Toy review: Balancing Coral toy from Plan Toys

Plan Toys Balancing Coral gamePlan Toys makes some of the nicest looking and well made wooden toys I've seen.  

Made of earth-friendly and replenishable rubber wood, Balancing Coral, is a game for up to 4 players ages 3 and up. The idea is to take turns putting pieces of coral on the coral base and see who makes the coral topple by not keeping the coral balanced.  Madelyn works very hard at putting a few pieces on but manages to topple the coral within a few tries.  That is to be expected though as she is only 2. 

Balancing Coral is great game for young kids as it will help develop good cognitive and fine motor skills.  I always supervise Madelyn when playing Balancing Coral because the pieces could potentially be a chocking hazard for children 3 and under.  Madelyn stays too busy putting the coral on to try to put the pieces on her mouth.

Plantoys-firestationGIVEAWAY!
We have a Plan City Fire Station
to giveaway to a lucky reader!   Go to Plan Toys website and tell me in the comment box below what you think makes Plan Toys stand out and tell me what other product (1 only) you would love to have of theirs and why.  You just might get it too!

You can buy Balancing Coral at Plan Toys or at Oompa Toys, one of my favorite online toys stores, for about $35.

Check out some of our other givewaways running now (Expire Dec. 31, 2008):  invisibelt giveaway, Little Tikes Rated Green products giveaway, Fisher Price Zen Collection Swing giveaway, Precious Girls Club book and goodie bag giveaway.

66 thoughts on “Toy review: Balancing Coral toy from Plan Toys

  1. Plan toys are very safe and high quality, which is one reason I like to buy them. I like the fact that they aren’t made of plastic for environmental and quality reasons. My son never met a plastic toy he couldn’t break!
    I would also like the Plan City Airport. My son would be thrilled.

  2. What I love about their toys is that they are so diligent in keeping them safe for our children. If I could get any of their toys I would choose the Solid Wood Drum – I think it’s adorable!

  3. Went to the site and looked around and honestly that fire station you are giving away is the thing my daughters would want most. They are really in to anything fire truck related right now (not sure why, though). They would go NUTS over that!!

    All of the toys just look so well crafted and well put together! Thanks for the promo!

  4. Boy would my son love that Fire Station toy. I had never heard of Plan Brand toys until today. I’d say that they’re a wise choise with all of the concern over lead in kids toys. I think their City Station playset is almost as cool as the Fire Station you’re giving away.

  5. These toys are built to last instead of deliberately built to break causing parents to have to run to the store and buy new parts or a whole new toy!

  6. These look like they have great quality. They remind me of toys I had when I was a child. I love the PlanCity Airport. My son would love that!

  7. I think Plan Toys stand out because of their quality – they are made to last & be handed down, instead of thrown out. I like Click Clack Tree – it looks like a piece of sculpture.

  8. I love the Click Clack toy because it helps with hand-eye coordination and encourages kids to play on their own. I also like that Plan Toys are made of solid wood and use child-friendly paint.

  9. Plan Toys are “green” and few companies can actually say that. They have a classic look about them and are still fun for all. The other toy that I know my girls would gush over is the Chalet Dollhouse! Too cute!

  10. I like Plan Toys because they adhere to a Green Concept. They reuse materials, and have introduced innovative methods to recycle paper and other products. I really like their
    Chalet Dollhouse.

  11. PlanToys stand out to me because they are high-quality, classic toys fueled by imagination, not batteries. I really love the Pirate Ship and my son would too.

  12. I like any of the block sets. I like these sets because they are simple, but yet the children will play with them for years to come

  13. I like that they are simple high quality toys. My grandson would enjoy the green Dancing alligator because it makes noise as he pulls it

  14. I like that the toys are simple. Almost every toy on the market makes noises or has things that light up. Plan City toys are simple, but still look fun and would appeal to kids

    The Plan City parking garage looks like a lot of fun. It has the ramp and plenty of space for driving cars.

  15. Besides the obvious reasons that make Plan Toys amazing (eco-friendly, non-toxic, wood), I love that the toys look like something I would want to play with too!

