$0.50 Toy Mix — Value Assortment for Bins, Bundles, and Rewards
- Myungjun Kim
- Oct 16
- 2 min read
Drive high-rotation impulse sales with a mixed assortment of small novelty toys designed for a $0.50 SRP. Colorful, kid-friendly items (mini vehicles, bouncy balls, finger toys, puzzles, stickers, etc.) come pre-mixed for bulk bins, party bags, carnival prizes, or counter PDQs.
Why it sells
Ultra-low price point → easy add-on and volume turns
Variety = surprise factor and repeat picks
Flexible formats (bulk, bagged sets, PDQ trays, vending capsules)
No licensing → simpler compliance and better margins
Recommended placements
Checkout grab bins · Party aisles · School & reward counters · Carnival/fair prize booths · Dollar/value channel endcaps
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Spec (for buyers)
Product type: Mixed novelty toys (non-electronic; no food)
Typical mix: 12–20 toy styles (rotating) — mini cars, bouncy balls, finger puppets, stampers, maze puzzles, clackers, putty tubs*, sticker sheets, spinning tops, springs, erasers
Unit size: ~0.5–3.0 in (1.3–7.6 cm) depending on item
Assortment ratio: Even mix per case; chase/seasonal items optional
Pack formats:
Bulk loose (e.g., 500–1,000 pcs per master) for open bins
Pre-bagged party packs (6/12/24 pcs per bag)
PDQ counter trays (48–144 pcs assorted)
Vending capsules 45–50 mm (optional; capsule color mixed)
Colors: Mixed brights; custom palettes on request
Age grade: Ages 3+ (small parts)
Origin: CN/KR (factory-dependent)
HS Code (ref.): 9503.00 (toys)
> *Note: Exclude restricted categories on request (e.g., liquid slime/putty for certain venues, projectile items).
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U.S. Compliance
Toy safety: ASTM F963 (mechanical/physical, small parts, sharp edges)
CPSIA: Total lead & phthalates; Children’s Product Certificate (CPC); tracking labels on unit or bag
Labels/warnings: Choking Hazard – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Polybags: Suffocation warning if bag ≥5″ wide
Magnets/batteries: Not included (no high-risk components)
Fragranced items: If any, low-odor inks only; no prohibited substances
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MOQ & Lead Time
MOQ (bulk): 10,000 pcs (or 1,000 mixed pcs × 10 styles)
Pre-bagged/PDQ: 1,000–2,000 bags/trays (by configuration)
Lead time: 4–6 weeks ex-factory (stock molds) · 6–8 weeks with custom colors/cards
Reorder: Rolling style refresh available per quarter
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Label & QC Checklist (Quick)
Outer/inner labels: item description (“Assorted Novelty Toys”), Ages 3+, choking warning, origin, importer, lot/date code, quantity
AQL 2.5 (per lot): count accuracy; no sharp points/edges; small-part gauge check; pull/tension tests on rings/clips; print color ΔE within spec
Material controls: phthalate-free PVC; lead in substrate/paint within limits; no loose glitter/foil flakes
Packaging: polybag seal integrity; PDQ carton edge crush test; capsule fit (if vending)


















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