Hi,


I have a niche that I think I can serve easily. Basically, what I want to do is have educative toys in other languages. I have no clue on how to go ahead. I am stuck.

1. I doubt the companies like VTech would want to design them for me.(Maybe if I have good money they would)

2. I tought of looking into manufactures in China since that where everything comes from. But then I dont know what all the law is to get something manufactured and imported.

3. I thought of designing them myself but even if I design my toys I still need a good finishing by standard companies.

Example of what I am thinking is what Melissa and Doug are doing (http://www.melissaanddoug.com)

I read that they started in their garage. But i dont know what tools I would need to start. Any advice on how to move forward would be appreciated.

As per researching on the niche, I am ready to take the risk (I dont think I need advice on that).

Thanks

It's a little difficult to give you advice on making educational toys because it doesn't seem like you know anything... So, whatever you decide to do will take you lots of time because you have a steep learning curve.

I guess what you really need to figure out is do you want to make these toys yourself or do you want a partner? If you want to make them yourself, then you should start small. Figure out one to you want to start with, go to the library and get books on designing toys... I'm sure they have something.. their are books on everything! Here's a list from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=making+toys&x=0&y=0

You have to get the books and practice.

If you want to partner with someone, then you need to figure out where you want your partner to be. For example, do you want someone in the US? If so, there are many crafters that already make children's toys. Maybe you can make some sort of deal with them? See here for examples:
http://craftersbuzz.com/browse.cgi?sortasc=dsc&sortparam=age&cat=Toys&photos=yes&lst=1&lnd=16

Do you want someone overseas? If so, then you'll need to find a company, you will have to supervise because there were many problems in the last few years with toys from China (e.g., http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20254745/) and you will need to learn the import laws.

Hope this gives you some more ideas

Best of luck!!!

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If you really want to get involved with the education toys business, then why not get involved with discover toys. Its a home part direct sales business and you could do quite well with it and it would be quite a bit less work and hassle. I'm not a rep and I don't know anyone who is, I think the company website is http://www.discoverytoys.com or you would Google it.

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