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Team Members: Ahmet Ozdemir, Gabe Kirsch

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Toy Theme: I Pneumatic Lift

Description: Planetary Lift is a hands-on tabletop game that combines pneumatic power with planetary play. Players pump air into dual pistons to raise a launch beam, place the “planet” ball on its platform, then release the valve and watch as the beam snaps down—propelling the planet toward one of seven “black holes” in the vertical backboard. With adjustable lift heights, varying target sizes, and a satisfying squeeze-and-launch action, Plantery Lift delivers fast-paced, skill-driven fun for ages 12 and up. Compact, safe, and built to ASTM small-parts standards, it’s ideal for solo challenges or head-to-head competitions.

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Team Members: Tyler Derby, Chris Bair, Jacob Armstrong

Toy Theme: J - Mechanical Household Accessory

Description: Check out GearGuard! This customizable toy keeps all your valuables safe from your siblings! Learn gear ratios as you create your own unlocking and locking mechanism. This toy is perfect for users ages 12 and up who love solving problems and working with their hands.

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Team members: Jessica Dunaj, Jaime Kraus, Olivia Spencer, Nate Roberts - Clapper

Toy Theme: F- Table Top Ball Launcher

Description: Launch your dreams with "The Great Launch Off," a multiplayer or single-player game where the target of the game is to hit the target! This game is intended to be flexible, where either many players or just one player can have fun! This game has two components to create a challenge amount players. These components are the launcher body and the target. Play many different games, based on the number of points, like archery or darts, where the first player to zero wins. Whatever you do, don't forget to launch your dreams into action with "The Great Launch off!"

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Team Members: Jerry DeSimone, Steven Poirot, Michael Zdanowicz​

Toy Theme: Mechanical Household Appliance

Description: Use gears to tell time! Build your very own clock using gear ratios. Made from high-grade wood and plastic, with the power of gears, you can understand how clocks always know the time no matter what, with precision and clarity. A STEM masterpiece for ages 12+.

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Team Members: Kaylin Vincent, Matthew Hwang, Aniah Drummond

Toy Theme: E - Musical Instrument

Description: Want to learn a simple but unique instrument? Try this simplified hurdy gurdy, perfect for beginners! This instrument is meant for ages 12 and up, perfect for users to try an instrument without spending a fortune. Crank up the fun with the smooth spinning of the wheel. Learn a song or make your own! Want to add some more fun? Tunning the strings to create different notes. The possibilities are endless!

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Team Members: Zachary Vannatter, Jacob Adams, Alexander Pelinsky

Toy Theme: Punching Puppets

Description: The Clash Bots delivers an action packed battle where two mechanical robotic fighters go, hand to hand, and, head to head, with punches and dodges. With easy to use hand controls, both kids and adults can jab, hook, and uppercut their way to victory. Each robot features articulated arms and colorful designs. Perfect for ages 12+, this toy encourages friendly competition and hand-eye coordination for hours of fun.

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Team Members: Keith Jones, Aidann Gomez, Connor Fidgeon

Description: Build, stack, and lift your way to discovery with Pneumag Play! This modular toy system invites kids ages 12 and up to explore real pneumatic principles using colorful magnetic blocks and air-powered syringe cubes. Each component snaps together with embedded magnets and connects to a working lift system that raises and lowers using air pressure. Kids can customize, rearrange, and experiment freely, learning STEM concepts through hands-on, creative play. Pneumag Play blends engineering with imagination for an engaging and educational experience.

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Team Members: Patrick Witte, Jeremiah Tran, and Xavier Allison

Toy Theme: L - Wind-up Toy

Description: Crank N Key is a windup toy made to be convenient to use and a base for any creative ideas you may have! It allows for complete customization by allowing you to paint it however you want to make it your own! All you have to do is spin the handle and watch your creation spin.

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Team Members: Noori George, Henry Mighton, Ashlynn Brennan

Toy Theme: K - Useless Machines

Description: Jump into the spotlight with Piano Pals, a quirky, useless machine that brings a miniature concert to life! Designed for ages 12 and up, this playful automation features customizable characters that hop on the keys to a fun tune. Housed in a press-fit, laser-cut box, a gear spindle controls the jumping function with the power of a CPX programmed motor. When activated, the CPX plays a melody the piano pals can dance to!

