R.A.L.F.

Last weekend I had the wonderful privilege of meeting all of Robert's co-workers at his company Christmas party. It was held in their brand new (awesome) building that they just moved in to. Which was great since I hadn't been in it yet.

Since this is Summit Toy Company, the whole "toy factory" idea played a role in the design of the building. And all those great designers apparently went to town on it. It is the coolest building!!!

The building is build around a 40 foot tall robot that also functions as the elevator shaft!! His name is R.A.L.F. (Robot Alien Life Form) - supposedly name by some elementary school kids. I like it. :-)

There's a digital ticker screen that flashes across his chest. I'm sure it'll be saying some cool things one day. Also, when you get in the elevator, the glass (that would normally be looking out into the atrium) is a picture of his "insides" and moves when you go up or down (the elevator moves over the wall paper). Very neat touch.

Also on my tour, I spotted the toys that Olivia and Landon are on. I'm sorry, but I just think that is SO COOL. How many moms can brag little kids can say that? But I guess I'm a little biased. :-) I snapped a little picture of two of the three that they made it on. But I'm not allowed to show you. Sorry. The only one I'm allowed to show is this one here. :-) But don't worry, as soon as they're all on store shelves, I'll be letting you all know!!!



We had a great time at the party. It's a great company with a lot of hard workers. One day, I hope they let me bring in a bunch of crazy kids one day to test toys in the atrium. hehehe That would be interesting! :-)


And we actually made it in a picture together thanks to one of the graphic designers!!! :-)

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Double Take

No, your eyes aren't fooling you. That's our "model daughter" on the package design of one of Summit Toy's new products!!!!! So next time your in Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, Walgreens, or many other places, don't be surprised to see her sitting on the shelves!!! (Actually, it'll probably be next year)

This is from one of Summit Toy's lines Backyard Safari. Landon and Olivia have thoroughly enjoyed many toys from this line.

This all started when the graphic designers asked Robert if his kids could come in and be photographed for some possible toys. We came in the next day and I had no idea how they would do. It definitely took a little warming up in front of the big lights. Landon wouldn't even go in front of the camera at first. We had to use a little bit of reverse psychology on him.

But they snapped of some pics and the kids walked out with some fun toys - you know..from the bribe. hehehe Too bad Lillian is too young...it could have been a family affair! There may be one toy that Landon made it on. Only time will tell. And Olivia might be on a couple more. We'll see!

Oh, and it's killing me that she doesn't have a bow in her hair. But they vetoed that. I guess the majority of parents don't send their kids outside to play with a bow in their hair. ::gasp::