
Vice President, Don Scott Associates, Inc. LION li_dws@precinct13.com, TopLinked.com 4000+
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Vice President, Don Scott Associates, Inc. LION li_dws@precinct13.com, TopLinked.com 4000+
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
Have been involved in manufacturing, sourcing, and developing specialty jigsaw and game concepts since 1980. Responsible for product development at Buffalo Games, Inc. until 1999.
I'm currently involved in several exciting and, with any luck, lucrative projects. I have startup opportunities, products to license in various categories, an active portfolio of licenses and loads of great ideas and contacts. Contact me directly (dwscottjr@gmail.com) to discuss projects in the toy, sporting goods, and technology markets.
I am particularly interested in developing my product and technology in new sectors. Also interested in contractual opportunities.
toys, games, jigsaw puzzles, sourcing, trade show management, branding, package design, promotion, EDI, manufacturing, blogging/writing
(Consumer Goods industry)
December 2000 — Present (7 years 8 months)
Precinct 13 develops technical programs, artwork, packaging and promotion for the toy and publishing industry.
(Privately Held; Design industry)
January 1985 — Present (23 years 7 months)
Don Scott Associates is a publishing, licensing and product development concern focusing on the toy industry worldwide.
Actively looking for artists, illustrators, unique art forms - send link to portfolio
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
January 1986 — December 1999 (14 years)
Directed product development of jigsaw puzzle and game line from licensing to packaging and marketing.
Responsible for key hires including:
National Sales Manager
Licensing Director
Senior Graphic Artist
IT Manager
Also sourced and implemented EDI system, SBT (Visionpoint) accounting system, integration of shipping/receiving with routing and sales.
Also learned to be pretty good at foosball.
1989 — 1993
Accepting online artist portfolios: I occasionally have need of artists, illustrators, and down the road package designers. I'd gratefully accept and keep on file any portfolios you'd like to send my way. Specialty jigsaw puzzles, games, promotional items, hockey, soccer, sailing.
Astra, TIA
Spiel des Jahres - 3D Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle, 1994
As d'Or - Talking Jigsaw Puzzle, 1994
US Patent on 3D Jigsaw Puzzles
US Patent on logical assembly of jigsaw puzzles
Games Mag. Puzzle of the Year - Lost in a Jigsaw, 1998
Games Mag. Puzzle of the year runner up - X Puzzles, 2003
"Luck of the Draw", 2006 won:
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold
Scholastic & Child Mag top pick
Dr Toy's Top 100 Children's Products
Adding Wisdom Award
Canadian Toy Testing Council Children's Choice
Dr Toy's Top 10 Best Games of the year
Canadian Toy Testing Council *** (highest rating)
Parenting for high Potential Mag recommended
National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
iParenting Media Award
Major Fun Party award
Major Fun Senior award
Creative Child Mag Game of the Year
Better Homes and Gardens "kid tested for fun"
Family Fun Mag "Our Favorite Things"
About.com 10 best games of 2007
"Connect'Em Puzzles", 2007:
Dr Toy's 10 Best Active Products
Dr Toy's 100 Best Products Winner