Small Foot Wooden Toys Parking Garage Playset, with 3 Floors, an Elevator & Helicopter Landing Pad & More Designed for Ages 3+
by Julia DeKorte ( https://peopleofplay.com/people/julia-dekorte) | 08 Mar 2024 Reviews PlanToys has some of the best wooden toys out there, from playsets to individual toys, and there’s a lot more benefits to these types of toys than you may realize. I had the opportunity to review a super fun playset from their catalog: the PlanToys Parking Garage. This multi-level set has three floors of parking with a helicopter pad on top, ramps connecting each level, an electric parking station with solar panels, and the best part: a working elevator. The set comes with two colorful little wooden cars that fit perfectly inside the spots. Kids can race their cars up and down the ramps, operate the elevator with the twisting knob, and other hands-on activities that will increase grabbing skills. Imaginative play is endless too: where are the cars going? Where did they come from? Are they electric vehicles that need to be charged? Are they about to airlifted away by a helicopter? The neatest part to me is the inclusion of an electric car charging station that’s powered by solar panels—have you ever seen a parking garage toy with either of those elements? I like that PlanToys encourages children to learn about these sustainable options at a young age, and to ask questions about sustainability so early on in their lives. Many of PlanToys products are sustainably made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, formaldehyde-free glue, organic pigments, and water-based dyes, so you don’t have to worry about any harmful chemicals. They’re also sustainable in the sense that they’re going to last a lot longer than a plastic version. PlanToys was created in 1981 by seven college students who came together with a shared mission of infusing the world with positivity. Now, the company has branches on 4 continents, bringing optimism, creativity, and a passion for sustainability. So not only is PlanToys focused on creating toys that support healthy child development, but its other primary focus is also on sustainability. The sustainability aspect of the company presents in three ways: Sustainable Material, Sustainable Manufacturing, and Sustainable Mind. Firstly, the wooden toys are made from recycled sawdust: a mixture they call PlanWood. They’re made ethically in Thailand, in line with the company mindset of bettering the future sustainably, with the future of our children in mind. Hottest Toy Trends of 2025 to be Unveiled at Toy Fair® ToyFest's Carrie Scanlan: SAG Awards, Red Carpet, Celebrities, Horses and More! Red Toolbox Expands Stanley Jr. Pretend Play Line to Europe Join The Toy Foundation’s Relief Response to LA Wildfires Hottest Toy Trends of 2025 to be Unveiled at Toy Fair® ToyFest's Carrie Scanlan: SAG Awards, Red Carpet, Celebrities, Horses and More! Red Toolbox Expands Stanley Jr. Pretend Play Line to Europe Join The Toy Foundation’s Relief Response to LA Wildfires President’s Letter: New Year, New Energy, New Opportunities Game Review: Cool Maker Go Glam Nail Studio Game Review: Punirunes The Toy Association™ Engages with Influential Members of Congress to Drive Positive Change for Industry Moose Toys’ Epic First Comic-Con with MrBeast Lab and xoxKweenie POP News July 2024 Randy Klimpert Shares his Ukulele Collection Steve Casino Peanut Art Everyone's Talking about POP! Princess Etch - a Multi-Talented Etch A Sketch Artist Joseph Herscher of Joseph' s Machines. Connie Vogelmann designed Apiary & Wyrmspan! Bob Fuhrer... Is THE Crocodile Dentist! Tom Dusenberry... Bought Atari, Wizards of the Coast, and Avalon Hill! Matt Leacock created Pandemic... the game! Scott Brown and Tim Swindle... are Launching a New Sport! POPDuo: Richard Dickson, Mattel’s President & COO, and Kedar Narayan, Young Inventor Challenge AMB POPDuo: Will Shortz and Josh Wardle POP Duo: Elan Lee, Co-Founder, Exploding Kittens.and Jeff Probst, Host and Exec Producer, Survivor POP Duo: David Fuhrer, MNG Director, Blue Sq Innovations & Shawn Green, past Dodgers & Mets MLB Star POP Duo: Bob Fuhrer, Founder, Nextoy and Tom Fazio, Golf Course Designer Featured Articles Toy Inventors--The Heart and Soul of the Industry Brian Turtle: 'Endless' Stories, Advice, Kevin Bacon and More! tBR Person of the Week Jonathan Levy on Jon2.0 - from Co-Founding Mastermind Toys to Spin Master Andrew Perlmutter's Journey from Glencoe to Funko with Crazy Ideas that turned out Golden Featured Innovators Tim Walsh Bob Fuhrer Peggy Brown Leslie Scott Tait & Lily, Inventors of Betcha Can't! Keep Trying and Don't be Afraid to Make Mistakes Already a member? Login here Get access to the essential resource for the toy, game and play industry Use our Advanced Search functionalities in the industry's largest database. Manage your profile, message people to partner with, and find jobs. Follow the most comprehensive industry calendar, participate in exclusive networking sessions in the POP Pub, and more! * Already a Member? Log In