Construction toys are great for boys and girls. Playing with construction toys can help develop spatial skills, fine motor skills, imagination and creativity. Besides that, they offer endless fun.
Australian Geographic Shop has lots of options that are educational and fun. Inspire or feed an interest in science, geography, space. See their Toys for Kids including:
Toy Universe Australian owned and run business delivers big brand and unique toys, games and puzzles for children from birth to teenage years, Australia-wide, NZ and USA from Sydney. See their
Yogee Toys is a Sydney-based online toys store with a huge range of stock from many of the major brands. Orders that are fully paid before 1PM Sydney time are dispatched from their Seven Hills warehouse on the same day.See their
nanoblok micro-sized building blocks suitable for big kids
other building sets
Cool Things – All the latest gadgets and gizmos to make you say ‘That's cool.' They are based in Launceston, Tasmania and deliver Australia-wide. Check their Games section.
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UGears Mechanical Theatre UGears Mechanical Theatre. UGEARS. The Ugears Mechanical Theatre is an intricate and unique wooden model that will introduce you to the magic world of clockwork fairytales! Assemble the laser cut pieces of your plywood model and spin the wheels inside to see the different theatrical characters pop up on stage! from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Model Railway Platform UGears Model Railway Platform. UGEARS. Combining easy to assemble wood and mechanics, your Ugears Model Railway Platform is a beautiful reproduction of a European Railway Station. It's eco-friendly and super cool! from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Treasure Box UGears Treasure Box. Ugears. This exquisite mechanical Ugears Treasure Box will bring a little magic to your dresser or mantelpiece! Perfect for jewellery, notes and other important trinkets, this Ugears project will keep your secrets safe inside. But, youll have to solve the secrets of the puzzle first to open the box! from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Trimaran Merihobus Sailboat UGears Trimaran Merihobus Sailboat. UGears. Sail away on an exciting marine adventure with the UGears Trimaran Merihobus Sailboat! Consisting of 237 pieces, your intricate wooden model requires anywhere from 9-16 hours to assemble. And, just like all Ugears 3D models, the Trimaran is made with high-grade natural wood materials. Just like a 3D jigsaw, the unique skeleton-like design is assembled without any glue, and allows you to view the inner workings of your model. from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Heavy Boy Truck VM-03 UGears Heavy Boy Truck VM-03. UGears. The Ugears Heavy Boy Truck VM-03 is the first of its kind in the heavy machinery collection, a tractor trailer. This monumental long-hauler is driven by an R6 rubber band motor and is an exact replica of its real-life prototype. from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Tugboat UGears Tugboat. UGears. This incredible Ugears Tugboat mimics a real working tugboat rocking in the waves! Listen as it moves along any flat surface to the sound of a real diesel-powered engine, created by a working pendulum! Youll be able to view the other inner workings too, as the body is designed to expose the beautiful gears and rubber-band motor in motion. from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Bike VM-02 UGears Bike VM-02. UGears. Get your leather jacket on and set off on a road trip adventure with the Ugears Bike VM-02! Its time to absorb the exhilaration of total velocity with this sleek and powerful motor bike from Ugears. Like all Ugears models, your bike produces real motion by means of a rubber band wind-up motor! from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Mechanical Box UGears Mechanical Box. UGEARS. With the UGears Mechanical Box you get a dash of mechanical magic added to your home or office desk. from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Pneumatic Engine UGears Pneumatic Engine. UGEARS. The Pneumatic Engine may be small but it gives you a sneak peak inside a fully functioning steam engine. The difference with the UGears Pneumatic Engine is that it uses air pressure instead of steam to set it in motion. from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Timer UGears Timer. UGEARS. The UGears Timer. A unique looking Wooden Timer with a working wind up alarm mechanism that will be set off when time runs out. After construction you simply set the Timer's rubber band-powered counter hand, wind up the alarm, and then watch the relaxing and elegant clockwork tick away until the alarm tells you its time to do it all again. from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Dream Cabriolet VM05 UGears Dream Cabriolet VM05. UGEARS. The UGears Dream Cabriolet VM05 pays tribute to the history of mechanics from the 1950's! Your Cabriolet model can go forward or backward, powered by an innovative rubber-band motor that drives the car. In idle mode, take a look under the hood and appreciate the beauty of the intricate cranks and gears! But, when you want to set your vehicle in motion, pull the transmission lever on the steering column and watch it spring to life! from Coolthings.com.au
UGears Archballista Mechanical Tower Kit UGears Archballista Mechanical Tower Kit. UGEARS. This exciting Archballista Mechanical Tower Kit provides a new spin on a classic war machine to test your conquerors skill. Consisting of two parts a siege machine and mechanical tower, both models are moveable and have plenty of articulated parts! The Ballista has a firing unit and base with adjustable legs for stabilisation. The firing mechanism shoots wooden bolts, shooting up to 3 bolts in one round! With elevation mechanisms to set the angle for the best aim, there is also a trigger for launching your missiles. To change things up, you can even detach the firing module from the base and mount it on top of the Tower! from Coolthings.com.au
