9 to 5 Warriors represents an attempt by an 80's kid to bring back the unique toys that existed in his youth, bringing to the toy industry a new look for nostalgic toys. Brando Braswell spent almost 10 years curating and perfecting this line of nostalgic toys, and his efforts have come to fruition as his toys are available through several retailers, including his own website, the official 9 to 5 Warriors store.

Curious if it’s possible to use AI generated art to assist in toy or game design? Well so am I. Is it possible to generate hundreds of toy concepts in minutes instead of days? Could the future of toy design be starting with AI? To figure that out, I performed 7 experiments with two of the most popular AI art generators online. By the end of this post you’ll have new ideas on how AI art generation can inspire your next toy or game creation.

So, you have an idea for a toy or a game. What next? Should you start with product development, branding, or marketing? Each of these aspects is incredibly important in the invention process. However, there is definitely an ideal order for the development process.

Creative block is a toy inventor’s worst enemy. It can strike when you are overworked or stressed. In that case, just walk away and come back to the project once you have had a chance to clear your mind. However, if you’re trying something completely new, your block may be caused by the dreaded “imposter syndrome.” Your self-doubt may cause you to wonder why you wanted to become a toy inventor in the first place.