You can buy toys online in the UK through the High Street toy shops, specialised Internet only toy shops or the popular department stores. Some good deals can be had when you actually buy your toys online.
Ace |
Ace, the popular UK catalogue shop, offers top brand toys and games at below high street prices and with the option to spread the cost. Toy brands include Playstation, Disney, Connetrix, Power Rangers, Barbie and more.
Click here to visit the Ace web site
Amazon UK |
Amazon UK, the popular Internet only retailer, also offers toys for children of all ages online. You can use their 'toy search' to find toys by price and age. Prices are often very competitive compared to the average High Street toy stores.
Click here to visit the Amazon UK toys section
Any Toys |
AnyToys.com specialise in selling Japanese toys, anime & action figures, collectables, as well as some of the latest crazes such as virtual pet robots. What makes them unique is that most of their toys and gifts are not available elsewhere, on line or in the high street. Their advanced site has also feature a useful wish list function and some product video clips.
Click here to visit the Any Toys web site
Argos |
You can also buy toys online at the Argos, ranging from beach toys to dolls, educational toys to jigsaws. Top toy brands stocked include K´nex, Lego, Fisher Price, Barbie, Scalextric and many more.
Click here to visit the Argos web site
Character Online |
Character are the official manufacturers of action figures, toys and gadgets for brands like Doctor Who, Disney Princess, Scooby Doo, Primeval, Spider-Man, Peppa Pig, High School Musical, Hannah Montana and many more. The now sell these direct through their website, which also features exclusive special offers and competitions.
Click here to visit the Character web site
Comaco Toys Direct |
Comaco are a UK based online toy shop specialising in role play toys, action figures, soldiers, knights, diecast vehicles, toy guns and pocket money toys. Brands stocked include Papo, Viking, Nerf and World Peacekeepers. Their principles are competitive prices and fast delivery.
Click here to visit the Comaco Direct web site
Early Learning Centre |
The Early Learning Centre sells 'learning through play toys' online. Their aim is to design toys which stimulate children's imaginations so they can learn through play during this exciting phase of their lives. Their site also features a gift finder and an 'offers & promotions' section.
Click here to visit Early Learning Centre web site
eBay UK
eBay is the world's leading and largest person-to-person online trading community. With thousands of new and second hand toys on offer, eBay is a great place to find toys at discounted prices. Registration is still completely FREE.
Click here to visit the eBay UK web site
FireStar - Lego Specialist Store |
At FireStar, the world's leading seller of highly collectable LEGO minifigures, you'll finds a huge range of custom design minifigures, weapons and others parts that you won't find in any high street toy shops. They also stock some other boys toys like radio control vehicles, magic sets, Automoblox and puzzles.
Click here to visit the FireStar web site
Forbidden Planet |
Forbidden Planet International, who have 15 stores across the UK, is largest retailer of cool movie, television and comic merchandise. Their site covers a diverse products range including toys, board & roleplaying games, comic books, collectibles, action figures and prop replicas of both recent and classic television series and movies.
Click here to visit the Forbidden Planet web site
Great Little Trading Company |
G.L.T.C. is one of the UK's leading dedicated mail order suppliers of quality children's products. Their wide range includes toys for babies & kids of all ages, games, educational products, personalised toys, gifts and much more. There's a dedicated sales section as well with discounts and toy offers.
Click here to visit the Great Little Trading Company web site
Hamleys |
Hamleys toy store, the self acclaimed 'finest toyshop in the world', also offers an excellent selection of toys online. There are lots of categories to browse through, and you can also use the 'toys search' to find toys by price, gender and age.
Click here to visit Hamleys toy store web site
Hibba Toys |
Hibba specialise in selling more traditional toys such as classic metal pedal cars, kids ride-ons, doll houses, wooden rocking horses, fire station & castle playsets and much more.
