Toys
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Visit product page →Heebie Jeebies' range of Test Tube Experiments are a fun way to introduce concepts from the two main branches of physical sciences; chemistry and physics.Â
The Polymer Snow kit allows potential professors to produce a miniature winter wonderland (and sensory experience) in just seconds!
Just add water and follow the simple instructions. Polymer Snow is made of tiny white polymers. When water is added to it, they absorb the water by osmosis and increase to 100 times their original size! As the water evaporates, they will shrink down to their original size, ready to use again!
- Recommended for ages 8+
- Not suitable for ages 0-3 (choking hazard)
- Test tube measures approximately 14cm long x 3cm diameter
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Visit product page →Heebie Jeebies' range of Test Tube Experiments are a fun way to introduce concepts from the two main branches of physical sciences; chemistry and physics.Â
The Viscoelastic Slime Set is sensational for small scientists seeking a slippery sensory experience!
Just add water and follow the simple instructions, and you'll be squishing, squeezing and stretching your slime in seconds!
- Recommended for ages 8+
- Not suitable for ages 0-3 (choking hazard)
- Test tube measures approximately 14cm long x 3cm diameter
- Available in a range of colours, randomly selected*
*If you have a preference for a specific colour, please get in touch with us or leave a note at checkout and we will do our best to assist you. Please note that availlabilty of your preference cannot be guaranteed.
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Visit product page →All you need to create amazing artworks with this Solar Printing Kit, is water!An amazing introduction to printmaking and photography, this magical light-sensitive paper allows you to create beautiful blue and white, silhouetted prints. Simply place an object (natural materials such as leaves, flowers and feathers give great results) on the paper, and leave it in the sun for a few minutes. Then, rinse the paper in water to 'set' your print permanently and allow to dry! You can even experiment with using suncream as an art material and see just how much sun it blocks!Solar Printing is based on the cyanotope (or 'blueprint') process, which has been used by artists since the 19th century. With easy to achieve, magical results, this is an inspiring activity for budding scientists and artists alike.ÂThis kit contains:- 12 sheets of Solar Print paper (29.7x21cm each)
- Clear acrylic sheet to hold your materials still and flat while printing (29.7x21cm)
- Instructions for use
- Recommended for ages 6 years +
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Visit product page →All you need to create amazing artworks with this Solar Printing Kit, is water!An amazing introduction to printmaking and photography, this magical light-sensitive paper allows you to create beautiful blue and white, silhouetted prints. Simply place an object (natural materials such as leaves, flowers and feathers give great results) on the paper, and leave it in the sun for a few minutes. Then, rinse the paper in water to 'set' your print permanently and allow to dry! You can even experiment with using suncream as an art material and see just how much sun it blocks!Solar Printing is based on the cyanotope (or 'blueprint') process, which has been used by artists since the 19th century. With easy to achieve, magical results, this is an inspiring activity for budding scientists and artists alike.ÂThis kit contains:- 12 sheets of Solar Print paper (10 x 10cm each)
- Clear acrylic sheet to hold your materials still and flat while printing
- Instructions for use
- Recommended for ages 6 years +
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On saleVisit product page →Designed and made in Australia, from sustainably sourced natural ingredients, Kinfolk products are safe for kids, and the planet!
Dough playing is an integral part of all children’s development, helping build their own creativity, sensory learning and motor-skills.
- Made in Australia
- Made from recycled sawdust and PLA plastics
- 100% Biodegradable
- Recommended for ages 3+
- Suitable for cutting play dough, biscuit dough and more!
- Fruit cutters range from 5cm - 6cm across
To prolong the life of your biodegradable Eco Cutters, avoid leaving them in direct sunlight or moisture.  Store in a cool, dry place when not in use and don't forget, they will wear faster than traditional plastics.Â
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- Made in Australia
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On saleVisit product page →Designed and made in Australia, from sustainably sourced natural ingredients, Kinfolk products are safe for kids, and the planet!
