Grabbin' Grasshoppers

Bill Seidel and his wife Karen knew the Toy Fair was coming up in just a few weeks. Over the last several years Bill had developed excellent contacts in the Toy Industry…it was time to put their collective creativity to the test.

With the Toy Fair fast approaching, Karen and Bill developed, designed and mocked-up an action game called Grabbin' Grasshoppers. This game utilized fun and lively, jumping grasshopper-like toys that you had to catch the most of in order to win. It utilized a lot of action, hand-eye coordination and screaming fun – a perfect combination for a game.

Bill took it to the Toy Fair and it was a hit. Tyco Toys licensed it quickly and offered it the next year. It sold well earning nearly $14 million in sales and brought Bill and Karen enough money to buy a home for their family in the Napa wine country.

Today Grabbin' Grasshoppers is being positioned for a re-release. Stay tuned for a retailer near you….