Celebrity ToyMakerz Founder to Visit WonderWorks Myrtle Beach

Those families who would like to give their kids some inspiration regarding following their passions may want to stop by WonderWorks Myrtle Beach to see David Ankin speak. Ankin, founder of the hit television show and successful company ToyMakerz, will be speaking to kids, with a meet and greet taking place immediately after the talk. Passionate about giving back and inspiring youth, Ankin will be talking to kids about turning their dreams into reality. The talk will begin at 11:00 a.m. on April 14, 2018, at 1313 Celebrity Circle in Myrtle Beach. The presentation is free, open to the public, and will be held outside the building.

“I love kids and it’s a great feeling to be able to give back by spending time with them and hopefully inspiring them to follow their dreams,” says Ankin, inventor and star of the hit show ToyMakerz. “WonderWorks is a great place for exploring STEM education and letting the imagination run wild. It’s a place where learning and fun go hand in hand, making it the perfect place to team up with to give my presentation.”

Ankin will begin the WonderWorks event by giving a 30-minute talk about following your dreams, followed by a 20-minute question and answer segment with the kids. The event will finish up with a 30-minute session of kids being able to take photos with one of his custom rides and him, and get autographs. While the outdoor event with Ankin is free, regular admission prices do apply for those who wish to go into WonderWorks before or after the event.

His talk will be STEM education related and will focus on how he builds his custom rides, the technology used, and more. He will also have one of his creations with him on display for the kids to check out.

Knowing firsthand the importance of following passions, Ankin successfully turned his into a career. His love for custom-built cars and racing toys that are built for speed has led to the creation of ToyMakerz, where he creates one-of-a-kind street toys and hot rods that can be used on racetracks and for pure fun. Not only did he follow his passion, but in doing so he has helped many adults to relive their youth, and has inspired many others to follow their dreams. ToyMakerz was also turned into a hit television show, where viewers can tune in to see him work his magic in creating toys and putting them to the test.

“We are thrilled that David Ankin is going to visit us and talk with the kids in our area,” added Robert Stinnett, general manager of WonderWorks Myrtle Beach. “We know the kids will gain a lot from that talk and meet and greet. It’s going to be an exciting morning for everyone!”

WonderWorks Myrtle Beach offers 50,000 square feet of “edu-tainment,” which features over 100 hands-on exhibits that educate and entertain. The exhibits focus on STEM (science, technology, engineer, and math) principles, giving visitors an opportunity to test their skills, learn some new things, and enhance their STEM skills. Some of the exhibit areas include natural disasters, the physical challenge zone, light and sound zone, space discovery, imagination lab, zipline ropes course, 6D extreme motion ride, laser tag arena, and the far out gallery. WonderWorks is open 365 days per year, and opens day at 10 a.m. Ticket prices are $17.99 for children and $27.99 for adults.

ToyMakerz was founded by David Ankin, who is a former stuntman who used to do stunts with motorcycles, racecars, and also at Universal Studios for their Batman and Water World shows. Watching his father use metal to build things when he was growing up inspired him to go on to do the same. Today, he has earned praise for the eccentric one-of-kind street machines that he’s built. There is nothing idle about his work. Ankin has surrounded himself with a top-notch team, starting with David Young, who is his business partner. Young manages the business side of ToyMakerz and serves as its President and CFO.

ToyMakerz partnered with Source Digital to develop an app, which is helping fans connect with the show. Enhancing the viewer experience with new digital brand integrations, the ToyMakerz app lets fans connect with the cast, score exclusive deals on anything they see on the screen while they are watching the show live, and share pictures of their own rides!

The ToyMakerz TV show is currently re-airing episodes from season 2 On Demand on Velocity. ToyMakerz season one is also available on iTunes and Amazon. ToyMakerz is produced by Los Angeles based production company, Lucky13Cinematic. For more information about ToyMakerz, visit the site at: www.toymakerz.com.

For more information about WonderWorks, visit the site at: www.wonderworksmb.com.