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Team Members: Brady Tice, Sean Applegate, Julian Hasson

Toy Theme: H - Pinball Machine

Description: Houston, we have a great time in store with the Custoball Machine! This pinball machine, made from wood and plastic, offers a new experience each play through with the use of customizable obstacles. Send the ball into the play field using the spring on the side. Once on the board, use the buttons on the side to operate the flippers at the bottom to keep the ball in play. This product lets the user control the play to their liking in this retro toy.

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Team Members: Joe DeVito, Rex Brashears, Riley Lapinsky

Toy Theme: D - Automata

Description: Make a splash with this cool new toy. The Fisherman is heading for open waters, and it's time for you to make the catch of a lifetime. For ages 12 and up, it's endless fun that combines engineering and precision.

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Team Members: Wesley Pointer and Jaxon Vaughan

Toy Theme: L - Wind-up Toy

Description: FrogGO! is a racing game designed to utilize wind-up motors to propel frogs down a race track for a head-to-head competitive experience. Players wind-up frogs and then release both at the same time. The first person to reach the end three times without crashing wins the game. Product includes two complete frogs, four guard rails, two L-brackets with mounting hardware, two flag poles, and one checkered flag. Manufacturing includes: 3D-printed frogs, laser-cut guard rails and track, modified dowels, and hand cut checkered flag.

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Team Members: Charles Henage, Elvis Vasquez Vicente, Isaiah Crawford, Antonio Devaughn

Toy Theme: I-Pneumatic Driven Lift

Description: How much can you lift?? Pump up the “New-Matic Crane” and test out the strength of its pneumatic system. Featuring a high-quality wooden structure driven by a syringe-pneumatic system, this crane can lift up either a 3-D printed basket or a laser-cut box. Who knew syringes had so much power?? Assembly is simple, requiring press fits, wood glue, and minimal hand tools. Building is super simple and develops an understanding of engineering for children 12+. Once assembled, roll out the “New-Matic Crane” and see how much it can lift!!

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Team Members: Neil Griesbaum, Gabriel Kan, Mason Meyerson, John Zazzali

Toy Theme: K - Useless Machines

Description: Introducing the Useless Machine, the most pointless toy you will ever buy. This clever cube might looks unassuming at first, but flip the switch and watch it spring to life, only for it to turn itself back off. Not only does it turn it self off, but is also tried to evade you while you try to turn it on. Designed for curious minds, this toy is a fun, hands on way to explore circuits and motion while enjoying the comedy of a totally useless machine.

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Team Members: Ryan Bendena, Johnson Ventura, Josh Garcia

Toy Theme: B – Hand Gripper / Robot Hand

Description: Grip the world in a whole new way with the Exo Grip! Capable of grabbing any object, large or small, the Exo Grip is equipped with 3 large grabber claws designed to fit around whatever you need. Made with a PVC shaft, the Exo Grip is durable and ready to go after anything thrown at it. The Exo grip is easy to assemble but takes some time, so be ready for a fun little project to tackle!

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Team Members: Dylan Sukosky, Tanner Bell, David Job

Toy Theme: G - Vertical Launcher

Description: An easy to use vertical launcher to use along side other table top dice games. Die Fly is a dice launcher that can be primed and release to send dice flying into the air. Good for if you want you dice rolls to have some soaring style!

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Team Members: Zachary Swartout, Ben Richvalsky, Joshua Mena, Nathan Kungu

Toy Theme: D - Automata

Description: Step into the wild with the Stalking Fox Automata! This toy brings forest drama to life using mechanical motion. In the middle of the toy, a fox stands in the bushes, stalking two curious rabbits. With a simple crank turn, the rabbits bob up and down from hiding in the bushes in an alternating rhythm. This playful interaction between predator and prey is powered by a camshaft system that turns rotation into vertical motion. Perfect for ages 12 and up, the smooth wood finish gives a timeless feel while simultaneously being fun to look at and keeping you attached to the unique motion that hides below the scene.

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Team Members: Fletcher Mezzullo, Henry Shriver, Alec Regan

Toy Theme: J - Mechanical Household Accessories

Description: Shuffle up the fun with this hands-on mechanical card shuffler kit! Designed for ages 12 and up, this engaging 3D puzzle combines manual craftsmanship with modern engineering. Crafted from durable plywood, maple wood, and 3D-printed components, the shuffler invites users to assemble and operate a clever mechanism powered by gears, wheels, and bearings. Simply turn the handle to watch cards glide through the system, delivering a randomized shuffle every time—no batteries required!

