Cotton Monster
Baltimore, Maryland
About Cotton Monster
You could call ’em toys, but the monsters and cats and giant eyeballs made by Cotton Monster are more like sculptures! Their creator, a Baltimore native and graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, makes each by hand from recycled clothing and scraps of fabric. These monsters are super cool, playful and no two are exactly alike!
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Crayola
Easton, Pennsylvania
About Crayola
For more than a 100 years, Crayola has been making crayons, chalk, markers, and more at two factories in Pennsylvania. The iconic company sold their first box of crayons, which had eight colors, for five cents. Since then, the company has become a household name.
Crisloid
Providence, Rhode Island
About Crisloid
Crisloid has a 70 year legacy manufacturing classic games like backgammon, mahjong, dominoes and more. The company got its start in Brooklyn, New York before moving to Providence, R.I. where they continue to operate today. These are certainly not cheap pieces — you’re looking at an investment in an heirloom — but they will be enjoyed by your family for generations to come.
Dirt King USA
WaKeeney, Kansas
About Dirt King USA
It can be tough to find American-made ride-on vehicles for youngsters, but Dirt King USA has been making tricycles and wagons since 1989! An affiliate of Midwest Contracting and Manufacturing, Inc., the company’s tricycles are often sold to daycare centers, as they can rely on the durability.
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Fairy Finery
Minnesota
About Fairy Finery
Dress up clothes are a great way to encourage kids to be creative, especially during cold winter months when playing outside isn’t always an option. Fairy Finery makes dresses, capes, fairy wings, adventure wear, shields, hats and crowns, and more to help your little one transform into a superhero, knight, princess, wizard, magician, and more!
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Gravity Dice
Salt Lake City, Utah
About Gravity Dice
Engineered with algorithms and manufactured using the highest-quality materials with lowest possible environmental impact, Gravity Dice are designed to truly enhance the gaming experience but with absolute randomization. Originally, Gravity Dice was a work of love for the founders who were disappointed by their Dungeons and Dragons dice set, but found an ardent audience through Kickstarter.
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Green Toys
Sausalito, California
About Green Toys
Made from 100% recycled plastic and materials, Green Toys commits to manufacturing toys with sustainable methods that encourage environmental change. Many of the products Green Toys sells are Made in USA, but not all, so check labels.
Guillow’s
Wakefield, Massachusetts
About Guillow’s
Experience flight with Guillow’s classic wood model airplanes – proudly made in the USA for nearly a century. These timeless kits turn crafting into adventure, combining creativity, engineering and a little bit of childhood wonder. Perfect for kids, hobbyists, or anyone who loves hands-on fun, Guillow’s model planes inspire imagination and make holiday memories that truly take off.
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Heritage Puzzle
Pfafftown, North Carolina
About Heritage Puzzle
Heritage Puzzle is based in the small town of Pfafftown, N.C. That heritage (pun intended) shines through its simple puzzle options. Many of the puzzles from this family-run business have a beach or Carolinas theme. Even if you’re not from the Carolinas, you’ll be sure to find something that calls to you.
