With birthday and Christmas wish lists constantly on their minds, no doubt the kids have a few desperately sought-after toys they can’t wait to get their hands on at anytime of the year.
To make your shopping journey easier, we have put together a list of the best toy shops in Brisbane and surrounds, offering unique gift ideas catering to all tastes and ages.
Best Toy Shops in Brisbane – Physical Stores
Crackerjack Toys
Location: Bulimba and online
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Crackerjack Toys in Bulimba is a family-run business, offering a carefully-curated, high quality collection of toys that have been chosen for their imaginative, educational, or aesthetic qualities, specialising in those you won’t find anywhere else.
Their online store offers free delivery to postcodes 4170 and 4171, or you can head into the store directly to make your selection.
Flying Fox Studios Shop
Location: Everton Park
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The Flying Fox Studios shop is always full of amazing goodies! They hand-select a range of developmental and unique products you won’t find easily elsewhere. It’s the perfect place for unique birthday and Christmas presents, and they also have a range of art supplies like crayons and paints for little hands when you need to restock your art cupboard.
K & K Creative Toys
Locations: Enoggera, Graceville and online
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While this is a gorgeous shop that’s lovely to browse at any time of the year, it’s the service at K & K Creative Toys which sets it apart from the big stores.
This family-owned store stocks a large range of quality kids toys, as well as ride on toys, pool toys, and cute kids’ accessories. They even offer gift wrapping if you let them know it’s for someone special!
Kidstuff
Locations: Queens Plaza, Brisbane City, Westfield Carindale, Westfield Chermside, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, and online.
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With locations across major Brisbane shopping centres, as well as an online store, Kidstuff has a lot more of the commercial brands that kids are familiar with. This includes Cabbage Patch Dolls, Baby Einstein and Lego, to name just a few.
They have a range of larger play items such as climbing frames and slides, as well as great summer items like pool toys. Kidstuff also offers a range of craft and science packs for kids. The selection is huge, so you’re sure to find the perfect present here.
Little Toy Tribe
Location: Wynnum and online
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To discover a range of open-ended toys and educational resources, head to the gorgeous Little Toy Tribe in Wynnum. Shoppers are invited to browse, purchase and best of all play with a range of toys which are out on display on the toy mat. From baby play to creative kits, boardgames to sensory play, you are bound to find that perfect gift on the shelves at this delightful toy store.
Presents of Mind
Location: Paddington, Stafford City, Indooroopilly, Fairfield Gardens, and online.
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If you’re after board games, puzzles and other educational and fun activities, then Presents of Mind is your one-stop shop! The toys here are designed to extend the imagination, as well as be inspiring, with a wide range of STEM sets too. They offer free delivery Brisbane-wide from their online store (minimum spend $99), and flat rate shipping across the rest of Australia, as well as free gift wrapping in store.
The Queensland Museum Shop
Location: The Queensland Museum, South Brisbane and online.
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The Queensland Museum Shop, located in The Queensland Museum within the Cultural Centre at South Bank, gets better and better every single year. Their range of science-related toys is inspiring, and we have always found it hard to leave the museum without a small purchase.
From dinosaurs and experiments, to crystals and slime, there is something for every child. On top of this, their range of indigenous art and other products, and botanical gifts make it a truly wonderful place to buy that special gift.
Best Toy Shops in Brisbane – Online Stores
Australian Geographic
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If you are looking for science related gifts, then you need to visit the Australian Geographic website today! Unfortunately, the physical stores have closed, but the same fantastic range of educational toys and activities. You can expect a huge range of science-based toys, from telescopes to slime experiments, as well as realistic soft toy replicas of Australian animals. What we love most about Australian Geographic is how many toys they offer that encourage outdoor play.
Modern Teaching Aids
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If budget is a big consideration, then you will want to know about Modern Teaching Aids. Don’t be deceived by the name, because they also offer a huge range of toys in addition to all the teaching tools. We love their range of craft items and the bulk painting equipment you can buy. This is an outlet shop, so pricing is always well below retail.
Throughout Brisbane, you will also find the major chain retailers Mr Toys, stocking massive ranges of all the most popular toys, licensed products and play equipment.
Department stores such as K-Mart, Target, Myer and Big W all feature sizeable toy sections and have regular discount offers throughout the year.
Brisbane Kids features many amazing stores to shop for Gifts for Kids for Christmas, birthdays, and other special occasions. You may also like to check out the Books We Love for wonderful stories to give your Brisbane Kids this year.
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