Toy packaging box
20pt SBS, PET window, twist ties500 minimum · 12 to 14 business daysToy packaging is a window folding carton built to hold a small toy visible and secure on the shelf, with the product tied or cradled inside rather than loose. We produce it on 20pt SBS from 500 units, PET window standard, twist-tie or die-cut cradle to hold the toy in place, ready in about 12 to 14 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a window folding carton for a small toy sold on a retail shelf or pegboard, where shoppers expect to see the product before buying and the box needs to hold it steady through repeated handling in store.
Choose a plain printed mailer box or a poly bag instead if the toy is sold online only and never displayed on a physical shelf, since the window, cradle tooling, and shelf-ready print finish on this format are built specifically for retail presentation.
Specifications
| Board | 20pt SBS paperboard, printed and die cut |
|---|---|
| Window | PET window, heat-sealed or glued, sized to your product |
| Product hold | Twist ties through die-cut slots, or a fitted paperboard cradle |
| Offset CMYK, up to 4 color plus a spot varnish option | |
| Compliance copy | Space reserved for CPSC age grading and choking-hazard warning text |
| Hang hole | Euro slot for pegboard display, optional |
| Minimum | 500 units |
| Lead time | 12 to 14 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 6 x 4 x 1.5 in (small) 8 x 6 x 2 in (medium) custom sized to your toy's exact dimensions |
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Questions people ask
Do you handle the required safety and age-grading text on the box?
We print whatever CPSC age grading, choking-hazard warning, and manufacturer information text you provide and lay it out to fit the panel, but confirming the correct required wording and testing for your specific product is on your side. We're not a toy safety compliance service.
How is the toy actually held in place inside the box?
Either twist ties threaded through small die-cut slots in the back panel and twisted around the product, or a fitted paperboard cradle die-cut to your toy's shape, depending on what the product needs. We'll recommend one after seeing your item.
Can the window be a custom shape, not just a rectangle?
Yes, the PET window can be die-cut to a custom shape that follows your toy's silhouette rather than a plain rectangle. This adds a bit to tooling cost and about 2 to 3 days to lead time.
What's the difference between a euro slot and a standard hang hole?
A euro slot is the keyhole-shaped cutout used on most US pegboard and slatwall retail fixtures. It's the standard if your product will hang on a store display. A standard round hang hole is simpler and works for basic hook display but isn't the retail pegboard standard.
Do you test that the toy actually fits before full production?
Yes, on request. A structural prototype built around your actual toy sample confirms the window, cradle, or tie points fit and hold correctly before production. Timing is confirmed in your quote.
Can this box work for something other than a toy, like a small electronic or novelty item?
Yes, the window-and-cradle structure works for any small product that benefits from shelf visibility and a secure hold. Novelties, small electronics accessories, and collectibles all use this same format.
How is toy packaging different from a window carton?
Toy packaging is a window carton set up for a toy shelf: 20pt SBS, a PET window sized to the toy, twist-tie slots or a fitted cradle to hold the toy in place, space for age grading and choking-hazard text, and an optional euro slot, from 500 units in 12 to 14 business days after proof. The general window carton is the same idea without the retention and warning layout, on 16 to 24pt SBS or kraft, from 200 units in 10 to 14 business days. A product that needs to be held still and seen goes in toy packaging; a product that simply sits behind a window can use the window carton.
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Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.