In the midst of a move to Over-the-Rhine, Bang Zoom Designmade time for WVXU to show off the holiday toys of past, present and future. New this year are scary bugs to prank people and superheroes who come to life off comic book pages.
What propels this Cincinnati toy company to success is its ability to build on current brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels and come up with its own take like Hairdorables, Treasure X, Gleemerzand the Grossery Gang.
Pulp Superheroes is scheduled to debut at Comic Con in San Diego July 18, 2019.
Swarm Squad is already casting fear in some.
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Inventor Steve Casino says he is inspired by visiting antique malls and Walmart. "I've just been obsessed with toys since I was playing with them and I've never stopped."
"We love coming up with those new and original brands as much as coming up with toys to fill in brands like Barbie and other existing brands," says co-owner Steve Fink. He is most proud of the Hokey Pokey Elmo the company developed in 2003. It was voted overall toy of the year by the Toy Industry Association.
Bang Zoom Design is already working on toys for holiday 2020 and 2021.
