Find and make: playhouse

Makedo find and make playhouse is a set of 42 connecting components that enable children to make a playhouse from the materials around them - making it the ultimate eco-friendly gift.

Following the instructions and using the parts included in the kits, children are encouraged to hunt for recycled cardboard, plastic, fabric and other materials to make their own playhouse. Some cool sticker sheets are included to decorate the interior.

The fun doesn't end there. The uniqueness of Makedo is that it can be reused to make other objects and structures creating many possibilities from one toy. The only limit is children's imaginations and the objects around them.

Each Makedo set is a combination of these three parts:

The re-clip is a pin and a clip which are used to clamp materials together and is easily removed with a simple squeeze to use again.

The lock-hinge pivots freely or locks into a fixed position. It is used to join or create a corner between two materials or be used to form a swiveling moving part such as a door or window shutter.

The safe-saw is the tool of the kit and can be used to punch holes and cut through various types of card without risk of injury.

Through just these three widgets the Makedo range opens up a whole world of possible creations. For larger building ambitions Toyella also stock the Makedo freeplay kit for three (165 pieces).

Why we love this toy:

A creative way to have a bespoke playhouse.