We design and manufacture premium wooden toy cars inspired by mid-century automative aesthetics.
Founded by a girl dad
When Candylab founder Vlad Drǎgușin welcomed his first daughter, he noticed most children's toys felt a little too, well, childish. Equipped with a seasoned architect’s eye for design, a dad’s sense of adventure, and a full heart for all things cars, Vlad set out to design toys that parents enjoy playing with just as much as kids.
Sustainably made
Our lumber comes from well-managed North American forests, with a little help from fast-growing trees in New Zealand and Asia. Our packaging is also made out of responsibly sourced paper and cardboard, printed with non-toxic paints.
Timeless design
Drawing inspiration from mid-century cool, vintage car culture, and the magic of minimalism, our toys cruise in a league of their own, blending retro charm with sleek, modern lines. Eye-catching on the shelf or fun on the floor, each car is a joyride through design history, built to stand out and stand the test of time.
Tiny wheels. Mighty minds.
Imaginative play develops foundational critical thinking and motor skills, helping little ones understand cause and effect (like what happens when a car zooms down a ramp), explore new vocabulary, and make sense of the world around them—all while enhancing memory, spatial awareness, and cooperation when playing with others.
