Pop out the pieces, fold the tabs, build the scene, and let the stories begin. Cardboard play sets, magnetic dress-up sets, and imaginative play worlds - all made from recycled materials and designed to spark the kind of play that doesn't need instructions or batteries.
"Play set" covers a few different formats in this collection, and they each offer a different kind of play:
Play sets sit squarely in the imaginative play category. If your child likes making up stories, assigning roles, and narrating what happens next, these are the formats that feed that instinct. The characters and settings provide a starting point, but your child decides what happens from there.
For kids in the Age: 3-5 Years range, this is peak imaginative play territory. The cardboard pop-out sets are especially appealing at this age because the building step is part of the fun - your child creates the world before playing in it.
Play sets don't have rules, scores, or endpoints. That's what makes them different from puzzles and games, and it's also what makes them valuable. Open-ended play builds narrative skills, creativity, social role-playing, and independent thinking.
If your child enjoys the magnetic formats here, our Magnetic Toys & Games collection has the full range including travel-sized sets that work well in the car. For structured play that complements the open-ended formats, our Puzzles & Games collection covers board games, card games, and puzzles.
Magnetic dress-up sets and magnetic play scenes travel well because the pieces stick to the board and don't scatter. The storage boxes have magnetic or clasp closures that keep everything contained in a backpack or carry-on.
Pop-out cardboard sets are better suited for home play since the 3D built scenes are less portable. But the building step itself is a great activity for a rainy afternoon or a school holiday.
These make strong gifts because they're visually impressive, encourage creative play, and don't overlap with what most kids already own. Magnetic dress-up sets are the most popular gift format in this collection - the wooden figures, magnetic pieces, and play scene box feel substantial and special.
For a bigger gift, pair a play set with a matching sticker set or coloring book in the same theme. Our Family Games collection also includes some of the same magnetic formats if you want to see them alongside game options.
Pop-out cardboard sets use recycled cardboard printed with vegetable inks. Magnetic pieces use recycled cardboard with magnetic backing. Wooden figures and stands use FSC-certified wood with water-based paints. Storage boxes and tins are designed for long-term reuse. Packaging is plastic-free.
Petit Collage combines modern design with a focus on sustainable materials to create bold and thoughtful toys, games, gifts, and activities. Driven by a passion for inspiring a love of play in babies and children, our products are enjoyed by families the world over.
Our first product, back in 2006, was a hand-crafted little owl collage made from recycled materials. That product inspired not only our company name but our sustainability ethos. Despite the brand’s growth, we have never lost sight of our founding principles and small company values as we thoughtfully work towards a more sustainable future. We use FSC® certified wood and paper, recycled PET, organic cotton, and vegetable inks throughout our range, with a focus on recycled and recyclable packaging, and we use recyclable materials to protect products in transit. We are deeply committed to communicating our eco claims clearly and without greenwashing.
While keeping eco-conscious materials and processes at the heart of all development, we strive to make products that are as beautiful on the toyroom shelf as they are fun for children to play with.
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