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Team Members: Evan Gebhart, Maxwell Anderson, MJ Reyes

Toy Theme: H - Pinball Machine

Description: Mod & Tilt is a pinball-style tabletop game that combines physical interaction with open-ended play. The game board is built on a sturdy wooden base and features a variety of interchangeable components, including flippers, pegs, a pull launcher, and ramps. These parts can be rearranged or swapped out entirely, giving players the freedom to create new challenges every time they play.

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Team Members: Garrett Kriebel, Jesse Silverman, Michael Davis

Toy Theme: Theme F- Tabletop Ball Launcher

Description: Are you ready to make it rain? The Three Point Thrower is a foldable 3-point basketball shooting game that you can take anywhere with you on the go. Just unfold the game and put it together, and there you go—a perfect game for you and your friends. A sliding ball launcher that allows you to shoot from anywhere along the three-point line makes for a unique gameplay experience. This toy is made for children 12+ and can be enjoyed by the whole family. If you're ready to test your basketball skills, pick up the Three Point Thrower today!

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Team Members: Gavin Wagner, Christian Guckenberger, Alexander Moore

Toy Theme: F - Table Top Launcher

Description: Explode into joy with the Portable Ball Launcher! This cannon-themed launcher has a quick set-up time, allowing you to launch balls from the table or your hand. For ages 12+, containing magnets and projectiles.

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Team Members: Daniel Epstein, Will Moore, Griffin Okenye

Toy Theme: J - Mechanical Household Accessories

Description: Organize your essentials with Hook'em, a tabletop key rack designed for both function and fun! This clever device lets you hang keys or other small items, keeping your space neat and accessible. What sets it apart? Integrated planetary gears that rotate as you use it—bringing motion and engineering together in a simple, hands-on way. Hook’em is perfect for anyone who wants to combine utility with a touch of mechanical creativity!

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Team Members: Sebastiano Vandoni, Emmanuel Majjul, Hunter Schlegel

Toy Theme: G - Vertical Launcher

Description: Frolic through the tall and wide fields, catching some beautiful bugs with the Bug-Catcher! Launch a bee, a ladybug, or a butterfly into the air and see if you or a friend can catch it. You can even compete to catch the most insects! Use this awesome toy to increase your outdoor experience. Enjoy a ton of fun and excitement, whether its with your friends or by yourself.

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Team Members: Carter Ellis, Cassandra Hibbert, Gabrielle Smith

Toy Theme: D - Automata

Description: Blast off with this build-it-yourself mock solar system automata! Made from laser cut wood and high-quality plastic, Heliomech shows how the first four planets in our solar system rotate around the sun. The gear ratios mimic the actual speeds of the planets, which gives you an accurate and engaging experience. Whether you are into STEM or just crafting, this solar system model is a fun way to explore space from your desk. Ideal for science projects, classroom displays, or as a unique gift for space enthusiasts ages 12 and up!

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Team members: Hope Munson, Chastity Lam, Kyle Jones

Toy Theme: Pneumatic Lift

Description: Presenting the Pneumatic Driven Forklift Toy! Introducing a hands-on, educational toy that brings fluid mechanics to life! This interactive forklift features hydraulically powered functionality highlighted with the forklift's mast. The mast is powered by two syringes connected by a tube and when one syringe is compressed, hydraulic pressure transfers through the fluid to raise the forklift's lift mechanism. This design allows for learning while playing and promotes real world mechanics!

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Team Members: TJ Hernan, Nick Campbell, Jaxon Molinari

Toy Theme: Musical Instrument

Description: your imagination is the limit for the music you can make with the new BeatBuddy. Made from laser cut wood and precision 3D printed plastic, the BeatBuddy features 16 customizable buttons with 4 different categories of sounds for up-and-coming musicians. Assembly requires wood glue and a steady hand to make the shell, encouraging fine motor skills and STEM thinking.

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Team Members: Eamon Schofield, Maddox Caldwell, James Weidman

Toy Theme: D - Automata

Description: This automata is the perfect toy for kids ages 12+ that want a fun and visually engaging experience. Use the side handle to bring the turtle to life and watch as it swims through the sea. The decorated base allows for a fun, kid friendly appearance as well as an imaginative setting. Easy to assemble, durable, and safe for all users.

