A huge boutique kids toy store! Awesommeee…read more... Yeah, it does make me feel young again. Theres so much colour and vibrance. And because its not a huge toy department store, it has more feeling. But also maybe less variety, and higher prices. The place is boutique, but still has that "big" feeling. It doesn't stock a lot of common brand or mass produced toys - its more original than that. There's a $295 rocking horse at the door way that looks very cool, but is very small, and I suppose that's indicative of the rest of the store. Higher prices, but originality and uniqueness. There building blocks and learning material, soft toys and various other things. The store seems to encourage learning as a part of a child play, which is a good thing. It really is a play ground of excitement for kids, I'd recommend it if you're looking to get something new and exciting, and educational, for your child.

An awesome dream factory where the past is created in the present. Toys for, not only for boys…read more Just White Toy Shop on the top level of the QVB in Sydney is a mountain of great quality toys not just for kids either. It's a crowded carnival of boxes, sounds and ambient memories from toys come to life. Many of you may not even recall how amazing recreated wind up robots, cars, tanks, people can take you back to a place where only your memories are. It's a tight fitting space and if it gets crowded, which it does you have to be careful not to knock toys of their shelves (not knock off as in steal people). There is something here for every occasion. My boys love just exploring the shelves and screaming in excitement whenever they discover some item of curiosity. Look I'm a big fan of branded products and enjoy watching my lovely boys interact between the movies, books, and activities of branded merchandise, however at Just White Toy Shop it's the freedom from branding (well mass branding as Just White offers quality branded products we don't buy as often as we might otherwise. There is a fantastic range of boys and girls toys but it's the expanded diversity of non gender specific toys that makes the store even more of a jewel. Prices for the hundreds of awesome toys cover all budgets and there are some lovely well made products that when you're looking for a present for one of your children or a children's friend will always bring total surprise. Games, books, wind up robots, cars, characters and tanks, creativity sets, soft toys, collectibles, jigsaw puzzles, problem solving toys, nota computer game in sight. Though I may be wrong in that statement because when I go to Just White Toy Shop it never occurs to me to look for computer games. This space is magical and worth the visit, even simply to enjoy the curiosity of your kids and yourself.

'Queen Victoria's Toy Shop' it claims. Better have plenty of stock then, Victoria sure knew how to…read morebreed. There is a bit of an old-fashioned vibe to this literally and spatially upmarket toy shop. Old fashioned wooden toys and mechanical windup robots, golliwogs. Hang on a sec, golliwogs? Really? Since when did they resit the PC exam and pass? If you're shopping for toys in the QVB you've obviously got a few coins to spare, so we're talking pricey here too. And I have to wonder, a lot of the toys seem more aimed at nostalgic adults than kids of today. French flash cards? Hmm... Even the dollshouse furniture is Swedish and uber-designed. The staff seemed friendly enough, but eyed me carefully. Or maybe it was just all the dolls. I hate dolls. Beady, beady eyes...

Something here for every age group, might make it my one stop shop for Xmas...great staff on too,…read moresome items a little pricey but great quality...you get what you pay for I guess...super squeaky clean and neat store, not so much as a speck of dust anywhere!

Gamesmen has always been my favourite go to Gamestore. From getting my first video game console a…read moreNintendo 64 from the Gamesmen in Miranda to moviing around the corner fron the Gamesmen in Penshurst :)! Its family run and operated. The guys in store are always upbeat, happy guys and know gaming in and out!! But what sets this game store aside from EB or JB Hifi is that it has an blast from the past section out the back :)! Anything from the old brick gameboys to the smaller ones, to Atari or Gamecube or my first console the Nintendo 64. Heaps and heaps of games to choose from and the same with the consoles, different colours or all sorts of different year models. If you were ever into gaming in your younger days you got hit these guys up asap .. even just for a browse to reminisce :D For anything in Gaming computer or console or even child hood favourite or new favourite family board/card games this is my go to place and highly recommend it to anyone i know :)!!

