Educational toys & gifts from Melbourne's independent toy store
From first rattles to marble runs — shop by age, brand or interest online, or come and play at our Hampton store.
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Globber Ecologic Primo Foldable Lights 3 Wheel Kids Scooter
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DAMAGED BOX Sluban | Powerbricks Pull Backs Military (Assorted)
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DAMAGED BOX Sluban - J35 Fighter Scale 1:55
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DAMAGED BOX Sluban | Titanic - Scale 1:350 2401pcs
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DAMAGED BOX Sluban | B17-GS Bomber Flying Fortress Scale 1:44 1270pcs
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DAMAGED BOX Sluban | A10CS Attack Aircraft Scale 1:44 701pcs
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DAMAGED BOX Sluban - Battle of Sainte-Mère-Église 2287 Pcs
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DAMAGED BOX Sluban | G for George | Avro Lancaster MK1 1382 Pieces
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DAMAGED BOX Sluban | F35BS Fighter Scale 1:44 705pcs
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Real people who know play — in store, by phone or email.
Every toy chosen for how it helps kids play, learn and grow.
Dispatched from Melbourne, Australia-wide. Some exclusions apply.
Unused items in original packaging. See our returns policy.
What families say
4.9/5 Based on 756 verified reviewsAbsolutely fabulous my grandson will just flip at Xmas when he sees this
The gorgeous packaging and a magnet hanging on outside just delightfully wonderful
Amazing quality too
Cute!
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Awesome wee little model. I love it!
Awesome wee little model. I love it!
quick shipping, cool diecast vehicle
love the car and so did my grandson
Very fast delivery awesome 👌
I love all of it
Amazing colours designs, great prices with super quick delivery highly recommended
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Great colour selection and price
Great colour options good price
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Visit our toy store in Hampton
434 Hampton St, Hampton VIC 3188
(03) 9521 6998 · hello@toyboxtales.com.au
Store hours: Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm (Tue until 4pm) · Sat 9am–5pm · Sun 10am–3pm
Meet the family behind the toybox
Founded by Sarah and Chris, Toybox Tales began with a deep-seated passion for early childhood learning and development. As parents ourselves, we curate toys that foster learning, creativity and fun — so every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Developmental & educational toys for every age
Toybox Tales is an independent kids toy store in Hampton, Melbourne. We stock wooden toys, magnetic tiles, puzzles, balance bikes, science & STEM toys and more — each chosen to support how children learn at every stage, from baby toys for 0–12 months to gifts for kids 11 and up.
Shop online with free shipping over $150 Australia-wide, or visit our Bayside store for expert, personalised gift advice.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes — standard shipping is free on orders over $150 (some exclusions apply to bulky items). Otherwise standard shipping is $11.95.
Can I click & collect from your Hampton store?
Yes — choose pickup at checkout and collect from our store at 434 Hampton St, Hampton.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes — Afterpay, Zip and PayPal are all available at checkout.
What is your returns policy?
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return on unused items in their original packaging. Sale and clearance items can't be returned. Please email or call us before sending anything back.
Can you help me choose a gift?
Absolutely. Visit us in Hampton, call (03) 9521 6998 or email hello@toyboxtales.com.au and our team will recommend toys by age, interest and budget.