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Team Members: Kayden Akins, Ewan Minihan, Dongwook Lee

Toy Theme: E - Musical Instrument

Description: The Musical Merry-Go-Around, appealing to the eyes and the ears. Made to play Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star, its starry night sky theme and decorations will set the mood. Simply spinning the crank will cause the carousel to revolve, and play its soothing tune.

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Musical Merry-Go-Around MEEG102 Final Project

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Team Members: Kayden Akins, Ewan Minihan, Dongwook Lee

Toy Theme: E - Musical Instrument

Description: The Musical Merry-Go-Around, appealing to the eyes and the ears. Made to play Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star, its starry night sky theme and decorations will set the mood. Simply spinning the crank will cause the carousel to revolve, and play its soothing tune.

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Musical Merry-Go-Around MEEG102 Final Project

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Team Members: Andrew LoPresti, Harris Barshick, Nat Nagy

Toy Theme: Wind-Up Toy

Description: Get wound up for this build-it-yourself wind up toy kit! Featuring a ratchet wrench style wind-up mechanism and a built in music box, you will have a blast building and playing with this toy. Through this kit you can learn about what makes mechanical wind up toys tick. All of the classic components are included: a coil spring, a ratchet, and of course, plenty of gears. This is a great way to start learning about the world of mechanical systems.

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Team Members: Peter Dancheck, Jake White, David Lemus

Toy Theme: Boxing Puppet

Description: Knock out the completion with all new, customizable boxing puppets. Choose between different arms, heads and bodies to have a unique fighting boxing puppet. Put your fighter to the test in the ring! The design is primarily made up of Wood, laser cut plywood pieces, ADS 3D printed plastic, Velcro, string and cloth. All these come together to make an interactive Build-a-boxer that is sure to be a hit!

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Team Members: Aiden Loy, Aidan Fuhs, Alex Fevrin

Toy Theme: Theme F - Tabletop Ball Launcher

Description: Take your best shot with the Bullseye Ball Blaster! This interactive toy is an exciting game for ages 12+. Featuring adjustable launch angle and strength mechanisms, the launch possibilities are endless. To use, simply wind up, aim, and fire! The ball flies towards the target. Challenge yourself to hit the target in different positions, or compete with friends to see who is the better marksman. The design is constructed from MDF board, PETG, PVC, and wood, and it incorporates a spring and a string to launch the ball.

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Team Members: Aidan Block, Evan Metzner

Toy Theme: B - Hand Gripper / Robot Arm

Description: Get ready to snatch the fun with our Extendo-Arm! With an extendable scissor arm design and different claw types, you can customize this grabber to reach, pinch, and pick up just about anything. The Extendo-Arm's light structure and strap on base gives the user ease of use, only having to use 1 hand!

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Team members: Daniel Henley, Jameson Porter, Corey Smallwood, Sean McGurr

Toy Theme: Musical Instrument

Description: This simple and fun musical kit will keep you entertained for hours. This recorder set gives you the creative freedom to explore how noise can be affected by adding various parts that can completely transform your recorder. You will also be challenged by our make-it-yourself instrument case to keep all your recorder parts. The set comes with the make-it-yourself case, three different styles of heads and ends, while also having a variety of body pieces to attach. This kit allows you to grow both musically and creatively.

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Team Members: Mariella Carey, Katie Gronda, Noah McDerby

Toy Theme: C- Boxing Puppet

Description: Get ready to bring the action home! The Kaptain Kid Boxing Puppet is your ticket to high-energy fun, fierce face-offs, and hours of imaginative play. Designed for superhero superfans aged 12 and up, this toy combines the thrill of fast-paced puppet battles with a bold, comic-book style twist. With interchangeable outfits, kids can transform their puppet into a courageous hero or a dastardly villain—swapping looks and powers for every epic showdown. Whether you’re reenacting your favorite battles or inventing your own superhero saga, Kaptain Kid is built to capture attention with its bright colors, expressive designs, and punchy movements. Crafted with kid-safe materials and designed for easy handling, it’s as durable as it is dynamic—perfect for solo storytelling or head-to-head matches with friends. Suit up, take your corners, and let the heroic battles begin!