From the owner: An Australian, family owned & operated Video Game retailer since 1982, and home of the famous Retro…read moreVideo Games Museum! We specialise in Games, Hardware (Consoles) & Accessories for: - Sony PlayStation, including PS4 , PS3, PS2 and even PlayStation 1 - Xbox 360 or the Original Xbox - Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo Wii - Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS - Computer (PC) and Mac - PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable (PSP) - Retro Video Games such as Super Nintendo (SNES) , SEGA Mega Drive , Nintendo 64 , Game Boy and more! Not to mention our wide range of Video Game related Clothing & Accessories as well as a selection of Video Game Merchandise, Collectibles & Toys.We also offer in store services such as Video Game & Console Repairs including CD & DVD repairs.

Hopscotch is an independent toy shop. It's worth a look just for this I think. Beats the corporate…read moremass franchise Toys R Us types that have isles and isles of 'stuff'. The kids might love this but if you're shopping for the kids or looking for a unique gift for a friend's new baby the big stores aren't such a pleasurable experience. Hopscotch caters for aged 6 months and up. Bath toys and teething rings for the little ones right up to circus playhouse tents, doll prams, watering cans, kites and tutu's. The owner Jenny and her male sidekick are friendly and offered to wrap my gift at no extra charge. Nice touch that I can't imagine the big chains offering.

Imagine if you will that Father Christmas had a particularly tricky letter arrive at his frosty…read moreNorth Pole home. A letter from a kid who has everything; not that the kid is spoilt, just that he's been surrounded by the best. He's the type of kid that knows his Radio Flyer go-kart from the version that Granny bought at Target. The kind of kid whose plastic Reindeer should be Schleich because that's a German brand and not just easier for Granny to say after a few Christmas sherries. The kind of kid who staggers out of his Cath Kidston wigwam on Christmas morning with a cheery face, just chomping at the bit to get writing his thank you notes on his personalised letterhead. Well, then Father Christmas should hop on is sleigh and head to Hopscotch. It's high-end, high quality stuff but mixed in with really very affordable pieces that can compete on price with the high-street. Well worth of visit if looking for a gift for that special little elf in your life.

I always enjoy visiting your store in Liverpool and I think it carries a fine range of hobby…read morematerials but as a model aircraft enthusiast, I find the range, for me, quite limited. Nevertheless I will keep coming and hope to pick up some bargains as they appear. Your staff is always helpful and knowledgeable and I appreciate their feedback when I speak with them.

For people who take their fun seriously…read more Go up to the third floor in the QVB (the Queen Victoria Building) to find an amazing store filled with toys, models, games and more. This family owned and operated business has been spreading fun since 1935. It is Australia's largest privately owned hobby retailer. Definitely check out the model train set on display in the window. Tunnels. A city. An amusement park. Ferris wheel. So cute. An iconic toy store that will make you smile.

I absolutely love Koch and Co (and always leave with more than I planned to go in to get). With a…read moregreat range of products they always help my creativity be its best. From hampers to flowers, jars, and my favourite of all ribbon and wrapping. Catering to both trade and retail they have something to suit everyone. Staff are great and helpful and I always get a smile and a welcome back... even when my youngest is having a tantrum!

From the owner: Shop and save at Koch & Co online or instore for all your floral, wedding and packaging decoration…read moreneeds. Nationwide delivery available.

'For a Brighter Child' is the slogan on their sign outside. I imagine they mean this in more than…read moreone way. This fantastic toy store is super bright in colour but also has plenty of toys that double as learning tools. Though there are plenty of plastic bits in the store it didn't feel as plasticy as other toy shops. The bright red walls, high ceilings, some wooden toys and multiple levels help with this. Kidstuff is packed to the rafters with tops yet it looks very neat and organized - I was there on a weekday and there weren't any kids in there which probably helps. The staff are energetic and fun but you can still have an adult conversation with them (I've found a lot of workers in children related services and stores talk to you like you're the kid - I guess it's hard to switch over sometimes).

They play great music in this store. Old school music that takes me back to my teens and edges me a…read morelittle closer to being a kid again. The staff are young and chatty though it can feel like you're interrupting them if you need help. Downstairs are toys for crawlers and pre-schoolers lots of wooden puzzles with expensive, educational qualities. This shop really excels for school age kids though. Upstairs is a trove of board games, puzzles and activities with an emphasis on things that can be done as a family. It's nice to be reminded that the point of toys is fun, learning and play rather than selling merchandise to the latest TV show or film. They let me put a Playmobil Fire Engine on layby here a good 3 months before Christmas and even wrapped for it for me when I went to collect it. What great little helpers.