Creative Manufacturing Partner · Ho Chi Minh City

Trusted with global IP.
Built for what's next.

From signed IP to finished retail units. Takara unifies rapid prototyping, audited factory vetting, and strict multi-tier QC under one accountable partner.

Manufacturing for iconic brands, licensors, and entertainment studios.

  • Sharper Image
  • FAO Schwarz
  • Walmart
  • Aeon Mall
  • ThreeSixty Group
  • Galaxy Cinema
  • World Trade Center
  • Rohto
  • Pokémon
  • Phương Nam Books
  • Kim Đồng
  • Target
  • Ministop
  • Tagger
  • HKTDC
  • Doraemon
  • Keppel Land
  • Hanoi Centre

01 · WHO WE ARE & WHO WE SERVE

You bring the story. We make the merchandise.

Origin & Mission

Who we are

Started in 2013 as a Saigon team packing 500 anime merchandise orders a day. Thirteen years later, Takara is the trusted creative-manufacturing partner behind global IP icons and US retail programs, engineering merchandise people love, hold, and keep.

Clients & Reach

Who we serve

We serve the people who own stories and the people who put them on shelves. IP owners like Pokémon and Doraemon. US retail programs like ThreeSixty Group, sourcing 85 SKUs for a retail network that includes Walmart and Target. Movie studios like Galaxy. Corporate clients like Keppel Land.

02 · WHAT WE BUILD

Six verticals. Engineered for retail & collectible drops.

Licensed collectible plush and blindbox toys
Vertical 01

Plush Toys & Collectibles

100% Hashima needle-detected (0.8mm Fe) with hypoallergenic 7D virgin cotton and baby-safe OEKO-TEX standard.

Proven: Pokémon, FAO Schwarz, ThreeSixty Group (120k units)
Precision vinyl art toys and resin statues
Vertical 02

Vinyl, ABS & Solid Resin

Precision steel injection molds (0.05mm tolerance) with non-toxic UV airbrushing tested to ASTM F963.

Proven: Biti's Hunter 65cm Dragon, Rohto Blindbox
Hard enamel lapel pin sets and custom metal badges
Vertical 03

Enamel Pins & Precision Metal

Die-cast zinc alloy with real 24k gold plating, mirror-polished hard enamel, and 72h anti-corrosion rating.

Proven: HKTDC, Doraemon, Anime Licensing Programs
Custom mascot costumes and wearable character suits
Vertical 04

Mascots & Walkaround Suits

Lightweight EVA inner sculpts with integrated airflow fans and durable reinforced tailoring.

Proven: World Trade Center BIDU (14-day turnaround, 5 sizes)
Character apparel and premium canvas merchandise
Vertical 05

Character Apparel & Canvas

100% combed cotton & 14oz heavy canvas with high-density screen printing and custom woven tags.

Proven: Mirako Pokémon Apparel, Rohto Sunplay Campaign
Luxury rigid magnetic gift box packaging
Vertical 06

FSC Luxury Gift Packaging

100% FSC-certified rigid board with custom laser-cut EVA foam inlays and concealed magnetic closures.

Proven: Keppel Land VIP Executive Sets (1,500 units on-time)

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03 · HOW WE WORK

The 4-stage pipeline that eliminates manufacturing risk.

01

Design, 3D & Rapid PPS

Our in-house design studio translates 2D illustrations into 3D CADs, Pantone lab-dips, and physical pre-production samples in 7 days.

Deliverable: Master approved PPS + sealed golden sample.
02

BOM Engineering & Tooling Setup

BOM cost engineering, precision steel tooling fabrication, raw material validation, and dedicated production line setup compliant with BSCI and SMETA standards.

Deliverable: Itemized landed FOB cost breakdown + certified tooling sign-off.
03

Production & Inline Hashima QC

100% of plush and soft goods pass conveyor needle detection (0.8mm Fe Hashima). Full inline seam-pull, drop-test, and toxicity verification.

Deliverable: Signed QA inspection certificate & lot test logs.
04

Global Export & Client Hub

Export documentation (FOB Cat Lai / Hai Phong or DDP US/EU) with live milestone tracking and VAT ledgers in Takara Client Hub.

