I am loving that picture Michael of you and Logan … Gosh how special is this, the two of you making making your way together .. A gift I know you both so treasure and life changing for your whole family … Big hugs Logan " Go Get ’ Em Tiger !!!

Thanks Amy…very kind. It’s so great to see our kids get involved. With such early exposure to the world of inventing, I’m sure that they will surprise us all in the years to come. The other day, Logan express the fact that he would like to work for E.N. some day. I explained to him that it might mean living clear over on the other side of the Country…he just shrugged and smiled. They grow up so fast…

what a great picture! Logan has a bright future ahead and so lucky to have such a dedicated and supportive dad!

Thank you :-)

You guys are SOoooo cute! Next commercial I produce—-you’re both hired!!! ;-) (-;

That’s a great pic Michael. You are both lucky to have each other. xo

Thank you Betsy.
Not only is Logan an Inventor by his own right, he is a movie star in my Ban Dai video.

Brain Storming with Logan is a true privilege!

Thanks Michael. I see the same smile on your face standing there with Logan! Does he look like you, or what!!! So excited that you passed on to him your inventing gene!!!

Thank you Betsy. Love your Birthday Girl pics…the secret of youth is easily perceived in the happiness that shines through you!

Betsy :)

There’s something that’s just worth repeating from a off topic tread of mine with only a few loyal followers and believers so far :). Go figure I’d have one of those off topic types of treads :)

There’s a very special commonality here amongst us here at EN as in discovering how we all seek out knowlegde, understanding, the unexplored and the want to know how it all seamlessly works in it’s own part or unison all while creating something new that’s never been done before in the process.

Happy to be amongst and a part of all of you. I understand why so many of you post it’s like family around here.

Marvin and Michael, 2 of my FAVORITE guys!!!!! So proud of you and right now I wish I worked for Bandai! Good luck, you both are so special to me! :-)

Thank you my friends! It seems a little ironic that I am in the toy search and my Son is in the work wear search…seems we are inventing for each other.
Jane, hope you don’t mind…we hugged each other for you :-) and threw in a high five for good measure.
Patricia, very proud…thanks!
Marvin, I am with you and your wise Sis. When we were kids, I used to tell my Brother " to get what you want…want what you get." :)

Michael! Pat your son on the back for me, then tell him he needs to pat you on the back for me too! lol! Congratulations to both of you!! Oh I hope you guys get good news. It’s so cool that you’re on this ride together!
Marvin, stay green, brother!!!!!!! ;-)

That is wonderful news Michael … How proud are you and how excited is he … This is so awesome !!!!!

Marvin your sister is very wise … This is such exciting times for you guys, G8’s in the air ahhhh the sign of Spring !!!

Ring-go! You must be a proud father. That’s quite an accomplishment. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree does it :)

Thxs everyone. I’ve been really good at not getting hopes high lately. As my wise younger Sister told me years ago. If you don’t expect anything you won’t be dissapointed :)

You guys are awesome…seems we are all as good as family around here! Thanks!

M&M…Sweet, Stay green my friends..could be a life changer. Best of luck bros!

extra extra good luck to you Marvin and Mike! Mike tell your son congrats on the G7!!! Thats awesome!! :-)

Congrats to you and your son Michael! Go gettem Marvin!

You go Michael … you and Marvin are carrying the torch now …. it’s a hot one so we have you covered with potholders give us a whistle … hang tight guys your making us proud!!!

Thanks Guys…haven’t heard anything yet, but continue to look forward.

On another note, this has been an amazing day for me as my 11 year old son just went G7 in the VF search! I’m thinking that he has passed his inventing genes on to me…;-)

Just send the Eye of Thundera…

I scrapped my Panthero nun-chuck laser pointer…

good luck guys!

Chappy, are you rooting that they both sent in Thundercat items and will send you a complementary copy?

Congrats, both of you. Michael, I keep getting thrown by your avatar avatar; best wishes on this.

I know I grounded myself but I have to come back to root for you guys… Congratulations Michael and Marvin… Is Peter still in this? Marvin I know it’s no less exciting for you but Michael must be crazy with your first G8 lingering! WOWOWOWOW!!! I am all excited for you both!

Thank you Amy, Marvin and Lisa! It’s hard to not be excited…looking forward!

Congrats Marvin and Michael!!!

Way to Go Michael/Ring-go!!! :) Hold on!!!

Congrats Michael, that is great!

Way to hang in there Marvin! So far I am holding on with one myself…hoping for the best to all who are still in!

Thxs guys as we all know it’s the long and winding road :)

Biskit why arn’t you over on The Crop Circle Quest For Truth tread? Tied up on the mothership? :)

Well Biskit, at least you’re still working with Dough! :-)

Keep us posted Marvin! Hang in there!!!!

Yikes…that’s a lot of r8s for you guys to all be proud of! Possibilities abound with those for sure.

…and Marvin… Marvin, this may be a good time to mention to you that I was an accountant for 10 years with a bank holding company before I went into baking…so if you need a hand with $ome plan$…hahahahahahaha…I may consider coming out of retirement! hahaha…I know Expectations = bad.

Nice work buddy!

Sorry guys, I went out at R8 first round, it hurts no less!! The wait and excitement of thinking maybe is more torchure!! Hang in there Marvin!

What a great run for all of you. Very Sorry about the R8’s. Marvin, here’s wishing you much success with this one, and much success to everyone in the next search.

Sorry for the r-8’s…what an amazing search! Best of luck Marvin and everyone still in this one.
Make a difference in one childs life and you can change the world.

R8 for me too, this was tough, had high hopes as we all did.

Sorry about the other Rs my friends. Marvin, keep that fire burning!

Thanks Betsy and TeamFordSpirit – Patricia.

Hoping the torch doesn’t burn out early or at least it gets passed on.

Pretty sure there’s a few others still in. Good Luck Everyone!

Sorry guys! Marvn, hang in there—- am hopIng for ya! Man, your points are amazing!

- Patricia

Patricia and I are out with our team effort as well… R8.
Sorry to read about all the others… it’s been a long and exciting journey for me on this one.

Did anyone get good news from Bandai headquarters??

Sorry all! Me too. All three out for this search.

Damn…Sorry about the R8’s. I thuoght my R5 stunk. I can’t imagine what getting so close is like (just yet). Better luck next time!

man those R8’s sting…………..sorry everyone and good luck to those still in.

Two R8’s :((

sorry guys. lost one myself just now and have one remaining.

R8 x 2……………….moving on…..
Good Luck to those still alive!

Sorry ’bout that R8 , Colonel. Hope that idea finds a good and lucrative home for you

I’ve kept quiet about being in this one, but I just got a R8. According to the feedback, it was very close to making it. This was my first idea ever that I felt emotionally attached to. Oh well, onward I go. Good luck to those remaining!

Unless EN partners with Hasbro or the like, I think this will be a one submission idea. If anyone has an action figure connection out there, I’ll partner with you.

Good Luck everyone … Hang tight !!!

PS .. After Scott mentioned he might be updating dashboards shortly after .. Just curious … Did anyone notice any unusual activity on their dashboard like updates on other ideas they might have had brewing as well ??? I have found this happened to me just prior to a big announcement like this .. Helps to soften the blow !!!