I just received this reader question, which is excellent in light of the recent toy recalls:
Do you know, or do your readers know, of any local toy makers? Ones making the carved wood toys and such? With all the toy recalls these days, I thought I’d start looking closer to home for quality gifts.
Any recommendations, readers? Leave them in the comments or email me at allsidesoflife@gmail.com.
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i have banned any more china stuff from my house about six months ago. there is a wooden train maker in missouri that i have bought stuff from to replace all the thomas stuff.
also, craft fairs are a good place to buy wooden toys.
Just a thought–Perhaps Handmade in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center might have some leads. Enigma off the Square and Heartwood Gallery off of 6th Street in Fayetteville might also be possibilities.