Playforever Toy Cars: Every Model Compared by Age, Size and Price

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Playforever Toy Cars: Every Model Compared by Age, Size and Price

Playforever is a British brand of design toy cars that are meant to be played with and then kept on a shelf. Each model is inspired by a different era of motoring, with prices at Playoffside from €38 to €80. The quickest way to choose is by the child's age and by the kind of car they already love.

How do the Playforever models compare?

All eight models below were in stock when this comparison was published.

Model Inspired by Recommended age Price
Turbo 1980s Formula 1 cars 3+ From €38
Velocita 1970s Formula 1 cars 3+ €45
Loretino Classic racing cars 3+ €50
Malibu Grand Prix cars of the 1920s and 30s 1+ €50
Speedy Le Mans 1930s Le Mans racers 3+ €50
Leadbelly American muscle cars 3+ €55
Luft Porsche 911 Targa 1+ €55
Heat Maverick 1960s New York police cars 3+ €80

Which Playforever car is best for which age?

  • Ages 1 to 3: Malibu or Luft. Both are rated from 1 year and have rounded shapes for small hands.
  • Ages 3 to 6: Turbo, Velocita or Loretino. Fast-looking, robust and the easiest on the budget.
  • Ages 6 to 10 and collectors: Leadbelly or Heat Maverick, for children who know their cars.

Age ratings follow each product page. For background on how toys are age-graded, see Wikipedia's page on toy safety.

Our five most-chosen Playforever cars

Playforever Turbo Racing Car

Turbo racewagen

The 1980s Formula 1 shape in four colourways. The entry point to the range. From €38

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Playforever Velocita Racing Car

Velocita Racing Car

A 1970s Formula 1 racer and one of our bestsellers. €45

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Playforever Porsche 911 Targa Luft

Porsche 911 Targa Luft

The 911 Targa silhouette, rated from 1 year, in six colourways. €55

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Playforever Leadbelly Muscle Car

Leadbelly Muscle Car

A tribute to the American muscle car, in four colourways. €55

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Playforever Police Car Heat Maverick

Police Car Heat Maverick

A police car inspired by 1960s New York, the largest piece in this list. €80

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See every model in the toy cars collection, read our Porsche 911 toy car guide, or browse more gifts for 3 to 6-year-olds.

Frequently asked questions

Are Playforever cars toys or collectibles?

Both. They are built to be played with and designed to be displayed.

Which Playforever car is suitable for a 1-year-old?

The Malibu and the Luft are both rated from 1 year.

What is the cheapest Playforever car?

At Playoffside, the Turbo, from €38.


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