Review · Kids & family
PlanToys Stacking Ring Cups review
A wooden stacking and nesting toy for ages 12 months and up with 3 pairs of ring cups, a rod and a base.
By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026
- Quality (40%)
- 7.6
- Experience (25%)
- 8.6
- Value (35%)
- 8.4
PlanToys' Stacking Ring Cups take the classic ring stacker and add nesting. The set has 3 pairs of colored, sized wooden ring cups, a main rod and a base, rated for ages 12 months and up. A child can stack the cups on the rod, flip or rotate them to make patterns, or take them off and nest them on the floor, which PlanToys pitches for fine motor skills and problem solving. PlanToys makes it in Thailand from chemical-free rubberwood with formaldehyde-free glue, organic pigments and water-based dyes, the most detailed materials statement of any toy here. At $24.99 on plantoys.com it ties the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench as the cheapest verified pick, and PlanToys ships free over $50 within the contiguous USA. The trade-off is depth. Six cups give a 1-year-old a good challenge but little for a 3-year-old, so it works best as a small add-on next to a bigger toy such as the Lovevery Block Set.
Who it is for
1-year-olds and parents who want sustainable wood toys
Price
$24.99 on plantoys.com.
(10 reviews) $24.99 USD In stock
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.
Key features
- 3 pairs of colored, sized wooden ring cups plus a main rod and base
- Stack on the rod or nest and arrange on the floor
- Pieces can be flipped or rotated to make patterns
- Rated for ages 12 months and up
- Made in Thailand from chemical-free rubberwood with formaldehyde-free glue and water-based dyes
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Tied for the lowest verified price at $24.99
- Strength: Free shipping on orders over $50 within the contiguous USA
- Strength: Two ways to play: stacking and nesting
- Weakness: Small set of 6 cups, so play is narrow
- Weakness: Simpler than anything else on this list for a 3-year-old
- Weakness: Few pieces to share between siblings
Key facts
- Ages: 12 months and up
- Pieces: 6 ring cups, rod and base
- Material: Rubberwood
- Size: 4.92 x 4.53 x 7.4 inches
- SKU: 5488
Where it ranks
PlanToys Stacking Ring Cups is No. 9 in our Best Toys for Toddlers verdict.
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