Play Maysie on 'Shark Tank': Where and how to buy mess-free and eco-friendly portable dollhouse
CLEVELAND, OHIO: 'Shark Tank' returns this week with Episode 20. The designer of the Play Maysie Portable Dollhouses pitches their product in this episode. They are hoping for a bite from one of the sharks to help propel their business forward. Here's all you need to know about the Play Maysie Portable Dollhouses.
When closed, Play Maysie's dollhouses look like old-school metal lunchboxes, but when opened, they display wonderfully designed dollhouses with furnishings. The use of magnets to keep the dolls and furnishings together is a creative feature that provides a solid and clutter-free setting for children to use their imaginations.
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What is Play Maysie?
Play Maysie, a one-of-a-kind brand of portable dollhouses and dolls, is revolutionizing playtime by giving children a sustainable, screen-free, and imaginative play experience. Play Maysie's portable travel dollhouses are meant to be adaptable and useful, appealing to both children and adults and were founded by single adoptive mum Kayla Lupean.
The Play Maysie portable dollhouse is a fresh spin on the traditional playhouse. Each dollhouse comes in a lunchbox-style casing that can be customized with the brand's magnetic attachments. The dollhouses are gender-neutral, with an inclusive assortment of dolls that encourage imaginative play for all youngsters. The magnetic flooring with linked wooden furniture, which avoids missing or lost parts, is one of the fundamental elements of Play Maysie's dollhouses. This guarantees a clutter-free gaming experience and simplifies cleanup. When the games are finished, the cases may be closed, stacked, and simply stored on shelves or hung on hooks.
On Christmas 2020, Kayla, the CEO and founder of Play Maysie, had the idea for the portable dollhouse. She was a wedding photographer who had lost most of her clients due to the Covid outbreak at the time. Kayla, a single adoptive mom, discovered that her daughter's toys had too many loose parts, making it difficult to keep them organized and extend play. She also noticed that her daughter loved to play close to her, carrying toys all over the house. Kayla was motivated to design a portable, clutter-free playhouse that would give youngsters a long-lasting, open-ended play experience.
Play Maysie is dedicated to environmental stewardship, employing high-quality materials and avoiding cheap plastic toys. Kayla's vision has been realized thanks to the brand's collaboration with dependable suppliers in China. The goods are made in China by some really talented vendors who collaborated with Kayla from the beginning to bring this to life. She first intended to produce in the United States but quickly discovered that hinged tins and miniature furniture are not made in the United States. So she spent weeks sitting up all night pitching her ideas to suppliers overseas, hearing their perspectives, skills, and negotiating cost. Play Maysie also helps children in the foster care system by providing cases with every purchase.
To accommodate diverse play preferences, Play Maysie provides a choice of portable dollhouse cases, dolls, and accessories. Hand-sewn magnetic plush dollhouse dolls like Jack, Kate, and Cora are reversible and include inside magnetic bars. These dolls are appropriate for youngsters aged 3 to 8 years. The Home Case, which has a living room on one side and a kitchen on the other, is a popular option. It comes with hardwood floors, permanent furniture, and a collection of magnetic wooden accessories.
Other collections inspired by Play Maysie's debut on the hit TV show 'Shark Tank' include the Cozy Collection and the Shark Tank Home Collection, both of which provide an all-inclusive play experience with seasonal accessory sets, plush dolls, and magnetic dolls.
Who is the founder of Play Maysie?
Kayla has received a grant from Chip and Joanna Gaines to help her expand her portable dollhouse company. The little portable dollhouses fold out on both sides to form interchangeable, magnetic rooms with permanent wooden furniture, inspired by vintage tin lunchboxes she acquired on eBay. The case is designed to be gender-neutral, and inserts include a living area, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and fishing and camping equipment.
She worked in photography for nearly 13 years before launching Play Maysie in December 2020. While her biggest success is taking the risk and trusting the timing of life to adopt her daughter as a single mother, launching Play Maysie is a close second. Kayla spends her leisure time outside with her child, whether hiking or relaxing on the beach at Lake Erie. She enjoys cooking, traveling, watercolor painting, and music, and she is an enthusiastic podcast listener.
What is the cost and where to buy Play Maysie's dollhouse from?
Anyone who enjoys the Play Maysie Portable Dollhouses on 'Shark Tank' may purchase them on the company's website -- playmaysie.com. There are three models available on the site. The three cases are The Cozy Case, The Home Case, and The Wild Case. The cost of each one is $48.
The case, two wooden floors, a carrying strap, a drawstring pouch, and 12 wooden accessories are all included in the Cozy Case. On one side, there is a bedroom, and on the other, there is a bathroom.
The Home Case has the same items, but it also includes a living room on one side and a kitchen on the other. Finally, the Wild Case contains the same features as the other cases, but it includes an outside environment with a lake, a woodland area for camping, and other features. However, the dolls in all three situations are available separately. A set of three dolls costs $6, while a set of six costs $24. Holiday magnets are also available for $28.
Last but not least, there are 'Shark Tank' promotions. Fans can buy the Home Case, the six-doll set, and the seasonal magnets for $95.40. Fans of 'Shark Tank' may acquire all three cases and three reversible dolls for $145.80.
Customers also have some positive feedback for the product. One of the reviews on the website reads, "Granddaughter loved it! We purchased the Home Case for our granddaughter, who was undergoing surgery. The quality is terrific and is perfect for a situation where a child isn't able to move around much. She loved it!" Another person added, "Cutest present ever. This is adorable. Someone gave me the advice that little kids like anything in a carrying case and I couldn’t agree more! Both my 1 year old and 3 year old can’t get enough of this. We can’t wait to get a second one!"
Where is Play Maysie now?
Kayla utilized her funds of $25,000 to establish the firm. In April 2021, she also raised $29,475 on Kickstarter. She's been on a roll since then, earning the title of "Best Preschool Toy of 2022" from Parents.com. So far, the dollhouses are exclusively available on her website and in her Cleveland mall kiosk. She's probably looking to break into the big-box toy stores.
With their revolutionary portable dollhouses and accessories, Play Maysie has transformed children's playing. The brand's dedication to sustainability, diversity, and social impact distinguishes them in the toy business. Parents and children will love Play Maysie's inventive and clutter-free play options.
Who will steal the deal?
Shark Kevin O'Leary has a lot of contacts in the toy business, so viewers can expect a royalty offer from him. Shark Barbara Corcoran has several nieces and nephews, so she will appreciate the creative play component of this product. Sharks Daymond John and Mark Cuband may not be interested, but Shark Lori Greiner could be able to because the items would sell on QVC. Kayla might wind up with a handful of Sharks offers.
'Shark Tank' Season 14 Episode 20 airs on ABC on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 8 pm ET. Catch the latest episode featuring products like Dapper Boi, Hunny Bunchies, Tia Lupita Foods, Play Maysie, and an update on Oogiebear.
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