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The prizes were originally plain cash in up to 100000 yen. Some time later QUO Cards worth 1000 yen (and of an unspecified value during the 12th The Invention King) were offered as prizes. | The prizes were originally plain cash in up to 100000 yen. Some time later QUO Cards worth 1000 yen (and of an unspecified value during the 12th The Invention King) were offered as prizes. | ||
The name "The Invention King" may be a reference to an alias for the famous inventor [[wikipedia:Thomas Edison|Thomas Edison]] in Japan, where he has been called a "発明王" (Hatsumei-Ou), literally an "Invention King". | The name "The Invention King" may be a reference to an alias for the famous inventor [[wikipedia:Thomas Edison|Thomas Edison]] in Japan, where he has been called a "発明王" (Hatsumei-Ou), literally an "Invention King". A "light bulb moment" (a light bulb is seen in the logo) is also an expression for an innovative idea, and Thomas Edison is (under popular belief, though this was challenged in law; Göbel's claim of earlier light bulb design was denied due to lack of clear evidence of having made a practical incandescent lamp in 1854)<ref>[https://law.resource.org/pub/us/case/reporter/F/0054/0054.f1.0678.pdf Edison Electric Light Co. v. Beacon Vacuum Pump & Electrical Co. et al (the "Göbel-Defense", regarding Heinrich Göbel's alleged earlier light bulb, Federal Reporter Vol. 54 via law.resource.org)]</ref> considered its inventor. Thomas Edison patented the light bulb and received his patent on January 27, 1880.<ref>[https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/thomas-edisons-patent-application-for-the-light-bulb Thomas Edison's Patent Application for the Light Bulb (1880) (National Archives)]</ref> | ||
==Relevance to [[The Legendary Starfy (series)|''The Legendary Starfy'' series]]== | ==Relevance to [[The Legendary Starfy (series)|''The Legendary Starfy'' series]]== | ||
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*'''No. 13''': Ten people could win a [[Densetsu no Starfy soft pencil case|''Densetsu no Starfy'' soft pencil case]]. | *'''No. 13''': Ten people could win a [[Densetsu no Starfy soft pencil case|''Densetsu no Starfy'' soft pencil case]]. | ||
*'''No. 14-18''': Ten people could win "''Densetsu no Starfy'' goods". | *'''No. 14-18''': Ten people could win "''Densetsu no Starfy'' goods". | ||
The characters [[Mekani-jiisan]] and [[Mekani Genius]] may have also been influenced by The Invention King. | |||
==List of surveys== | ==List of surveys== | ||
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|Software ideas for using the DVD function of the [[wikipedia:Playstation 2|Playstation 2]]. | |Software ideas for using the DVD function of the [[wikipedia:Playstation 2|Playstation 2]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:18, 11 February 2024
The Invention King (Japanese: 発明王), also known as TOSE Invention King (Japanese: トーセ発明王) was a regular series run by TOSE, where TOSE would ask people for their opinions about inventions through their official website. Originally, TOSE would openly ask people for their opinions about new software ideas with prizes for selected people. Later on surveys were done instead, and people could still win prizes, but at least as of June 10th 2002, they weren't as expensive.
The prizes were originally plain cash in up to 100000 yen. Some time later QUO Cards worth 1000 yen (and of an unspecified value during the 12th The Invention King) were offered as prizes.
The name "The Invention King" may be a reference to an alias for the famous inventor Thomas Edison in Japan, where he has been called a "発明王" (Hatsumei-Ou), literally an "Invention King". A "light bulb moment" (a light bulb is seen in the logo) is also an expression for an innovative idea, and Thomas Edison is (under popular belief, though this was challenged in law; Göbel's claim of earlier light bulb design was denied due to lack of clear evidence of having made a practical incandescent lamp in 1854)[1] considered its inventor. Thomas Edison patented the light bulb and received his patent on January 27, 1880.[2]
Relevance to The Legendary Starfy series
When Densetsu no Starfy was released, from The Invention King #11 up to #18 but excluding #12, merchandise relating to the series would be offered as a top prize, and a QUO Card as the second possible prize.
- No. 11: A copy of Densetsu no Starfy could be won.
- No. 13: Ten people could win a Densetsu no Starfy soft pencil case.
- No. 14-18: Ten people could win "Densetsu no Starfy goods".
The characters Mekani-jiisan and Mekani Genius may have also been influenced by The Invention King.
List of surveys
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