A good and memorable childhood wouldn’t be complete without enjoying the fun of playing with toys. Toys can help kids improve cognitive and motor skills and other benefits such as boosting creativity, expressing themselves and encouraging social interaction. From building blocks to action figures and science & model kits, below is our list of the Top 10 kids’ toy shops worth checking out in Singapore.
1) T For Toys
T For Toys offers a wide range of quality toys sourced from local and international distributors at a competitive price. They have different categories here such as electronic entertainment (e.g. Memory Training Game, Claw Machine and Electronic Block Game) and outdoor toys like twist cars and water guns. Children can look forward to other toys from imaginative & pretend play items to card games, puzzles and science kits. You can shop online or visit their store at Space@Tampines.
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2) The Better Toy Store
Operating since 2004, The Better Toy Store lives up to its name for the well-curated toys for kids of all ages. For instance, you can find educational toys that are designed to improve your kid’s hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Or high-quality dolls like Gotz, which are made to last. They also carry other imported toy brands such as Holztiger, Djeco and PlanToys. You can visit their store on the fifth floor at Paragon.
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3) Let’s Play
Let’s Play made its mark as Singapore’s first Tomica and Pla-Rail toy shop. But they also carry imported and even rare die-cast vehicles from sports & commercial cars to buses and trucks. This toy store is also a haven for toy collectors and enthusiasts. Consider join their membership to enjoy discounts when you pre-order their items. Do look out for updates on their Facebook page. Or visit their store at Sunshine Plaza.
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4) TOYTAG
TOYTAG operates both online and retail, offering various types of toys for all ages from babies to preschoolers, teens and adults. Looking for some of their best-selling toys? They have you covered here with items like Exploding Kittens card games, Loopin’ Louie and Tamagotchi-like DIY virtual pet, CircuitPet. They also carry a variety of board games, puzzles, model kits and die-cast vehicles, to name a few.
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5) Bricks World
Bricks World is where you can buy LEGO suitable for ages 1.5+ and up to ages 13+. They carry products such as toddlers-friendly LEGO Duplo to official brand collaborations ranging from Star Wars to Marvel, Animal Crossing and Harry Potter. Their flagship store is located at Resorts World Sentosa with multiple outlets islandwide, namely ION Orchard, Plaza Singapura and Ngee Ann City.
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6) Toy Outpost
Browse a wide range of toys at Toy Outpost, all of which are neatly displayed in see-through lockers. Not only you can find kid-friendly toys but also collectables, card games, trading cards and entertainment gadgets. Toy Outpost rents out these lockers to any seller who owns either licensed or authentic products for sale. You can locate Toy Outpost at Northpoint and Plaza Singapura.
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7) ActionCity
ActionCity is a haven of various famous toy brands such as Hot Toys, Pop Mart and Medicom Toy. The latter is where you can find assorted BE@RBRICK collectable toy figures, offering pop cultures like Crayon Shin-chan, Mickey Mouse and Ghostbusters’ Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. You can shop their toys online or visit one of their physical stores islandwide, namely Bugis Junction and Takashimaya Shopping Centre.
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8) Toy Realm
Located at Havelock 2, Toy Realm welcomes visitors with its collections of toys, notably action figures. They carry familiar names such as DC & Marvel characters, Fullmetal Alchemist, Ultraman and Power Rangers. Do check out their Facebook page for updates on new stocks, where you can pre-order them.
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9) The Toy Folks
Be it baby & toddler toys and others such as science kits and building & construction items, there’s something for every kid at The Toy Folks. They also carry retro toys such as Sudoku Cube, Memory Maze Challenge and even the classic Intergalactic Pinball. You can find toy brands like Magna-Tiles, Plus-Plus, Schylling and SmartMax. Shop your kids’ favourite toys online or visit one of their stores at Forum The Shopping Mall or Marina Square.
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10) Playhao
Looking for quality toys that your kid can enjoy playing them? Or perhaps something that you and your child can share a memorable and fun time? Playhao has you all covered here with its wide range of toys divided by categories. Building blocks, sensory toys & games, STEM/STEAM coding electronic items and more that you can check out both online or at the retail shop in Forum The Shopping Mall.
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That’s not all! More Top 10s in Singapore are waiting to be discovered!
