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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". A "light bulb moment" (a light bulb is seen in the logo) is also an expression for an innovative idea, and Thomas Edison is considered "creator of the light bulb". (Note: because of the light bulb concepts from people like [[wikipedia:Léon Foucault|Jean Bernard Léon Foucault]] and [[wikipedia:John Wellington Starr|John Wellington Starr]] and [[wikipedia:Heinrich Goebel|Heinrich Goebel]]'s 1854 light bulb, it is sometimes critiqued (though debated) Thomas Edison did not invent the light bulb, and only patented his version)<ref>[https://www.txpatentattorney.com/blog/5-times-in-history-when-an-idea-was-stolen/ Patent Law Intellectual Property Law "5 Times in History when an Idea was Stolen" (Law Office of Jeff Williams PLLC)]</ref> | 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) considered "creator of the light bulb". (Note: because of the light bulb concepts from people like [[wikipedia:Léon Foucault|Jean Bernard Léon Foucault]] and [[wikipedia:John Wellington Starr|John Wellington Starr]] and [[wikipedia:Heinrich Goebel|Heinrich Goebel]]'s 1854 light bulb, it is sometimes critiqued (though debated) Thomas Edison did not invent the light bulb, and only patented his version)<ref>[https://www.txpatentattorney.com/blog/5-times-in-history-when-an-idea-was-stolen/ Patent Law Intellectual Property Law "5 Times in History when an Idea was Stolen" (Law Office of Jeff Williams PLLC)]</ref> | ||
==Relevance to [[The Legendary Starfy (series)|''The Legendary Starfy'' series]]== | ==Relevance to [[The Legendary Starfy (series)|''The Legendary Starfy'' series]]== |
Revision as of 22:04, 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) considered "creator of the light bulb". (Note: because of the light bulb concepts from people like Jean Bernard Léon Foucault and John Wellington Starr and Heinrich Goebel's 1854 light bulb, it is sometimes critiqued (though debated) Thomas Edison did not invent the light bulb, and only patented his version)[1]
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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