American Inventor Runner-Up Ricky DeRennaux to Work With Toy Leader Spin Master Ltd.

American Inventor Runner-Up Ricky DeRennaux to Work With Toy Leader Spin Master Ltd.

DeRennaux to collaborate with award-winning toy mentors on bringing HT Racers to life

TORONTO, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- While he may not be a million dollars richer following the results finale of ABC's hit show American Inventor, Ricky DeRennaux is still a big step ahead in his dream of seeing his invention become a reality. When the show's producers wanted to connect Ricky with the leading champion of toy innovation, leading toy company Spin Master Ltd., impressed by Ricky's drive, passion and cool idea, answered the call.

Spin Master will be hosting DeRennaux in their Toronto headquarters later this month to work hand-in-hand with the Spin Master team on getting closer to his dream of seeing HT Racers in every toy store. With his millions of voter fans loving his toy already, his fun and unique new twist on paper plane- meets-radio-controlled vehicle is set for success.

"I feel great," says De Rennaux. "Don't give up, work hard and you can do it."

"We think that HT Racers has the potential to be that must-have toy," says Benjamin Dermer, Director of Inventor Relations, Spin Master Ltd. "We really love the way that it inspires kids to learn, and it's still really fun. We hunt all over the world for toys with that magic quality."

Seeing more than 3000 items and spending 3-4 months per year on the road visiting with creators, Spin Master is well known a champion of innovation and talent within the toy industry. Its pro-inventor attitude has not only made it the first stop for creators seeking collaboration on their projects, but also fed the release of great toys such as Air Hogs, Moon Sand, Aquadoodle, and Swypeout, all lines that have led Spin Master to become multi-category leaders in the toy industry.

Spin Master(TM) Ltd. is a multi-category children's entertainment company that, since 1994, has been designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer products for children around the world. Spin Master(TM) is ranked among the top 10 North American toy manufacturers and is a dominant leader in the children's entertainment industry. Spin Master(TM) employs over 300 people with offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Hong Kong and China. Spin Master is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed companies. For additional information please visit: www.spinmaster.com.

Source: Spin Master Ltd.

CONTACT: For interviews, taping scheduling and additional information,
contact Donna MacNeil, Sr. Director of Communications, +1-416-848-7607,
donnam@spinmaster.com, or Dale Gago, PR Coordinator, +1-416-364-6002, ext.
219, daleg@spinmaster.com, both of Spin Master Ltd.

Web site: http://www.spinmaster.com/

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Profile: International Entertainment