    I love the plan fire city station along with the airport (well all of it really!)

  16. Plan Toys stand out because of good quality toys, and their vision for good toys that aid in development.

    I like the plan toys chalet dollhouse (with or without furniture) for my daughters. They currently don’t have a doll house.

  17. The Plan City Parking Garage would keep the boys busy for hours. I know these toys are safe and environmentally friendly.

  18. I like that plan toys are simple. No bells or whistles here but just good fun using a child’s imagination which I love!

    I love the My First Dollhouse as well. Thanks for the contest!

  19. I love for all my grandchildrens toys to be eco-friendly – but some “others” don’t care. Thank you for this great contest and prize!

  20. I just realized that you said we could win the prize that we suggest that we like. I mentioned a pretty expensive prize, so I wanted to share my runner up – the bead lacing set or the food & beverage set. I am always getting the kids the play food from Toys R Us (ya know the milk container made out of cardboard?) They last a week. It is horrible! You can spend the same amount of money with these wooden toys and they will last a lifetime!!

    Dawn

  21. Oh my goodness, I am just loving their toys! I am really wanting that Chalet Dollhouse with the furniture! My little ones would be in their glory to play that (me too actually – LOL)!

    The QUALITY makes these toys stand out. As we all know theyv don’t make toys like they used to. Everything is cheap plastic. These toys look like they would last forever and even be something you could pass down to the grand kids. I love the simple designs and natural materials.

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    DAWN

  22. I love the Baby Walker. So wonderfully designed. I love Plan Toys because I don’t have to worry so much about the safety of the toy and giving them to my kids and that they are a green company. I’m sure these toys would last to pass on to my grandkids in the future.

  23. Plan Toy Chalet Doll House with Furniture is fantastic.
    I like that the toys are simple. They are fueled by a child’s imagination. No batteries to buy. And they would be long lasting toys to be passed down through the family.

  24. Their vision statement is what makes them stand out from the others. “We create toys that inspire children’s imagination as well as promote their physical and intellectual development. We’re also proving that it is possible to maintain superior quality standards while steadfastly following a path of environmental and social responsibility.” Simply awesome!

    My daughters would have a great time with the breakfast menu.

  25. I have a grandson who would love that firestation,an his dad is a firefighter,the other toy we liked was Plan City Car Transporter he an his brother loves cars,an I like the fact that they look sturdy

  26. plan toys are high quality and can be passed down for generations — love them! The modern table and chairs are fantastic. Would love to have for my little boy because he is the perfect age to start using one.
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  27. Plan Toys make heirloom quality wooden toys that I feel good about my daughter playing with, and they don’t have batteries or loud sounds!
    My favorite toy from Plan Toys is their treehouse. My little girl would have so much fun playing with it and her fairies. I would love to win this fire station to share with my nephew!

    Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com

  28. My son has some Plan Toys and I love that they are well built, use vegetable dye instead of paint, and they’re beautiful!! I’d love to add the Plan City Garage to our collection

  29. I think what makes them stand out is that their toys are made from all natural recycled rubber wood. I would love to have the Plan City Road System – Deluxe. Thanks for the giveaway!

  30. Plan toys stands out because of their unique twist on classic toys. My favorite is the Miracle Pounding because I love the bright colors!
    smchester at gmail dot com

  31. The farm. i think they stand out because their philosophy is quality and to keep the customer satisfied, and also their employees.

  32. The Construction Set, 30 piece from Plan Toys looks like a lot of fun. I love the design of their products and their eco-friendly standards.

  33. These toys look so fun and its good to know that the toys are made from natural recycled rubber wood. The Plan City Parking Garage would also be lots of fun for my nephews!

  34. What a wonderful prize. I love Plan Toys. I love that this company is Environmental and Social Responsibility. One of my favorite products is the Noah’s Arch.
    Thanks so much for this giveaway.

    I also subscribed. Thanks.

  35. MY FIRST DOLLHOUSE is my favorite item from Plan Toys. What makes Plan Toys stand out is that the toys are the highest standards of quality they adhere to when making the toys.

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