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I can answer any question about Action Figure and Toy Design, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production Management. Over 20 years in the Toy business with clients including Bandai US/Japan/Europe, Hasbro, Kenner, Mattel, McFarlane Toys, Playmates, etc., and also specialty companies including Toy Tokyo, The Showroom NYC, Kid Robot, Wheaty Wheat and many others.

NOTE: I travel A LOT, so during overseas travel (Japan, Hong Kong, China), I do not check for questions. Thanks.

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Past/Present Clients:
Designers including : Gary Baseman, Ron English, Frank Kozik, Pete Fowler, Futura, Stash, David Horvath. Companies including : Bandai Japan, Bandai US, Dark Horse, Hasbro, Kenner, Lucas Films, Maharishi, Marvel, Mattel, McFarlane Toys, MTV, NIKE, Playmates, Reebok, Sony, etc.

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Topic: Action Figures

Expert: ShiniGami
Date: 12/10/2007
Subject: material properties

Question
I've designed a toy and I don't know what material it should be made of. In the waterfall of information that is Google, I can't seem to find a resource that simply lists "toy-type" materials and their properties. Do you know where such a resource is?

Answer
Depends on the design. Could be vinyl, or PVC or ABS.I normally tell people $7,000UD to $9,000USD without seeing a prototype, tool and make 1,000 pieces. Since the majority of this cost is set-ups and tooling, making 500 would still be 75% or more of this cost in this small of a quantity.

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