Kids' rooms today are inundated with the latest and greatest in high-tech gadgets and toys, complete with loud sounds and even louder colors. These 12 modern wood toys get back to the basics of fun, and allow kids the space they need to let their imaginations run free. And they look pretty good too.
Incredible original antique elephant pull toy made by the renowned Steiff company founded in 1880. The company patented their button in ear trademark in 1905, due to many impostors selling fakes.. This Steiff elephant is in very good condition for its age and taking into consideration that it is a toy. If you research Steiff buttons, you will see that our button is .4 mm, is iron and has some remnants of nickel plating. With a nice patina on its carriage or cart, you can quickly tell that this Steiff elephant is the holy grail of antique toys. This wonderful antique toy would make the perfect gift for any Steiff Collector or animal lover worldwide. Do not miss this special find.
This is a vintage children's toy. Entirely plastic, so safe for toddlers. Original pull string. Decals in good condition with minor wear. My kids loved this one, but we have outgrown pull behinds.
Bring joy and nostalgia to your child’s playtime with our vintage-inspired wood push toy. Our wooden push toy is a wonderful toy for babies who are newly walking and very active. Once babies begin walking, they begin to focus heavily on developing their gross motor skills. We offer this push toy to aid in that development. Watch as your child giggles with delight while pulling their new wooden toy across the floor, hoking and quacking as they go. All of our toys are heirloom quality and our dream is that they’ll be passed from generation to generation, creating beautiful memories and traditions for years to come. You can even make it extra special with personalization! • Dimensions 10 x 18 x 60 cm (3.9” x 7” x 23,6") • ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIAL used: sustainably harvested birch wood, painted with water based natural paint and finished with linseed oil. • Safe for all ages, developmentally suited for ages 1 year and up. PUSH TOYS HELPS TO: • Build muscles. • Develop fine and gross motor skills. • Develop coordination and practice balancing. PACKING / GIFT NOTES This wooden toy comes with a tag telling you how it should be looked after and is hand-wrapped in packing paper and packed in a carbon box. And for that extra touch, we can add gift wrapping and a personalized note. To add a personalized note, just include the text in the “note to seller” box when you check out. All gift-wrapped toys come packed in with a handmade linen bag that you can pack your little friend in. CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Never submerge your toys in water or allow them to be soaked for a long time. • Clean gently and quickly with a damp cloth and mild soap. • Allow the toy to dry completely.
Toys....they have been making children smile for ages. We have all had these playmates that kept us entertained and gave us a sense of security. I can still remember some of the metal,wind up,clockwork toys even though my generation entered the plastic age thus sending this style of toy to "Toy Heaven". Of course there are always collectors who rescue and give dignity back to these wonderful antique toys. But toys as well as any other collectible need not be confined to a glass case where they end up becoming sterile and losing all of their personality. I am an advocate of bringing collectibles out of their cases and using them to decorate your home. You don't have to have a big collection lining an entire wall, just some fun pieces scattered about will do. If you are looking for a way to bring warmth and personality to your home, consider accessorizing with an antique toy or two! I have posted some pictures of antique toys, any of which would look wonderful as part of a tabletop vignette or standing alone by themselves. I hope you enjoy!! Clockwork toys are especially fun to watch and a great conversation starter. They can bring such warmth to your home because they shout out "look at me, touch me, interact with me!" Sometimes collections begin because of a special find in a garage sale or flea market, or from rummaging through an attic or basement. Clockwork Tightrope Walker c1885, extremely rare. 1910 Steiff sheep on wheels A wonderful old German Ferris Wheel Antique giraffe and doll pull toy Mason & Taylor circa 1880s clockwork toy of a pressed papier maché shoulder head child doll, with pressed metal jointed legs pushing a child's perambulator Rare Wonderful Rare French Mechanical Musical Automaton Love the old fire truck! Children's French Antique wooden toy scooter Delightful and Rare French Mechanical Pull-Toy "Polichinelle Riding an Ostrich" A bisque-headed Polichinelle doll is seated upon a large paper mache ostrich. Jack in the Boxes Old trains can be displayed in a number of ways. Old circus toys like the ones in these two photos are always fun and make great vignettes. Antique Harlequin toy with porcelain head, dating from around 1880 Try mounting toys on a wall. These antique toy scenes would look lovely in a tabletop vignette. Clockwork figure, "Le Gai Violiniste", made in France by Fernand Martin about 1900 This old German toy would look perfect in a beautiful tabletop vignette. Woman on Sewing Machine, c. 1905 / clockwork tin toy And don't forget puppets! Early Prewar Japan 1910 Big 7" (18 cm) Clockwork Tin Toy Bicycle Motorcycle Collectors with a passion for antique toys often build their collections with toys that bring back fond memories from their past. An old doll with eight legged walking mechanism.This is definitely an attention getter! Being some charm to a sunny windowsill. Cute idea for old metal trucks! Christmas is the perfect time of year to decorate with antique or vintage toys. Sources via Pinterest , Google, and Tumblr Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/08/take-tour-of-queens-dolls-house.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
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The best toys for 12-18 month old toddlers! Get lots of ideas from nesting and stacking toys, pull toys, push toys, musical toys, toys to encourage imaginative play, puzzles, dumping toys, art toys, sensory toys, toys for developing gross motor skills, sandbox toys, water toys, bath toys, books, and outdoor toys.
