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This feature is important for your project. One Project Manager is assigned to your project. This PM ( Project Manager) is specially trained by me to move you from the first contact all the way through to production as effectively as possible. You will benefit from this because you don't have to explain your project (many of which can be quite complex) every time you call. Our PMs meet with me everyday at 1:30pm EST to go over projects that need special attention. This means that your PM is supported by me and the other Project Managers. You will receive an update once a week, giving you information on your project. This is part of my secret weapon called the SEED System. More Info Here

As stated above, your dedicated PM will send you an email once a week whether there is new information or not. At times we may be waiting for materials, or shipping which can take weeks. You will not be left wondering what is going on, since an update will be sent to you every week. This is a huge benefit since you can worry about selling and marketing your new plush toy, instead of wondering what is going on.

This feature is very important to you. You will get one final invoice with;
QTY x Price Per Piece
Local Ground Shipping
That's It ! No Surprises! It's written right in to our guarantee.
I take the amount you owe for the product, and the amount you owe for shipping. There are no other fees unless you choose them. In the past I have received calls from people asking mwhat they can do, because they chose my competition to make their toys because of the 'low price'. As the goods are delivered they receive a stream of invoices for items like duty, customs, brokerage, clearance, DDC, and many other charges not included in their original price. I guarantee you will not get any surprise invoices after the order is done. More Info Here

This feature is important to ensure true two way communication. As listed above, your dedicated Project Manager will be sending weekly email updates to you, but you may have additional questions. I highly recommend gathering a few questions over a couple of days, and then contacting your Project Manager. It is normal to have many quick communications at key points in the project, and you will benefit by having one contact per week. This is a key part of our SEED System which ensures your toy idea succeeds.

This feature is included in every service level for obvious reasons. You cannot buy what you cannot see or touch. A high quality prototype will be sent to you to be looked over first hand. You will be thrilled with the toy you receive as a prototype sample, and we can make it even better as we move in to production. Highly Recommended Info

Please be aware that we expect that the lowest level "Corporate and Resellers" have the capability to edit the photo of their prototype to show their changes going in to production. If you are unable to do this, we recommend the Basic Startup Level as a minimum.

You will be emailed with a tracking number, as your prototype is sent to you. When your prototype arrives here at Binkley, we take high quality photos, document the prototype, and then ship it out to you.

This is an extremely valuable feature for your project. When we make your prototype and send it to you, there may be slight changes that you want, before moving in to production. You will discuss these changes with your Production Manager, and they will make careful notes of what you want. A graphic artist will take the clear, high quality and professional photos of your prototype, and show the changes you want made. This shows you how your requests will look moving in to production, as well as showing my designer in China the look that you are going for. This elevates the success of a project dramatically.
Highly Recommended Info (same video as above)

Important - This feature is not available in the lowest level "Corporate Package".

You will be so excited when you see the idea you've been thinking about for so long finally come together in a color sketch. If you don't have your own artwork that is 'plush ready' then this is an extremely valuable and necessary service. The art form of designing plush toys is a very round art form. Sharp edges, thin limbs, fingers and toes are difficult to show on small plush toys. It is important that your idea is sketched out as accurately as possible. By accurate we do not mean more details. More details is not always a good thing, since plush toys are quite round and basic in form. Having very detailed artwork will disappoint you when you see the final plush toy, since your expectation will not be realistic. If you look through my gallery, you will see that we make high quality toys that could sit on any retail shelf. So you are advised to follow my guidance and experience to let me provide the best sketch possible to represent your toy in plush form. If you want changes, I can suggest the best method to achieve your goals. My Design Guide is included in the Ultimate Package Service Level and helps nail down your ideas. See Design Guide Below

Important - This feature is not available at the lowest level "Corporate / Resellers".

Important - This feature is not available at the lowest level "Corporate / Resellers". This feature is important since it allows you to make adjustments based on your opinion of the first sketch. There are only two things that we will insist on, one being safety, and the other being design capabilities of plush toys. We will not show or design toys that are unsafe. It does not matter that the toy will only be used for adults since every toy we make may appeal to a child, and therefore it must comply with toy safety standards.

