Box Season 1 Episode 1 Episode 1
- TV-PG
- April 7, 2017
- 42 min
The Toy Box is a brand new television series that premiered on ABC on April 7, 2017. The show is all about toys and how they are created, developed, and ultimately brought to life. Each episode of the show sees aspiring toy inventors pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges, hoping to have their creation chosen to be brought to market.
The first episode of the series, entitled "Episode 1," introduces viewers to the concept of the show and the judges who will be evaluating the toys. The judges include Dylan Lauren, the founder and owner of Dylan's Candy Bar, Jim Silver, the CEO of TTPM (Toy, Tots, Pets & more), and Jen Tan, the creative director of consumer products and retail for Pixar.
The episode begins with host Eric Stonestreet welcoming viewers to The Toy Box and explaining the premise of the show. He then introduces the judges and the first five inventors, who have brought their toys to the studio to pitch to the panel.
The first toy is a game called Tubb'D, which involves stacking plastic tubes on a base to create a tower. The inventor demonstrates the game for the judges and explains the rules, which include knocking over the tower with a foam ball. The judges are impressed with the game's simplicity and accessibility, and they ask the inventor questions about how he came up with the idea and what kind of market he thinks it will appeal to.
The second toy is a plush bear called Teddy Needs a Bath. The bear comes with a bathtub and soap, and the idea is that kids can "wash" their plush toy and then hang it up to dry with a suction cup. The judges like the concept and think it could be appealing to young children, although they voice some concerns about the practicality of cleaning a stuffed animal.
The third toy is called Chuck 'E Dude, and it is a small plastic figure that can be attached to a skateboard. The idea is to create a collectible figure that can be customized with different skateboards and accessories. The judges are intrigued by the collectible aspect of the toy, but they question whether there is a big enough market for a skateboard-related product.
The fourth toy is a building set called Forest Folks, which includes wooden blocks and animal figures. The idea is to encourage imaginative play and creativity by allowing kids to build their own animal habitats. The judges are impressed with the quality of the wooden blocks and the design of the animal figures, but they question whether there is a big enough market for a traditional building set.
The fifth and final toy is a game called The Climbing Dead, which is a zombie-themed climbing game. The game includes climbing holds and a foam zombie head that players have to avoid while climbing. The judges are skeptical about the violent theme of the game, but they are impressed with the inventiveness of the gameplay.
After the inventors have presented their toys, the judges deliberate and choose two toys to move on to the next round: Tubb'D and Teddy Needs a Bath. The inventors of these two toys will go on to work with a team of designers and engineers to refine their prototypes and make them ready to pitch to a major toy company.
The episode ends with a preview of the next episode, which promises even more exciting toy inventors and concepts. Overall, the first episode of The Toy Box is a fun and interesting look at the world of toy invention, with plenty of creative ideas and engaging personalities to keep viewers entertained.