Talk:Magna-Tiles
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Is there no patent on the toy? Would be worth mentioning of anyone knows. — Preceding unsigned comment added by DiscoverYellow (talk • contribs) 13:49, 14 January 2024 (UTC)
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Hello editors,
We would like to suggest a few factual updates to improve the accuracy and sourcing of the Magna-Tiles article. The current page could benefit from verified information covering company history, trademark ownership, key milestones, and recognitions.
Recommended updates include:
Adding company background details such as founding information, ownership, and headquarters location.
Including notable milestones like product awards, educational recognitions, and global partnerships.
Updating citations using reliable third-party references for better verifiability.
A set of citations from trusted sources has been compiled in the format {{cite web}}: Empty citation (help) for review and possible inclusion. Please refer below.
We appreciate your time and any improvements you can make based on these suggestions.
Details to include:
Official logo in the infobox
Trade name and company type (e.g., Private company)
Industry (magnetic building sets / educational toys)
Founded year: 1997. (Source: MAGNA TILES+1)
Founders: reference to the origin story in Japan and U.S. founding. (Source: Mojo Nation)
Headquarters location: Bolingbrook/Illinois in United States. (Source: Great Place To Work®️+1)
Area served: Global presence (80+ countries). (Source: PR Newswire+1)
Official website link: https://magnatiles.com/
Key people if public (e.g., President)
- Rude Valenta Known as the "Godfather" of MAGNA-TILES, he discovered the original Japanese "Pythagoras" tiles while visiting Japan in 1996 and founded Valtech Co. in 1997 with his wife, Noriko, to bring the toy to the United States.
- Michael Valenta: Serves as the President of MAGNA-TILES, leading the company operations based out of Bolingbrook, Illinois.
- Michael Scheffki: Head of Marketing and Senior Vice President of Marketing, overseeing brand promotion and strategy.
- Brian Chan: Managing Director for Asia, managing regional operations overseas.
- Michael Wehrli: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Number of employees (if available) – e.g., approx. 60 U.S.-based as per employee culture page. (Source: Great Place To Work®️)
Trademark ownership & registration details: for example, the trademark "MAGNA-TILES" registered by MVW Holdings, Inc. with Serial # 88800246. (Source: Trademark Registration)
Thank you, Summer (From MT)
Citation References (Suggested {{cite web}}: Empty citation (help) Format)
"Magna-Tiles Official Website". Magna-Tiles. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
"Magna-Tiles Trademark Registration (Trademark Elite)". Trademark Elite. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
"Magna-Tiles Named to The Toy Insider's Top Holiday Toy List". The Toy Insider. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
"Magna-Tiles Educational Partnerships and Global Reach". Magna-Tiles Blog. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
"Magna-Tiles Receives Multiple Awards for Educational Innovation". Parents Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-03. Skates-MT (talk) 13:38, 26 August 2026 (UTC)