The beautifully crafted range of cars and trucks from German brand Fagus are great toys for children to learn about basic engineering – these are working machines that will really inspire play, and intrigue with their working parts.
Fagus (pronounced Far-goos) is the Latin word for beech, and these wooden vehicles are expertly made with complex moving parts.
Expertly Designed by Carpenters
These are large wooden vehicles that have been carpenter-designed and are solid and smooth – the edges are chamfered for safety, the pieces are hand sanded twice, and then finished with a non-toxic water based lacquer.
They are made with real axles, can be hand steered, and each piece is interlocked and held together with doweling – there’s no nails or screws in these handmade toys.
All the Fagus vehicles are also equipped with heavy-duty tyres made from real rubber – ready for plenty of rough and tumble action wherever you might take them.
The attention to detail on each and every one of the Fagus range of vehicles can be seen and felt in their construction – you can see the intricacy that has gone into developing the Fagus Jeep shown in the photo below.
These toys look amazing! What age would they be appropriate for? We have a 2 and 5 year old. Is it possible to disassemble and assemble the toys again (in addition the the attachments)?
Hey Erik – the toys are recommended for ages 4-12 and beyond! You wouldn’t be able to take the toys apart but you can attach and remove the extensions to the truck etc.
What a lovely review! These hand crafted trucks are incredibly well made, I thoroughly enjoyed the video. I honestly did not realize what work went into such a well designed toy. I bought two similar trucks for my son when he was young, and having a love of construction and a very logical brain these style toys were right down his alley. What was interesting is how much play time they got over some more modern plastic noise producing toys. Fagus toys appear to be incredibly well crafted and I really like how they come with different attachments. Although my son in now 6 I was wondering what the general age range is for these trucks?
Having an 18 month old nephew who has Downs Syndrome I support and applaud employees who offer people with disabilities an opportunity to join the work force.
Thank you for this review, I will certainly consider these toys when I next need to purchase a present for my nephew. Denise.
Hi Denise – Fagus recommend ages 4-12 and beyond…I will update my post as you are the second person that has asked me that! I have a cousin with an intellectual disability and I think it’s wonderful that Fagus make their toys via employing special needs staff. That, and the amazing quality of these wooden toys just make them stand out. Thanks so much for your comment.
Hi,
I have been buying Fagus toys for my little lad for around 2 years now. The quality is exceptional and I would recommend the toys to anybody. The Garbage Truck will be the next one he gets for his birthday in July.
Thanks for commenting Garry – it’s great to hear from a parent that you also find the quality exceptional. I hope your little man enjoys his garbage truck!