Toy samples before you order
KidiQ sends toy samples before you order in volume: catalogue samples, branded pre-production samples and custom plush prototypes go to your address in the EU, charged at cost and credited against your order. Feel the plush, check the seams, stack the blocks, open the box, then decide.
Types of toy samples
Catalogue samples
Any toy from the catalogue as it is, to check materials, finish, size, age grade and packaging.
- 7–14 days to the EU
- Several toys in one parcel
Pre-production sample or prototype
Your logo, colours, labels and packaging on the actual toy, or a custom plush mascot made from your sketch, before mass production.
- 7–14 days plus design rounds
- Approval in writing
Sourcing samples
Samples from several manufacturers for comparison when we source a toy that is not in the catalogue.
- Consolidated into one parcel
- Comparison table included
How ordering toy samples works
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Choose
Send the toys you want to test, or your artwork for custom plush.
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Pay sample costs
Sample price plus express shipping, credited against your order of that product.
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Receive
Samples arrive at your address.
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Feedback
Tell us what to change, from stitching and colours to warnings and box text, and we agree it with the factory.
Frequently asked questions
Are toy samples free?
No, samples are charged at cost: the product plus express shipping. The amount is credited against your order of that product.
How long do toy samples take to arrive?
Catalogue samples typically reach the EU in about 7–14 days by express courier, with several toys consolidated in one parcel. Branded pre-production samples and custom plush prototypes take the same time plus branding or design rounds.
How many rounds does a custom plush prototype take?
One round for a simple shape, more for a mascot with embroidery and accessories. Each round adds time to the usual 7–14 days, so for Christmas we recommend starting by about May–June. The approved prototype becomes the reference for production.
Do toy samples come with EN 71 test reports?
For catalogue toys, yes on request: we can send the manufacturer’s EN 71 test reports together with the sample, and we check the documents before shipment of the order. A new custom design usually has no report yet; if one is needed, testing in an accredited laboratory follows sample approval, at your cost, quoted in advance.
Will the bulk order be identical to the sample?
Yes, within normal manufacturing tolerances: the approved sample is the reference for production and inspection. Small variations in plush pile, wood grain or print colour can occur.
Send us your toy list
Links, photos or a spreadsheet are enough. You get delivered prices, minimums, lead times and the toy safety documents available within 2 working days.
Request a quote
Send a product list, links or photos. We reply with prices delivered to your country, minimum quantities and lead times.
- Reply on working days, usually within a few hours
- Prices delivered to your door, customs and VAT included in the calculation
- Written offer within 2 working days