Giuseppe and Angelica Mileto understand the power of having fun in snowy weather. The couple are the inventors and marketers of the “Mr. Snowman Maker” four-piece jumbo-sized molding set that makes it easier than ever to create a snowman. The patent-pending design features four semi-sphere molds and two halves that can be combined and stacked to create a classic snowman. The molds are easily laid into each other, making storage simple. The “Mr. Snowman Maker” kit also includes a few classic snowman accessories such as eyes, a carrot nose, smiling mouth, hat, arms, buttons and a scarf.
Meagan Meehan (MM) of Entertainment Vine: How did you think up the concept for the Snowman Maker?
MM: How did you bring this product to market?
Angelica Mileto (AM): We introduced Mr. Snowman maker at the 2017 New York Toy Fair, and it had a great positive impact. Many distributors and retailers want to carry it. We are currently in the process of starting production and make it available by winter 2017 season.
MM: What has public response been like so far?
AM: One hundred percent positive. People passing by our booth wanted to buy for their kids!
MM: What was it like to exhibit at the big Toy Fair in NYC?
AM: It was a unique experience. Mr. Snowman Maker made quite an impression with everybody. .
MM: Have you made any other toys? Do you plan to?
GM: This is the first toy I have been involved with, but I do have other ideas for card games, which I hope to work on as soon as Mr. Snowman Maker is in production.
MM: What has been the most rewarding part of working on this project?
GM: Making a snowman with Mr. Snowman Maker was such fun, it was a joy to see my kids’ faces when we made our first perfect looking snowman.
MM: What are your career aspirations over the next ten years?
GM: Ideas constantly pop into my head, I have many items which I would love to see come to fruition. I hope to continue to innovate and develop items which improve something or make things easier and/or develop items that brings out the kid in everyone.
MM: What advice would you give to someone who is aspiring to enter the toy or game design industry?
GM: Try to think like a kid, make it simple and fun. Most importantly trust yourself and take the risk, so this way you don’t ever have to say, “I should have done it.”
MM: Are you currently working on any projects that you would like to mention?
GM: Not at this moment, but in the near future definitely!
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To learn more about Mr. Snowman Maker, visit its official website.