Ten Wholesale Sources for Handmade Toys
Thankfully Walmart has not killed off the fine craft of toymaking. These ten suppliers pour their heart and soul into creating unique specialty toys for your customers.
Toys that are made by hand guarantee TLC over assembly-line efficiency, are frequently designed by parents, all-natural and safe for children. The small manufacturers that create these toys put the focus on the fun of childhood over the brand recognition of a major corporation.
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Xenis Collection Ltd.
The Xenis Collection is the creator behind some of the world's most beautiful wooden dolls. The company was founded in 1994 by Marlene Xenis who, in the first years, worked from the basement of her home. Marlene and her two daughters create wooden dolls of beloved children's characters with intricate detail. Pinocchio, Geppetto, and Peter Pan come to life in vivid colors. Marlene and her team design all the clothing, making the patterns and then creating the most amazing outfits to compliment any particular doll.
www.xenis.com
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House of Marbles
There is no question you will want to keep all of the marbles from House of Marbles. From their quaint workshop in Devon, England, the craftsmen and women of House of Marbles create an exquisite line of toys, including marbles, pub and table games, nursery toys, and much more.
www.houseofmarbles.com
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i golfini della nonna
i golfini della nonna turns the most ferocious of creatures into a cuddly creature. All toys are individually hand made in either 100% cotton or 100% alpaca and are made in Bolivia by indigenous women. The company has been working with the same women's cooperative in Bolivia for over 12 years and was instrumental in creating a health care plans, day care, excercise programs and micro loans in an effort to improve the conditions of its craftswomen.
www.golfini.com
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COLONIAL SOLDIER
Relive the glory of the British empire with Colonial Soldier, a master craftsman of hand carved wooden soldiers. Celebrate your family history or just marvel at the pomp and circumstance of the hand crafted British Ceremonial Soldiers of the Queen.
www.colonialsoldier.com
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Bohemian Crafts Company
Bohemian Crafts Company creates a full line of all-natural and educational toys, with an emphasis on marionettes and puppets. Their plush baby toys are not only adorable, but all-natural and safe for baby!
www.bohemiancrafts.com
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NOVICA
In association with National Geographic, NOVICA offers toys, art, handicrafts, tapestries, masks, ceramics, paintings, and creative works from artists in Peru, Brazil, Central America, Africa, and other regions. Their toys include chess sets, dolls, dominoes, and theater puppets.
www.novica.com
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Toys and Models Corporation
Toys and Models Corp. is a supplier of totally handcrafted display aviation models. These beautiful handmade authentic replicas are made from the select kiln-dried Philippine mahogany wood. The models are made with exacting precision and include aircraft from WW1, WW2, the 1930's, helicopters, the US Air Force, and even spacecraft. All of the models are based on extensively researched reference materials, including all the insignias, squadron badges, nose art, emblems and serial numbers to replicate the original aircraft to scale.
www.toys-and-models.com
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R. John Wright Dolls, Inc.
R. John Wright had been creating delightful handcrafted dolls for thirty-one years. He works to exacting standards with the highest quality materials. Wright has created limited edition works of time-honored favorites, including Winnie-the-Pooh©; Raggedy Ann & Andy™; Rose O'Neill's Kewpies®; The World of Beatrix Potter™; classic Disney© characters; Paddington Bear™; Curious George®; and St. Exupery's The Little Prince™
www.rjohnwright.com
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Crispina/Fuchsia, Inc.
Crispina/Fuschsia, Inc. manufactures a full line of recycled wool sweaters, worn denim jeans into blankets, rugs, pillows, and window treatments. But the adorable handcrafted line of Ragamuffin handmade stuffed toys are true gems. Crispina/Fuschia assembles all of their creations in their studio in the beautiful Berkshire mountains.
www.crispina.com
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Sandy Vohr's Leather Zoo
Sandy Vohr's Leather Zoo creates a unique line of stuffed leather animals. The owls, penguins, polar bears, moose, and mice range in size from tiny (only 3") to large hassocks large enough for children to sit on. The animal motif is extended into a line of paperweights, book ends, and leather banks.
www.sandyvohr.com
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