Why does Kram-Co exist?

Kram-Co. Inc. was founded as a design, invention + creative laboratory. The core mind is mine, Mark Trageser [or Tregs] .A collective of talent is tapped as needed.

For those who don't know me or what Kram-Co can do, please allow the three toy lines listed below to be my introduction. Each is a reflection of my inventive nature and skills as a designer.

~ Great Adventures - BLUNDAR - Fisher-Price. I tried to pack the Western Town and many other Knight and Pirate items with as many details and as much action as possible- some of the safest and wackiest violence ever created. Blundar is still one of my favorite creations. What more could a boy want than a giant he can hold in his hand and use to smash evil knights with a gratifying "thump"? Everything from the invention of the resonant spring mechanism to the sculpture is from my brain and hands.

~ Formula Fuelers ~ 2004 Parenting Magazine Toy of The Year ~ Put any liquid mixture you can create into these vehicles to see if you have concocted the perfect "fuel". Mad scientist meets racing mechanic. When I was a kid I used to mix lots of random kitchen liquids into a bowl to make a "potion". I was disappointed because it never did anything other than turn brown and stink. Thirty plus years later I was able to fulfill my desire by creating vehicles that race at different speeds and distances depending on what you put in them. You are really in control, so when you win a race it feels that much better. Plus it fizzes and makes funny sounds. What else could you want? If you don't believe me click on the image above to check out a cool science fair project using it.

~ MADnetics ~ hitting the shelves in 2006. Awesome [if I do say so myself] antigravity stunts that have never been seen before -possible because of a cool magnetic flywheel. Creating this line with all of its strange prototypes and insane concepts was a blast. It was also a real test of my abilities. My fingerprints are all over this line. From building all the breadboards to on site development of some very tricky stunts, all within an extremely short schedule. I even did the crazy TRY ME packaging feature. For the record, the best stunts are too dangerous to advertise and many had to be thwarted with high curbs and shields for legal reasons. I 'unofficially suggest' improvising with household objects for the most dramatic and fun results.

Or maybe you know my face from the Apprentice.

As a creative my experiences are extremely diverse and a little difficult to clearly explain.
I've worked with a wide variety of corporate clients to improve their creative performance and to submit my ideas to them.

I am flat world worker and can work from my office, or am happy to work on location anywhere on the globe.

My wide variety of skills, training, and experiences make for a better brainstormer. I’ve presented to top corporate executives and brainstormed with janitors. I've been responsible for product lines earning millions for the client and presented to "kids in jeopardy" in East LA for free. I’ve been on reality TV as an expert and cut pork chops as a butcher. I’ve worked with NASA and eight year olds.

If I haven’t done it, I’ll learn.
No idea is too big or too small.

If you need a creative to help add new brainpower or perspective to your challenge, I am the man for you.

When presented with ANY challenge I can return numerous concepts, and I guarantee at least one unique idea will raise your eyebrows.”

Collective projects are also welcome, or write if you'd be interested in working with Kram-Co.

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