Knox Handmade Toys
We take pride in creating toys for kids of all ages that are durable, functional, fun, & beautiful. Learn more about our toys then browse our calendar below to see when you can test drive a toy before taking the perfect piece home!
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Inspiration for the toys that we make comes from a variety of places, most of them real world situations. Our fire truck, for instance, came directly from a cell phone picture of a caution sign outside a local volunteer fire department! There are stories behind most of the toy’s designs, feel free to ask about them when you see us at a market.
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We are proud to have Hobby Hardwood Alabama as our exclusive wood supplier. Check the video of our trip to the saw mill, then explore their website and let Robert teach you more about the different species they source and how they prepare them.
We do not turn our own accessories. The round pieces are sourced from a variety of companies around the country.
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Knox Handmade Toys starts with our own patterns drawn on a variety of hardwood. The next step is cutting each piece out, drilling any holes, and sanding them smooth.
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The completed pieces are coated with food grade mineral oil and oven cured. Once dry, the pieces are assembled with non-toxic wood glue, accessories are added, and they are ready to be played with!
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This is our FAVORITE part; test driving the toys with you at events! We love meeting each of you and seeing our handmade toys being enjoyed by kids of all ages. Review our upcoming events by clicking test drive a toy below and make plans to come play with us!
We would love to meet you in person at one of the many festivals we attend!
We setup as vendors at various events. The events on our calendar are linked to the event hosts website on each event so you can find out all of the cool information you need about each event.
We are looking forward to playing with you!
Shop our online store
Browse our online selection to add some fun to your toy box! If you are looking for something in particular, please reach out to us and we can take a look together.
** Please be patient with us during large events with shipping times. All orders will be processed promptly when we return from events
A 5-piece train includes One Locomotive and any combination of train cars you choose up to five total pieces.
These are great pocket size toys at approximately 3.25” long , 3” wide (wing span), and 1.5” tall.
Please complete the form for wood preferences and we will do our best to select the piece that matches. If no match can be made, we will email you with available pieces for you to choose from so you can create the perfect toy!
Locomotives are approximately 6.5” long, 3” tall, and 2” wide (including wheels). Each piece is hand made using a variety of hardwoods.
Locomotives have no removable parts.
The wood listed on each picture only shows the species of wood used to make the top (roof) of the locomotive. The wood used for the main body of the piece cannot be guaranteed.
Our school bus is made from a single piece of natural wood and comes with one driver and six children. Each bus is cut and sanded smooth by hand then cured with a coating of mineral oil before applying the wheels and adding the people.