Dough playing is an integral part of all children’s development, helping build their own creativity, sensory learning and motor-skills.
- Made in Australia
- Made from recycled sawdust and PLA plastics
- 100% Biodegradable
- Recommended for ages 3+
- Suitable for cutting play dough, biscuit dough and more!
- Veggie cutters range from 5.5cm - 6.5cm across
To prolong the life of your biodegradable Eco Cutters, avoid leaving them in direct sunlight or moisture.  Store in a cool, dry place when not in use and don't forget, they will wear faster than traditional plastics.Â
- Made in Australia
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Visit product page →Shimmer and glimmer and all is well,
when you wave a wand to cast a spell!
Melbourne designer, Lauren Hinkley, these sparkly Magic Wands with their swirling ribbons will inspire little ones' imaginative play! An enchanting addition to your little one’s dress-ups, these Wands each feature a glittering, characterful topper, along with colourful strands of ribbon with sparkling stars, making wand-waving a magical experience during play!
- Designed in Australia
- Designed to comply with Australian toy standards
- Measures 32cm long
- Recommended for Ages 3+
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Visit product page →Leonardo da Vinci's Aerial Screw design is an iconic image that defines an artist and inventor well ahead of his time.
In this kit, you can re-create da Vinci's 15th century design and witness the marvel of the Aerial Screw in action. Â This working model has a canopy that spins on the support structure, illustrating just one of the ways that da Vinci thought human flight might be possible!
- Includes pre-cut and pre-drilled wooden parts and wood glue
- Full instructions provided
- Completed model size: 11 x 11 x 13cm
- Box dimensions: 6 x 6 x 15cm
- Suitable for beginners
- Recommended for ages 8+ (contains small parts)
Hot tip:Â We recommend dry-fitting your pieces together, and then gluing as necessary once you are confident your piece placement is correct!
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Visit product page →This Miniature Catapult kit allows you to create your own replica of a 15th century weapon, as designed by the legendary inventor, Leonardo da Vinci.
Upon successful completion, this working mechanical model allows you to launch small items up to 10 metres! We recommend the use of marshmallows! (Safety first!)
Learn about history, design, physics and engineering, all while enjoying the construction and play-stages of this engaging kit!
- Includes pre-cut and pre-drilled wooden parts and wood glue
- Full instructions provided
- Completed model size: 18 x 6 x 9cm
- Box dimensions: 6 x 6 x 15cm
- Suitable for beginners
- Recommended for ages 9+ (contains small parts)
Hot tip:Â We recommend dry-fitting your pieces together, and then gluing as necessary once you are confident your piece placement is correct!
- Includes pre-cut and pre-drilled wooden parts and wood glue
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Visit product page →Leonardo da Vinci updated and improved medieval Crossbow designs, creating a weapon so large, it would have been able to fire large stones across large distances!
This kit allows you to recreate a working model, based on da Vinci's plans from more than 500 years ago. Upon successful completion, uou can even fire small wooden balls with your Crossbow!
Learn about history, design, physics and engineering, all while enjoying the construction and play-stages of this engaging kit!
- Includes pre-cut and pre-drilled wooden parts and wood glue
- Full instructions provided
- Completed model size: 15 x 9 x 5cm
- Box dimensions: 6 x 6 x 15cm
- Suitable for beginners
- Recommended for ages 8+ (contains small parts)
Hot tip:Â We recommend dry-fitting your pieces together, and then gluing as necessary once you are confident your piece placement is correct!
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Visit product page →Leonardo da Vinci's 'Ornithopter' was just one of his many ingenious designs for human-powered flying machines!
This kit allows you to recreate a working model, based on da Vinci's plans from more than 500 years ago. Complete with bevel gear to make the wings flap, this mesmerising contraption will entrall young and old.Â
Learn about history, design, physics and engineering, all while enjoying the construction and play-stages of this engaging kit!