A very good edition to a well done color sketch is an organized layout of your idea with Professional Color Selection, and additional details. To explain color to my designers I describe a specific red material as 485c Red (for example) and they will know exactly what color you desire. When describing color it is best for you to allow me to select Pantone colors and I will match them exactly. Having this organized in a color composite, not only allows my designers to more accurately get the look you want, but you can use this to detail your ideas in case you require copyright protection in the future.

Important - This feature is not available at the lowest level "Corporate / Resellers".

You will find this to be one of the most valuable tools I have to offer. With over 20 years of manufacturing my clients have found these sessions to be extremely valuable in finding and correcting design issues. Everyday I meet with my Project Managers at 1:30 pm EST to go over different projects and how we can make them better. With over 150 projects on the go at any one time, projects simply would not get the close scrutiny that they deserve, if I did not hold these daily meetings. Ask my competition how often they review projects. In this closed door team session, my PMs will sit and go over the details of your project and get the groups feedback. You will receive notes of the outcome of that meeting. This is a benefit you do not want to pass up on. You can use this feature at any time during the project, and you can request specific information to be obtained from this session.

Important - This feature is not available at the lowest level "Corporate Service Level".

You will truly appreciate this feature. This can be the make or break point of a project. When your prototype is completed I send it to you for your review. Your dedicated PM takes notes on what you want changed and has my graphic artists edit the photo to show your changes. This is described above in the Prototype Photo Edit service. A great benefit to having a revision available, is that you can change your mind, or add a new idea to the mix. As long as I can actually manufacture your idea, this is a great way to get exactly what you want. This is not the time to be thinking of new outfits for your toy (for example) but it is the time to adjust the changes you have already asked for. More Info Here

Important - This feature is not available at the lowest level "Corporate Service Level".

This is the same as the photo edit revision service above, except you get one additional set of changes. You will describe what you want to your Project Manager, and they will make sure our graphic artists gets the look you want. More Info Here

If you are going to sell or giveaway a toy in the marketplace you might as well have it looking good. Whether you sell online or in retail stores, retail quality cardboard hangtags with your logo, your toll free number and your website are what you need. For clean storage and delivery I wrap each toy in it's own plastic bag. Now that is a great looking product. Normally I require a $150 artwork fee to layout the hangtag artwork, but if you choose the Basic Startup Service Level or higher you will not only get the layout, but the hangtags and plastic bags as well. So if you are ordering 3,600 toys (for example) , this can amount to $ 1,122 in savings.
Example - plastic bag $0.12 + hangtag $0.15 x 3,600 +$150 artwork fee = $ 1,122 US value

You will find that some more advanced questions in the manufacturing of a product can only be answered by an expert. This is when you need some time with our owner. He has plenty of expertise in manufacturing, international logistics, e-commerce, online marketing and product development. Some basic questions can be answered on copyright, trademarks, patents and off-line marketing. For specific legal issues you should always consult a lawyer who specializes in these areas, but for a new product, sound advice and lots of experience can help you greatly. You can divide this time in to 2 - 15 minute phone calls to be used when you feel it is necessary.

We are always amazed to hear a client say "I can't go out an sell this toy, it isn't the Exact color I was thinking about." (as an example) Our successful clients are out selling their idea even before the first toy comes off of the production line. A great tool to do this is a sell sheet. A sell sheet is a high quality professional photo of your toy, along with a logo, product details and a little bit about you on a professionally designed layout. With an attached price list you can get retailers, sales representative or buyers excited about your idea. You can be selling toys before they are even made. We have many clients doing just this ! More Info Here

Just imagine your own custom designed, unique website, your own business like email address and enough room to host hundreds of pages in the future! We will purchase and setup the domain name of your choosing. We will host this site on our server, and work with you to develop a website that highlights who you are, your background and your new toy idea. You can use this website to direct retailers to it, so they can get more information about your product, and also get information on how to contact you. More Info Here

You will need a quality designed logo to go on to your sell sheet and website so we might as well make that for you too! You will receive the logo in several formats that can be used on a future website, business cards, letter head, invoices or a road side billboard. More Info Here