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It is often difficult to think of an activity which can involve the entire family, from grandparents, aunties and uncles and the children themselves. With a wealth of digital-focused toys and games designed for children only, this often leaves families missing out on a group experience that everyone can enjoy and bond over. This is why electric ride on cars...

In a world being consumed by digital media, it’s exciting to find a hobby that allows you to separate yourself from the connected world. At Toylander, we firmly believe that building an electric ride on car - whether it’s by yourself, or with your children – is a unique hobby that you will love! Here are five reasons that back...

If you’re struggling to think of something to get for your little one, you might want to think about an electric ride on car. They are a fantastic gift for children – whizzing around the garden or your local park can provide hours of entertainment. Most electric ride on cars are designed for children under 10 years old, however, some...

The original Series 1 Land Rover was launched in 1948, and became an instant classic. Much the same can be said about the Toylander TL1, which launched more than half a century later in 2000, and is unmistakably a Landy in miniature. Now, obviously, a ride-on car for kids is going to be radically different to a post-war workhorse, but...

Are you contemplating getting a toy land rover for your child? If so, check out these four benefits of ride-on cars for kids. There may be some you hadn't even considered! 1. It encourages independence Toy land rovers won’t move unless the child actually uses the controls themselves. This is great for fostering independence as the child will learn how...

Unsure where to start building your Toylander? Our 'Making choices' guide can help you decide what build option is best for your project.

You can download all our latest vehicle price sheets to help you plan and budget for your build. Each sheet contains all items from the various kits and any options and extras for the different vehicles.

Engineering in Miniature have just written an article on a TL2 build by two of their readers. You can see the write up in the November 2017 issue or have a look at the attached article. EiM build article

We have always been able to paint the ready built models to whatever colour the customers want (just like these lovely blue and sand Toylanders) but we can now offer custom paint job and decal work. Continue reading →

We have many customers asking us about paints to use on their Toylanders, there are too many colours for us to stock them, so we recommend ordering your colour and paint kit from Paint Man  and Toylander Specific Paints at Paint Man