Thomas & Friends Train Toys

Handcrafted wood toys like Thomas the Tank Engine are a wonderful choice for parents who want to educate and entertain youngsters with a view to a healthier environment. A brilliant alternative to plastic and other synthetic materials, all-wooden toys are regaining popularity because they are handcrafted, affordable and sturdy…not to mention, handcrafted wooden toys remind parents of their own happy childhood playtimes. In fact, the original Thomas the Tank Engine train was crafted from a broomstick by its creator, Reverend Wilbert Awdry, in 1946, for his son Christopher.

Since Awdry and his son first created The Railway Series of books,  Thomas & Friends have enjoyed immense popularity among 3 to 5 year olds and their parents. This is no surprise, since wooden toy trains and wooden train accessories are among the most popular handcrafted wooden toys. Train cars, train tables, expandable tracks, and train accessories allow every young train engineer to become immersed in the fun and excitement of a day in the fictional Land of Sodor with Thomas & Friends.

4 Advantages of Wooden Toys

1. Ecology: Wood is all-natural and easily biodegradable, unlike plastic and other synthetic materials. This means less pollution to the environment. And wooden toys do not require batteries, a fact money-conscious families will appreciate.
2. Quality and Safety: Natural wood is safer for children. Plastic toys may release toxins when chewed by young children. Wood is toxin-free, handcrafted with non-toxic paints that won’t trigger allergies or illness. Wooden toys also feature less small pieces.  Be sure to purchase your wooden toys from reputable manufacturers who use FSC-certified wood and water-based paints.
3. Damage-Resistance: Wood toys resist damage from thrills and spills far longer than plastic, meaning your purchase will last longer, for years of educational entertainment.
4. Appearance: Wooden toys are most often handcrafted, not factory-produced. Even when you purchase wooden toys and accessores online, such handmade objects can be considered works of art to hand down to future generations. Children adore the bright, bold colors of Thomas & Friends toys, and are naturally drawn to the familiar faces of Thomas & Friends characters such as Percy the Small Engine, Spencer, Molly, and James the Red Engine.

Time tested wooden toys never go out of style! Please take a moment to browse our selection, while you also enjoy saving as much as 30% off retail pricing, and free shipping on orders over $25. We’re sure you will find the perfect handcrafted wooden toy for every choo-choo devotee in your life.