This store is really good. much needed as lots of dedicated toy stores have closed. It covers 2…read morefloors and the toys are often at a much discounted price. Def worth nipping in.

One of the best perks of being a dad to a boy is getting to play with the toys too, there's any…read moreamount of toys and the store is divided into sections, boys ,girls,babies,outdoor and tv/film toys with a general craft or hobby toy area. You can pay off items that they can store for you on the run up to Christmas which helps spread the cost. They also assemble bikes and go carts for an extra fee which is great if your not comfortable with self assembly .even though it sells computer games its great to see so many real toys.

I'm a big kid, so it will come as no surprise that this place is like Disneyland to me-even at 20!…read moreIt's just row after row after row of toys i.e hours of fun! They stock every toy imaginable, from Barbies to Snakes and Ladders to more outdoorsy stuff like bikes and swing sets. And it's absolutely huge, meaning it's so easy to get lost in it-which I'm very grateful for as I don't want my friends to see me drooling over the Lego set that I'm supposedly purchasing for my nephew. My only warning about this place is that if you have small children, it will be very hard to a) Make them leave it and b) Leave empty-handed!

Oh boy, oh boy…read more.. I'm one of these people who always wanted to be artistically creative. My mum can paint, sketch, knit, crochet, and all the rest of it, but unfortunately I didn't inherit her arty farty genes. Stick men and colour co-ordination is really the height of it for me. Well, at least my stick people will be well dressed... Thank goodness for Craftworld, a haven of every possible kind of art form known to man. To my delight, this includes those colourful beads which you place on a random plastic shape, cover with iron-proof paper, and iron. Cue excitement. I actually made one of these a number of years ago. A blue and red place mat in the shape of a star which sits on my desk. Craftworld appreciates the lesser forms of art. Happy days. If you're not one for fusing together beads (and let's face, apart from a five year old and myself, who really is?), do not fear. Everything from dolls houses to thread, from glitter to polystyrene shapes can be found in Craftworld. There's a lovely wee wedding section at the very back too. Lovely jubbly.

This place is unbeatable for everything craft, ribbons, buttons, wool..everything…read more I had the very frustrating experience of going here to pick up stuff everyday for two weeks before my wedding...men beware it may just dooo your head in unless your the president of your local sewing club. Prepare for a busy stuffy room with way too much choice!!!!

I have never left Stewart Millers empty handed. I'm not kiddin', honestly. It's like some kind of…read moremagnetic force which leaves me completely helpless and powerless, removing all inhibitions and barriers which prevent me from purchasing extreme numbers of goods from this fave store of mine. Or maybe that's just me shopping normally... Anyhow, Stewart Miller is a bargainous store which is primarily a newsagent and confectioners, but is also a bookshop, cardshop and toyshop. I've found books for peanuts, excellent sweetie deals, and, when I was younger, it was my first stop for TY Beanie Babies (remember those?! I still have an absolute ton of them stashed away in my wardrobe...couldn't bear [excuse the pun] to part with them quite yet). The Holywood store is undoubtedly my favourite. The toy section is huge, and they are genuinely well-priced (not always super cheap), top-quality playthings. The card section is extremely well-stocked, with a huge variety to choose from, and at reasonable prices. The book section is my favourite - I've gotten presents for my mum and dad for next to nothing, and even picked up a football book for £1.99 from £12.99 today, and I've found travel books for a fiver. Oooh, its a good 'un.

I'm lovin it. This gem on the Holywood main street has some of my favourite everyday treats -…read moreglossy mags, cold drinks and chick lit style books at very good prices. It also keeps the kids very happy as it has the best selection of football trading cards I've ever come across. My favourite thing about Stewart Millar is the magazine and comic selection. One whole wall of the front section is given over to mags and comics which means that I can happily browse Marie Claire and 25 Beautiful Homes and the kids can look at the Beano (yes it still exists) and Shoot! before making our choices. And there are none of those shouty 'This is not a library' signs either. At the back of the shop are the toys - good selection of lego- and books. The books are worth a particular mention as the prices are great. Some of the not quite latest releases can be snaffled at Tesco-esque prices which certainly floats my boat. There's a good selection of kids books too, especially quite unusual activity and pop up books which are always good for Christmas presents. All I need to do now is stop accidentally calling it Stuart Little which makes the kids fall about laughing every time as Stuart Little is of course a talking mouse. It's happened, I've become an Embarrassing Mum.

The staff are always super friendly and they have an amazing selections of products ranging from…read morechildren's dolls and stim toys to anime figurines, pokemon and yugioh cards, mr bean figures and even horror products like annabell and chucky dolls. The owner is super friendly and happy to help with any questions you have. He can tell you about merchandise coming in and genuinely wants to help you find the products that you like. Me and my boyfriend and I go here all the time and every time he is super friendly (as is his other staff) and the shelves are always well stocked and organised by product. The store is clean, and the atmosphere is amazing compared to other toy shops in belfast. I highly recommend this shop if your looking for gifts or just want to treat yourself.

