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amother
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Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 12:50 am
Hey, I’m wondering what to do and looking for leads. I have an idea for a niche toy (preschool age). I have no experience or contacts in the toy industry catering to frum kids.
Does anyone know what I can do with my idea?
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amother
Milk


 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 12:54 am
amother OP wrote:
Hey, I’m wondering what to do and looking for leads. I have an idea for a niche toy (preschool age). I have no experience or contacts in the toy industry catering to frum kids.
Does anyone know what I can do with my idea?

Do you want to share your idea and have someone else produce it? Then maybe you can contact Yonasan Schwartz of Toys 2 Discover. He has a few lines of toys that he produces, including Kindervelt, Kinder Shpiel, and Chazak games
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amother
Lemonlime


 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 1:05 am
You can go on alibaba and have a few manufacturers make a sample. You will need good 3-d instructions/plans you can work with a graphic designer to do that’s
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amother
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Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 1:08 am
Thank you for the suggestion.
How does this work? How do I broach an idea and not have it stolen? I can’t patent an idea…
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amother
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Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 1:10 am
amother Lemonlime wrote:
You can go on alibaba and have a few manufacturers make a sample. You will need good 3-d instructions/plans you can work with a graphic designer to do that’s


Ok, so first I get a graphic designer to make a 3d plan. Then I get a sample produced. What is the next step?
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sara_s




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 1:13 am
I understand patenting an idea is a huge upfront investment, but you are going to need to do that at some point if your idea is successful and you don't want it copied.
I would do some market research first to see if it's a good idea
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amother
Hawthorn


 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 1:25 am
amother OP wrote:
Thank you for the suggestion.
How does this work? How do I broach an idea and not have it stolen? I can’t patent an idea…

Why can't you?
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amother
Springgreen


 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 1:28 am
Depending on the type of toy if it just needs a design patent..A design patent is not too expensive. (A utility patent is more costly)
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amother
Steelblue


 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 3:05 am
Don’t know much in the way of production, but speak to a patent lawyer.
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amother
Ghostwhite  


 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 9:21 am
OP, what type of toy is this? A plush stuffed animal type of toy? A toy made of plastic? An electronic toy? Would you like to protect your rights to its function or to its appearance? If appearance, then like Springgreen said, you would pursue a design patent. If its function is its unique feature, then you would want an utility patent.
However, if your toy is only useful to the frum world, I don't know how wise it is to invest in patent legal fees right now.
Either way, your first step would be to create a 3d model of the toy. You are not looking for any old graphic designer; most graphic designers are not trained in this. You're looking for someone who can create a 3d model in CAD. Once you have those files created, you can decide whether to pursue a patent or not and then find a manufacturer. Depending on what type of toy it is will determine what type of manufacturer you seek out.
And if you're in need of a patent illustrator, let me know! I have many years of experience in that field Smile
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Rubber Ducky




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 9:58 am
My son does 3D printing, works in 3D CAD, and has made a few toy prototypes for people. You can message me if this is relevant to your invention.
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mrsnistar




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 10:48 am
amother Milk wrote:
Do you want to share your idea and have someone else produce it? Then maybe you can contact Yonasan Schwartz of Toys 2 Discover. He has a few lines of toys that he produces, including Kindervelt, Kinder Shpiel, and Chazak games


I actually wanted to do this for years already. I have an educational game idea that I think he'd be interested in. Anyone know how to contact him for that?
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amother
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Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 1:38 pm
I really appreciate the responses here.

I have to chew it over and figure out how I want to pursue this.

THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge with me.
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artist770




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 2:56 pm
amother Ghostwhite wrote:
OP, what type of toy is this? A plush stuffed animal type of toy? A toy made of plastic? An electronic toy? Would you like to protect your rights to its function or to its appearance? If appearance, then like Springgreen said, you would pursue a design patent. If its function is its unique feature, then you would want an utility patent.
However, if your toy is only useful to the frum world, I don't know how wise it is to invest in patent legal fees right now.
Either way, your first step would be to create a 3d model of the toy. You are not looking for any old graphic designer; most graphic designers are not trained in this. You're looking for someone who can create a 3d model in CAD. Once you have those files created, you can decide whether to pursue a patent or not and then find a manufacturer. Depending on what type of toy it is will determine what type of manufacturer you seek out.
And if you're in need of a patent illustrator, let me know! I have many years of experience in that field Smile


Im curious if mitzva kinder regrets not getting patented. There r so many knockoffs and imitation
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amother
  Ghostwhite


 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 3:00 pm
artist770 wrote:
Im curious if mitzva kinder regrets not getting patented. There r so many knockoffs and imitation
I definitely hear that, although I'm not that familiar with mitzvahkinder and their competitors. Do their competitors make exact look-alike dolls? Keep in mind, design parents are very specific in what they cover. It would not cover the entire concept of frum figurines; just the exact design of specific ones.
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amother
Ebony


 

Post Mon, Dec 23 2024, 3:19 pm
Do market research
just because its creative doesn't mean its something that will go

how much can such a toy sell for
how much will it cost to produce?
make sure its something that you can make money off of
if it needs a mold , that itself can cost a few thousand ....

I have some experience if you want I can reach out to you
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