Baby Toys
Classic toys for babies and toddlers are updated and given battery-operated functions by Hong Kong's toy makers determined to keep 21st-century youngsters entertained and educated at the same time
Story Time
Children can re-enact their favourite bedtime stories using these non-phthalate PVC figures from Top Best (HK) Ltd. Tales about billy goats and naughty wolves can come to life with these Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf series figurines, which are sold in Europe, Australia and Japan. Other items available include a toy duck bathroom set and a whale savings bank.
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Babies' Playground
Made of soft, colourful stuffed fabric, this playmat from Xerlon Trading Co Ltd is the perfect playground for younger babies that haven't yet learned to crawl into mischief. The overhanging toys attached to the arch of the playmat offer babies a chance to develop their hand-eye coordination and tracking skills.
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Melody Makers
Flick the switch and the fun begins with these battery-operated toys from Star HK Electronic Ltd. Animal Snackers Feeding Bowls make meal times a hoot as funny animal sounds are activated each time the spoon leaves the bowl. The Knick Knack Knobs rattle combines lights, melodies and tactile features into one child-sized toy aimed at stimulating sensory abilities, while the goofy Tug a Dino push toy entertains toddlers learning to walk with lights, music and sound effects.
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Made for Sorting
There are parts to lift and push galore on this cute-looking Sort 'n Go School Bus from Talentoy Fty Ltd, which combines play with education. This toy vehicle helps toddlers aged 18 months and up learn to sort shapes and colours, as well as assist in refining their motor skills. To keep babies amused at meal times, there is the Funky Monkey high chair suction toy, with "click, click" action, beads and mirror.
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Cuddle Me
Babies of all ages will love to chew on these soft and cuddly teddy bear toys-cum-rattles from Infantoy Co. The beany-style playthings are made of 100% polyester with a velvet-like feel, and conform to CE safety standards. Apart from giving babies a feeling of security, mothers will also appreciate the fact that the toys are washable.
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B is for ...
.. ball and book! Locomotive Ltd caters to babies and toddlers with this brightly coloured waterproof book that teaches young children the names of different water-dwelling animals - from frogs to crabs - while they have fun in the bath. Meanwhile, active toddlers won't damage the furniture playing football indoors with this multicoloured terrycloth rattle-cum-ball.
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Stacks of Fun
This Nature's Own Jungle series of stacking toys from Blue Box Int'l Ltd offers even more fun for tower-building toddlers aged 12 months and up. The Busy Giraffe's stacking rings double as rattles and teethers, while the stacking column rotates and plays lively tunes when pressed. The Stacks of Animals can emit animal sounds and children can link the parts to make a pull-along toy.
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Build 'n' Play
Castles, rockets and trains - these are just some of the possibilities that young children can build and arrange with the 14 soft blocks that make up the My Building Blocks set from Toy Wonder Co Ltd. For newborns, there is the wind-up My Musical Flower toy that attaches to cribs or baby carriers and comes with four hanging toys and a safety mirror for babies to see themselves.
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TEXT BY HELEN WONG
Fast Fact
Blue Box Int'l Ltd Rm 1203 East Ocean Centre 98 Granville Rd Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon Hong Kong Tel: 852-3510-0100 Fax: 852-2724-3896 Email: bbi@blueboxtoys.com Web: www.blueboxtoys.com
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Year Established: 1952 Major Product Categories: preschool toys Brands & Certificates: Blue-Box; ISO 9000 Minimum Order: 6,000 pieces Monthly Production: - Delivery Time: 60 days Factory Size & Location: - Workforce: -
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Infantoy Co Rm 13, 10/F Thriving Ind Centre 26-28 Sha Tsui Rd Tsuen Wan, New Territories Hong Kong Tel: 852-2690-0952 Fax: 852-2487-9189 Email: info@infantoy.com Web: www.infantoy.com
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Year Established: 2005 Major Product Categories: baby toys, infant bedding items Brands & Certificates: Infantoy; ISO 9002, ICTI, TESCO factory audit Minimum Order: 500 pieces Monthly Production: 100,000 pieces Delivery Time: 45 days Factory Size & Location: 10,000 square metres; Dongguan Workforce: 600
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Locomotive Ltd Rms 1-2, 19/F, Blk B M.P. Ind Centre 18 Ka Yip St Chai Wan Hong Kong Tel: 852-2951-9100 Fax: 852-2342-0816 Email: info@locomotive.com.hk Web: www.locomotive.com.hk
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Year Established: 1999 Major Product Categories: toys Brands & Certificates: - Minimum Order: 3,000 pieces Monthly Production: 3 million pieces Delivery Time: 45 days Factory Size & Location: Guangdong Workforce: 200
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Star HK Electronic Ltd Suite 1621 Ocean Centre Harbour City 5 Canton Rd Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Hong Kong Tel: 852-2314-1108 Fax: 852-2314-8922 Email: starhk@star-electronics.com Web: www.star-electronics.com
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Year Established: 2000 Major Product Categories: infant and preschool toys Brands & Certificates: Early Star; ISO 9001, ICTI, 2005 HK Toy Design (Silver Award) Minimum Order: 5,000 pieces Monthly Production: - Delivery Time: 90 days Factory Size & Location: 20,000 square metres; Shenzhen Workforce: 2,000
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Talentoy Fty Ltd Rm 1201A East Ocean Centre 98 Granville Rd Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Hong Kong Tel: 852-3510-0011 Fax: 852-2311-6511 Email: re@talentoy.com Web: www.talentoy.com
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Year Established: 1992 Major Product Categories: infant/bath toys Brands & Certificates: Baby Baby; ISO 9000 Minimum Order: 6,000 pieces Monthly Production: - Delivery Time: 60 days Factory Size & Location: - Workforce: -
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Top Best (HK) Ltd Rm 2203N Nan Fung Centre 264-298 Castle Peak Rd Tsuen Wan, New Territories Hong Kong Tel: 852-2415-9898 Fax: 852-2415-7298 Email: sales@topbestltd.com Web: www.topbestltd.com
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Year Established: 1998 Major Product Categories: roto moulding soft toys and figures, injection solid animal figures and OEM products Brands & Certificates: Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf; ISO 9001, CCC Certified Minimum Order: 5,000-10,000 pieces Monthly Production: 850,000 pieces Delivery Time: 90 days Factory Size & Location: 70,000 square metres, Shenzhen Workforce: -
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Toy Wonder Co Ltd Rm 704 Oriental Centre 67-71 Chatham Rd South Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Hong Kong Tel: 852-2321-8890 Fax: 852-2959-2339 Email: sales@toywonder.com.hk Web: www.toywonder.com.hk
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Year Established: 2000 Major Product Categories: infant soft toys, educational toy Brands & Certificates: - Minimum Order: 1,200 pieces Monthly Production: 6,000 pieces per model for TW-33356, TW-33343, TW-33318 Delivery Time: 80 days Factory Size & Location: 2,500 square metres; Dongguan Workforce: 120
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Xerlon Trading Co Ltd 19/F Mongkok Commercial Centre 16 Argyle St Mong Kok, Kowloon Hong Kong Tel: 852-2393-8269 Fax: 852-2391-9080 Email: xerlon@kinwaygroup.com Web: www.kinwaygroup.com
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Year Established: 1978 Major Product Categories: baby products including toys, babycare items, accessories Brands & Certificates: Chariot Minimum Order: 1,000 pieces per style Monthly Production: 200,000 pieces Delivery Time: 45-60 days Factory Size & Location: - Workforce: -
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