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The "best of the best" from our childhood!
Here is where we keep those amazing little toys that remind us of our childhood. This is also where we keep those we believe might become classics! Do you remember Jacob's Ladder, Magic Goo balloons, crystal sets, super dome poppers, Slinkys and light-up yo-yos?
Having stood the test of time, these toys don't disappoint and simply don't lose appeal over time. They make excellent gifts for both adults looking for a nostalgia hit, or kids who can discover them for the first time.
We really try to find the original brand ... the manufacturer who started the craze. We hunt high and low to bring you the very same item you may have owned as a child, or as close as we can. We also look for toys we believe will become icons for the next generation ... the toys they'll tell their kids about and keep in the "nostalgia box" themselves.
What are the best classic & novelty toys?
Try to find the real McCoy! Sometimes this is not possible, and sometimes our memory doesn’t serve us well. Consider these factors before you buy any classic toys online in Australia.
Authentic or Fake : Plagiarism is the greatest compliment they say … but so often copies and fakes don’t deliver. In a world obsessed with making more for less, corners are cut, materials are compromised … and even worse, our classic toys are made smaller to save money. Look for the original brands, and say a big NO to the cheap toy home-brands that fill the shelves of large retailers.
Safety : We’ve looked after this for you by only offering products that comply with Australian safety standards.
Age Appropriate : It’s very tempting to give your child a toy just like what you had … but wait until they’re ready. Not only will they more likely be able to enjoy it, but they’ll be safer. Resist giving your toddler a bow and arrow set like you had when you were 8 years old!
Be Realistic : We’ve all done it … we’ve given a gift that we treasured as a child … then found the child uninterested. Our memories play tricks on us, so be mindful of your child’s preferences and temperament. Maybe just buy the toy for yourself!
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Geppettos Workshop Pencil - Rubinato Swarovski Crystal
Geppettos Workshop$5.95Featuring genuine Swarovski crystals, these beautiful HB grey lead pencils capture the eye and will quickly become your favourite. These are a perf...
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Bendable Smiley Man
Geppettos Workshop$3.95Bendy men ... just like in the 80's! Do you remember Gumby ... that little guy which could bend to almost any position?? Well these little men are ...
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Music Box - Over the Rainbow
Geppettos Workshop$12.95A tiny box of joy! Put a smile on a friend's face with this miniature mechanical music box. It's small enough to carry about, keep in the car, in a...
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Music Box - You are My Sunshine
Geppettos Workshop$12.95A tiny box of joy! Put a smile on a friend's face with this miniature mechanical music box. It's small enough to carry about, keep in the car, in a...
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NEE DOH Cool Cat
NEE DOH$6.95The Cool Cats Nee-Doh is a colourful stress ball that’ll help you knead your stress away! It’s super-flexible and filled with a soft & squishy,...
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Punch Ball - 18 inches
Geppettos Workshop$3.50Giant punchable fun! An old school punch ball is lots of fun and harder than you might imagine! Traditionally punch balls are excellent for develop...
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Music Box - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Geppettos Workshop$12.95A tiny box of joy! Put a smile on a friend's face with this miniature mechanical music box. It's small enough to carry about, keep in the car, in a...
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Topsy Turvy Ragdoll - Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Mel and Steff$78.50Imagine your child's excitement when they first discover you can flip Goldilocks upside down to reveal Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and little Baby Bear! ...
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Music Box - Waltzing Matilda
Geppettos Workshop$12.95A tiny box of joy! Put a smile on a friend's face with this miniature mechanical music box. It's small enough to carry about, keep in the car, in a...
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Music Box - Spinning Ladybirds
ToysLink$44.50This is a beautiful gift for a child's bedroom. The Spinning Ladybirds features a clock-work mechanical music box which does not require batteries....
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Music Box - Spinning Bees
ToysLink$44.50This is a beautiful gift for a child's bedroom. The Spinning Bees features a clock-work mechanical music box which does not require batteries. Woun...
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Fidget Cube
ZURU by Antsy Labs$15.50Antsy Labs Fidget Cubes are the original and best fidget cubes on the market. These little sensory toys are beautifully presented in crystal boxes ...
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Topsy Turvy Ragdoll - Little Red Riding Hood
Mel and Steff$78.50Imagine your child's excitement when they first discover you can flip Little Red Riding Hood over to reveal the Woodsman, Granny and the Wolf. The ...
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Music Box - Happy Birthday
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Hi Bounce Ball - 45 mm / Translucent 2 Tone
Geppettos Workshop$3.50Simply satisfying, bouncy, jube-like fun ... a range of translucent hi-bounce balls! Each ball is baout 45mm in diametre and made from two colours....
