Qubits

Qubits is a construction toy built around a single interlocking piece that snaps together in many directions, letting kids build spheres, robots, animals, and abstract shapes without a fixed instruction path. Founder Mark Burginger, an architect by training based in the Orlando area, designed the system to reward open-ended building and spatial thinking, the kind of play that doubles as quiet STEM practice for young hands.

Burginger pitched Qubits in Season 1 and offered a majority stake, asking for 90,000 dollars in return for 51 percent of the company. Daymond John was drawn to the toy's potential but framed his interest around a familiar hurdle: getting a product like this into mass retail typically requires a manufacturing and distribution partner who can produce at scale. His offer carried that contingency, and satisfying it during due diligence proved difficult.

The pitch stood out because the piece itself demoed so well. A simple shape that clicks into endless configurations is easy to grasp on camera, and the educational angle gave it staying power beyond a passing fad. Even after the formal deal hit obstacles, John stayed in contact as a mentor, which is unusual and helped keep the brand moving.

The broadcast brought a dramatic sales lift, and rather than chase big-box shelves, Burginger leaned into a direct-selling channel through an educational-toy distributor that used a home-party model. That route fit a hands-on building toy that benefits from demonstration, and it gave Qubits a steadier base than a single retail gamble would have.

As of 2026 Qubits is still operating and selling through its official site, qubitstoy.com. The catalog includes STEM building kits aimed at homes and classrooms, with bulk options for educators. Manufacturing is based in the United States, supporting the family-business and quality positioning the brand has carried since the show.