From the owner: Pre-School Toys, Early Learning Toys, Special Needs Toys, Puppets, Movie Figures, Collectibles,…read moreJoJo Siwa, Five Nights At Freddy's, Living Dead Dolls, Star Wars, Playmobil, Power Rangers, LOL Surprise, Backpacks, Airfix Models, Warhammer, Plush Toys and more

The Disney Store is a cleverly named shop as it is a huge store that is dedicated to the machine…read morethat they call Disney... Sometimes a name says it all. However in this case, there is more to be said for what some parents would classify as the biggest nightmare on Earth. Disney is aimed solely at children, so why should their shop be any different? Complete with plush toys, Dvds, outfits, towels, and other general tat from all of your favourite movies, this place is painfully busy coming up to Christmas day so Brian's Handy Hint of the Day is AVOID THIS ON FESTIVE OCCASIONS. It's also in the middle of a pretty huge refit so it has been moved two or three units down the street until the refit has been finished. Worryingly, the refit looks like it could be twice the size the shop used to be so if you thought you could distract your children on the way past before, now you are going to have to work harder. I did come in here to buy a present for my girlfriend and after shoving a few unruly little children out of the way, I finally made my way to a checkout where the staff were more interested in the paint on the walls than the fact I was infront of them paying their wages. Perhaps a constant barrage of cheeky children is enough for these members of staff to hate all humanity, but I have found from my job that for every annoying customer, you should chat the nice ones to make up for it. These staff members might not hate life as much if they tried to be a bit more chatty and friendly. The shop is quite expensive (as you would expect with Disney) but when it comes to buying toys, this is as good as you are going to get.

Who doesn't like Disney?! This shop really brings me back and I'm always happy to accompany my…read morenieces just to see their excitement. This store has an interactive princess mirror which talks and sings when you touch it. They also have a life sized storm trooper statue and a small play area with a large screen showing Disney Dvds. They stock plush toys, school bags, towels, toys, drinks cups and clothing for all of the big Disney movies. The staff are really friendly and have the shop really tidy which I'm sure can be a difficult task with lots of excited kids running around. Products can be expensive but they are all of very high quality and make great gifts. Definitely worth a dander round every now and again.

Pretty funky little shop that caters for kids, and the inner geek inside us all! They sell toys,…read moregames, crafts, puzzles, etc. They have a Star Wars section with toys and games for sale, RC Helicopters, drones, collectible diecast cars, beanie babies, mugs, musical instruments, you name it. Would be absolutely ideal if you are having a kid's birthday party and want some inexpensive fillers for party bags, or indeed if you need to get a fun present for your Secret Santa!

I am a big child. I'm putting that in writing and I'm not ashamed of it. Smyth's Toystore is…read morepossibly the greatest place on Earth. From being brought up on Home Alone when he got lost in the toy store, and from watching Toy Story too many times, I get a little bit excited when I step inside any toy shop. I'm not some creepy person that hangs around toy shops by the way, I went here with my mother to get our younger cousins presents for Christmas. The place, as you would expect, is mental in this festive holiday so plan early. You can reserve things on the internet which we only found out after our hectic visit. They have every toy under the sun and at the same prices as Argos or Toys r'us so it's a great place to shop. Plus, if you find yourself with younger children when your shopping on the Boucher Road, I'm sure you can probably treat them to something nice. Recommended for all ages

Smyths toy store is heaven for children and those that do not want to grow up. So my trip there was…read moreperfect! The bright store in Shane Retail Park is filled with an array of colour, games, toys and much more! The assortment of stock is equipped for all age groups as they range from new born babes right through to twelve plus. As I'm twenty-two, the twelve plus has certainly been given liberally!! This store is massive and with that comes pros and cons. If you arrive with children, expect to be in store for days and leaving with a car load of new toys. So, my advice if at all possible leave the kids behind or be very strict about the days events, it will be stressful. The great thing about Smyths is that it answers every kid's birthday and Christmas gifts without too much stress or worry. Also their online check in policy allows customers to check if there wanted product is in store before heading down to get it. Brilliant!

I am a little bit obsessed with toy shops. Luckily I have an excuse what with people requiring toys…read moreand me being the person (offering) to get them. This is a huge warehouse filled with toys and games, as well as musical instruments and laptops. Though they have these stores all over England, there is only a few in Northern Ireland, and this is the largest of them. Located in the enormous Sprucefield shopping area, Toys r us is the only toy shop and is a huge favourite with people of all ages. This is a must for anyone who has to get a birthday present for a young one. As with Smyth's toystore, this place is mental at Christmas with every child running round playing and throwing and kicking and poking their parents in order to get that toy that they like that was on the tele once before Batman. Even if you aren't on the lookout for toys, this shop does have some incredibly impressive displays and is well worth a shout. Just remember to leave your credit card at home because you will buy something... I guarantee it

I recently bought an airhockey table but when I checked it at home it was flawed and did not work…read moreproperly. I got it replaced same problem. When I went back I got staff to check all stock they where all the same. So please check your table before Christmas!!!!

Located opposite Urban Outfitters…read more Good place for gifts. Have quite a few local items. Expect to pay on certain items more than standard retail due to the handmade aspect. Lots of wee cute toys etc for kids. Also lots of house soft furnishings. It's the sort of place you would like to buy lots of stuff you don't need but it looks nice. Lol Lots of chalk paint colours can be bought in here. The shop is packed with gifts etc. You have to hoke a bit as its jammed packed with things laid out on wooden dressers and tables etc. It's a bit kitch compared to just browsing the rails. Shop has a sort of Cath Kidston feel about it.