Candylab Candyvan Taxi

I think every toy collection needs one really good car, and Candylab always gets it right.

This one is instantly recognisable. You don't need "London Taxi" written across it to know exactly what it is. It's chunky, beautifully simple and somehow captures the character of a black cab with just a few clean lines.

It's one of those toys that children will race across the floor for years, but it's also the sort of thing you'll happily leave out when playtime's over. Candylab has a way of making toy cars feel like little design objects, and this is no exception.

Made from solid beech wood with smooth rolling wheels, it's built for plenty of adventures, whether that's imaginary trips across London or simply from the bedroom to the kitchen.

If you're buying a first wooden vehicle, I'd be very tempted to make it this one. It's an absolute classic.