Anton’s fearless entrepreneurial mindset was instrumental in the early years of Spin Master, helping to create a culture of risk-taking and acceptance of failure. Described as an “energy force” by his colleagues, Anton is passionate about people, promoting the company’s culture and inspiring employees. In recent years, Anton has spearheaded the company’s global expansion with the establishment of international offices in more than 20 countries. He plays a foundational role in Spin Master acquisitions, with more than 20 completed to date, including Tech Deck, Cardinal, GUND and most recently Orbeez.

From the beginning, Ben has played an active role in product design and development with a keen instinct for ideas. An early demonstration of Ben’s intuition for sensing the next successful product, Spin Master purchased novelty item Catch-A-Bubble on the spot in a Hong Kong hotel room, signing the back of an envelope. The product was launched at lightning speed at the annual New York Toy Fair, where it sold a remarkable 4 million orders and won the 2003 TOTY Outdoor Toy of the Year Award. To this day, Ben’s creative approach and out-of-the-box brainstorming sessions remain influential to Spin Master’s product selection and development process.

The founders each have a strong sense of social responsibility and are passionate about giving back to enrich the lives of children. In 2013, they founded the Toy Movement, a global initiative that provides toys to children in need, giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of play. Since its inception, Spin Master has led missions to over 12 countries, including Kenya, Iraq, Israel, Mexico and South Africa, delivering more than 450,000 toys to disadvantaged or displaced children. Together, the partners have created and fostered Spin Master’s DNA, focused Toy Industry Hall of Fame Nominations for Induction in 2021 Page 8 of 20 on innovation, meticulous attention to detail and most importantly delivering the joy of play to children and families."

Anton’s fearless entrepreneurial mindset was instrumental in the early years of Spin Master, helping to create a culture of risk-taking and acceptance of failure. Described as an “energy force” by his colleagues, Anton is passionate about people, promoting the company’s culture and inspiring employees. In recent years, Anton has spearheaded the company’s global expansion with the establishment of international offices in more than 20 countries. He plays a foundational role in Spin Master acquisitions, with more than 20 completed to date, including Tech Deck, Cardinal, GUND and most recently Orbeez.

From the beginning, Ben has played an active role in product design and development with a keen instinct for ideas. An early demonstration of Ben’s intuition for sensing the next successful product, Spin Master purchased novelty item Catch-A-Bubble on the spot in a Hong Kong hotel room, signing the back of an envelope. The product was launched at lightning speed at the annual New York Toy Fair, where it sold a remarkable 4 million orders and won the 2003 TOTY Outdoor Toy of the Year Award. To this day, Ben’s creative approach and out-of-the-box brainstorming sessions remain influential to Spin Master’s product selection and development process.

The founders each have a strong sense of social responsibility and are passionate about giving back to enrich the lives of children. In 2013, they founded the Toy Movement, a global initiative that provides toys to children in need, giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of play. Since its inception, Spin Master has led missions to over 12 countries, including Kenya, Iraq, Israel, Mexico and South Africa, delivering more than 450,000 toys to disadvantaged or displaced children. Together, the partners have created and fostered Spin Master’s DNA, focused Toy Industry Hall of Fame Nominations for Induction in 2021 Page 8 of 20 on innovation, meticulous attention to detail and most importantly delivering the joy of play to children and families."

Anton’s fearless entrepreneurial mindset was instrumental in the early years of Spin Master, helping to create a culture of risk-taking and acceptance of failure. Described as an “energy force” by his colleagues, Anton is passionate about people, promoting the company’s culture and inspiring employees. In recent years, Anton has spearheaded the company’s global expansion with the establishment of international offices in more than 20 countries. He plays a foundational role in Spin Master acquisitions, with more than 20 completed to date, including Tech Deck, Cardinal, GUND and most recently Orbeez.

From the beginning, Ben has played an active role in product design and development with a keen instinct for ideas. An early demonstration of Ben’s intuition for sensing the next successful product, Spin Master purchased novelty item Catch-A-Bubble on the spot in a Hong Kong hotel room, signing the back of an envelope. The product was launched at lightning speed at the annual New York Toy Fair, where it sold a remarkable 4 million orders and won the 2003 TOTY Outdoor Toy of the Year Award. To this day, Ben’s creative approach and out-of-the-box brainstorming sessions remain influential to Spin Master’s product selection and development process.

The founders each have a strong sense of social responsibility and are passionate about giving back to enrich the lives of children. In 2013, they founded the Toy Movement, a global initiative that provides toys to children in need, giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of play. Since its inception, Spin Master has led missions to over 12 countries, including Kenya, Iraq, Israel, Mexico and South Africa, delivering more than 450,000 toys to disadvantaged or displaced children. Together, the partners have created and fostered Spin Master’s DNA, focused Toy Industry Hall of Fame Nominations for Induction in 2021 Page 8 of 20 on innovation, meticulous attention to detail and most importantly delivering the joy of play to children and families."

Anton’s fearless entrepreneurial mindset was instrumental in the early years of Spin Master, helping to create a culture of risk-taking and acceptance of failure. Described as an “energy force” by his colleagues, Anton is passionate about people, promoting the company’s culture and inspiring employees. In recent years, Anton has spearheaded the company’s global expansion with the establishment of international offices in more than 20 countries. He plays a foundational role in Spin Master acquisitions, with more than 20 completed to date, including Tech Deck, Cardinal, GUND and most recently Orbeez.

From the beginning, Ben has played an active role in product design and development with a keen instinct for ideas. An early demonstration of Ben’s intuition for sensing the next successful product, Spin Master purchased novelty item Catch-A-Bubble on the spot in a Hong Kong hotel room, signing the back of an envelope. The product was launched at lightning speed at the annual New York Toy Fair, where it sold a remarkable 4 million orders and won the 2003 TOTY Outdoor Toy of the Year Award. To this day, Ben’s creative approach and out-of-the-box brainstorming sessions remain influential to Spin Master’s product selection and development process.

The founders each have a strong sense of social responsibility and are passionate about giving back to enrich the lives of children. In 2013, they founded the Toy Movement, a global initiative that provides toys to children in need, giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of play. Since its inception, Spin Master has led missions to over 12 countries, including Kenya, Iraq, Israel, Mexico and South Africa, delivering more than 450,000 toys to disadvantaged or displaced children. Together, the partners have created and fostered Spin Master’s DNA, focused Toy Industry Hall of Fame Nominations for Induction in 2021 Page 8 of 20 on innovation, meticulous attention to detail and most importantly delivering the joy of play to children and families."