- Includes pre-cut and pre-drilled wooden parts and wood glue
- Full instructions provided
- Completed model size: 17 x 20 x 21cm
- Box dimensions: 6 x 6 x 15cm
- Suitable for beginners
- Recommended for ages 8+ (contains small parts)
Hot tip:Â We recommend dry-fitting your pieces together, and then gluing as necessary once you are confident your piece placement is correct!
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Visit product page →From Melbourne's own Make Me Iconic comes this truely Australian toy. Featuring a range of iconic Aussie animals, it is perfect for imaginary play and makes a great overseas gift!
- 9 piece set includes a Kangaroo, Koala in a Gum Tree, Kookaburra, Emu, Dingo, Platypus, Wombat and Echidna
- Designed in Australia
- Designed to comply with Australian toy standards with non-toxic paint
- Recommended for Ages 3+
- Comes packaged in a beautiful cardboard box
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Visit product page →Dream of being an Aussie Fire Fighter, or a Aussie Police Officer, or the local happy-go-lucky Posty with these classic Aussie Vehicles from Make Me Iconic. Or enjoy the simple daydreams about rolling down to the beach in an Aussie Ute to check the wave!. Whatever they're into, your little ones have hours of fun ahead of them.
- Set comes with 1 x Aussie Fire & Rescue Truck, 1 x Aussie Police Car, 1 x Aussie Mail Post Van, 1 x Holden, Sandman, Panel Van and 1 x Ute
- Designed in Australia
- Designed to comply with Australian toy standards & made with non toxic paints
- Recommended for Ages 2+
- Sturdy wooden construction
- Authentic design & colours
- Comes packaged in a beautiful cardboard box
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Visit product page →Ding Ding! This iconic mini tram is based on the much loved W-class Melboune tram.
It's perfect for pushing and zoom zooming and fits most other wooden train tracks on the market.
This wonderful creation also has magnets at each end so it can run on its own or connect with your childs other trains.
- Recommended for Ages 3+
- Sturdy wooden construction
- Authentic tram design and colours
- Fits on Baio/Ikea/Thomas tracks
- 7cm (L) x 4cm (H) x 2cm (W)
- Designed in Melbourne
- Ethically made in China, to comply with Australian toy standards
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Visit product page →Ding ding! This iconic wooden tram is painted with authentic colours and based on the iconic W-class trams of Melbourne.
This wonderful creation comes complete with 12 colourfully painted wooden passengers, as well as 2 uniformed tram conductors, who sit in their own cabins on each end of the tram. It has wheels on the bottom (perfect for rattling and rumbling across the floor!) and the lid comes off the top for little hands to access the wooden passengers.
- Recommended for Ages 3+
- Sturdy wooden construction
- Authentic tram design and colours
- 35cm (L) x 15cm (H) x 12cm (W)
- Includes 12 wooden passengers and 2 wooden conductors for pretend play
- Designed in Melbourne
- Ethically made in China, to comply with Australian toy standards
- Comes packaged in a beautiful cardboard box
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Visit product page →These Wooden Toy Binoculars are suitable for aspiring spies and budding naturalists alike! Grasp the solid wood and squint through the lenses... What will you find?
- Designed in Australia
- Designed to comply with Australian toy standards with non-toxic paint
- Wooden & plastic construction (not designed for use in water)
- Measures:Â 10.5cm long x 8.5cm wide - ideal for little hands to grasp
- Recommended for Ages 2+
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Visit product page →This Wooden Magnifying Glass is shaped like a gum leaf to inspire little nature lovers! It comes with a convenient carrying loop, perfect for taking it on outdoor adventures, where you can take a peek at critters, rocks, leaves and petals!
