The Tegu Story

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This graphic represents the non-linear growth of ideas that take place in a childs

imagination. We believe in this creativity so much, we built our logo around it

There is something m

imagination unfold.

creativity. At Tegu, w

mind and inspire crea

children in safe, natu


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Honduras, where we ma

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our company; youll n

with our name.


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A seed planted.In 2006, Tegu co-founder Chris Haughey returned from

Honduras with a vision to create a for-prot business that

would have a transforming eect on the lives of Hondurans.

Four years later, not only has Tegu electried the toy market

with the introduction of itsmagnetic wooden blocks, but, in

doing so, Chris and his brother Will have delivered on their

commitment to make a lasting dierence in Honduras and

to its economy.

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Located in Central America, Hon

and the country of Iceland


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Some of our workers at the Tegu factory in Honduras

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just outside Tegucigalpa,

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paying our employees a l

career growth and develo

jobs, Tegu is bringing wo

Central America. Its not a


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Were putting down roots.When harvested responsibly,wood is the most sustainablematerial available. Thats why we work with local Honduran

cooperatives who individually hand pick each mature tree

for use. These cooperatives are certied by the Forest

Stewardship Council (FSC) and their process facilitates the

forests natural regeneration cycle. Additionally, we have

partnered with local communities to support reforestation,

donating a portion of revenue to replanting eorts when

Tegu blocks are sold.

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The wo

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block in a way that b

Let the magical com

Honduran hardwood

in ways never before


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Brilliantly Simple.Our magnetic wooden blocks inspire open-ended play at

its best. With the intriguing combination of wood and

magnets there are no limits to what you can create. Made

with beautiful Honduran hardwoods and safe water-based

nishes,these blocks have proven wildly addictivefor kids

(and kids at heart) and will encourage the simple joy of

creating for generations.


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Tegu Tints shown

Naturally SaTegu blocks exceed all

the Consumer Product

all our magnets are saf

sourced hardwoods an

and non-toxic.


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Were all blockheads.As times have changed and toys have evolved,blocks have

survived as a playroom mainstay due to their inherent

simplicity and developmental appropriateness for a range

of ages and abilities. We have taken a good thing and

made it great. By creating a building system rather than

a kit of parts, the possibilities with Tegu blocks are limited

only by the builders imagination.


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To learn more about th

and our gravity-defying

visit Tegu.com.


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