Company legal name: The Right Stuf, Inc.

DBA(s), if any: The Right Stuf International, Inc.

Note:  The info in this profile relates to RightStuf the manufacturer.  For info on RightStuf, the distributor, see RightStuf Distribution.

Headquarters: PO Box 71309, Des Moines, IA 50325

Phone: 800-338-6827

Fax: 515-252-0555
Website URL: http://www.rightstuf.com

Business founded: 1987

Employees: 29

Number of locations: 1

 

Consumer/Customer service contact:
Contact name: Kara Hadley

Phone: 515-252-6116

Fax: 515-252-0555

E-mail: kara@rightstuf.com


First-time retailer contact:
Contact name: Melissa Smothers

Phone: 515-252-6116

Fax: 515-252-0555

E-mail: Melissas@rightstuf.com


First-time distributor contact:
Contact name: Shawne Kleckner
Phone: 515-252-6116

Fax: 515-252-0555

E-mail: shawnek@rightstuf.com

 

Properties

Properties based on licensed Japanese animation include Astro Boy, Gigantor, Eighth Man, Irresponsible Captain Tylor and more.

 

Products

Prominent products include Japanese animation available in both VHS and DVD formats. Also offers some apparel, books and novelties. Products can be found in most brick and mortar retailers such as comic stores, video stores, game stores, video game stores and toy stores; catalogue retailers and e-commerce retailers.

 

Becoming an account

Consumers, retailers and distributors are all able to order new and back stock items. Consumers can order online or through the mail order catalog. Some distributors that offer Right Stuf products include Diamond, Ingram, ADV, Baker & Taylor, Valley Media, Alliance, FM International, and more. For wholesale retailers a retail certificate is required; a short form application is available for those wanting to only order occasional C.O.D. shipments; and first time wholesale customers can use a credit card. Standard terms are net 30 and maximum credit terms vary.

 

Marketing

Consumer marketing: advertising in magazines, online, and distributor catalogues. Conventions regularly attended, website maintained and consumer catalogue produced. Trade marketing: advertising in trade magazines, online, and distributor catalogues. Trade shows attended. Trade area of website coming soon. Retailer mailings are done.

 

Products/orders

Orders solicited in advance of production and order response used to gauge production quantities. 

 

Retailer sales

Discounts based on quantity ordered. Minimum wholesale order is 1 unit. Co-op advertising is available directly and through distributor programs. Returns accepted for damages and mistakes as well as unsold inventory. Sales to retailers outside of the U.S. are available through distributors and via licenses.