Alex

Alex Toys is an American based company that specialise in arts and crafts products. Alex Toy's  mission is to provide children with quality creative products that foster personal expression and build self-esteem. The best children's activities provide lots of fun and they open a child's mind to new skills, new ideas and new worlds.

Automoblox

Automoblox entered the retail market in 2004, but they are already a classic toy. German designed, they are quite simply the best quality wooden car toys on the market. Each Automoblox car is a fun construction challenge as all parts of the car can be taken apart and put back together. They also inspire creativity in children as they can create their own designs by interchanging parts across the different car designs. They are great for problem solving and developing fine motor skills.

Battat

B. is a toy gift range which looks a little different, with packaging that is a little different. B. from Battat makes toys which inspire individuality. They use colours which are unexpected. They like to surprise by using intriguing patterns, inspired die cuts, easy to use, try-me windows; and beautiful reusable bags with rubbery moulded handles. B. products are earth friendly, with every item scrutinised to minimise its environmental impact. B. source recycled materials, and create reusable bags.

Boikido

The Boikido company is dedicated to creating original hand-made wooden toys for children between the ages of 1 and 4 years. The Boikido range of products is designed exclusively in France and they have taken classic toys and given them a contemporary design and colour more in tune with a modern day nursery. The fresh colours and use of characters differentiate Boikido from other wooden toy brands to create a pleasant and magical play environment.  

Brio

Brio is a Swedish company that has been making classic wooden toys for more than 100 years. Brio has a fundamental goal to create good toys that stimulate the child through play. Brio have accumulated extensive expertise on how toys stimulate a child's development. Their toys are both educational and a joy to play with. Our favourites are the pullalongs - duck, ant with egg, and train engine. 

Corolle

Corolle is a multi award winning French doll company based in the scenic Loire Valley. Corolle design dolls that look and feel as real as possible and their multicultural dolls are a delight. Corolle offers worlds of play that are adapted for every age and stage of child development, from birth to 5 years and up. This includes the  Baby Corolle range, Mon Premier collection (18 months), Miss Corolle, Les Dollies with funky clothes (3 years) and Les Cheries (for ages 5 and up). They will inspire creative pretend play memories that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Djeco

Djeco are a French company that specialise in toddler toys, games and puzzles. Their construction toys are particularly well designed and Geoform is an Entropy favourite. Their boxed silhouette floor puzzles have stunning graphics and are beautifully gift boxed. Djeco discovery puzzles are more than a puzzle, they are also a hunt for hidden surprises. We also stock a large range of their award winning craft kits. 

eeBoo

eeBoo is an American company that produce beautiful, useful and well-made games and stationery for children. Using the original art of well known and well loved children's book illustrators they create vibrantly original toys and gifts that children will affectionately remember. All eeBoo products are beautifully packaged and make great gifts. We especially like the games I never forget a Face and the retro Pin the Tail on the Donkey.  

Fiesta Crafts

Fiesta Crafts is a UK company who specialise in the manufacture of high quality fabric educational toys. Their multi-award winning toys include the Tellatale theatre and accompanying hand and finger puppet sets. Creatiles help develop children's creative, imaginative, communicative and motor skills.

Folkmanis

Folkmanis have been making innovative and engaging specialty puppets since 1976, delighting imaginations and winning nearly every industry, child development, and kid-tested award - many repeatedly. A gift of a puppet encourages imaginative, open-ended play, endearing hugs, and snuggly companionship. We have an extensive collection of Folkmanis finger puppets and hand puppets.

Green Toys

Green Toys are classic children's toys, with a very modern twist. They are constructed from recycled plastic with the main ingredient being the humble plastic milk bottle! They are made in the USA, from local materials, so the carbon footprint is further reduced through the decreased transport requirements. They are packaged in recycled corrugated boxes with no plastics, or fiddly twist ties, so the packaging is also fully recyclable.

Haba

Haba is a German company that has been developing high quality toys for children for more than 60 years. Their multi-award winning toys and games foster creativity, imagination and problem solving skills. Our favourites are the baby clutch toys, play food and wooden jewellery. Haba also have a wonderful selection of unique family games that support children's development.

Heimess

Heimess are a Germany company that specialise in traditional wooden baby and toddler toys. These include rattles, clip on toys and pram strings. Their brightly coloured toys are designed for auditory, tactile and visual stimulation and the wood material gives them a warm natural feel.  

Janod

Janod is a French brand of classic toys that has only recently become available in Australia. Janod toys are designed in the heart of the Jura mountains in France, with a focus on safety and quality. They are beautifully designed educational toys, created with learning in mind and a focus on multi sensory experiences. 

John Crane

John Crane is a renowned UK brand with over 20 years of experience in the wooden toy market, John Crane has created a range of superior quality wooden toys entitled ‘Branching Out '. These exquisite toys are not only stylish but are built to endure like the simple timeless toys of yesteryear. ‘Branching Out' is a classical range of traditional wooden toys such as nesting cubes and blocks.  

Kathe Kruse

For over 100 years the Kathe Kruse studios have created hand made dolls and baby toys with a focus on hugging, grabbing, listening, touching, feeling, delighting, laughing and loving. We have a beautiful selection of Kathe Kruse dolls and finger puppet theatres that are equally at home being played with or displayed as part of a much loved collection.

Le Toy Van

Le Toy Van design and manufacture original painted wooden toys. Le Toy Van is one of our most popular ranges, especially the doll houses, fairy themed sets, castles and pirate ships. Other favourites include the Honeybake range of home-wares, and the Budkins character dolls.

