Can't wait to see them. I bet the whole process is expensive.

I would like to learn about stuff like that.

I have a somewhat crappy 3D printer, so prototyping at the current stage isn't as expensive as it was before I got it to work right (which took a while.)

Once I get this working well enough I have to send for print test parts to ensure it all works right with the intended material, which is where the higher costs start in. Once I get it completed I hope to sell them for about $15-$20 each.
Depending on the cost of 3rd part manufacturing I'll go that route or if too much test to see if I can produce them myself. I'd rather use the 3rd party to be honest though, as it'd save me a lot of time and hassle. :P

Ah. Definitely good luck with everything.

By coincidence I watch a Youtuber who also built his own toy robot that made it onto the small scale market. You can maybe watch his videos and get some ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/user/JMEMantzel

I looked but didn't see the toy you're referring to. :/

After getting a quick pricing I think I'll have to make them myself, which adds a few problems to the mix.

You would have to look back a year or so, it's his vlog as well as he talks about building his six legged robot toy.

Ah- I wasn't sure if the spiderbot was it or not!

I did find this today by accident: http://www.cnet.com/news/get-a-comb.....ack-for-99-96/