Well there are several ways to find out. Go to toy and game forums and see what most people are talking about, or go to Amazon and see what the latest hot toys and games are on there.
You could also try eBay’s, hottest products, and keep an eye out for any toy and game trade fairs, updates on YouTube or on TV, the list is endless but you probably get the idea.
At present small, inexpensive, cute and fun toys seem to be the in-thing for toys. Go-Go Pets is the most obvious one. For board games there doesn’t seem to be much change, traditional is best with the state of the world’s economies at present. Monopoly, Scrabble, card games, etc.
People are seeking security in things that they are comfortable or familiar with. So coming up with a new card game, or board game that relies on a board, playing pieces instead of some space age concept with DVD,s, etc has a better chance at the moment.
Developing an idea around age old concepts may work as well. I did that with a successful puzzle. I looked through some 15 to 19 century puzzles and found a concept that l used modern materials on, and created a successful idea.
Going to a Toy Fair is the best way, but you will need a business name, or get invited as a guest by a toy company that you know that can sign you in…
Two friends developed a board game around Monopoly, or a close cousin to it, and then developed a clever marketing campaign on Facebook to get a large game company to develop it. The game revolved around starting with a gold credit card and through, (hopefully good investments) you could make your way up to a black card, or own billions of dollars worth of assets on it to win.
They also developed a monopoly type character on Facebook that got Hasbro’s attention, (Hasbro owns Monopoly and is the world’s largest toy and game company) then substantial profits was only a matter of time.
Most people develop, (or try to develop) an idea on an already popular concept, with most failing. But there are reasons why the failure rate is so high.
• Most people try one to three times, then give up. I personally tried 7 times when l got into this exciting area with an early success. And l have to admit that l got my original idea from an old puzzle, in a 15 to 19 century puzzle book.
• Some people take the high risk path. The high risk path is mortgaging their house on an idea related to Monopoly or other popular board game, etc; and since their friends and family convince them that it is a winner, even though Hasbro has rejected it, they go ahead anyway and lose $100,000 or more or their house at worst.
It is best to run your idea past a professional business first, then …
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The latest in automotive How To Manufacture A Product In China news is that Nissan has big plans. Just when the Indian car market is sparked to heat up, one of the major car manufacturers in the world, Nissan, has made some big plans. Nissan Motor India Pvt. Lts. has opened a new corporate office. The location is T. Nagar, Chennal. The person at the helm of leadership will be Kiminobu Tokuyama. Also present at the inaugural were representatives of the Nissan partnership, Renault Nissan Automotive India Private.
Nissan has big plans. One of these is the fact that they will cover 85 per cent of the Indian market by the year 2012. This will evolve as a result of the proposed 11 operating dealerships being in place by the end of this year. This number is expected to increase to 55 dealers in two years.
Another lofty goal Nissan hopes to attain is in exportation. Next year the car manufacturer plans to outsource $20 million in components and double this amount within two years. Along with this goal Nissan plans to export cars. They plan to export to countries until they reach 100 worldwide.
According to automotive industry news, Nissan will begin producing the Global Compact car in their Indian facility next year. Nissan has made it clear that they plan to be a major player in the Indian market just as they have been in the United States and other countries. The production of the compact car will happen in their new corporate facility in India. The 10,000 square feet building will offer employment to 56 people. Another goal is to nearly double this number by the next year. The new facility offers state-of-the-art everything. This, along with artsy interiors and open work-stations will contribute to the culture promoting an open feeling and spreading friendship.
Nissan is proud to be offering nine new models in India. The fact they will open with this large number of models points out that they are entering this new market where they know they will be successful.
Nissan presently has 5.5 per cent of the auto market. Their plans are to increase this number with the opening of additional Indian dealerships along with a lineup of new models. A hatchback, which is built on the V platform, will be the entry car in the Indian market. Nissan will also offer two other autos one of which is a utility vehicle and the other being a sedan. They point out that there are no plans to offer the A segment initially.
Perhaps the competition will be offered mostly with the low cost manufacturing of the compact model while there will also be luxury cars. These will be supplemented by commercial vehicles that will be of the lighter Brand Competition Analysis manufacturing. Just six months back it was not certain how the manufacturer would attack the changing market. They have cleared any doubts among other manufacturers after announcing their future plans.…