Stephen Burling

Founder and Creative Director @ CT Play Toys and Collectibles Inc.

About

CT Play - your one stop shop for all things custom. CT Play Toys & Collectibles was founded on a simple belief: great merchandise should respect the fans. That respect shows up in honest quality and in making experiences that feel intentional rather than disposable. We believe merchandise should feel considered — something that makes sense for the brand it represents and for the people who choose to own it. To us, merchandise isn’t just an output. It’s part of a relationship between a brand and its audience, and it deserves the same level of thought and care. We specialize in a large assortment of custom collectibles spanning multiple categories from toys and collectibles to home goods, apparel and accessories. Vinyl figures, resin statues, bobbleheads, plushies, bag charms, kitchenware, home décor… the possibilities are endless. Let's chat!

Country

Canada

City

Toronto

Industry

Design

Skill

Request for Proposal (RFP), Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Problem Solving, Relationship Development, Business Development, Purchase Orders, Purchasing, Creative Direction, Manufacturing, Freight Forwarding, Toys, Collectibles, Apparel Sourcing, Sourcing, Account Management, Project Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

Experience

Founder and Creative Director

CT Play Toys and Collectibles Inc.

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Custom collectibles manufacturer from vinyl figures and resin statues to plush toys, pins and blankets. Whatever your project, we got you covered!

Co-Founder

Colour Theory Apparel and Accessories

2021-2 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Custom apparel and collectibles manufacturer: - apparel - accessories - plush - vinyl figures - resin statues

Director of Partnerships and Development

Royal Academy of Illustration & Design

2024-2 - 2025-7 · 1 yr 6 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Fostering exciting collabs with awesome studios and brands for various creative projects. Leading industry professionals are here to help you bring forward amazing campaigns in various media formats. Let's connect and see how we can help take your creative initiatives to the next level!

Head of B2B Sales/Development Consultant

Bedrock Collectibles

2024-1 - 2025-7 · 1 yr 7 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

With proven success in the licensing side for amazing high end statues - it was a no brainer to partner with Bedrock Collectibles to help with their expansion into B2B sales with the same high level statues and vinyl figures. Despite our large scale manufacturing capabilities, we are also able to help with smaller MOQ's perfect for special events and gifting.

Director, Partner Happiness and Development

Happy Worker Toys & Collectibles

2020-2 - 2024-1 · 4 yrs

Toronto, Canada Area

Wearer of many happy hats! - global account manager - creative director - project manager - production manager - product development Project managed 2023’s GOTY CE for Baldurs Gate 3.