Thinking about turning your plush toy idea into reality? Here is some information regarding the price of creating and manufacturing your toy, and be aware that there are things that will influence how much it will cost you per toy.
Size - Common sizes of plush toys range from 4-6" for beanie size toys, 8-12" for small stuffed toys and 12' for a big ones.
Everything above that will cost more, not only in material but in labor and shipping costs.
Quality - The prices depend largely on the materials you choose.
Inexpensive furs cost $2 - $3 per yard, and the prices go up to $115 per yard for the most expensive fabric.
What the toy is made of, will determine the price, but keep in mind that the higher end fabrics will last longer through all the hugging, cuddling and usual plush toy wear and tear.
Complexity- The complexity of the plush toy design, the color and the detail will determine the overall price to make the toy.
A black and white toy will cost less than a toy made of several brighter colors.
Quantity - The quote you will get is for your whole order.
It becomes less expensive when you order more and the price is divided by the pieces in your order.
The more you order, the cheaper it becomes per piece.
Five hundred pieces is a good size to start with in the first order, but feel free to order more.
You can make some changes to the design and order the next size up which is 1,200 pieces.
You should be able to get a sample (prototype) to display and try out, before the whole order is manufactured.
A prototype is very important because it allows you to show off your new invention, leave some information behind to remind the buyer about your product, and direct them to a professional website that highlights the benefits of your idea.
You will look like a professional toy company.
Also, if you invest in your idea, this will ensure that you will be taking orders for the plush toy even before you place a production order.
Just imagine having the majority of your first batch sold, even before the gears on the conveyor belt are cooled and the payment check clears the bank.
Choose a reputable company that has been making plush toys for many years.
This way they can provide you with some excellent marketing tools which will prepare you to face that retail buyer or Big Box Toy Store representative.
Or, with their help you could be selling your toys online in no time.
Depending on the service level you choose, the company can have you set up with your own website, accepting Visa, Master Card, American Express, and all other major credit card over the internet.
Your website will be setup and look exactly how you want before your toys even arrive.
These services are based on years of award winning online experience, and they have hundreds of customer's selling their toys online right now.