- Designed in Australia
- Designed to comply with Australian toy standards with non-toxic paint
- Wooden & plastic construction (not designed for use in water)
- Measures: 14cm long x 6.5cm wide - ideal for little hands to grasp
- Recommended for Ages 2+
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On saleVisit product page →This Wooden Wand from Make Me Iconic is a great starting point for some fun imaginary play! Is it a Wizard's Wand? Or a Fairy Princess' sceptre? Does it shoot laser beams???
- Designed in Australia
- Designed to comply with Australian toy standards with non-toxic paint
- Measures 17cm long
- Recommended for Ages 3+
Colour choice? Close your eyes and make a wish! These wands come in pink, blue and soft grey and your wand colour will be randomly selected. If you have a strong preference, feel free to let us know in the Notes field in your Shopping Cart screen, and we will do our best to make your wish come true!*
*We cannot guarantee your colour selection will be available.
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Visit product page →Milton Ashby Toys was founded by Shannon, an automotive engineer who then started his own business designing and producing a product that he could not find on the market, beautifully constructed, locally made wooden toys. Each toy is lovingly handcrafted from a natural material and therefore no two toys are exactly the same.
This cute bird shaped rattle is perfect for little hands to grasp.
- Made in Melbourne
- Made from beechwood and finished with non toxic Livos oil which provides a satin gloss sheen
- Contains three movable beads inside the bird
- Comes beautifully packaged in a metal presentation box
- Suitable for children older than 3 months
Dimensions:
- 8 cm tall x 8.5 cm wide x 2.5 cm thick
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Visit product page →Milton Ashby Toys was founded by Shannon, an automotive engineer who then started his own business designing and producing a product that he could not find on the market, beautifully constructed, locally made wooden toys. Each toy is lovingly handcrafted from a natural material and therefore no two toys are exactly the same.
This cute koala shaped teether is perfect for little hands to grasp.
- Made in Melbourne
- Made from beechwood and finished with non toxic Livos oil which provides a satin gloss sheen
- Comes beautifully packaged in a metal presentation box
- Suitable for children older than 3 months
Dimensions:
- 11 cm tall x 7 cm wide x 1.2 cm thick
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Visit product page →Milton Ashby Toys was founded by Shannon, an automotive engineer who then started his own business designing and producing a product that he could not find on the market, beautifully constructed, locally made wooden toys. Each toy is lovingly handcrafted from a natural material and therefore no two toys are exactly the same.
The Hopping Kangaroo Pull Toy not only looks cute, but also hops when pulled!
- Made in Melbourne
- Made from beechwood and finished with non toxic Osmo oil which provides a satin gloss sheen
- Comes beautifully packaged in a metal presentation box
- Suitable for children older than 18 months
Dimensions:
- 14 cm tall x 13.5 cm wide x 4 cm thick
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Visit product page →The Ocean Yuen collection of Softies includes a range of unique Australian animals. Designed and made in Australia, they make a great souvenir or overseas gift, or simply a top-quality cuddle buddy at home!
Learn about our native marsupials with this soft and sunggly Kangaroo, complete with a tiny Joey in her pouch (not removable).
- Made in Sydney, Australia
- All new fill, polyester exterior
- Measures approximately 25cm long x 28cm high x 15cm deep
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Visit product page →The Ocean Yuen collection of Softies includes a range of unique Australian animals. Designed and made in Australia, they make a great souvenir or overseas gift, or simply a top-quality cuddle buddy at home!
This naturalistic Koala appears to be ambling along on all fours. Also perfectly posed to be propped napping in a tree!
- Made in Sydney, Australia
- All new fill, polyester exterior
- Measures approximately 20cm long x 20cm high x 15cm deep
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Visit product page →The Ocean Yuen collection of Softies includes a range of unique Australian animals. Designed and made in Australia, they make a great souvenir or overseas gift, or simply a top-quality cuddle buddy at home!
This naturalistic Koala appears to be ambling along on all fours. Also perfectly posed to be propped napping in a tree!
- Made in Sydney, Australia
- All new fill, polyester exterior
- Measures approximately 18cm long x 18cm high x 10cm deep
