ASK HN: I often have these basic product ideas which I would like to bring to market. Im quite happy to go the lean startup route and then invest $XX,XXX for production once happy ill have sufficient demand to take a punt. That side of the business I understand.<p>What I don't understand is the production side of things. How/where do I go to get these things produced. How do I choose a provider, etc. In the case of this fidget cube, would they have sent 3d models or a prototype of what they require, or is there some middle step Im missing out?<p>I know I could take someone on to do that for me, but I'd really like to understand it myself.<p>Would appreciate any guidance!