20/07/2022
Hi Folks. Obviously as a toy repairer I don't believe in the throw away consumer culture. So I have felt for a while there is a better way of producing toys in the first place. This is my first Sustainable Toy.
It's a Monster Truck made almost entirely from Pallet Wood or other recovered wood. The only new thing are the dowels used for the axles. (I can't get recovered hardwood suitable to make dowels🤷‍♂️)
These are entirely hand made to order so every one is not exactly identical.
It's designed to be played with and I've deliberately left out details that might break off when a kid is sending it over a ramp. It's as solid as I could make it using as few pieces as possible without compromising too much on how it looks. The lack of "tread" on the wheels is also deliberate but can be added in if it's preferred. This little truck rolls beautifully and the treads actually slowed it down and made it less fun to play with.
The original design for more detailed version with wing mirrors, roll bars, bull bars, tread and other details will also be available shortly. More details means more breaks unfortunately so the first one is a toy to be played with. There will also be a desk tidy version which will be fun as well.
I also believe in your right to repair so if it does break I can supply you with parts and/or instructions to fix it.
This Car, Train & Other Vehicle Toys item is sold by SustainableToys. Ships from Ireland. Listed on 18 Jul, 2022