Click here to visit the Hibba web site
Jigsaw Puzzles |
No points for guessing what you'll find here ... just All Jigsaw Puzzles in different sizes and designs. There're over 1,350 popular and hard-to-find jigsaws to choose from for beginners and experts (from 4 pieces to 18,000). They'll also guarantee to beat any other UK price.
Click here to visit the All Jigsaw Puzzles web site
John Lewis |
From climbing frames to board games and doll´s houses to trampolines, John Lewis´ toys are designed to keep all children - from toddlers to teenagers - amused and happy, indoors and out. Bestsellers include the ethnic Baby Annabell Doll and Evergreen Country Cottage. Great selection.
Click here to visit the John Lewis web site
Just Childs Play |
If you're looking for educational toys and traditional games then check out Just Child Play. This on line shop specialises in
selling products that stimulate every child's learning desire through play and activity. Their range caters for toddlers from birth to children around 12 years of age.
Click here to visit the Just Childs Play web site
LEGO UK |
You can now buy direct from LEGO's official online store as well. You'll find all the newest as well as hard to find classic LEGO toy sets, LEGO pieces & bricks for individual purchase and some exclusive collector's items which you won't find anywhere else.
Click here to visit the LEGO web site
Littlewoods |
A very good selection of toys, ranging from barbie dolls to bouncy castles, cyber pets to ride-ons, are available at Littlewoods online shopping catalogue. And ... there're regular special promotions to look out for.
Click here to visit the Littlewoods web site
Mail Order 2000 |
Mail Order 2000 are an internet toy retailer where you'll find a wide range of children's character toys and gifts, including popular characters like Noddy, Thomas the Tank Engine, Brum, Dr Who, Paddington Bear and many more.
Click here to visit the Mail Order 2000 web site
Mini Marvellous |
Mini Marvellous specialises in selling quality products and toys for 2 to 8 year olds which make growing up fun and encourage their development. They've got outdoor summer toys that inspire imagination, role playing ideas for budding builders, firemen and chefs. Their indoor toy range includes arts, crafts, books and ingenious games with realistic noises and working parts.
Click here to visit the Mini Marvellous web site
Mothercare |
At Mothercare you can find everything for the mother to be and her baby, including nursery furnishings, babywear and toys for various age groups up to 5 years old. Their site also features lots of useful advice, product guides and buying guides, as well as a special offers section.
Click here to visit the Mothercare web site
Outdoor Toys Direct |
At Outdoor Toys Direct you can buy go-cards & ride-ons, trampolines, playhouses, climbing frames, swings & slides and more outdoor toys online.
Click here to visit the Outdoor Toys Direct web site
Smyths Toys |
With 60 stores nationwide, Smyths is one of the UK's leading children's entertainment product retailers. You'll find something for every age, from nursery to pre-school, as well as video game, bikes, DVDs, book and activity kits to encourage learning and develop creativity. The selection of toys they sell really is very large, while prices are competitive. You can buy gift vouchers as well.
Click here to visit the Smyths web site
Tesco Toys |
At Tesco Direct you'll also find a very good selection of action figures, playsets, outdoor-, soft- and pre-school toys, games, puzzles, toy vehicles, dolls and much more. Prices are very competitive with regular extra discounts, and you organise delivery to your local Tesco store for free.
Click here to visit the Tesco web site
The Entertainer |
The Entertainer toy shop is currently the UK's largest privately owned toy chain. They offer toys for boys & girls from some of the best known names in toy manufacturing including Mattel, Hasbro, Fisher Price, Lego, Playmobil, Galt and Tomy. The Entertainer also sources many exclusive and unique products.
Click here to visit The Entertainer web site
TJ Hughes |
Established in Liverpool in 1912, TJ Hughes now have 12 stores nationwide. Their moto is "making famous brands afforadable" and they try and do that as well on their range of top branded toys. You can buy anything from games, action figures, dolls and doll houses to construction sets, toy cars, trains, pirate ships, puzzles and playsets. Brands include Casdon, Crayola, Disney, Fisher Price, Mega Bloks, Nerf, Playmobil and V Tech.