Bring joy and nostalgia to your child’s playtime with our vintage-inspired wooden pull toy. Adorable wooden toy figurines on wheels. What do pull-along toys teach children? Well: balance, movement, and eye to hand coordination. While they walk around their wooden friends, our children manage several things at the same time: they maintain their balance while walking around with their hand at their backs, involuntary coordinating their movement, looking in front not to trip, and then behind to watch their play buddies. All of our toys are heirloom quality and our dream is that they’ll be passed from generation to generation, creating beautiful memories and traditions for years to come. You can even make it extra special with personalization! • Dimensions 15 x 14 x 6.5 cm (5.9+” x 5.5” x 2.5") • ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS used: sustainably harvested birch wood, painted with water based natural paint and finished with linseed oil. • Safe for age 3+ PULL TOYS HELPS TO: • Develop fine and gross motor skills. • Develop coordination and practice balancing. • Develop eye to hand coordination. PACKING / GIFT NOTES This wooden toy comes with a tag telling you how it should be looked after and is hand-wrapped in packing paper and packed in a carbon box. And for that extra touch, we can add gift wrapping and a personalized note. To add a personalized note, just include the text in the “note to seller” box when you check out. All gift-wrapped toys come packed in with a handmade linen bag that you can pack your little friend in. CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Never submerge your toys in water or allow them to be soaked for a long time. • Clean gently and quickly with a damp cloth and mild soap. • Allow the toy to dry completely.
Bring joy and nostalgia to your child’s playtime with our vintage-inspired wooden pull toy snail. This adorable wooden pull along toy is here to be a loyal companion and help nurture your little ones development as they learn balance, movement, and eye to hand coordination as they explore with their new wooden snail friend as a truly timeless playmate. All of friendly toys are heirloom quality built to stand the test of time, in the hopes that they can be cherished and passed down for years to come. handcrafted in Vilnius, Lithuania natural, sustainable and biodegradable height 15 x 14 x 6.5 cm (5.9+” x 5.5” x 2.5") safe for ages 3 and up made with raw linseed oil, linen rope, birchwood and milk paint Friendly Toys - are meticulously handmade with a keen focus on detail and quality. Committed to using only natural, biodegradable materials that are safe for children, each Friendly Toy is created in sustainably harvested birch wood, non-toxic water-based Milk Paint, raw linseed oil, and durable linen ropes for heirloom toys are not only safe for our little ones, but also for the planet. Wooden toys to be cherished for generations to come. Shop all Friendly Toys (12 live products)
Bring joy and nostalgia to your child’s playtime with our vintage-inspired wooden pull toy. Adorable wooden toy figurines on wheels. What do pull-along toys teach children? Well: balance, movement, and eye to hand coordination. While they walk around their wooden friends, our children manage several things at the same time: they maintain their balance while walking around with their hand at their backs, involuntary coordinating their movement, looking in front not to trip, and then behind to watch their play buddies. All of our toys are heirloom quality and our dream is that they’ll be passed from generation to generation, creating beautiful memories and traditions for years to come. You can even make it extra special with personalization! • Dimensions 15 x 14 x 6.5 cm (5.9+” x 5.5” x 2.5") • ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS used: sustainably harvested birch wood, painted with water based natural paint and finished with linseed oil. • Safe for age 3+ PULL TOYS HELPS TO: • Develop fine and gross motor skills. • Develop coordination and practice balancing. • Develop eye to hand coordination. PACKING / GIFT NOTES This wooden toy comes with a tag telling you how it should be looked after and is hand-wrapped in packing paper and packed in a carbon box. And for that extra touch, we can add gift wrapping and a personalized note. To add a personalized note, just include the text in the “note to seller” box when you check out. All gift-wrapped toys come packed in with a handmade linen bag that you can pack your little friend in. CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Never submerge your toys in water or allow them to be soaked for a long time. • Clean gently and quickly with a damp cloth and mild soap. • Allow the toy to dry completely.
