Play & Learn: Sourcing STEM Toys

Phase 2.

1. Key Categories

• Wooden Toys: Puzzles, blocks.
• STEM Kits: Science experiments, Solar robots.
• Montessori: Sensory boards.

2. Production Hubs

• Yunhe (Zhejiang): The "Wooden Toy City".
• Chenghai (Shantou): The "Plastic Toy City".

3. Wood Quality

• Beech wood: High quality, hard, smooth.
• Plywood/MDF: Cheaper, but heavy glue usage (Check Formaldehyde levels).

Summary

Educational toys have higher margins than generic action figures. Parents justify the cost as "Education".