Kahootz Toys


Kahootz Toys was a toy company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, best known for the relaunch of the classic toy Spirograph.
Kahootz founded in January 2012 by Doug Cass, Colleen Loughman, Joe Yassay, and Brent Oeschger after their previous company, Giddy Up, was sold. Kahootz' initial product offerings were Spirograph and Pomz. In a 2013 interview, Cass stated that they brought back the Spirograph because they saw an opportunity for success in the nostalgia market and felt that it would do well. The first shipment of Spirograph arrived just before Christmas in 2012.
The Spirograph was exhibited at the 2013 Sweet Suite 13 show in Chicago, Illinois and the 2014 American International Toy Fair in New York City, New York. Since then, Kahootz Toys has expanded and released numerous new products and lines.
In 2019 Kahootz launched Y'Art™, a brand of craft kits that allows consumers to color-by-number with yarn. The craft kits were debuted at Toy Fair of the same year and led to the puppy kit winning the ASTRA Best Toys for Kids award in the Arts & Crafts: 7+ category.
Kahootz was acquired by PlayMonster LLC in November 2019.

Brands

AwardYearProduct
ASTRA Best Toys for Kids2019Y'Art™ Craft Kit - Puppy
The Toy Insider Top Holiday Toys2016Spirograph Jr., Spirograph Shapes, Fashion Plates Superstar
The Toy Insider Top Spring and Summer Toys2016Fashion Plates Superstar
Cool Mom Picks Editor's Best2015Action Plates
ASTRA Best Toys for Kids2015Fashion Plates Deluxe Kit
The Toy Insider Top Holiday Toys2015Spirograph My Little Pony Design Set
EdPlay The Fabulous Award Runner-Up2015Original Spirograph Deluxe Set
Toy Industry Association Toy of the Year Finalist2014Original Spirograph Deluxe Set
ASTRA Best Toys for Kids2013Original Spirograph Deluxe Set