Ryan Hamilton

I’ve spent nearly 25 years building, selling, buying, and leading consumer products—from independent toy shops to mass-market retail, and from rough prototypes to award-winning products sold worldwide. I’m an award-winning product designer and toy executive at Plus-Plus, where I’ve helped grow the business more than 10× over the last decade and created signature, brand-defining products like HEXEL , Puzzle By Number , Learn to Build, and our iconic Tube packaging. My work includes multiple patented products and industry honors such as Specialty Toy of the Year (TOTY) and Astra Star Awards. What makes my perspective different is range. I’ve been a store owner, buyer, sales rep, importer, distributor, and executive—across both U.S. and international markets (including two years living and...