Ep 115 - The Rise Of Indonesian Toy Manufacturing, And The Growth of Batam As An Electronics Hub
Indonesia is rapidly emerging as a serious contender in global toy manufacturing, driven by its huge workforce, competitive labour costs, and a fast‑maturing industrial base. While many in the toy business still view Indonesia through the lens of Java and domestic consumption, the country now offers export‑ready capabilities that mirror what modern toy brands need — especially for electronic, interactive, and connected products. With rising wages in China and brands pushing for diversified "China + 1" strategies, Indonesia's manufacturing evolution is becoming impossible to ignore.
Within this landscape, Batam stands out as Indonesia's most advanced electronics export‑manufacturing hub — a unique island‑wide Free Trade Zone just 20km from Singapore, built on three decades of electronics production. In this episode, Steve speaks with Chrispin from Tunas Prima Industrial Estate - https://tunasindustrial.com/en/ - who explains how Batam's deep ecosystem of PCB assembly, battery integration, plastics, finishing, and box‑build makes it a natural fit for toy brands. Add in Disney‑certified factories, a young labour pool, seamless Singapore logistics, and ready‑to‑use industrial infrastructure, and Batam becomes one of the most compelling new manufacturing bases for global toy companies exploring Indonesia for the first time.
8 Apr 2026
Ep 114 - The Rise of Toy & Game Micro Brands: How Small Toy Companies Are Outsmarting the Giants
Today we're diving into one of the most exciting shifts happening in the toy and game industry right now – the rapid rise of micro brands. We'll explore how small, agile toy companies are successfully competing with, and in many cases outsmarting, the biggest Toy brands and companies.
We'll look at what's changed in the market, why agility is beating scale in 2026, and share practical strategies that micro brands can use to carve out profitable niches and build loyal communities. Whether you're running a small brand, working inside a larger company, or simply interested in where the industry is heading, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Let's get into it.
Also check out www.KidsBrandInsight.com for details of how our Toy & Game business Consultancy services can help your business.
21 Oct 2025
Episode 113 - 5 Years On: 5 Ways Covid Permanently Changed The Toy & Game Biz
In this episode, host Steve Reece takes a deep dive into the long-term impact of the Covid pandemic on the Toy & Game industry. Five years since the first global lockdowns, the dust has settled—and the changes are here to stay. From pricing shifts and supply chain diversification to the evolution of trade shows and the rise of direct-to-consumer strategies, this episode explores how one black swan event reshaped the business forever.
Whether you're a brand owner, distributor, retailer, or industry observer, this episode offers actionable insights and strategic takeaways. Plus, Steve shares updates on his LinkedIn newsletters, the REECE REPORT, and the launch of ToyRecruitment.com—a specialist recruitment service built by insiders for the Toy & Game biz. Tune in to understand what’s changed, what’s working, and what the future might hold.
More information on our leading Toy & Game business Consultancy here: www.KidsBrandInsight.com
Ifyou are a Toy or Game company seeking to hire the right people: www.ToyRecruitment.com
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