If Luke’s Toy Factory reaches their fundraising goal, I will receive the Eco Truck
shown in this promotion a “thank you” for my support.
I don’t know about you, but when I hear “made in the USA” I get really excited! There are definitely not enough toy companies that can boast that they are American made, but Luke’s Toy Factory is one of the amazing few!
Luke’s Toy Factory makes traditional toys for the 21st Century. Using innovative, green, sustainable and recyclable materials to make toys here in the USA, they are a company to keep your eye on! Currently they are working on their KickStarter Campaign, but let me tell you a little bit more about the company/products so you can get as excited as I am.
Luke’s Toys will be injection molded using “organic wood-plastic composite”, a material that is a mix of plastic and up to 40% organic material like sawdust or wheat straw. When you combine these products, they create a traditional look and feel of wooden toys.
All of the toys are designed with roughly 3-5 parts. This is to help stimulate brain development and creativity. The Eco Truck will their first product to launch onto the market with 5 different parts.
“For the past two years our team has worked to develop an innovative process to make safe, eco friendly toys here in Connecticut. With 85% of the world’s toys produced in China and a slew of quality & safety issues in recent years, we set out to create sustainable, competitively priced toys made in this country that utilize organic by-products of industrial farming and industrial operations, and never use paint! Moreover, by eliminating overseas shipping from China we cut down on our carbon footprint and speed time to market!
Here’s what Luke’s Toy Factory is saying about the Eco Truck:
- A super premium quality toy intended to last for generations. We designed this toy to have the look and feel of classic wooden toys that go back to an earlier era, when handmade toys were affordable and made locally.
- This toy will sell at comparable prices to toys currently on the market. With our innovative materials and manufacturing process, and no overseas shipping costs, we can make a higher quality toy and pass the savings on to you.
- At least 30% of the plastic will be replaced with organic fibers. We will use a new type of material that is a hybrid between wood and plastic. While it will have the look and feel of wood, it will also be injection moldable like plastics.
- Completely paint free – no surface coatings to flake off. Every parent knows that kids put things in their mouth. You will never have to worry about lead paint or other chemicals flaking off of the toy. The color is molded in.
- This toy is tough! Our toys are made with a 300% heavier gauge material than other comparable toys. It’s more durable, and we think it’s the only way to go.
- The toy industry thinks you don’t care where or how your kid’s toys are made. WE THINK YOU DO.
So if Luke’s Toy Factory sounds like something for you and your little one, be sure to check out their KickStarter Campaign to pre-order their first toy, the EcoTruck, at below retail price!
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