Aaah that old shop Toy Cupboard.Lots of old memories coming here drooling over the latest action…read moretoys to add to my vast collection. Toy Cupboard offers a wide range of both boys and girls items, including the old and traditional train sets/Barbies, to the more modern children's crazes for example trading cards. Upstairs was were i scampered, to the toy cap guns, 'top trumps', and more. Although some items have become pretty pricey, most is modestly priced, perfect for easy children's birthday and Christmas Presents.

From the owner: A Wonderland of Toys Inspired by Tradition. The Toy Cupboard is an Aladdin's Cave on three floors…read morebursting with toys for the kids & kids at heart. There's something for everyone. Come and take a trip down memory lane as you enter this magical Aladdin's cave. There are three floors bursting with wonder and delight full with exciting toys and games waiting to be discovered. With over 20 years experience we can help you choose the perfect gift.

This toy shop is well stocked, but they could do with a few sins hanging down from the ceiling to…read morestate what is where. A few times I've gone in, eyes peeled so to speak, and gone up and down aisles, and when I ask, the thing is right at the entrance but so high up, no one sees it. My daughter went to the Science /Museum and bought a fun item, but somehow, the next morning it was wrecked. Apparently, It was 'I don't know', 'Nobody' or 'It wasn't me' - my three invisible lodgers. I felt sorry for her and decided to replace it, knowing I'd seen it in Poole. Well, I went every where, and in the end tried Toymaster, They were very kind, and it ended up being high up near the door. But it was ugly! My daughter's was cute! They were very understanding and directed me elsewhere - and I got one! I do like a store that will direct you somewhere else. You feel they want to help you.

Its good if you know its there, I dont think it gets the attention it derserves because its just…read moretucked out of the way too much from the hussle of passers by. I went in and yes it had loads of toys but was scarse of children and was generally very quite which I felt was sad, considering its in the middle of Poole. I may have gone at a wierd time but I am never drawn to it naturally and I go to Poole alot, hense why I have only been in there once, maybe that could be a problem for others too?

If someone sat me down with a series of cards with words on and I had the job of picking just two…read moreto form an awesome shop, I think "Eighties" and "Toyshop" would be my top composition, closely followed by "Disco" and "Cakes". I appreciate this place will only hold a small interest to the majority of people in Cardiff, but if you're a child of the 80s and resolutely deny the call to grow up that society places upon you, then this place is freaking ace-a-tron. So many memories are contained with its four dark walls. WWF figures, those tiny models of footballers with massive heads that rarely looked like the actual person, Simpson Figurines, Atari stuff, a Super Nintendo in the original Street Fighter II box that I received for Christmas when I was 9. There's a small section of girls toys, but really 80s Toy Shop is all about the boys. It's a tad pricey, but then this places saves you the time and effort of trawling eBay or trudging around boot sales. 80s Toy Shop is a must for any manboy between the ages of 21-40.

The 80's Toyshop actually stocks vintage collectible toys spanning the 70s, 80s and 90s, from…read moreAction Man figures and Star Wars ships to Ghostbusters memorabilia and even a fully restored Sinclair C5 Vehicle (although that will set you back £1,500!). Many of the products are boxed and in excellent condition, and when there is something incomplete the staff will point it out to you. Some of September's new products include a Mego Spiderman 12" play figure for the boys out there, or an Anastasia 'Fantasy in Paris' for the girls - then there's a Nintendo Nes Console for any retro gaming geeks, complete with controller and power supply! Although they run an online shop as well as their store in Canton, it's better to drop into the shop if you can because their online shop doesn't always show all of the latest stock (although they do update it regularly).

The early learning centre is stashed away behind the lift and escalators in the main area of the…read moreDolphin shopping centre. Early learning stocks children's toys and activities and is one of the first places you should look if you are looking for inspiration on gifts. They have many ideas and plenty of arts and crafts as well as toys and games. They also stock garden toys as well. I have always found the staff to be extremely helpful but if you have young children be prepared for it to take you extra long while in the shop as the little ones try out all the toys. Plenty of parking like the rest of the Dolphin centre and public transport on hand.

I will happily look round this shop when its just me on my own, but when I have my children its a…read moreshop I walk by very quickly, because if I let my children in there I will never get them out. Its a lovely shop for toys and learning toys for children as well as out door toys can also be found in this shop. they also offer a catalogue which you can browse at home and order online and get the items delivered to you..

Hawkins Bazaar is in the Old Market Centre. It is next to a surf shop and Card Warehouse. This shop…read moresells all types of toys; new, old and not too expensive either. It is quite a large store. The staff are helpful. The small gifts they sell inside are good for party bags or just small gifts to give to people. They have some books at the back which are good. At the front of the shop they have interesting gadgets that are good to look at. All the products inside are good quality and very fun. I would recommend visiting this shop if you want a gag, a joke or a funny book for someone.

Hawkins Bazaar is situated in the centre of the Old Market Centre. It sells all types of toys but…read morespecialises in the retro and toys of the past! It is good size store, that always seems well stocked. The staff are friendly, knowledgable and very helpful. The smaller pocket money gifts are ideal for party bags/stocking fillers! I have found that some of the products are cheeper online but it's worth taking a look.

I think Toys r Us is amazing and this is my favourite branch - barely a week goes by without us…read morevisiting. Toys R Us's are all very similar to look at, and have the same layout. They always have plenty of stock, and lots of special offers. The Basingstoke branch doesn't have a toilet and baby changing facility, which is worth knowing as most branches have, but thats the only downside. Staff will go out of their way to help you. If what you want isn't on the shelves, they will go and check the warehouse: and last year when everywhere was sold out of pink DS Lites they weren't allowed to reserve stock for people but would call you as soon as the item came into stock.

Trek for me, stars for some…read more Yep, its Christmas again and I have kids who demand (actually, they ask pretty nicely and write letters to Santa etc) So, its off for a visit to ToysRUs who have everything don't they? Well, they've quite a lot (if you crane your neck to look up as well as down) and the prices are pretty competitive. If only it wasn't so bright, garish, there was an opportunity to rest your feet (the store's pretty big). Anyway, I still exited lighter of wallet, lighter of heart (got what I was looking for) and pleased that I, a father who has precious little time to go to real shops, managed to contribute to my little ones happiness.

great toy store that usually has lots of good offers on.read more

Toys 'R' Us always reminds me of being a child so I'm bound to love it. This store is fairly new…read morewith a large free car park for easy access. Its massive inside and has a range of stock to suit everyone from babies to teenagers. What i've always loved is that they have lots of toys on display too so you can see what things are like out of the box and I always remember skating down an aisle or my brother n a little bike trying to mow me down! It makes it fun for the children and adults as well.

Toy's R Us is arguably one of the biggest toy companies in the world. Since the old Toy's R Us got…read moreknocked down in Cardiff a few years ago, a sad day was had by all. No longer would we go to the store to pick up a lightsaber and pretend to be in Star Wars and no longer would we experience the joy and happiness that filled our hearts.... Until now! Toys R Us is back and better in a new location down Cardiff Bay I must admit that I was never a big fan of the other Toy's R Us because it seemed dark and unfriendly. But now there have been some big changes to the current store filled with the brightest lights and the bubbliest of people. This is a gigantic store that a child could get lost in for months. It has such a fantastic variety of toys and I can live my dream once again and pretend to have a lightsaber fight in order to defeat the dark side. The number of aisles are staggering but there is always an assistant prepared to help if you need some help about an item or just finding your way around the store. Toy's R Us has the renovation it needed. It is now a happy and bright place that is filled with all the toys in the world along with excellent service. What more could you need from your favourite toy store?