Burt Meyer, the toy inventor behind Lite-Brite and Mouse Trap, dies at 99

In interviews, Meyer often drew parallels between aerospace engineering and toy design, saying both required ingenuity and teamwork. - (The Strong National Museum of Play via AP)

Burt Meyer, the inventive mind behind iconic toys such as Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, Lite-Brite and MouseTrap, has died at the age of 99.

He died on October 30, confirmed by Rebecca Mathis, executive director at King-Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge, Illinois, where he lived.