Reuben Klamer and The Game of Life have their big day

February 26, 2010

Reuben Klamer, the prolific toy and game inventor, was in town last week to help Hasbro celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the Game of Life. Reuben of course was the originator and an inventor of that game as well as any number of other memorable toys like the Art Linkletter Spin-a-hoop, Fisher-Price 1-2-3 Roller Skates, Dolly Darlings and Moon Rocks.

Having Reuben in town was particularly sweet for me as he has honored me by asking me to edit his forthcoming book. I won’t spoil it for you by revealing any contents but just let me say that Reuben helped invent the post World War II toy industry and many of the toys that boomers and their children have enjoyed ever since. Not only that, Reuben had a knack for showing up at historic moments in the toy industry. Look for a great read.

While in New York, Reuben had the attached great photo taken by AP photographer Ray Stubblebine.

Posted by Richard Gottlieb on February 26, 2010 | Comments (3)

March 3, 2010

In response to: Reuben Klamer and The Game of Life have their big day
Manuel Torres commented:

can't wait to read the book, Richard. It is inspiring to all of us.

March 1, 2010

In response to: Reuben Klamer and The Game of Life have their big day
Kim Vandenbroucke commented:

He is an AMAZING inventor and he did a great speech at the TAGI Awards!

February 26, 2010

In response to: Reuben Klamer and The Game of Life have their big day
Mary Couzin commented:

As you know, Richard, we honored Reuben for Lifetime Achievement at our Toy and Game Inventors of the Year Awards (TAGI Awards) last November in Chicago. Working with Reuben, Bea Pardo and Jodi Levin will forever be one of the hightlights of my time in the industry, They are generous, warm and creative people. I look forward to reading the book!