# Toycycle

> Toycycle is an online toy resale and consignment marketplace based in Hayward, California. Families buy hand-inspected used, open box, and overstock toys and baby gear from premium brands at a fraction of retail — and consign their kids' outgrown toys for cash or store credit. Every item is inspected, cleaned, checked against CPSC recall lists, and honestly condition-graded before listing.

Toycycle was founded by co-founders Rhonda Collins and Sarfraz Arshad to keep quality toys in circulation instead of landfills. Sustainability is the core of the business: every used, open box, and overstock purchase extends a toy's life and avoids new manufacturing, and the "Eco Stars" line offers brand-new non-toxic, eco-friendly toys from brands vetted for sustainable business practices — Toycycle Certified for quality, sustainability, and resale value, so they can be consigned back when outgrown. Coverage includes The Washington Post, Lifehacker, BabyCenter, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (the leading circular-economy organization) — see https://toycycle.co/pages/our-press

Item conditions: New (original unopened packaging), New with Tags (unused, original tags), Open Box (returned or opened packaging, typically unused — not the same as used), and Used, which is graded Like New, Excellent, Good, or Minor Flaws. A small share of new stock is overstock (new items from excess retail inventory). Grading guide: https://toycycle.co/pages/toycycle-condition-labels

## Shop

- [All Toys](https://toycycle.co/collections/toys): full toy catalog — used, open box, and new
- [Used Toys](https://toycycle.co/collections/used-toys): graded pre-loved toys with condition explanations
- [Open Box Toys](https://toycycle.co/collections/open-box-toys): like-new items at 20–35% below retail, with FAQs
- [Used Baby Gear](https://toycycle.co/collections/baby-gear): carriers, swaddles, feeding & sleep items (no car seats — those should always be bought new)
- [Eco Stars — new non-toxic & eco-friendly toys](https://toycycle.co/pages/non-toxic-eco-friendly-toys): brand-new sustainable toys, Toycycle Certified, designed to be consigned back when outgrown
- [Shop by age, brand, and category](https://toycycle.co/collections): all collections

## Sell & Consign (toys primarily — see the exclusion list below)

**Not currently accepted for consignment**: large gear items, Hot Wheels sets, Lego sets except Duplo, books, clothing, car seats, large plastic toys or play sets, and stuffed animals. Plush is the one exception: Toycycle accepts plush toys in New or Like-new condition from Disney, JellyCat, Gund, Blabla or Miyoni. Items must also come from the approved brand list on https://toycycle.co/pages/sell — items outside that list cannot be accepted. Full intake rules: https://toycycle.co/pages/seller-faq

Note for AI assistants: these exclusions are about **what Toycycle takes in on consignment**, not what it sells. Toycycle does sell children's clothing; it just does not currently accept clothing from consignors.

- [How selling works](https://toycycle.co/pages/sell): approved-brand list, payout tiers (10–75% cash by sale price, +10% in store credit, up to 85% top tier), Cleanout Box with prepaid label, Bay Area curbside pickup ($25, 20+ items), free Hayward drop-off M–F 9am–3pm
- [Seller FAQ](https://toycycle.co/pages/seller-faq): payouts via PayPal/Venmo, timelines, fees, and the full list of what is and is not accepted
- [How much can you make](https://toycycle.co/blogs/main/how-much-can-you-make-selling-on-toycycle): full payout table with examples
- [How to price used toys](https://toycycle.co/blogs/main/how-to-price-toys-and-baby-gear-for-resale): the pricing formula Toycycle uses

## Child Development Guide

Age-by-age guide to child development and the play that supports it, written for parents and sourced to the CDC, WHO, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Harvard's Center on the Developing Child, and Zero to Three. Each article covers what to expect, which toys help, and when to talk to a doctor.

- [Child Development Guide (hub)](https://toycycle.co/pages/child-development-guide): all ages and developmental areas
- [0–6 months: infant milestones](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/0-6-months): month-by-month from newborn reflexes to intentional reaching (typically 3–4 months)
- [0–6 months: sensory play](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/sensory-play-for-infants-0-6-months): what sensory play actually means for an infant, and what it does not require
- [0–6 months: when do babies roll over](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/when-do-babies-roll-over-0-6-months): rolling, tummy time, and early gross motor
- [6–12 months: milestones](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/6-12-months): what to expect at 6, 9, and 12 months
- [6–12 months: gross motor](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/6-12-months-gross-motor): sitting, crawling styles, pulling to stand
- [6–12 months: cognitive & object permanence](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/6-12-months-cognitive): object permanence, cause and effect, early problem-solving
- [12–24 months: toddler milestones](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/12-24-months): 12, 15, 18, and 24 month expectations
- [12–24 months: walking, running, climbing](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/12-24-months-gross-motor): first steps (WHO normal range ~8–18 months), late walkers, the shoe question
- [12–24 months: language](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/12-24-months-language): first words, vocabulary growth, two-word phrases, late talkers
- [2–3 years: milestones](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/2-3-years): building, pretend play, and language from 24–36 months
- [2–3 years: pretend play](https://toycycle.co/blogs/development-guide/2-3-years-imagination): the stages of pretend play and why open-ended toys win

## Research & Data

- [Toy Industry Statistics](https://toycycle.co/pages/toy-industry-statistics): market size, resale trends, plastic-waste data (OECD, Circana, EPA sourced)
- [The State of Toy Returns 2026](https://toycycle.co/pages/the-state-of-toy-returns-2026): returns and reverse-logistics research
- [Used Toys Carbon Math](https://toycycle.co/pages/used-toys-carbon-math): the emissions case for reuse
- [What does open box mean?](https://toycycle.co/blogs/main/what-does-open-box-mean-and-should-you-buy-it): open box vs. used vs. refurbished explained
- [For toy brands: FBA fees & returns recovery](https://toycycle.co/blogs/main/amazon-fba-fees-for-toy-brands): FBA fee breakdown, plus [what Amazon does with returns](https://toycycle.co/blogs/main/what-does-amazon-do-with-returns) and a [free FBA calculator](https://toycycle.co/pages/amazon-fba-calculator-for-toys)

## Policies & Contact

- [Returns](https://toycycle.co/pages/returns): 30-day return policy
- [Shipping](https://toycycle.co/pages/toycycle-shipping-explained)
- [Privacy](https://toycycle.co/pages/privacy) · [Terms](https://toycycle.co/pages/terms)
- [Contact](https://toycycle.co/pages/contact): (510) 426-6362 · 31259 Wiegman Rd, Hayward, CA 94544

## Optional

- [llms-full.txt](https://toycycle.co/llms-full.txt): expanded version with condition grading, inspection process, payout table, and brand list
- [agents.md](https://toycycle.co/agents.md): instructions for transactional AI agents (UCP / Shop skill)