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Little ones will love to learn about shapes and practice problem solving with our school bus pull toy. Featuring a cheery yellow design detailed with windows and wheels and rope for pulling, this accessory helps their development progress, as they sort wooden blocks in various colors. DETAILS THAT MATTER Crafted of plywood and solid beech wood.Pull rope is made of 100% cotton.Finished in child-safe, water-based paint.Benefits of playing with stacking toys for baby are: Improved fine motor skills, visual and spatial perception, balance, trunk and gross motor protective responses and creative play, among other benefits.Made with FSC®-certified wood. Your purchase helps support healthy forests and ecosystems worldwide. KEY PRODUCT POINTS Pottery Barn Kids exclusive.Recommended for 18 months and older.Wipe clean.Imported. THIS SET INCLUDES 7 piece set: 1 Bus and 6 Blocks. DIMENSIONS Overall: 11.5" wide x 5.5" deep x 6.5" highRope: 23.75" longWheels: 1.75" diameter 0.75" thickWeight: 2.5 lbs CARE Dust with soft, dry cloth. SHIPPING UPS Front Door Delivery: 3-5 Business Days With Front Door Delivery, UPS can deliver most in-stock items including select furniture and lighting within 3-5 business days. UPS Front Door Delivery: Next Day Delivery Next day delivery restrictions: Available within the contiguous 48 states.An extra charge of $17.50 per address.Orders must be placed by 6PM PT Monday through Thursday to arrive by the next business day.Some restrictions apply. Surcharges and Restrictions Select oversized items have an additional delivery and processing surcharge; this charge is listed below the item price. UPS is unable to deliver to PO boxes. For more details on shipping, visit our Shipping Information page. Ship to Store With Ship to Store Delivery, items can be shipped to and picked up from your local store for a reduced shipping price. 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Vintage wooden pull toy with faded Rainbow-colored wooden wheels and perfect for a toddler just learning to walk. An early 1969’s Playskool toddler toy that was loved and played with and has many years of play left. Made to roll when pulled by the twisted red and white cotton cord ending in a yellow wooden ball. The hinged wood can also be turned and stacked to make this pull toy fun for a toddler to click and clack while sitting as well as pulled. Measures 16 inches end to end and a 19-inch cord for total of 35 inches total length. Give as a Vintage new baby gift or give as a Unique gift that will become a hand me down heirloom.
Made from 1956-1958 Grandpa Frog rolls along in a hopping motion while his back legs flip-flop around, his big googly eyes roll, and he makes a "croak-croak" sound. Made from 1955-1957 Kriss makes a realistic "chirp-chirp" noise when pulled while he rolls along in a life-like cricket hop and jump motion that makes his antennas wiggle all around. Both are missing their original pull cords. Both are in great working condition with slight signs of wear, some damage to Kricket's wooden antenna knobs, and they could both use a good cleaning with a gentle cleaner. I am more than happy to answer any and all questions about these wonderful old toys. I would also be excited to share additional photographs upon request. These toys are authentic antique toys. You will receive the exact item shown in the photographs. * Have a question about this item? Click the "Ask A Question" tab on the top right. * Like it and want to save it for later? Click on the "Favorites" tab. * Or share it with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook. I am happy to ship internationally with some exceptions. Please "Ask a question" for a quote if your country is not listed.
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Bring joy and nostalgia to your child’s playtime with our vintage-inspired wooden pull toy. Adorable Dog Pull Toy on wheels. What do pull-along toys teach children? Well: balance, movement, and eye to hand coordination. While they walk around their wooden friends, our children manage several things at the same time: they maintain their balance while walking around with their hand at their backs, involuntary coordinating their movement, looking in front not to trip, and then behind to watch their play buddies. All of our toys are heirloom quality and our dream is that they’ll be passed from generation to generation, creating beautiful memories and traditions for years to come. You can even make it extra special with personalization! • Dimensions 11 x 6 x 31 cm (4.4” x 2.5” x 12.4") • ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS used: sustainably harvested birch wood, painted with water based natural paint and finished with linseed oil. • Safe for all ages, developmentally suited for ages 2.5 and up. PULL TOYS HELPS TO: • Develop fine and gross motor skills. • Develop coordination and practice balancing. • Develop eye to hand coordination. PACKING / GIFT NOTES This wooden toy comes with a tag telling you how it should be looked after and is hand-wrapped in packing paper and packed in a carbon box. And for that extra touch, we can add gift wrapping and a personalized note. To add a personalized note, just include the text in the “note to seller” box when you check out. All gift-wrapped toys come packed in with a handmade linen bag that you can pack your little friend in. CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Never submerge your toys in water or allow them to be soaked for a long time. • Clean gently and quickly with a damp cloth and mild soap. • Allow the toy to dry completely.
Features Suitable for 12M and aboveThis happy pull-along frog toy opens and shuts its mouth when pulled by the cord. Is he trying to catch flies or maybe sing to his friends? The toy encourages children to crawl by pulling the frog out front. When they learn to walk, they can take him on adventures The frog-themed pull toy is great for encouraging children to crawl and a great companion when they start to walk or run around the house This toddler pull along toy has sturdy wheels, which allow for easy pulling His big appealing eyes and attractive design, make him a colorful companionProduct DescriptionFrog opens and shuts his mouth when pulledPull this happy frog along and his mouth will open and close. Is he trying to catch flies or sing to his friends?Perfect for encouraging walkingThe colourful wooden frog with its big appealing eyes will encourage toddlers to walk.Sturdy wheels allow for easy pullingSturdy wheels make it easy to take the toy along when children are exploring around. Item Weight: 0.5 lbs, Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.7 x 3.3 x 3.8 inchesAdult Assembly Required: NoWarning: This toy meets the European and American safety standards EN 71 and ASTM F963. Remove the packaging material before you give the toy to your child. Please keep all the relevant information for future reference. Decorations and colors may vary!
7Long ago, before everything had a battery, lights, and played annoying music of some kind, kids actually had to power their own toys. And as much as I have
