A sample request email helps custom toy buyers confirm size, logo position, packaging and quality before mass production. Use this template when you need a physical sample, logo sample or packaging proof from Jinyu Novelty.
Copy-ready sample request email
Subject: Custom toy sample request – product, logo and packaging proof
Hello Jinyu Novelty team,
We would like to request a sample for a custom toy order. Please confirm the sample cost, sample lead time and shipping cost for the details below.
- Product link or photo: [paste product URL or attach image]
- Target order quantity: [estimated mass production quantity]
- Sample type needed: [stock sample / logo sample / packaging sample / pre-production sample]
- Logo file: [AI, PDF, SVG or high-resolution PNG]
- Logo position:
- Packaging request: [OPP bag, color box, display box, insert card, barcode]
- Destination for sample shipment: [country, city, postal code]
- Event or launch deadline: [date]
- Compliance or retailer notes: [age grade, warning labels, barcode, test report request]
Please also advise if a faster sample option is available using stock colors or standard packaging.
Which sample type should you request?
| Sample type | Best use | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Stock sample | Check size, material, function and general quality. | Fastest option, but no custom logo or packaging. |
| Logo sample | Check logo placement, color and print method. | Useful before approving promotional gifts. |
| Packaging sample | Check box, insert card, barcode and retail presentation. | Important for retail, Amazon or distributor orders. |
| Pre-production sample | Final approval before mass production. | Best for custom packaging, multiple colors or strict brand review. |
Details that reduce sample delays
- Send editable logo artwork instead of a screenshot.
- Confirm whether the sample must show the final product color.
- Tell the supplier if the sample is for internal approval, retail buyer review or trade show display.
- Include destination details so sample freight can be quoted quickly.
- Ask whether a stock sample can be sent first while the logo proof is prepared.
Products where samples are especially useful
Samples are helpful for electronic toys, mini fans, logo-printed fidget toys and retail display packs. Buyers can check function, battery details, print position, surface feel and packaging fit before confirming mass production.
Related guides
- Custom Toy Sample Cost Guide
- Custom Toy Sample Lead Time for Event Orders
- Custom Toy Sample Approval Photo Checklist
- Request a custom toy sample from Jinyu Novelty
FAQ
Can I request a sample before confirming the full order?
Yes. Many buyers request a stock sample or logo sample before confirming a low MOQ custom toy order.
Is a logo sample always necessary?
Not always. For simple repeat orders, an artwork proof may be enough. For new logos, curved surfaces or retail packaging, a physical logo sample is safer.