PlayPlax Toys - Educational and Entertaining

About PlayPlax

Invented by Patrick Rylands in 1966, PlayPlax went on to sell over a million copies. 

Patrick was an art student when he first came up with the concept of these brilliant interlocking squares. When we decided to bring it back we knew one thing - it had to be as good as the original. 

We found and used the factory in Cheshire who used to make it. They still had the dye recipes which meant we could perfectly reproduce the beautiful colours. Although they look like perspex, the pieces are actually made of polystyrene.  

http://www.playplax.co.uk/index.php

Dice Maestro games

Family business values

Our vision at Dice Maestro is to create board games with a difference and have business values that make a difference. Here are seven reasons to buy a Dice Maestro game:

• Play Anywhere. Our games are played in the box, which is the size of a typical hardback novel, and can be played virtually anywhere: at home, at school, on holiday, on the road. No need for a table.
• Play Anytime. Our games typically last 30 minutes or so - ideal for busy lifestyles.
• Fun For All. Our games are simple enough for children to play but sophisticated enough for adults to enjoy. Virtually everyone enjoys throwing dice but the finely tuned game mechanisms provide subtlety and scope for tactical play.
• Few Rules. There is no lengthy rule book to wade through to learn the rules of the standard game. However, more experienced gamers should visit the resources section for each game to download rule variations, rules for different game versions, strategy tips and probability tables.
• Made in the UK. We do not outsource any manufacturing to countries with poor environmental or health and safety records. Everything is made in the United Kingdom.

http://www.dicemaestro.com/

Hero Manufacturing Company - Wooden Toys

Skittles

Guardsmen

Sailors

The Skittles are hand turned from hardwoods and painted with twelve coats of non toxic paint and varnish. The set of six and ball are packaged in an attractive gift box. You may like to have a set made with your own theme, why not send an e mail to discuss your plans.

http://www.rogercopple.co.uk/index.asp

Croglin Toys

	Croglin Toys is the oldest and most established part of our business. The wooden toys we make have developed over the years to become recognised for their high quality and treasured around the world. We make all our wooden toys in Cumbria, from locally sourced timber and all are individually made by hand giving each one its own unique character. As members of the British Toymaker’s Guild in 2007 we won the Longleat Cup for the most playable toys (as voted by the kids!)

Brendan's handcrafted bears

All of Brendan's bears are made to consistently high standards of craftsmanship,

with great attention to detail, resulting in unique characters

to treasure for years to come.

Brendan is a Member of the Guild of Master Bearcrafters.

Brendan trained as a tailor and has been designing and crafting handmade, collectible bears since December 2006.

http://brendansbears.co.uk/default.aspx 

Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company

The Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company has been producing exquisitely crafted wooden jigsaw puzzles since it was founded in 1994 by Kevin Wentworth Preston.

From our factory near Malmesbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds, we supply both individuals and organisations with a wide range of puzzles and customised products. We supply puzzles to heritage & cultural organisations such as The National Trust, St Paul's Cathedral and The Landmark Trust, aquariums, zoos and corporate jigsaws to companies such as Audi.



Using computer controlled lasers and state of the art technology, Wentworth has become known for its quality and design, and supplies in excess of 150,000 puzzles a year in over 35 countries around the world.

http://www.jigsaws.co.uk/aboutus.php

Deans - Oldest UK Teddy Bear Manufacturer

"Dean's were established in 1903, and first began producing teddy bears in 1915. To this day, Dean's bears are highly prized and collected around the world. Dean's are proud to boast one of the biggest teddy bear collectors clubs in the world."

http://www.deansbears.com/

Merrythought Authentic Teddy Bears

"Established in 1930, Merrythought has been hand-making the quintessential British Teddy Bear for over 80 years from the world famous factory in Ironbridge, Shropshire.
Treasured by children and adults across the globe, all our teddy bears are fully jointed and made using the finest materials and craftsmanship. This means that nothing compares to a Merrythought – each bear has a unique character and superior quality that can last a lifetime."
http://www.merrythought.co.uk/

Laurel Designs

"Laurel Designs hobby horses and model ponies are handmade with top quality fur fabrics, and feature removable real leather harness with solid brass fittings. These toys are much loved by children and adults alike, and soon come to be cherished by those who are lucky enough to receive them as gifts.


Beautifully handmade since 1979, the award-winning Laurel Designs collection is designed to stimulate the imagination and provide endless play for all ages.


All of our toy ponies and horses are made to the highest standards and conform to appropriate EC safety regulations. They are easy to care for and designed to last - treated well, they will be glad to become family heirlooms."

http://www.laureldesigns.co.uk/

Michael Frost Toymaker

Michael and Celia Frost have been building ride on toys and pull along toys since their first son Richard, was born 47 years ago. They have 5 children and when Christmas came the children were given a wooden toy, try as they might to destroy them they are still in existence today, and now each of the 9 grandchildren has one of Grandad's toys too. Richard went on to found the playhouse company, designing and manufacturing bespoke playhouses for children, he got his love of working with wood from his parents and is now delighted that he can help through this web site to sell the wooden toys he and his brothers and sister enjoyed so much through out their childhood.

All our toys are crafted in our workshops in Cumbria, all made and painted by hand; giving personal touch to each and every one.

http://www.michaelfrosttoys.co.uk/about.php

Early Rider

Early Rider® is a British company based in Henley. Our approach to design, engineering and safety is utterly without compromise and it’s what sets us apart. We strive to produce fantastic pre school bikes that take a fun, systematic and safe approach to teaching young children to ride. Our ambition is to get every child mobile, without using stabilisers.
We have combined British innovation with West coast style and world leading manufacturing. The result is the fastest growing kids bike manufacturer in the world and a range of bikes unlike any others.

http://www.earlyrider.com/

Orchard Toys

http://www.orchardtoys.com

Orchard Toys is a leading manufacturer of educational puzzles and games for children aged between 18 months and 12 years, with a reputation for excellence of design, manufacture and service.

We have been designing and manufacturing award-winning educational games, jigsaw puzzles and activities since 1971 when the company was founded by Keith Harvey, who remains a director today. In 2004, the company was bought by Hugh Beevor who had been involved for 10 years in his capacity as Export Sales Director. Hugh now fills the role of Chairman. Originally producing in Nottingham, we relocated to a new purpose-built factory and office complex in Wymondham, Norfolk early in 2006.

All the board used for games, puzzles and product packaging is 100% recycled. The paper used for printed covers is sourced from sustainable forests and coated with a water-based varnish and all are manufactured in the UK.

The manufacture of components is subcontracted to a UK supplier base, some of whom have supplied the company throughout our period of trading. Maintaining strong and close working relationships with the supplier base is a key focus in maintaining a growing reputation for producing a premium quality product.
Assembly, warehousing, order picking and despatch are carried out from our Norfolk base, from where all the cardboard and paper waste products are recycled by a local business.

Just Jigsaws

http://www.justjigsaws.co.uk/home

"Our wooden puzzles and wooden jigsaws make excellent childrens gifts. UK designed and manufactured, for over 35 years we have been producing educational toys to reflect modern teaching and today's cultural and social values, yet retaining the tactile qualities and durability that only traditional toys can offer"