Deliverable: Bill of Lading, custom clearance, electronic VAT.
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Approve prototype colorwayWaiting on your review before production can start.
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Confirm packaging dimensionsNot urgent yet, but needed before mass production begins.
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On-time completion rateExample figure
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Average defect rateExample figure
Seasonal plush collection25 days
Completed
Brand mascot production14 days
In production
Licensed collectible figuresQueued
Queued
Corporate gift set30 days
Delivered
Plush & Soft GoodsBinh Duong & Dong Nai · 4 active orders
99.2% QC pass
Resin & Art ToysHo Chi Minh City · 2 active orders
98.7% QC pass
Injection Plastic & VinylLong An & Binh Duong · 3 active orders
99.5% QC pass
Luxury PackagingHo Chi Minh City · 1 active order
100% QC pass
16 of 100+ partner factories active (example)
Daily output vs. scheduleUpdated every shift during production
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AQL inspection & defect logUpdated at each QC gate
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Shipment & logistics trackingUpdated at container loading
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Audit Standards & Passports

Factory Vetting & Regulatory Compliance

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amfori BSCI
Social ComplianceGrade A / B Audited Floors
Sedex SMETA
4-Pillar Ethical AuditLabor, Health & Environment
Disney FAMA
Facility AuthorizationILS Approved for Global IP
ISO 9001:2015
Quality ManagementStandardized Manufacturing QMS
QCVN 3 · CR
Vietnam Toy SafetyQuatest 3 / Vinacontrol Certified
CPSIA · ASTM
US Federal StandardASTM F963 Heavy Metals & Pull
EN71 (1-3)
EU Toy Safety NormMechanical, Flammability & Toxin
Hashima 0.8mm
100% Needle DetectionConveyor Metal & Needle Scan

04 · WHY TAKARA

Engineered to look stunning on your shelves and perform in retail.

2013

Saigon Origin

Started as a small e-commerce team in HCMC, scaling anime merchandise to 500 organic orders/day.

Takara
2016

Pokémon Rollout

Official licensee from day one. Distributed Mirako across 230+ retail doors nationwide.

PokémonAeon MallMinistop
2018

Doraemon Precision

OEM partner via Tagger, mastering strict Japanese Pantone matching and exact ratio specs.

DoraemonTagger
2020

ThreeSixty Group

Authorized Vietnam sourcing agency managing 85 SKUs across plush, travel gear, and electronics.

ThreeSixty GroupFAO SchwarzSharper Image
2022

Walmart & Target

Direct US retail program execution with 120,000+ units exported under strict factory compliance.

WalmartTarget
2025

Bring On The Legacy

7 prototypes in 7 days, 23.4k Rohto plush units & 1,500 Keppel Land VIP gift sets delivered early.

RohtoWTCKeppel LandGalaxy
From a 2013 Saigon garage to global retail shelves across 13 years of precision manufacturing.
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LipIce Sheer Color Q collectible blindbox plush lineup produced by Takara for Rohto
Blind-Box Launch · 2025

LipIce Blindbox Series (Rohto)

Engineered and produced a 7-character plush blind-box series with custom rigid packaging, delivered 30 days ahead of contract schedule.

23,400Units delivered
-30Days early delivery
Harper Iman plush doll product line manufactured by Takara for ThreeSixty Group
US Retail Sourcing · since 2020

Walmart & Target Sourcing Partnership

Authorized Vietnam sourcing agency for ThreeSixty Group (Sharper Image, FAO Schwarz), managing 85 SKUs across plush, travel gear, and electronics.

85SKUs
120,000Plush dolls exported
Licensed IP · since 2016

Pokémon Merchandise Rollout

Official Pokémon licensee since 2016. Launched Mirako apparel across 230+ doors nationwide, lifting e-commerce by 35% in 3 months.

Global Sourcing · since 2018

ThreeSixty Group: Global Sourcing

Authorized Vietnam sourcing partner behind FAO Schwarz & Sharper Image, managing 85 SKUs across 9 categories with direct export to US retail chains.

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05 · WHERE TO BEGIN · BUILT FOR ENDURING LEGACIES

Launch day is just a celebration.
The legacy is built right here.

From signed IP to finished retail units. Audited manufacturing, rapid physical prototyping, and strict multi-tier quality control, engineered for brands that last.

Sedex SMETA 4-Pillaramfori BSCI Grade ADisney FAMA ILS3-Day Landed Quote