by Michael Fisher | Dec 30, 2025 | Custom Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Toy & Game Manufacturing
Just as there are many different types of plastics, so too are there different types of molds that can be utilized for producing all sorts of plastic pieces. And, there are a number of factors that influence the type and size of mold that can be produced. These...
by Arianne Hutchins | Dec 12, 2025 | Custom Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Toy & Game Manufacturing
If you have found yourself here, it is probably because you are interested in manufacturing services focused on custom molded plastics. Well, congratulations! You have come to the right place. GPI has been an expert in custom plastics manufacturing for nearly 50 years...
by Arianne Hutchins | Nov 8, 2024 | Manufacturing, Product Safety and Testing, Tips & Tricks, Toy & Game Manufacturing
If you’ve ever shopped on Amazon or sold products through their platform, you might have come across something called a Transparency Code. But what exactly is it, why is it important, and when would your product need one? Let’s break it down. What is a...
by Arianne Hutchins | Oct 24, 2024 | Tips & Tricks, Toy & Game Manufacturing
Launching a board game through crowdfunding can be a thrilling experience, but it’s also a complex process that involves more than just getting backers. You’ll need a solid plan for everything from maximizing visibility to managing manufacturing. Here are some tips to...
by GPI Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Toy & Game Manufacturing
By Elise Rezendes Note from the editor: This article is Part 2 of “The Box is Now A Billboard” For the first time, GPI’s newsletter has a guest writer. I had been wanting to write an article about the beauty of game box art and then had the good...
by GPI Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Toy & Game Manufacturing
September: Playtesting Last month we ended this segment after our first playtest session. We didn’t hit a grand slam on the first pitch, but we did get a good read on the pitcher (this analogy doesn’t work unless you can imagine a cooperative baseball...
