We have another one: a great tip for kids. Well, actually for (grand)parents, uncles, aunts and friends who are looking for the perfect gift. Stop searching, because at Toys Up you're always right. Here, second-hand toys such as LEGO, Duplo and blocks are given a second life. Picked up from previous owners, carefully checked, freshly cleaned and stylishly packaged. Voilà, a second-hand gift that no one can tell is second-hand.
Toys Up: the perfect children's gift!
In partnership with Toys Up
Yes, we know: there are already lots of toys out there. And that you can easily score second-hand gems for birthdays, St Nicholas or Christmas at flea markets, swap markets and via handy apps has not escaped our notice either. Hello, we are champs second-hand shopping! But sometimes you want something a little different. Because you don't have time for that treasure hunt, or because you wish a sprout the experience of a new gift - including original unboxing. We totally get it. And yes, we also know that some grandparents need to get used to the idea of second-hand. That's all no longer a problem, because there's now this second-hand toy shop!
Two gifts from the circular toy shop. Check out the pretty gift packaging, a box made from old laminate. Nice detail: all boxes of LEGO contain a nice card with a QR code. Scanning it will take you to an app. With that app, you can take a picture of your LEGO box and get inspiration for what you could build with it. A great alternative to the LEGO instruction booklet!
Returning second-hand toys
Toys Up is like a circular candy shop full of beautiful second-hand toys. But how do they get all these lovely items? It often starts ‘simply’ in children's homes. Together with partner Byewaste they collect toys from families to give them a second life. Do you still have LEGO, Duplo, wooden toys, books or electronics lying around that are no longer used? Via the Byewaste app, schedule a free pick-up appointment, and they will make sure your stuff ends up in the right place, including the toys at Toys Up. There are also collection points around the country, such as at primary schools and community centres, where you can drop off toys yourself. Whether you pick them up or drop them off yourself, at Toys Up your old toys will get a new chance to make another child happy. If you want to know where and how you can hand in your toys, please contact Toys Up or Byewaste!
Find the perfect second-hand gift at Toys Up
After collection, the toys end up at The Recovery, an organisation that supports people with a distance from the labour market. Here, every toy is carefully cleaned, checked and replenished where necessary. They also make the circular toy crates from leftover laminate in which Toys Up packs the toys - super cool and rock solid. This way, the toys get a new life and look like new. Perfect for under the Christmas tree or on the birthday table.
And the best part? If the toy is ever played out again, you can simply return it. Toys Up is a perfect way to also introduce children to the circular economy already. Circular has never been so easy! Also take a look In this circular toy shop and search for the perfect second-hand gift. Toys Up is also on sale at the E&co department store in Utrecht.
More greener kid tips
- Also see: sustainable parenting, tips from a green mum.
- Also see: This is how to find great second-hand children's clothes.
- Also see: The Efteling, an enduring fairytale.
- Also see: how to organise a sustainable children's party?
Photo credits: Toys Up.
