Randy started making wooden crafts for family and friends 25 Years ago. With the downturn in the housing industry, he found himself suddenly out of work and with plenty of time on his hands. That's when he decided to start selling his children's toys on Etsy. His shop, ToyWorx is filled with wonderful heirloom quality wooden toys, from game boards to trains!
He tells me, "It has been fun and interesting talking to people from all over the world. However, my girlfriend doesn’t care for seeing toys all over the house and watching a grown man playing with them.
Don’t even mention the sawdust!"
I've always loved wooden toys like this, ever since I was a child (yes girls can play with trucks and trains too!). As a parent I look forward to seeing my daughter enjoy them. Randy sent us his Wooden Train Set to review. These toys are not recommended for children under three, and as you may Know my daughter is just a few months shy of turning one. Our neighbor, Eli tested this train for us. He loved the fact that it has passengers and he enjoyed taking them out and running them over! (Boys will be Boys :). When I asked Eli if this was a good toy, he told me "Yeah!" That's as good as it gets!
The craftsmanship is marvelous. I love the dimension added by the combination of oak and black walnut lumber. It has seven cars in total and is 45" in length. The engine, passenger and caboose have hinged tops so that the passengers can get in and out. Above all, these are safe, non toxic toys for your child; the worst you might ever have to worry about is maybe a splinter. That is worth its weight in gold.
BUY IT! Visit ToyWorks and put a dent in your Christmas shopping! Purchase two items and get free shipping on the second item!
WIN IT! Enter for your chance to win Randy's latest design and soon-to-be best seller! A wooden Lumber Truck and Driver set valued at $44.95! Open to U.S. Residents Only.
To Enter:
1) Follow this Blog Publicly
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2) Visit ToyWorx and tell me the name of a ToyWorx toy not already featured in this post that you love.
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love love love the LUMBER TRUCK WITH DRIVER.
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i also heart toyworx and my fav toy!!
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I follow!
ReplyDeleteLove this giveaway!! and I have to say I am in love with the hand painted people that is with the passenger train!! So darn cute!
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I follow your blog publicly. I like the Tic Tac Toe game. Good for Travel and waiting at restraunts. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I LOVE the Dump Truck! These toys are beautifully made!
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I am now following on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/dropcqueen/status/4617200456
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Oh, man! This toys are awesome. My boys would LOVE the dump truck. I mean, they would love the train or any of the other toys too... but dumping things is always fun! LOL
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I love the landscaper's truck and I follow. khaski78@hotmail.com
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**my previous required post was the first on the list** this extra entry is kinda late!
My favorite toy is the landscapers truck with the painted driver. I follow you.
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I am a follower and I love the Maple Train and Trucks
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Wow, these are great! I'm following you and I love the Grain Truck!
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I'm a follower and I really like the LUMBER TRUCK WITH DRIVER
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ReplyDeleteLove what Randy can do ... the Farm Grain Truck with the little driver dude is just OUTSTANDING!!! I absolutely love the Lumber Truck, too. Crossing my fingers for the Friday GiveAway ~ but either way, Santa's Elves are relieved to have a Plan!! :o)
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Randy does excellent work ~ he must love what he does because it shows.
Wooden toys totally ROCK!
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Wow!!!
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big fan of the 'old-fashioned' toys!!
Thanks, Randy! :o)
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I follow publicly and love the Pickup Truck!
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ReplyDeleteLove the Dumb Truck - the two tones of wood are awesome together.
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I follow and I like the milk truck with farmer and wife
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ooh. I love the Train with Painted People!! Great set...& I heart them on etsy
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