Packaging development · B2B OEM/ODM · Custom toys
Packaging is
part of the product.
A box is not a container added at the end. It is the structure that protects the toy, presents the IP and survives the trip to the customer. Dielines, inserts, print and packing are developed around the actual 3D product.
The packaging format, print route and transit requirement are confirmed per project. A physical fit sample is checked before production release.
AI-generated packaging visual · for reference only
01 / The packaging brief
Protect. Fit.
Present.
A good toy box does three jobs at once: it protects the part, fits the product and presents the brand. If one is missing, the packaging is not finished.
Protect the product
Weight, fragility, paint, small parts and transport method decide the board, insert and shipper.
Fit the product
The box is developed from the 3D data so the product, insert and clearance work together.
Present the IP
Artwork, finish and opening sequence are part of the first impression — not a last-minute sticker.
02 / Packaging formats
Five formats.
Different jobs.
The format follows the product weight, fragility, retail channel, opening experience and budget. It is not chosen from a catalogue cover.
Packaging visuals in this section are AI-generated references. Client artwork and production packaging are not shown.
Packaging MOQ is separate from the product MOQ. Board, printing, foil, die-cut setup and inserts can each carry their own minimum or a higher unit price below it. Confirm the packaging quantity together with the toy order, not after tooling.
Folding carton
Printed carton or blind box for standard figures and retail programs.
Light · retailRigid box
Thicker structure for collector editions, statues and premium sets.
Premium · heavyKraft / fiber
Natural fiber board for brands prioritising a quieter material look.
Material-ledCorrugated shipper
Outer protection for e-commerce, transit and multi-unit packs.
Transit · outerSleeve / specialty
Slipcase, sleeve or custom opening for a specific unboxing moment.
Experience-led03 / Internal fit
The insert is
the engineering.
The outside sells the product. The inside decides whether it arrives intact. A blister, foam insert or pulp tray is specified around weight, contact points, paint and how the customer removes the part.
Blister / thermoformed protection
Transparent PET or PVC blister formed around the toy; holds the pose, keeps the face visible and protects paint and small parts.
EVA foam insert
Contoured protection for heavier or fragile resin parts.
Molded pulp tray
Fiber-based inner protection with a different material profile.
Fit visuals in this section are AI-generated references; they do not show client packaging.
Blister, EVA and molded pulp are different fit routes, not interchangeable inserts. Contact points, paint protection and removal space are checked on a physical sample.
04 / Print & finish
Finish is
a material decision.
The same artwork can look cheap or premium depending on substrate, coating and finishing. Each route has a cost, handling and durability trade-off.
Spot UV
Gloss detail over a matte surface; adds contrast without a full gloss lamination.
Hot foil
Metallic or coloured foil for logos and premium callouts; best on selected areas.
Emboss / deboss
Tactile relief or recess for a mark, title or pattern; needs artwork with enough clearance.
Soft-touch / matte
A quieter surface with a soft hand feel; scuff and handling behaviour are reviewed on the proof.
Finish selection is confirmed with a physical proof. A screen preview does not show foil, texture or the true substrate colour.
05 / Development workflow
From 3D data
to packed carton.
Packaging follows the product, not a template. Each stage has a clear output before the next one starts.
Product & brief
3D model, size, weight, fragility, channel and unboxing intent.
Output: packaging briefStructure & dieline
Box format, internal fit, insert and opening sequence.
Output: dielineArtwork & proof
Artwork, copy, substrate and finish applied to the dieline.
Output: physical proofFit sample
Product in box; insert, clearance, paint contact and packing checked.
Output: approved fitProduction & packing
Approved specification released, printed, inspected and packed.
Output: packed goods06 / Before production
Four checks
before the print run.
A box can look correct on screen and fail in the hand. These are the points confirmed before the packaging is released.
Dieline & dimensions
Finished size, fold lines, glue area and board thickness match the product.
Product fit & insert
The physical toy sits correctly; no paint contact, movement or difficult removal.
Artwork & colour
Copy, barcode, legal marks, Pantone references and finish areas are checked on the proof.
Packing & carton
Inner pack, shipper, carton mark and quantity per carton are confirmed.
Client packaging stays private.
Artwork, dielines, logos and production packaging are not shown. The packaging visuals on this page are AI-generated references, not client work.
AI-generated visuals · reference only See the real factory album →07 / Factory coordination
The box meets
the production line.
Packaging is developed with the product team, so the dieline, insert and packing method are checked against the actual toy — not a generic box size.
Product data
3D model, size, weight and assembly used for the structure.
Fit sample
Physical product checked in the box before approval.
Packing plan
Inner pack, shipper and carton quantity confirmed with production.
Owned factories
Mi-Ho and Boyuan are our own facilities, not external suppliers.
08 / Questions
Packaging,
clearly.
Direct answers about structure, print, quantity and transit.
Do you develop packaging from the toy 3D file?
What packaging formats do you work with?
Can you match the packaging to the product finish?
What about transit protection?
Does packaging change the MOQ?
Can you pack and prepare the goods for shipment?
Are the packaging images real client work?
Review the packaging
Send the product.
We will fit the box.
Tell us the product size, weight, retail channel and packaging format. We will confirm the structure, insert and next practical step.
Structural review · NDA available · print / insert / packing