Lilliputiens

Lilliputiens is a world full of little wonders. Designed in Belgium these exquisite toys are made of soft materials and each has a fun story. The disarming characters engender trust while the many shapes, colours, noises and hidden surprises will continuously challenge the inquisitive spirit of wee ones. They are a fun and high-quality way to learn.

Melissa and Doug

Melissa and Doug is a North American company that is a leading designer and manufacturer of educational toys and puzzles. Their wooden puzzles for babies and toddlers (jumbo knob and chunky) are particularly popular. Their wooden learning toys are well designed and great value.  

Microscooters

Microscooters are quite simply the world's best quality scooters. They are packed with features to make scooting safe and enjoyable. The Mini Micro and G-bike are suitable for toddlers and the Micro Light is suitable for children from about 4 years of age. There are also some fab selections for teenagers and adults.

Moulin Roty

The exquisite charm of the French designed Moulin Roty childhood memories range is captivating. How many times have I rocked on that horse, or taken my dolls and teddies for a walk? In magical prams, scooters and carriages all made of wicker and wood. Now it's your turn my child, to have fun playing. This classical range of toys is eye catching and timeless.  

Nutcase Helmets

Protect your child's precious head and brain in a Nutcase helmet. These stylish, unique designs make wearing a helmet fun. Say goodbye to struggling to convince your child to protect their head; these helmets are so cool they'll want to wear them all the time. 

Papo

Papo from France make high quality, finely detailed figurines. They are great for stand alone play, but are scaled well for play with many of the wooden Le Toy Van products. It is a complete world of knights, animals, historic and fantasy characters. Day after day your child invents stories with Papo figurines.  

Pintoy

Pintoy products are manufactured in Thailand and their range includes educational toys, baby products and children's games. Their wooden toys are beautiful, traditional and fun, and provide a connection to nature through the use of wood. We love the doll accessories such as the high chair, bed and pram. The wooden trucks are also popular.

Putumayo

Since the release of the best selling World Playground CD in 1999, Putumayo kids has established itself as one of the leading children's record labels in the world and has won many Parents' Choice awards. The CDs feature songs with child-friendly lyrics and liner notes that educate and inspire cultural curiosity. Get one for the car, you'll love it and so will the kids.

Quadrilla

Quadrilla Marble Runs offer educational value as well as awe inspiring play! Quadrilla is a marble run system of blocks, tracks and accessories that allows for an infinite number of designs. The options are endless, and the process of building is as much fun as the process of playing.

Schleich

Schleich are famous the world over for their finely detailed hand painted figurines. The design of Schleich figurines is researched extensively to ensure each one is as realistic as possible. The range available enables children to experience the wide wonders of the animal kingdom; from domestic animals, sea life, prehistoric wonders, life on the farm, through to the wild animals of the jungle and African plains. 

Seedling

Seedling of New Zealand create high quality craft and activity kits that give children the opportunity to explore their world and their abilities. The kits are packaged in eco friendly bags and boxes with window faces, so you can actually see what you are getting. They are definitely not a 'boxful of air' like some craft kits.

Sigg

Sigg is the original Swiss bottle and the brand leader for comprehensive, high quality drinking systems for leisure and sports use. Unbeatably tough and light, and taste neural - perfect for school lunch boxes. The 0.4 litre models are suitable for younger kids with a great no-drip or leak cap. The 0.6 litre model suits older kids and adults.

Sylvanian Families

Welcome to the wonderful world of Sylvanian Families. They live in an idyllic place known as Sylvania. The characters are grouped into families who play different roles in their forest communities. They originated in Japan and their name comes from the word 'sylvan', which means 'of the forest'. The collection has incredible attention to detail, and they encourage traditional family life play as they incorporate houses, furniture, accessories and memorable characters.

Swatch

Flik Flak is part of the Swatch group and is the world's best selling children's watch.  It introduces the concept of teaching the time, through the brother and sister characters ‘Flik' (the big hand) and ‘Flak' (the small hand), and colour matching of the hands with watch face numbers. Swiss made with quartz movement, machine washable, shock and water resistant. Available exclusively on line at Entropy.

Thinkfun

Thinkfun are award winning games that engage and educate children. These games channel the natural joy and energy of play into a stimulating, family-focused way of building essential thinking skills. Many of these games are particularly suitable to older children (from the age of 8 years) and can be played solo - making them perfect for the holidays and as travel companions.

Tiger Tribe

Tiger Tribe is an Australian company who produce innovative and thoughtfully designed children's gifts. We have a great range of their products, including magnetic play boards, stamp sets, lunch boxes and back packs, soft mobiles and craft kits. Well priced, and well designed; you'll love them! 

Vilac

Deep in the heart of the Jura surrounded by mountains, lakes and forests, Vilac has been manufacturing wooden toys for more than 80 years. Vilac toys are unique, never go out of fashion and have lasting appeal for all generations. Wood is a magical material that is durable and remains so as a child grows. The toy designers at Vilac are artists who give personality and character to their toys.

Voila

Voila design and manufacture safe and well-crafted wooden educational toys. Voilà toys are colourful and carefully designed to stimulate children's imaginations as well as to support their physical and mental development. Children will spend countless hours playing with and enjoying Voila toys, while appreciating the beauty of the wood used in their production.  

Wheely Bug

The multi award winning Wheely Bug is our best ride-on toy. They move in all directions on solid castors and promote gross motor skills and balance. Padded sponge layer covering for maximum comfort. Choose from two sizes - small (12-18 months) and large (from about 2 years). Styles include ladybug, cow, bee, mouse, pig and tiger. 

Wonderworld

Wonderworld is a wooden toy manufacturer based in Thailand. They use environmentally friendly rubberwood for their toys and plant two trees for every single tree used in the production of their toys. We love their sturdy mini vehicles, pullalongs and rainbow blocks.