Ron Dubren
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ron Dubren has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Today I Found Out (Dec 2025). Ron Dubren is mentioned in the Today I Found Out episode "The 1990s were Weird" as the toy inventor behind the ticklish-toy concept that led to Tickle Me Elmo. The episode highlights his collaboration with fellow inventor Greg Heyman to create the early prototype and with Stan Clutton, who helped refine the concept into the Elmo version.
Toy inventor at Independent / toy industry (not specified in transcript) specializing in Toy invention, Interactive plush concepts, Product prototyping
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Today I Found Out |
| Role | Toy inventor |
| Affiliation | Independent / toy industry (not specified in transcript) |
Who talks about Ron Dubren on podcasts?
Ron Dubren came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Today I Found Out.
- The 1990s were Weird on Today I Found Out (Dec 2025)
What is Ron Dubren mentioned alongside?
Ron Dubren is most often mentioned alongside Greg Heyman and Stan Clutton.
Worked with: Greg Heyman
Worked with: Stan Clutton