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Luke's Toy Factory. Eco-Friendly, Educational toys. Made in America.

Luke’s Toy Factory keeps it low-keyed, eco-friendly and made in Danbury

China manufactures 70 percent of the world’s toys, according to IBIS World Market Research. A c...
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Luke's Toy Factory in New York Magazine

New York Magazine: 62 Surprising, Delightful, and Weird Holiday Gifts Under $50

The Luke's Toy Factory Cargo Truck was included in New York Magazine's 2017 Holiday Gift Guide....
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Luke's Toy Factory in The Coastal Table

The Coastal Table Magazine

We met Karen Covey, the founder and publisher of The Coastal Table magazine at the American Field...
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Luke's Toy Factory in Van Wyck Gazette

Van Wyck Gazette Features Luke's Toy Factory

Editor Joseph Caplan and Design Director Margot Stiegeler spent a few hours with us, and the resu...
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Popular Mechanics: Made in the USA - One Awesome Thing Built in Each State

Popular Mechanics: Made in the USA - One Awesome Thing Built in Each State

Jim Barber, who's somewhere in his 60s, and his son Luke make toys. They make toys because Jim ...
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Luke's Toy Factory in Amtrak the National

Amtrak the National: Toys R U.S.

Eighty-five percent of our nation’s toys are made in China, where lax enforcement of regulation...
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Working for Connecticut: Luke’s Toy Factory in Danbury

Working for Connecticut: Luke’s Toy Factory in Danbury

The saying goes, “They don’t make ’em like they used to.” But, don’t tell that to the folks at ...
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Senator Blumenthal visits Luke's Toy Factory

Sustainability, made in America rule at Luke’s Toy Factory

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal inspects a toy part with Luke DANBURY — The owners of Luke’s Toy...
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World of Mirth Covers Luke's Toy Factory

Made in the USA story in "Souvenirs, Gifts and Novelties" Magazine leads with Luke's Toy Factory

"Thea Brown, owner of World of Mirth toy store, in Richmond, VA, had a ready answer when asked ...
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Luke's Toy Factory on Cover of "Playthings" Magazine

Luke's Toy Factory on Cover of "Playthings" Magazine

Luke's Toy Factory was featured in the "Maker Movement" in the May issue of Playthings Magazine, ...
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All New American features Luke's Toy Factory

All New American features Luke's Toy Factory

"You never know who is crafting a spectacular quality American Made product just around the cor...
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Danbury Toymakers Win National Exposure

Danbury Toymakers Win National Exposure

"The founders of a local toy company were among 10 businesses nationally invited this week to a...
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A Connecticut Company that's in the Biz of Eco-friendly Playtime

"It's just before Christmas in Southington, and Luke Barber and his father Jim are all business...
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Luke's Toy Factory Launches on The Grommet

Luke's Toy Factory Launches on The Grommet

"Kids don’t really care how or where a toy is made—they just care if it’s fun to play with. Luc...
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Luke's Toy Factory: 2015 Inc. Magazine "Best in Class Award" Finalist

Luke's Toy Factory: 2015 Inc. Magazine "Best in Class Award" Finalist

Inc.'s Best in Class Awards celebrate great design across product categories "Luke's EcoTruck Fi...
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Inhabitots takes Luke's Toy Factory for a Spin

Inhabitots takes Luke's Toy Factory for a Spin

"There's so much to love about Luke's Toy Factory's line of toy trucks, we're not quite sure whe...
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CPTV Segment on Luke's Toy Factory

Connecticut Public Television's "Made in Connecticut" segment takes a look at how Luke and the ...
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Ecofriendly Toys Made in Danbury

WTNH News 8 Connecticut stopped by Luke's Toy Factory to learn how we design and manufacture in...
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Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty visits Luke's Toy Factory via NewsTimes

Danbury toy startup starts selling its first fire trucks

 ..."Luke's Toy Factory is meeting a real need for families. As a mother of three, I wanted to ...
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The Simple Moms covers Luke's Toy Factory

Luke's Toy Factory. Eco Friendly. USA Proud: Review

...Made in the USA, this fire truck is made from quality eco-friendly materials. It’s really co...
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The Guardian covers Luke's Toy Factory

Waste-to-toys: the growing market for eco-friendly, high-quality toys

Connecticut photographer Jim Barber never fretted about where his kids’ toys came from until a ...
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Safe, Sustainable Toys from Luke's Toy Factory

Safe, Sustainable Toys from Luke's Toy Factory

Check out what Lorianne Lacey at Mom Central had to say about us during our KickStarter Campaig...
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Sustaina Blog covers Luke's Toy Factory's KickStarter Campaign

New Eco Toys Brand Aims for Less Plastic, More Durability & Made in the US

Take a look at what Jeff McIntire-Strasburg from Sustainablog had to say about us during our Ki...
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Greenspark Public Impact Profile