Archive for March, 2010

HaPe International produces a great line of all natural bamboo games and toys.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. The HaPe Fiesta bamboo game shown below teaches color and shape matching as well as helping kids improve their dexterity. Players have to choose the right color and shape pieces and get them onto their skewer before anyone else. The [...]

TOY CHALLENGE: A national toy design challenge for 5th-8th graders.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. TOYchallenge is a national toy design challenge for 5th-8th graders. It’s an opportunity for teams of imaginative kids to create a new toy or game. Kids grow through engaging in TOYchallenge in many other ways, too: from developing a sense of teamwork, [...]

The Revilo Toys Store offers an incredible selection of top quality wooden, soft and metal toys suitable for babies and young children.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. Revilo Toys says: Our toys are made by some of the most famous and loved brands from around the world. They are made to high standards from top quality materials by companies who care and they are selected to [...]

Thailand’s Wonderworld takes great pride in providing playful, creative experiences for children from 1 to 6 years of age with high quality wooden toys.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. Wonderworld says: We are recognized for excellent learning & creative experiences that promote interaction between children & parents, and contribute to the crucial development of children. This is all made possible by the creativity of our experienced designers who are masters of product innovation. Child [...]

Croatian-born Goran Lelas is an accomplished designer with a magical style.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. Croatian-born Goran Lelas is an accomplished designer whose magical style spans fashion, illustration, children’s literature, product and costume design. Beginning in the Italian fashion industry, Lelas has developed a signature aesthetic that he has carried into sculpture, apparel and [...]

Voila combines art, fun and workmanship to make creative and challenging wood stacking puzzles.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. This challenging game requires children to arrange all the differently shaped pieces onto the pegs layer by layer. Activities of this type help to develop problem-solving skills and creativity. The pieces can also be used to make flat or [...]

Kaloo is shipping it’s new line of fun and colorful Canadian children’s Furniture Spring 2010.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. Kaloo’s whimsical and timely children’s furniture line is well-made and full of charm. Check out the line on their website and take a look at their plush toy line while your there. Kaloo has a nack for developing and [...]

Deluxe Middlebrook Farm is made from environmentally friendly rubber wood.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. Toy-Choice says: Made from solid rubber tree wood and veneered or painted MDF board, this is a really good sized play Farm Set. The open back design allows easy access to the farm buildings for a number of children, [...]

Anthony King, co-founder of John Crane Toys answers questions concerning environmentally friendly toys made from wood.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. The John Crane® brand covers a wide range of products for children and families, including toys, baby products, children’s games, gift items and children’s furniture. Designed to combine beauty, educational value, enjoyment, safety, functionality and durability, their PINTOY® toys [...]

Voilà Camping Set toys are colorful and carefully designed to stimulate imaginations.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans. This all-in-one set provides you with two dolls wearing removable vests with hoods, a wide array of camping equipment, and a sturdy vehicle that can transport the dolls and equipment on adventurous camping trips. The equipment includes a tent, [...]