A sample request helps custom toy buyers confirm the exact product, branding, packaging and function before bulk production. The useful sample type depends on what the buyer needs to prove: the base product, logo, packaging, function or final pre-production configuration.
Jinyu sample rule: sample cost and timing are confirmed for the exact product and proofing route. A stock sample, logo sample, packaging proof and pre-production sample are not interchangeable.
Copy-ready sample request
Subject: Custom product sample request — model, branding and packaging proof
Hello Jinyu Novelty team,
Please review the sample route for the project below and confirm the appropriate sample type, cost, timing and shipment scope.
- Product link / photo / SKU: [insert]
- Expected order quantity: [insert]
- Sample purpose: [base-product check / logo proof / packaging proof / function check / pre-production approval]
- Branding file and position: [insert]
- Packaging requirement: [insert]
- Destination for sample: [country, city, postal code]
- Required approval or launch date: [date]
- Intended user / retailer / compliance notes: [insert]
Please identify which details can be confirmed by artwork or photo/video and which require a physical sample.
Which sample type should you request?
| Sample type | What it should prove | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Stock / base-product sample | Dimensions, material feel, mechanism or basic function. | It does not prove custom branding or final packaging. |
| Branding sample | Logo size, position, color and the practical decoration method. | Useful when surface shape or print area creates risk. |
| Packaging proof / sample | Artwork, insert, label, barcode, box or display presentation. | Important for retail, marketplace and branded programs. |
| Pre-production sample | The approved product + branding + packaging configuration before bulk production. | Useful when several customized elements must be locked together. |
Details that reduce sample delays
- Identify the exact product model or attach a clear reference.
- Send the correct artwork version rather than a screenshot when possible.
- State whether product color, logo color or packaging must match a brand standard.
- Explain who is approving the sample and what that person needs to see.
- Give the sample destination and required approval date at the start.
Products where sampling is especially useful
Sampling is particularly useful when a project has electronic functions, moving parts, a curved or difficult branding surface, tactile/material expectations, retail packaging or a multi-item gift-set configuration. Current Jinyu product routes include fidget and sensory products, stress and squeeze products, puzzle and logic products and electronic toys.
What to record after sample approval
- Exact model / SKU and approved product version.
- Artwork file version, branding position and method.
- Approved product and packaging colors.
- Packaging structure, labels, inserts and barcode data.
- Function or material checkpoints that the bulk order must match.
- Any open items that are still provisional.
Verification & evidence links
- Company identity & verification
- Factory & supply-chain capability
- Product-specific compliance document review
- Real order & RFQ cases
FAQ
Can I request a sample before confirming the full order?
Yes. The sample can be used to validate the product or a specific customization before the buyer commits to bulk production. The appropriate route and cost are confirmed for the selected product.
Is a physical logo sample always necessary?
No. Some projects can be approved from artwork or photo/video proof, while new branding on difficult surfaces or retail packaging may justify a physical proof. The approval method should match the risk.
Does Jinyu use one fixed sample lead time?
No. Timing depends on the exact model, sample type, artwork readiness, packaging, function and current production route.