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Team Members: Thomas Bubanj and Holden Riddell

Toy Theme: G Vertical Launcher

Description: Launch yourself into a good time with the all new Sky Flyer! Pull back the trigger and watch it take flight. Crafted using quality materials, imported parts, and light ping - pong balls, this product is a safe way for kids ages 12+ to have fun. Try to catch the ball as it falls from the sky and keep score of how many catches you get or create your own games!

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Team Members: Dax Young, Ethan St. John, Patrick Collins, Ethan LaRue 

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Toy Theme: Boxing Puppet

Description: Box into a brawl with your very own customizable boxing puppet! Give your puppet its personality with customizable heads and arms of your choice, making it completely yours! Box friends and put your customizable brawler to the test. The first puppet to lose both its arms loses the match. The design is made mainly from 3D printed parts, with the arms laser cut from wood. This all comes together to make the customizable Build-a-Brawler a fun and safe toy, inspiring creativity, customization, and competition with friends.

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Team Members: Preston Welsch, Caleb Beswick, Jayden Paris

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Toy Theme: Useless Machine

Description: The Spinning Cube is a hands-on building and play experience crafted entirely from smooth, durable wood. Kids and curious minds can assemble the wooden pieces to form a solid cube, then attach a flat disk to one of its faces. Inside, a simple but clever wooden mechanism connects to a side-mounted handle. Once built, just turn the handle—and watch the disk spin! The satisfying motion and natural wood feel make this toy both fun and educational, helping kids explore basic mechanical principles while enjoying the charm of classic, eco-friendly materials

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Team Members: Amanda Giebels, Emma Akselrod, Lee Villareal

Toy Theme: L - Wind-up Toy

Description: Penalty Kick Table‑Top Battle is a well‑sized, wind‑up soccer game you can play right on your desk. Snap the goal onto the green field, wind the striker’s key, then release to launch a real wood ball toward three scoring holes. Each hole has a different point value, so every kick feels like sudden‑death penalties. No batteries, no screens, just gears and quick reflexes.

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Team Members: John Matteson, Garrett Puzio, and Yusuf Abdel-Rahman

Toy Theme: H-Pinball Machine

Description: Go against your friends in this 1v1 competitive game of pinball, where you’ll have the ability to change the board on the fly, helping you while hurting your opponent. After a quick and simple assembly, you are able to play on over 2 million possible game boards due to a combination of 5 pins and 3 rubber bands.

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Team Members: Phin Gill-Gorenc and Kenneth Snyder

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Toy Theme: Useless Machine

Description: Balance work and play perfectly with The Tapper. the repeated motion of the lever moving up and down can help the user fidget with their hands to help the focus on the task at hand. Suitable for all ages, but taps into the market that Melissa and Doug want to get into: 12+. For endless action and enhanced focus The Tapper is for you.

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Team Members: Aaron Anyaegbu, Avery Kucek, Treyvon Shaffer

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Toy Theme: Hand Claw Grabber

A fun and easy-to-use dinosaur-themed grabber toy that lets kids chomp and pick up objects using the dino’s mouth. Perfect for pretend play, clean-up games, or exploring like a prehistoric adventurer!

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Team Members: Riya Sharma, Samantha McGloin, Maximilian Kelleher

Toy Theme: D - Automata

Description: Get strong. Get smart. Get RoboFit - Where fitness meets engineering! This hands-on automaton kit allows kids of ages 12 and up to build mechanical robots that lift barbells and do push ups, all powered by a manual crank and engineering principles. Kids can customize wooden weights and experiment with precision-cut cams, exploring the mechanics behind motion while gaining the motivation to improve their own fitness. Get ready to flex those muscles and minds with RoboFit!

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Team Members: Nate Perez, John Emmons, David Carey

Toy Theme: E - Musical Instrument

Description: Strike a chord with this colorful wooden xylophone kit that turns music-making into a hands-on learning experience. This build-it-yourself xylophone offers the challenge of constructing your own instrument, to the reward of playing one. Each of the five bars is pitched to a different note, inviting players to experiment with melodies using the included mallets. Whether played on its own or added to a bigger hands-on project, the ResoWood blends music education with DIY satisfaction. It’s not just a toy, it’s a launchpad for the next generation of makers, musicians, and inventors.

