Thursday, August 19, 2010
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Friday, July 23, 2010
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BKFK, Best Buy and EA are excited to announce the launch of a new online game "Rhythm", invented by Dan Slutz, winner of the 2009 Invent-A-Game Challenge. Rhythm is now available at
www.ea.com/rhythm and will make its appearance on the Best Buy website next week!
Dan, 18, won the National Best Buy and EA
Invent A Game Challenge, a competition for America's youth to create their own video games, last June. In addition to his prize of $10,000, EA chose to develop rhythm into a real game. Dan's music-based platform game, where players battle evil forces, utilizes various musical styles as weapons to advance, conquer and defeat their enemies. Dan was part of the first production meeting of the EA developers in LA and was able to contribute to turning his idea into reality.
Read About Dan and the Invent A Game Challenge
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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We recently received a preview of a working build of Dan Slutz's game from Electronic Arts! Dan won the
Best Buy and EA Invent A Game Challenge. In addition to his prize of $10,000, EA chose to develop Dan's idea into a real game. Dan was part of the first production meeting of the EA developers in LA and was able to contribute to turn his idea into reality. The game is scheduled to go live this summer, so stay tuned to find out how you can play it online!
Read About Dan and the Invent A Game Challenge
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
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Recently, the 2010 President's Environmental Youth Award went out to 7 middle school students from Westerly, RI.
They are the only winner selected in EPA's New England region and are are being recognized for their "TGIF: Turn Grease into Fuel" project. Learn about their projects and the other winners
here.
Friday, May 21, 2010
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Marco Burgos, VP of Sales from JAKKS Pacific, Inc, Norman Goldstein, CEO & Founder of BKFK, Brian Sumereau, Winner, & The Toy Guy, Chris Byrne
Brian Sumereau couldn't stop smiling as he accepted his grand prize for winning the Invention Dimension Challenge. The 11-year-old beat out thousands of other contestants for his highly original new game, ‘The Puzzler,’ which masterfully combines logic puzzles with board games. As the National Grand Prize winner of ‘Invention Dimension,’ Brian received a $1,000 JAKKS Pacific Prize Pack plus a $1,000 gift card for a shopping spree at Toys“R”Us.
On May 19, 2010, Brian was honored and celebrated for his victory, in a special Grand Prize Award Ceremony at the Toys“R”Us international flagship store in Times Square.
“It’s incredibly exciting to be here in New York City as the Grand Prize Winner of “Invention Dimension!” I really want to thank Toys“R”Us and JAKKS Pacific, and BKFK for this great honor,” said Brian.
As the Grand Prize winner, Brian also had the opportunity to recognize the teacher who was most inspirational in his invention process. The nominated teacher Meryl Wolf, received a $500 JAKKS Pacific School/Classroom Supply pack.
Brian will also be flown out to the JAKKS Pacific headquarters in Southern California this summer for an opportunity to pitch his game to JAKKS’ product team.
Read More about Brian and the finalists of the challenge
Thursday, April 22, 2010
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Happy Earth Day folks! As a special Earth Day bonus, we are extending our
Save My Planet Challenge to May 25th, 2010, 3.00pm(et)!!!
So, tell us what you are doing to save the planet. Have ideas to influence your friends and family to go green as well? Tell US!
Download the competition
Fact Sheet to learn how you can enter!
Deadline: May 25, 2010, 3:00 pm (et).
Thursday, April 15, 2010
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Help Decide The Invention Dimension Challenge Winner
We received thousands of amazing ideas for the JAKKS Pacific and Toys"R"Us Invention Dimension Challenge. Now, we bring you our top SIX, the best of the bunch!
These amazing kids introduce groundbreaking ideas for toys, games and sporting goods. Cast your vote for your favorite idea and you could help shape a budding young inventor's future.
Justin, 8
Twistified |
Brian, 11
Puzzler |
Sora, 12
Little Mommy's Office |
Jerrilee, 15
Amalgamation |
Kira, 13
Rockin' Socks |
Maren, 13
Basketball Buddy |
The grand prize winner will receive $2000 in sponsor prizing, trips to LA & NYC, and a chance to pitch their idea to JAKKS Pacific.
You can vote for the finalists now through noon, April 30, 2010, limited to one vote per day. Tell us which idea deserves to win!
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
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Classroom Activity: Save My Planet Challenge
Encourage your students to come up with ideas to help make the world a better place to live in!
For the month of April, we are running a 'green competition' to celebrate Earth Day. Through
Save My Planet Challenge, we are asking kids to come up with eco-friendly ideas for services or inventions to get the planet rewired! Maybe a product to help people around the world get access to clean water? Or maybe a service to help spread awareness on conserving energy?
*Want to learn more about the contest? Download our one page
Fact Sheet
Deadline: April 30, 2010, 3:00 pm (et).
Prizing:
-Best idea will win a $500 U.S. savings bond. 3 honorable mentions will receive a $10 i-tunes card each.
-Grand Prize winner and finalists will nominate an inspirational Teacher or mentor. Nominated teacher will be featured in the BKFK website and newsletters.
Monday, April 05, 2010
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We have replaced our old Facebook Fan page with
a new page located here. In addition to updates about our competitions, we will be posting activities for teachers, games for students, and family friendly invention downloads.
We just gone green for April with our newest competition - Save My Planet and we're looking for kids’ great ideas on how to save the planet!
Enter today.
Monday, March 22, 2010
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Do you know what these businesses have in common?
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Microsoft
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CNN
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Hyatt
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Burger King
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Fed Ex
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IHOP
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MTV
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Trader Joe's
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GE
- HP (Hewlett-Packard Development Company LP)
They ALL were started during recessions! Get your business moving today and enter the BKFK Grow Your Business Challenge
today!