Hi, this is Andrew Watters (@raellic). I am a local law firm owner and part-time systems integrator of advanced information systems and custom computers: https://www.raellic.com
In my limited spare time, I am a Made in USA enthusiast, and I try to buy domestically as much as I can. In that connection, when buying toys for my daughter, I have had a major challenge finding domestic-produced toys that are as convenient to purchase and as conventional as the world of toys on Amazon, etc. So I decided to start a Made in USA toy venture, which will use the best domestic manufacturing techniques and suppliers to create truly Made in USA toys that are superior to Chinese toys in quality, function, and longevity, while promoting positive childhood development. Examples of toys that would benefit from American manufacturing and that are realistic here include the Tonka series of vehicles, formerly Made in USA but currently made in China (my daughter loves her next-generation dump truck); a toddler tool set (I still have my hand-me-down wooden tool set, which is from the 1950s); and various play sets that would be possible to execute well and safely.
The ideal candidate has experience at a toy manufacturer in product design and prototyping. Obviously, designing and manufacturing safe toys for kids is going to be a challenge. Let me handle the legal part (lol), you just focus on designing and prototyping toys-- I'm jealous.
I have suitable office space and compute that accommodates design as well as light manufacturing and assembly, and that would also permit focus groups for the actual toys. However, I envision most of the actual production being done at a local machine shop or prototyping facility in my network.
Thank you for considering this interesting, fun journey with me.
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