Plan Toys

If you're looking for toys that ooze character, quality and charm, you need look no further than the wonderful selection of brightly-coloured wooden toys produced by Plan Toys.

Founded in 1981 with the aim of making toys that help with the physical and intellectual development of children, Plan Toys is a company that takes its "green" credentials very seriously. With a strong emphasis on constantly seeking cleaner, safer and more environmentally-friendly materials and production methods, Plan Toys is one of those rare toy companies where you can shop with absolute guilt-free abandon.

By using ecologically-sound, sustainable materials like rubberwood - and equally 'green' finishing techniques such as chemical-free, water-based dyes and recycled packaging - Plan Toys has carved a niche for themselves as an ethical company that produces wooden toys that are in a class of their own.

From their showcase toy - a pull-along 'dancing' alligator with a wonderfully expressive face - to their timeless classics such as wooden dolls houses, xylophones, toy cars and rocking horses - the company is exceptionally skilled at consistently launching simple, design-conscious products that have a level of integrity that you will struggle to find anywhere else. This is particularly true of their Plan City range - where children are encouraged to learn about different occupations and social environments. What's more, Plan City is fully compatible with Brio, another popular wooden toy manufacturer.