Ukidz: The Story Starts in Ukraine

When Dmitriy Zverev became a father, he was eager to introduce his son to his Ukranian heritage. The mechanical engineer and his wife searched for Ukrainian toys and books in the U.S., but found very little. Then on a visit to Ukraine in 2015, Dmitriy received a gift: a Ugears wooden mechanical model. He was intrigued and delighted by the toy, and decided to bring it to America. Ukidz was born.

Today Dmitriy’s company focuses on several brands from other countries that help children build small motor and STEAM skills. “UGears, the DIY wooden models, are our top-seller,” he told us. “They come in various levels of difficulty, so everyone from beginning builders to advanced can enjoy learning about mechanics and motion.

“The models are best appreciated when they’re in action, so providing demos to our retailers is a must,” he adds.

Ukidz also distributes creative and high quality toys from Babai. Made from sustainable wood, the line includes games, dollhouses, balancing and lacing toys, and timeless children’s furniture in natural and modern colors.

Additional Ukidz brands – Matador, Mozabrick, Oncekids, and Pixio – focus on different aspects of building and construction. With small magnetic Pixio blocks, for instance, builders can create colorful figures that appear pixilated.

“Pixios’ open-ended-play potential makes your imagination come to life,” says Gwen Ottenberg, owner of Imagine That Toys in Wichita. “When they get Pixios in their hands, people from every single age group have fun with them.”

Dmitriy agrees. “We believe building toys are ageless, and appeal to both the young and young at heart.” To learn more about Ukidz, visit ukidz.com

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