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Yoyo Arrow Elite - High Performance Bearing w Spare / Advanced
YoYo Factory$37.50Two bearings included ... beginner then advanced play. The Arrow Elite is a beginner-friendly tug responsive play-out-of-the-pack yoyo. The pack in...
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Train Whistle - 21.5 cm
Fun Factory$5.95Our train whistle sounds a bit like our local steam train ... Puffing Billy. It's easy to use, but takes the strength of a 4 year old to make the f...
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Army Men - 20 pcs
Toysmith$7.50A 1940's classic ... done affordably today The tub includes 20 army soldiers in various positions ready for combat. This little set is for roleplay...
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Fling-It Paper Flicker - Assorted Colours
Geppettos Workshop$2.50This classic toy used to be found in show bags. As you flick the stick with your wrist, the paper roll 'shoots' out by up to 1 metre, then snaps ba...
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Whoopee Cushion - 20 cm
Geppettos Workshop$3.95Yep ... bottom humour. It's very puerile, but still very popular. This style of toy is placed under a cushion on the couch and emits a hilarious "B...
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Marblescope
Schylling$14.95The Marblescope is a bit like a kaleidoscope, but rather than a carousel full of little loose beads, it has a single clear glass marble at the end....
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SPEKS - Solid / 512 pcs / Purple
SPEKS$52.50Solid Purple SPEKS are a base set of 512 balls to begin your collection. They provide a wonderful sensory experience and double as an excellent exe...
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Music Box - Spinning Birds
ToysLink$44.50This is a beautiful gift for a child's bedroom. The Spinning Birds features a clock-work mechanical music box which does not require batteries. Wou...
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Topsy Turvy Ragdoll - Harmony
Mel and Steff$64.95Imagine your child's excitement when they first discover you can flip Harmony upside down to reveal another character! This doll set includes two l...
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Music Box - La Vie en Rose
Geppettos Workshop$12.95A tiny box of joy! Put a smile on a friend's face with this miniature mechanical music box. It's small enough to carry about, keep in the car, in a...
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Music Box - Greensleeves
Geppettos Workshop$12.95A tiny box of joy! Put a smile on a friend's face with this miniature mechanical music box. It's small enough to carry about, keep in the car, in a...
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Rainbow Paper Sabre
House of Marbles$2.95Give it a flick and watch this rainbow-coloured Paper Sabre shoot out and spring back! It's hard to explain, but the paper ribbon is wound around s...
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Mini Magic Art
House of Marbles$2.95Do you remember these from your childhood? We recall using these at school to replace blackboards. Create a picture & wipe it away in one swipe...
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Yoyo One - Ready to Play / Novice
YoYo Factory$22.95Beginners start HERE! The ONE yoyo offers a comfortable modern shape, a variety of colors to choose from, silicone response, ball bearing, and extr...
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Buzzing Magnets - Pair / 60 x 17 mm
Geppettos Workshop$4.95When tossed into the air, the two ellipsoidal, powerful hematite magnets collide and then wrestle for equilibrium in a clattering, buzzing collisio...
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Windmill - Grande / Rainbow / 31 cm with a 58 cm Wooden Stick
Whirly$28.50Designed and made in Italy, we've chosen the most beautiful little windmills available! The materials are UV stable and suitable for inside or outd...
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Windmill - Mini / Rainbow / 11 cm with a 25 cm Wooden Stick
Whirly$9.95Designed and made in Italy, we've chosen the most beautiful little windmills available! The materials are UV stable and suitable for inside or outd...
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Bubblegator
Pustefix$19.95These are a classic, evergreen toy with a twist ... or snap! Blow the bubbles and chase them down with the snapping alligator. Squeezing the button...
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Kewpie Doll - 10 cm
Kewpie$15.50This is the classic Kewpie we're all familiar with, still made in Japan by Obitsu. Kewpie has become a part of our Australian childhood pop-culture...
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Kewpie Doll - 20 cm
Kewpie$34.95This is the classic Kewpie we're all familiar with, still made in Japan by Obitsu. Kewpie has become a part of our Australian childhood pop-culture...
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Topsy Turvy Ragdoll - Sleepy Wakey
Mel and Steff$64.95Imagine your child's excitement when they first discover you can flip Sleepy Wakey upside down to reveal another character! This doll set includes ...
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NEE DOH Teenie Set - 3 pcs / Various Colours
NEE DOH$6.95Nee Doh is a super soft and pliable rubber ball that can be squished and stretched to your heart’s content. This pack contains three little Teenie ...
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Tin Music Box - Assorted Colours
Schylling$16.50These tiny music boxes are like a classic little hurdy gurdy. As you crank the handle you'll hear a beautiful and simple tune. There are four desig...
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