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Team Members: Michael Colavito, Izabella Dabrasky, Elizabeth Palmer

Toy Theme: B – Hand Gripper / Robot Hand

Description: Introducing The Animal Chomper – the ultimate customizable hand gripper toy that’s as fun as it is functional! Personalize your Chomper with different animal faces and colors, then put your reflexes to the test with its exciting ball-catching gameplay. Release to open the jaws, squeeze to chomp – can you catch them all? Perfect for kids and adults alike, The Animal Chomper blends skill-building with wild fun. Get ready to grip, game, and grow stronger with every chomp!

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Team Members: Anton Fermin, Tierry Julien, Nolan Ledford

Toy Theme: G - Vertical Launcher

Description: Tired of flimsy flights and underwhelming tosses? Introducing Aero Launch — where sleek design meets hands-on fun! Built for ages 12 and up, this one-of-a-kind launcher combines customization, precision, and display-worthy craftsmanship in one powerful package. Made from wood and plastic, kids can launch their paper airplanes with ease by inserting them into the universal attachment. Assembly encourages DIY skills and the use of basic hand tools for hardware components. Aero Launch offers an exciting blend of hands-on learning and high-flying fun — so ready, set, launch!

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Team Members: Ian Smith, Sawyer Whiteman, PJ Racz

Toy Theme: H - Pinball Machine

Description: Bring the arcade home with this portable, hands on pinball machine kit. "Port-a-Pinball" brings all the thrill of the classic arcade pinball experience into your own home! Crafted from wood, and plastic components this kit allows kids ages 12+ to fully craft their own machine. Stocked with a spring loaded ball launcher, and functional rubber band powered flippers it has all the components of a stationary unit. Assembly fosters users understanding of basic physics principles, and use of handheld tools. Just pull the spring back, release, and let the fun commence.

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Team Members: Madison Viola, Dionyssios R. Crisp, Laura Zhang

Toy Theme: Theme k - Useless Machine

Description: Why build a machine that does nothing? Because it’s ridiculously fun.

Flip the switch and watch the mechanical arm springs to life. Only to turn itself off again. No purpose. No logic. Just pointless entertainment. Assemble this wooden kit to tinker with gears, motors, and the art of engineering!

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Team Members: Liliana DeMarco, Abigail Forrester, Mason Boyles

Toy Theme: L - Wind-up

Description: Take a ride through space with the Cosmic Carousel!  This toy is perfect for engagement and is built to last. Made with durable materials like wood, tough plastic, and clear acrylic, this starry escape is simple to assemble. Using a simple wind-up mechanism, the toy projects glowing constellations and outer space-themed images from the comfort of your home! Opportunities for customization spark curiosity and hands-on engagement. The Cosmic Carousel can be whatever you desire; an educational tool, a nightlight, a bedtime companion, and more!

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Team Members: Maks Damiano, Timothy Augusteijn, Wyatt Ogbin

Toy Theme: I - Pneumatic-Driven Lift

Description: Get ready to elevate your play with MarbleLift, a hands-on pneumatic lift kit that sends marbles racing down a custom track! Featuring a mechanism inspired by industrial scissor lifts, MarbleLift uses real pneumatic power to raise a platform and release marbles into motion. The included marble track is fully customizable, with components that snap together in multiple configurations, encouraging creativity, experimentation, and endless replayability!

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Team Members: Donovan Kennedy, Patrick Costello, Bradley Cooper

Toy Theme: K - Useless Machines

Description: Race to the bottom with this custom-made quality Marble Race! Featuring 2 high quality wooden descents, the Marble Race provides an engaging play experience with an open layout from all sides. Race two marbles down a tube descent, alternating descent and then reset to the top for more! This play set teaches principles of construction, being fully buildable. Building encourages the development of fine motor skills and engineering fun for children 12+! Let the race begin!

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Team Members: Benjamin Wisniewski, Thomas Czachorowski, Lucas Karpinski

Toy Theme: H - Pinball Machine

Description: Start up a game anywhere with “Pinball: On-The-Go”, a portable game perfect for ages 12 and up! The game can be played either handheld or on a tabletop as users attempt to get the ball into a half-circular groove as pictured above. The game encourages users to express their creativity, develop fine motor skills, as well as learn basic physics principles.  Featuring a customizable backboard, the possibilities for difficulty and gameplay are endless! Play on your own or grab a friend and compete head-to-head, adding new obstacles until the ball falls past the flippers and into the box below. Made from laser-cut MDF, PETG, and wood stock, assembly teaches users about press fits and basic hardware components.

