Fat Brain Toys

Fat Brain Toys is a United States manufacturer and retailer of educational toys and games. The company was founded by husband and wife, Mark and Karen Carson, from the basement of their home in 2002.[1][2] It is headquartered in Elkhorn, Nebraska with a distribution center located in nearby Omaha, Nebraska. The company operates two retail storefronts, one in Omaha, Nebraska[3] and another in Overland Park, Kansas.[4] The company specializes in building toys, brainteasers, and multi-player games.[5] As of 2014, the company had 46 full-time employees. The staff expands to approximately 300 people during the holiday season.[6][7]

Fat Brain Toys
TypePrivate
IndustryToys
Founded2002 (2002)
FounderMark and Karen Carson
HeadquartersElkhorn, Nebraska, United States
Websitewww.fatbraintoys.com

Awards

  • 2014 American Specialty Toy Retailers Association - Best Toys for Kids Award[8]
  • 2013 Spielwarenmesse ToyAward[9]
  • 2012 Internet Retailer Magazine Hot 100[10]
  • 2011 American Express/Facebook - Big Break for Small Business[11]

References


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