Click hereto visit the TJ Hughes web site
Toy Day |
For a nostalgic journey have a look at Toy Day, where you'll discover all those timeless classic and collectable toys you thought had gone. Their collection includes rubber ducks, wooden farm sets, devil sticks, the traditional wooden flute, magnetic marbles and much more toys that will bring back memories.
Click here to visit the Toy Day web site
Toys 4 Me |
At Toys 4 Me you'll discover a great selection of toys from popular characters and movies like Barbie, Action Man, Winnie the pooh, Disney, Spiderman, Thomas the Tank, Star Wars, The Incredibles and many more. They also sell a selection of activity and soft toys, all at prices up 50% cheaper than RRP.
Click here to visit the Toys 4 Me web site
Toymaster Toy Shop |
Toymaster are the UK's largest group of independent toy shop retailers and they now also sell a very good selection of their toys online. Just like their popular in-store promotions, there're regular offers on toys & games sold on their website. Their shop finder will also help you find the nearest of their high street outlets.
Click here to visit the Toymaster site
Toys Direct To Your Door |
At "Toys Direct To Your Door" you'll find a large selection of wooden trains and railways, including Thomas the Tank Engine and Tomy Trains. They also stock the complete ranges of Playmobil, Sylvanian Families and Angelina Ballerina and various other indoor & outdoor toys.
Click here to visit the Toys Direct To Your Door site
Toys R Us |
This popular High Street toy shop sells an extensive selection of toys online, ranging from outdoor toys to action figures, Harry Potter toys to Bob the Builder ones. There is also a store locator and a special offers section.
Click here to visit the Toys R Us web site
UK Shopping Catalogues |
At this site you can browse the toys selections and compare prices at the leading catalogue retailers like Argos, Littlewoods, Abound, GUS and many more. You can shop by category (games, dolls, ...) or brand (Mattel, Little Tikes, Disney, Hornby, ...) and view toys which are on sale only if you're looking for a cheap deal.
Click here to visit the UK Shopping Catalogues Toys section
Selected other stores
Here are some more related online shops which may also be worth a visit:All Garden Fun: specialise in selling outdoor play equipment from ride on toys and play centres to slides and swings. Brands on sale include Plum Products, Garden Games, Action Tramps, Maxplay and more.
All Trampolines: specialist store for buying quality trampolines in various sizes and to suit every budget. They also stock trampoline ladders, enclosures, pads, anchors, weather covers and more accessories.
Castle Trains: model shop specialising in selling model railways, trains and railway layouts from leading brands like Hornby, Bachmann and Gaugemaster. They also stock a large Scalextric range.
Crafts 4 Kids: is an on-line retailer of arts & crafts materials and projects for creative children, such as construction, fashion design, sewing, modelling and cardmaking kits.
Hanover Lane: specialise in selling traditional wooden toys, but also have a great selection of pedal cars and tractors, play centres, trampolines, playhouses and battery powered ride ons.
Hometime Crafts: specialise in personalised wooden gifts and toys, including wooden jigsaws, trains, toyboxes, door plaques, children's stools, height charts and more products which can be personalised in the name of your choice.
Kids Cottage: sells outdoor and indoor toys for all ages, including swings, pedal cars, ride ons and games tables. Popular brands stocked include Little Tikes, Scalextric, Kettler, Thomas & Friends, Playmobil and Hornby.
Little Monkeys Toys: are a family run toyshop specialising in traditional, creative and more unusual children's toys, including pirate ships, wooden castles, dolls houses, toy tea sets, rag dolls, puzzles, board games and more.
MonkeyShine: mail order and retailer selling quality and stylish traditional toys, metal pedal cars, wooden jigsaws, toy boxes, outdoor playhouses, climbing frames and the UK's largest range of Radio Flyer wagons and tricycles.
Toys to You: Specialises in selling educational, ethical and fair trade toys for early learning from baby to preschool.
Still stuck?
You can always search the web for some more stores or try to search for the make or type of the toy you're looking for ...
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