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Team Members: Aidan Hawley, Manthan Mehta

Toy Theme: J - Mechanical Household Accessory

Description: Buckle up - ShineHigh is ready for takeoff! This foldable desk lamp takes lighting to new heights. Crafted from quality wood, plastic and fasteners, ShineHigh invites kids ages 12 and up to glide their glow wherever they need it. Assembly encourages DIY and basic use of hand tools. It's the perfect way to elevate study time with a touch of mechanical charm.

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Team Members: Brandon Douglas, Calin Losacco, Jonathan Sowinski

Toy Theme: L - Wind-Up Toy

Description:  Ssslither into the fun with your own buildable rattlesnake! This product is designed for adventurous explorers aged 12 and up. Users can customize and assemble a new pet rattlesnake that moves. Just pull the tongue and it will slither away! This toy encourages children to let out their creativity and paint their own snake. Assembly is easy, and pieces snap into each other with a satisfying click. Made from wood, this product is simple, durable, and comes with an authentic and rustic look. This toy is sure to charm you!

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Team Members: Patrick Fasano, Patrick Krygier, Kaeden Monroe

Toy Theme: F - Table Top Launcher

Take aim with the Spring-Loaded Circus Cannon! Step right up and launch into action as you adjust the angle, pull back the spring, and fire projectiles across the room or yard. Inspired by classic circus spectacles, this hands-on toy transforms any space into a stage for thrilling stunts and friendly competitions. Whether you're aiming for distance or precision, every launch becomes a fun experiment in physics and play. Made from PLA, wood stock, stock hardware, and laser-cut MDF, it’s built for durability and nonstop excitement.

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Team Members: Matthew Cox, Lenny Perez Rivera, Xavier Granda

Toy Theme: Theme B – Hand Gripper / Robot Hand

Description: Grab hold of creativity with our Clamp Champ hand grabber featuring an innovative extending accordion design! This clever device mimics the natural grip of a hand, all with a satisfying, tactile motion. Constructed from lightweight, durable PVC, this simple yet effective mechanism is perfect for sparking curiosity and building fine motor skills. Assembly encourages problem solving and basic use of hand tools. This fun gadget brings practical function and playful ingenuity together in one squeeze-worthy project.

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Team Members: Connor Waltman, Ethan Gage, Charles Deganich

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Team 136: Proto Vert Seed Launcher 3000 (PVSL3000)

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Team 136: Proto Vert Seed Launcher 3000 (PVSL3000)

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Toy Theme: G - Vertical launcher

Description: This project is developing a vertical launcher that spins a propeller-shaped object before releasing it to observe its descent behavior. The system will include a controlled launching mechanism, a spin-inducing component, and a release mechanism to ensure consistent and repeatable drops.

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Team Members: Greg Hoer, Mat Grocholski

Toy Theme: J - Mechanical Household Accessories

Description: Light up your world with this DIY mechanical lamp kit! Crafted from wood and fasteners, this kit is perfect for kids ages 12 and up. Assembly encourages DIY and simple assembly/building skills, making it a good way to have fun with STEM. This lamp has great versatility and worth more than your average toy!

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Team Members: Aidan Moroz, Luka Batula, Aidan Shubbar, and Tyler Roesel

Toy Theme: F - Table Top Ball Launcher

Description: Blast into battle with Castle Crushers! Go head to head by building up your castle and see how it withstands against the launcher! Made by using PETG, plywood, and stock hardware.

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Team Members: Georgiana Fitzgerald, Alexandra Somers, Curran Chubb, Henry Miller

Toy Theme: G-Vertical Launcher

Description: Kickstart the fun with the Ultimate Kids’ Catapult Toy! Get ready for epic action as you launch soft projectiles and aim for the bullseye. Perfect for sparking imagination and outdoor adventures, this toy guarantees hours of active play, friendly competition, and tons of laughs. Durable, safe, and easy to use—it's the perfect way to bring excitement to any backyard showdown!

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Team Members: Alyssa McCleary, Jenni Buckley, Lauren DeSantis

Toy Theme: D - Automata

Description: Strike up the band with this hands-on wooden automata kit featuring a classic drummer figure. Crafted from wood and durable plastic, this 3D puzzle invites kids ages 12 and up to build and bring to life a charming mechanical musician—just pull the toy to see him play. Assembly encourages fine motor skills and problem-solving, making it a perfect blend of nostalgic design and STEM-inspired fun.