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Let's Get Inventin'
Created by Luke Nola
Starring
  • Clinton Randell
  • Chris Stapp
Narrated by Peter Vegas
Country of origin New Zealand
No. of episodes 91
Production
Executive producer(s) Luke Nola
Running time 22min x 91 episodes
Release
Original network TV2
Picture format 1080i 16:9 (HDTV)
Audio format Dolby Digital 5.1
Original release 2006 (2006) – 2013 (2013)

Let's Get Inventin' is a cool New Zealand TV show. It's a reality television series where young inventors get to shine! Kids aged 8 to 17 share their awesome ideas. The show then helps them turn these ideas into real inventions. If their invention works, they could win prizes. They even have a chance to get their idea officially patented. This means their idea is legally protected.

The show was very popular. In 2007, it won a big award called the Qantas Award. It was for the best children's or youth programme. The show has been seen in over 72 countries around the world. In 2014, it was even nominated for an International Emmy Award.

Over seven seasons, 91 young New Zealanders shared their ideas. They worked with some of the best inventors in the country. Together, they brought these amazing ideas to life. Some inventions included rocket-powered ice skates and a six-legged walking car. There was even a jet-powered hover skateboard! Twelve of these inventions got official patents. At the end of each series, the New Zealand public voted for their favorite invention. The winner received a prize package worth $10,000. They also got a trip to the UK and a ride in an Aquada car.

The BBC in the UK made two versions of the New Zealand show. These were called Whizz Whizz Bang Bang (2007) and Ed and Oucho's Excellent Inventions (2009-2010).

Famous Faces on the Show

Many well-known people appeared on Let's Get Inventin'. They often helped the young inventors or judged their creations. Some of these famous personalities included:

Cool Inventions from Season 1

The first season of Let's Get Inventin' featured many creative ideas. Here are some of the inventions from the young minds:

  • Adam Gaston - Rocket Skates
  • Sarah Trass - Buoyzone (a buoy for swimmers)
  • Rory Shillington - V8 Coffee (a coffee machine)
  • Kristen Thomsen - Dogwalker (a machine to walk dogs)
  • Jason Wordsworth - Watergate (a water-saving device)
  • John Shen - Fresh Feet (a shoe deodorizer)
  • Kharn Gedge - Snow Scooter
  • Jessie Lineham - Silent Hairdryer
  • Sam Sinclair - Lacer Clips (for shoelaces)
  • Isabella Coventry - Chord Companion (for musical instruments)
  • Robert Wilson - Anti-Nervous Glasses
  • Alex Drinkwater - Walking Cell-Phone Charger
  • Ben Attwood - Super Bowl (a pet bowl)
  • Natalie Crimp - UV Sensor (to detect UV light)
  • Josh Murphy - Very Lazy Boy (a remote-controlled chair)
  • William Francis - Pogobike
  • Emily Cooper - Downpipe Generator (to make electricity from rain)
  • Ben Currie - Bush Balloon (a survival tool)
  • Mathew Selles - Hoverboard
  • Krystal Cook - Woodcutting Machine
  • Kyle White - Fish Tank Belt (a portable fish tank)
  • Ethan Hunter - Mossbot (a robot that cleans moss)
  • Justin Port and Brendan Port - Quad (a vehicle)
  • Brittany Smith-Frank - Magic Gadget

Season 2 Adventures

Season 2 also had many exciting episodes and inventions. The young inventors tackled different challenges. Some of the episode themes included:

  • Episode 1: The Teenager' Morning-O-Matic Get out of Bed Machine
  • Episode 4: Trampoline Powered ‘Gyminator'
  • Episode 5: The Super Poopa Sucker (for pet waste)
  • Episode 6: Suitcase Car
  • Episode 13: Hover Car
  • Episode 15: The Final Showdown - 'Inventor's Den'

Season 7 Champion

In the seventh season, the winner was Scott Faville. His amazing invention was called the ConeOrdinator.

Awards and Recognition

Let's Get Inventin' received several awards and nominations for its great work.

  • 2014: Nominated for a 42nd International Emmy® Award.
  • 2013: Finalist at the Cynopsis Kids Imagination Awards in New York.
  • 2012: WON the Qantas Best Children’s/Youth TV Award.
  • 2009: Finalist for the Qantas Best Children’s/Youth TV Award.
  • 2008: Finalist for the Qantas Best Children’s/Youth TV Award.
  • 2007: WON the Qantas Best Children’s/Youth TV Award.
  • 2007: Finalist for Best Children's Programme at the Air New Zealand Screen Awards.
  • 2006: WON the Qantas Best Children’s/Youth TV Award.
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