Marky Sparky Toys Shifts Faux Bow® Protégé Packaging to U.S. Manufacturing: Supporting Local Jobs and Strengthening Supply Chain Reliability

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 1^st, 2025

San Diego, CA - In response to today’s volatile and unpredictable economic climate, Marky Sparky Toys is proud to announce a significant step toward greater operational resilience and community support with the launch of new packaging for one of its most popular products, the Faux Bow® Protégé.

Beloved by educators and parents alike, the Faux Bow® Protégé introduces children to the fundamentals of archery in a safe, engaging, and confidence-building way. Featuring Marky Sparky’s patented Impact Arrows, the Protégé is designed for durability and peace of mind. Its foam-tipped arrows are ideal for safe indoor and outdoor archery, anywhere.

In an effort to stabilize their business and reinvest in their community, Marky Sparky has moved key parts of the Faux Bow® Protégé packaging production to the U.S. The new packaging is printed by local San Diego-based printers, with in-house laser-cut components assembled by hand in Marky Sparky’s own warehouse. This shift not only ensures greater control over production timelines but also supports local jobs and small businesses.

“We’ve always believed in adaptability, especially when it supports the people who believe in us - our team, our retailers, and our customers,” said Mark Rappaport, CEO of Marky Sparky Toys. “This change allows us to respond more nimbly to global supply chain challenges while staying true to the high standards our brand is known for.”

While the Faux Bow® Protégé bows themselves continue to be responsibly manufactured in China, the hybrid production model allows Marky Sparky to remain cost-conscious and flexible without compromising quality or play value.

The new packaging is now rolling out to retailers nationwide and will be a visible mark of Marky Sparky’s continued commitment to creative problem-solving, local partnerships, and community resilience.

For more information, product samples, or media inquiries, please reach out to the Press Team at hello@markysparkytoys.com

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About Marky Sparky—Founded in 1996, Marky Sparky specializes in products that bring people together through play. It strives to design products that are not just the latest trend, but that compel you to continue to play with repeatedly, season after season.