Frequently asked questions
What Le Toy Van products are available at Haliburtons & Co.?
What Le Toy Van products are available at Haliburtons & Co.?
We stock a carefully curated selection of Le Toy Van's most popular wooden toys, including their beautifully detailed vehicle sets (fire engines, sports cars, construction trucks, and the iconic London car set), imaginative role play kits (vet set, doctor kit, and shop till), the impressive Barbarossa Pirate Ship, and their Figure of 8 Train Set. For babies and toddlers, we carry selected pieces from the Petitlou range including the Rainbow Stacking Tower and Meadow Bees Gear & Cogs puzzle.
Are Le Toy Van train sets compatible with other wooden train tracks?
Are Le Toy Van train sets compatible with other wooden train tracks?
Yesโthe Le Toy Van Figure of 8 Train Set is designed to work with standard wooden railway tracks, making it compatible with Brio, Bigjigs, and most other wooden train systems. This means you can expand your child's railway world over time, mixing Le Toy Van's beautifully finished pieces with tracks and accessories from other brands. The same quality FSC-certified wood and hand-painted details you'd expect from Le Toy Van.
What ages are Le Toy Van wooden toys suitable for?
What ages are Le Toy Van wooden toys suitable for?
Le Toy Van offers toys from 12 months through to age 6 and beyond. Their Petitlou baby and toddler range (including our Rainbow Stacking Tower and Gear & Cogs puzzle) is designed for children aged 12 months and up, with chunky pieces perfect for small hands. The main rangeโincluding vehicle sets, role play kits, and the pirate shipโis suitable for children aged 3 years and up. All toys meet strict EU and US safety standards using non-toxic, water-based paints.
Is Le Toy Van sustainable and eco-friendly?
Is Le Toy Van sustainable and eco-friendly?
Le Toy Van is a certified B Corp, meaning they meet independently verified standards for environmental and social responsibility. Their toys are crafted from FSC-certified rubberwoodโtimber repurposed from rubber trees that no longer produce latexโgiving the wood a second life rather than sending it to landfill. All paints are non-toxic and water-based, and they're committed to a plastic-free promise. For families seeking genuine eco-credentials B Corp certification offers real accountability.
What makes Le Toy Van vehicle sets and role play toys special?
What makes Le Toy Van vehicle sets and role play toys special?
Le Toy Van's attention to detail sets them apart. Their vehicle sets feature hand-painted details, working wheels, and thoughtful designโthe Fire Engine Set includes firefighter figures, the London Car Set captures iconic British vehicles, and the Construction trucks have moving parts children can actually operate. Role play sets like the Vet Kit and Doctor Set include realistic wooden accessories that make imaginative play more engaging. These are toys designed to be played with properly, not just looked at.
How does Le Toy Van compare to other wooden toy brands?
How does Le Toy Van compare to other wooden toy brands?
Le Toy Van sits at the premium end of wooden toys, with a focus on hand-painted details, quality construction, and longevity. As a B Corp certified brand using FSC-certified rubberwood and non-toxic paints, they offer genuine sustainability credentials backed by independent verification. Founded in Surrey in 1995 and now in its second generation of family ownership, Le Toy Van has built a reputation for toys that withstand years of play and often become treasured keepsakes passed between siblings or even generations.
Can I send Le Toy Van toys as a gift with UK delivery?
Can I send Le Toy Van toys as a gift with UK delivery?
Le Toy Van toys make beautiful gifts for children from their first birthday onwardsโwhether it's a Petitlou stacking toy for a one-year-old or a Fire & Rescue Garage for an older child. At Haliburtons & Co., we offer premium gift wrapping using FSC-certified sustainable paper in nine designs, with plastic-free packaging and a personalised message on a Haliburtons & Co. gift card. Perfect for sending directly to the recipient for birthdays, Christmas, or christenings.





