Part of their fad profitability came from the tradability. Another rumor circulating around elementary schools claimed that Silly Bandz were made from recycled -- and used -- condoms. But when it comes to fashion, time to market matters. En lire plus. "A lot of our packs are driven by the letters and fans of Silly Bandz. He served probation for the forgery count and paid about $45,000 in overdue taxes and penalties. A related product, Rad Bandz, emblazons trendy sayings such as … More than 1 million people from around the world call themselves fans on Facebook. Silly Bandz were fashionable rubber bands designed to be worn on the wrist and came in various colors and shapes. Croak also has tapped customers' ideas. We put a tremendous amount of work into listening to our fan base to give them what they want," he says. They debate function, price and marketing strategy until there's a product concept. A design team then creates logos and branding before handing off the idea to in-house engineers who create a pre-production silicone molding. Upon returning home, Croak asked his team of in-house designers at his Toledo, Ohio, novelty maker BCP Imports LLC to create a series of prototypes. But then, seemingly just as fast as Silly Bandz infiltrate the wrists of many VHS students, their popularity dwindled and they ultimately disappeared. They were flat, easy to identify, colorful, and some were even sparkly. First up in the list of would-be Silly Bandz successors is the Silly Slapz Slap Watch, which launched last month. SCREENSHOT THIS POST 3. GIVEAWAY TIME! Our Franchise Advisors will guide you through the entire franchising process, for FREE! Some schools have even banned Silly Bandz, claiming they distract students. "I keep an eye on what people are wearing, the websites that they visit and where things are going," he says. "If you believe in yourself and your idea, don't ever give up," Croak says. He served probation for the forgery count and paid about $45,000 in overdue taxes and penalties. Rock Bandz Sillybandz. By the summer of 2008, Silly Bandz products were selling at retail locations across the Eastern U.S. Today, they're found in an estimated 30,000 stores in 15 countries. The quality of the Fantasy Pack was amazing. Two years later, he ran into trouble with the taxman. Today at 10:30 AM. May 13, 2010 by Moms. "The ultimate goal is for Silly Brandz to be the brand that high-school kids, tweens, mothers and grandmothers look to when they're looking for an inexpensive, fun, lighthearted product that's between $5 and $10," Croak says. To keep the hits coming, he established an incubator within BCP to develop new ideas from other inventors. "For us, it's about not being a one-hit wonder," he says. The company has big plans for Fall 2010 -- Silly Pails, a $19.95 lunchbox with 72 Silly Bandz inside. Pour le plaisir. Fads don't last long. In 2002, Croak was convicted of forging a check, which he says he signed as a favor to a business associate. FOLLOW US ON IG 2. When I bought it, the price was about the same as what you pay in a store with free shipping. Luck, he says. After 2012, the blaze of the Sillybandz trend cooled off and Robert has continued inventing, investing, and launching many new products and brands. He saw their potential as collectibles only later. For example, several 8- to 11-year-olds asked for a band shaped like a narwhal, an Arctic whale with a single long, spiral tusk that has been a fixture in adventure fiction. They sell out in stores fast. Not long after fortunate celebrity interactions, like Sarah Jessica Parker and Shakira wearing the bracelets, the Sillybandz brand grew momentum. Two or more from the pipeline are expected to reach market in early 2011. Summer's hottest accessory isn't a $500 shoe, a $1,200 handbag, or even a $29.99 straw hat. With the addition of the Silly Bandz I ordered, they threw in two extra packs. Shaped like animals, numbers, letters and a range of objects, Silly Bandz have become a schoolyard craze. Communauté Voir tout. TAG US IN YOUR STORY The Sillyband craze is back and we want to share some bandz with you! The process begins with Croak and a small creative team. Unlike iPods and other electronic games, Silly Bandz bracelets are low-tech and easily accessible for all budgets. A design team then creates logos and branding before handing off the idea to in-house engineers who create a pre-production silicone molding. TAG US IN YOUR STORY Winner will be ANOUNCED 1/31 Can’t wait to see what you have to say in your story ️ #bringsillybandzback #sillybandz #sillybands #giveaway #give #giveaways #giveway #giveawaycontest #giveawaytime #giveawayalert #alert Trendspotting, in his view, is more an innate ability than a learned skill. 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