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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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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 - 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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Tin Music Box - Assorted Colours
Schylling$19.50These 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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Music Box - Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head
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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Handmade Marble - 25 mm / Sonata
House of Marbles$5.95Each one unique! These marbles are crafted by hand, each one unique and bearing the marks of their maker. Based on a classic design, the Sonata rem...
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Handmade Marble - 22 mm / Hollyhock
House of Marbles$5.95Each one unique! These marbles are crafted by hand, each one unique and bearing the marks of their maker. Based on a classic design, the Hollyhock ...
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Handmade Marble - 22 mm / Aster
House of Marbles$5.95Each one unique! These marbles are crafted by hand, each one unique and bearing the marks of their maker. Based on a classic design, the Aster cont...
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Handmade Marble - 16 mm / Helter Skelter
House of Marbles$3.95Each one unique! These marbles are crafted by hand, each one unique and bearing the marks of their maker. Based on a classic design, the Helter Ske...
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Handmade Marble - 16 mm / Aquarius
House of Marbles$3.95Each one unique! These marbles are crafted by hand, each one unique and bearing the marks of their maker. Aquarious marbles have three designs with...
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Rocking Horse - Petilou
Le Toy Van$99.95Classic style and classic fun! Rocking horses date back hundreds of years, and rocking toys back thousands. They're a classic toy, and UK brand Le...
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Kazoo
House of Marbles$11.95Possibly one of the silliest instruments ever invented, but totally brilliant – anyone can be musical with our easy-to-use Kazoo! Small enough to k...
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Yoyo Velocity - Adjustable / Intermediate
YoYo Factory$36.95A more serious and super adjustable yoyo ... beginner to advanced. The Velocity is a terrific plastic yoyo from the world renowned makers at YoYoFa...
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Spinning Top - 45 mm / Hollow / Assorted Swirled Colours
Geppettos Workshop$2.50These are great little tops! Inexpensive and super light. Each top has a unique swirled pattern and is hollow. They spin reliably well and for ages...
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Rainbow Balloon Making Kit - 12 Balloons
Geppettos Workshop$14.95Learn to make balloon animals and shapes with this starter kit. Included is a selection of balloons (12 in total), a balloon pump, various stickers...
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Alphabet Lacing Cards
Geppettos Workshop$32.50Kids love to thread the string through these lacing cards, helping to learn the alphabet and develop fine motor skills. This set is UK designed and...
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