Toy Repairs

A wooden nutcracker wearing a red hat and a blue uniform, standing upright against a neutral background

A ceramic horse head sculpture featuring a prominent red buckle, showcasing intricate detailing and craftsmanship

Making old wooden toys as good as new

I believe wooden toys are made to last. That’s part of what makes them so great.

Sadly, the best loved wooden toys often end up with a piece missing or a little bit broken. However, with just a bit of love and mending magic, toys can be made good as new.

That means they can carry on to have a second or even third life bringing happiness to new children.That means they can carry on to have a second or even third life bringing happiness to new children.

How does it work?

Step 1:

Complete the repair form below.

Step 2:

Post or drop off your toy.

Step 3:

Once repaired collect or receive by tracked post.

My membership of the British Toymaker’s Guild means that if I’m unable to repair your toy I’m sure to know someone who can.

Do you need a toy repaired?

Complete this form to find out if the wooden toy repair service can help your toy. It would be helpful if you could upload a photo. Acceptable file types are jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, doc and docx. The maximum file size is 3MB.

Case Study

Vintage bus with a missing piece

Olivia Barry in New York got in touch when the unthinkable happened. Her daughter lost one of the wooden people from an heirloom wooden toy bus her neighbour had lent her. Olivia explains:

“…it belongs to a very responsible neighbor, who has kept it carefully in great condition through 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren until my 4 year old lost a piece! I promised her I would replace the missing person, although she tells me not to bother. Truth is, I have torn our place apart to find it, and maybe one day I will – but I won’t rest until I’ve filled all the seats on the bus.”

She sent me a photo of one of the remaining people complete with the crucial measurements needed to recreate him. I was tasked with making two; one replacement and one spare. Once they were completed I sent Olivia a photo to make sure she was happy. I then sent her an invoice and the wooden people.

On receipt of the wooden people Olivia wrote to me saying:

“Thank you so much. I’m thrilled.”

I was thrilled too. Being able to make a wooden toy whole again was such a privilege and I hope the bus and its passengers carries on bringing enjoyment to many more children.

A wooden toy bus containing several wooden people figurines seated inside

Two wooden figurines displayed on a white surface, showcasing their intricate craftsmanship and natural textures

Diagram showing the dimensions of a peg doll, including height, width, and proportions for crafting

Give your wooden toy a second chance

If you have a much loved wooden toy who’s in need of a second chance please get in touch.

Repair Reviews

That looks so much better and exactly how I wanted it to look. Family will be thrilled at Xmas. Thank you so much.
Ian H.
Christmas musical carousel
That’s marvellous. I’m very excited. Who would have thought it could be made good after 60 years!
Helen H.
Miniature toy train
What a fantastic job Dobbie is going to be loved for a number of years and hopefuly into the next generation of Edwards.
Debbie E.
Dobbie the wooden horse