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Our idea for Larsen Toy Lab is a simple one, and it stems from a frustration of seeing the same cheap plastic imported toys on every shelf and every online shop.  With our combined experience in Product Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales we felt like we were in a position to do something about it - and after talking with friends and family it was clear that our toy pain was shared!  

We started developing a few ideas based on our favorite toys as kids - Blocks.  We got to work making prototypes and testing them with kids of our family and friends - all while making continuous improvements.  With the help of our mom (an art teacher) we created a children's book starring Leif: a young Viking boy that uses his imagination to transform from a poor farmer's son into the town hero!  We even brought a set into the classroom so that we could talk to teachers and watch kids as they listened to our children's book and played with our blocks: 

After talking to parents and teachers there were two things that became obvious: 

1.  Blocks are arguably the single most important toy when it comes to developing critical thinking, problem solving, and social skills.  Also (sadly) most teachers said that block play was losing out to new technology.

2.  Kids love a good story.  It gets them to think differently (if only for a short time) as they relate to new characters and situations.  

EVERYTHING about our toys is different compared to what you would find on a shelf at most toy stores.   

Help us reverse this trend..

Fast forward a few months are here were are: 3 new products ready to go into production - all centered around the idea that blocks should be in the hands of more kids!  Each product lets kids interact with the blocks in a slightly different way, showing off the versatility and educational power of the blocks themselves.  Our ultimate goal is:

1.  Educate and engage kids (and parents) through original puzzles, games, and stories 

2.  Offer ample opportunity for more open-ended, imaginative, and creative play - an inherent characteristic of blocks!   

Those boxes above are actually just a thin piece of paper that our printer gave us as a proof (we can't believe they held together).  We are still a ways away from turning our idea into a success - but luckily we found some really great vendors and have some awesome family and friends that are constantly giving us free advice.  

We have everything lined up to go full speed ahead, all we need is the money to get started.  This is where you come in - take a look at what we can offer you below and we will do everything possible to make sure YOU ARE REWARDED FOR SHOWING US YOUR SUPPORT!  

Rewards (limited amount available for 2012 Holiday Season!)