It features Bluey, a loveable, six-year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to turn everyday family life into endless, playful adventures along with her younger sister Bingo, dad Bandit and mum Chilli.

Bluey is the most downloaded show in ABC iView history! There are 52 7-minute episodes in the first series and Bluey‘s second season of another 52 episodes screens from Tuesday March 17 on ABC KIDS and ABC KIDS iview.

You can expect characters voiced by Zoe Foster Blake, Hamish Blake and the Blue Wiggle Anthony Field!

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We are big Bluey fans in our family, even though it’s arguably aimed at kids six years and under and Lady AB and Baby 2.0 are older than six. We all do a little bum dance when the theme song comes on!

It seems that our love for Bluey is shared with many families around the world. If you just can’t get enough of Bluey and the Heeler family then here’s a roundup of the best Bluey merchandise you can buy in Australia – from kids clothing, pyjamas, toys, merchandise and a podcast. There’s even a range of Bluey clothes for adults!

Best Bluey Merchandise, Clothes, Pyjamas, Toys + More

1. Bluey Clothes

An exciting release of ABC Bluey clothing is available in-store and online at BIG W, Kmart Australia and Target Australia!

Each retailer has its own adorable collection of Bluey kids clothes and sleepwear sized 1 to 6. (What! They don’t have outfits for the adult fans of Bluey?!).

The Kmart Bluey clothing range includes a Bluey crew neck sweatshirt jumper, Bluey white long sleeve Tshirt, and a Bluey Track Pants.

The Target Bluey clothing range is the largest. It includes a Bluey jumper, Bluey long sleeve Tshirt in navy blue or pink, Bluey T-shirts.

As for accessories, choose from Bluey socks, Bluey dressing gowns, and even undies – Bluey girls underwear, Bluey boys underwear and Bluey boys trunks!

Kmart has released a Bluey Christmas T-shirt that is sure to sell out quickly, so if you want one, don’t hesitate to purchase.

Big W’s range of Bluey girls clothes includes a Bluey shirt, leggings and an adorable pink Bluey dress. There is even Bluey underwear!

If you buy Bluey clothes in Australia online through Bonds,  Target or Myer make sure you sign up to cash back sites Shopback and Cashrewards to get cash into your account for every tracked transaction. You can sign up to Shopback and Cashrewards to receive a bonus signup credit using my referral link.

As there is not currently a Bluey costume range, any of the Bluey apparel would be great for as costumes for a Bluey-themed dress up party!

2. Bluey Pyjamas

Kmart also have cute Bluey pyjamas! There is a Bluey shirt and tights pyjama set and a button-down printed Bluey pyjama set.

Have a look at Target Australia’s the Bluey short sleeve pyjamas, Bluey pyjamas made in flannelette and matching Bluey dressing gown! The Bluey onesie sleepsuit for babies is particularly cute.

The Big W Bluey range includes clothes, pyjamas, headwear, accessories and a Bluey underwear set.

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3. Bluey Bathers

Get ready to swim in style! As far as swim suits go, Hanna Andersson has an amazing Bluey One-Piece Swimsuit that is simply gorgeous.

There’s also the Target Toddler Bluey Peplum Swimsuit for just $15.

4. Bluey clothes for adults!

Because grown-ups are big fans of Bluey too, there’s now a whole range of clothing available in adult sizes. The Bluey Women’s Print Onesie, and the Bluey Men’s Print Onesie available at Big W, are must-haves!

5. Bluey Accessories

Some fun accessories we’ve got our eye on include:

• Colgate Kids Bluey Battery-Powered Toothbrush and Toothpaste Bundle; amazon.com

• Zak Designs Harmony Bluey Water Bottle for Kids $16; amazon.com

• Soft Insulated Bluey Lunchbox $25; amazon.com

6. Bluey Bed Linen + Homewares

Take Bluey into your homes and make every day an adventure with the Bluey x Adairs Kids Bed Linen and Homewares!

Made just for kids, find Bluey and her family printed on an adorable quilt cover set, pillowcases, wall art, cushions, and much more!

You can find the collection in-store and online.

7. Bluey Plush Toys

The Bluey Plush and Bluey Figurines fly off the shelves every Christmas at major retailers such as Kmart, Toys’r’Us, Target and Big W.

The range includes a large Bluey plush toy (45cm) Best Mate Bingo Plush and small Bingo and Bluey plushes.

Look out for the gorgeous 13-inch Bluey bedtime plush which features eyes that open and close, lying down movements, a bunny that lights up when Bluey gives her a hug and a special lullaby version of the popular Bluey theme song. Perfect for kids to love and snuggle at bedtime!

8. Bluey Figurines

And then there are Bluey Figurines featuring the whole family – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli! It’s the perfect Bluey birthday cake topper!

Bluey has extended the range to a collection of figurines and some super fun accessories that you will recognise from some of your favourite episodes including Pool time and Grannies.

Available now from all major toy retailers is the Mini Plus: Bluey, Bingo, Coco & Snickers, Bluey Games: Bingo‘s Bingo and 5 in 1 Card Game Set, Jumbo Best Mate Bluey Plus and Jumbo Best Mate Bingo Plus and Bluey & Friends 4 pack with Bluey, Coco, Snickers and Honey.

Families can enjoy more fun with the Bluey 2 pack and Bluey Mini Playsets . Mini play sets include Bingo’s Playroom and Bluey’s Park and you’ll be able to jump in the car with Bluey with the iconic family 4WD, the Heeler 4Wheeler, which comes with a Bandit figurine as well as a surfboard and sticker accessories.

The Bluey Family Home Playset replicates the Heeler Family Home – a fun alternative to a traditional dolls house!

9. Bluey Board Games

New Bluey board games are here! Play a game of “Shadowlands” with Bluey and her friends by staying in the shadowy bits, collect 5 Cupcake Cards and be the first to the picnic.

10. Bluey Craft + Activity Packs

Discover a collection of new Bluey packs to inspire creativity.  There is the Bluey Create A Scene Playset, with 4 scenes, and 10 characters that you can colour / decorate then play with.

There is also the Bluey Creative Activity Set, with a colouring roll, plaster figure, paints, stickers, water activity pad and more.

The Bluey Paint Your Own Bluey and Bingo Activity Set contains Bluey and Bingo figures and paints to decorate, or the Bluey 4 Pack Paint Your Own Plaster has figures of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli.

And the 2 Pack Bluey and Bingo Canvas & Paint Set includes two canvas prints, colouring sheets and paints.

Finally, the Bluey Showbag is a full fan-kit of Bluey merchandise in one pack!  It includes an activity set, backpack, bucket hat, cooler bag, pencil case, dress-up eyebrows, headband, 4-pack of masks, stickers, sunglasses, pencil case and a handy tote bag.

11. Bluey Toys + Sports Equipment

Big W has a range of adventurous Bluey play equipment, including roller skates, bouncy balls, pool toys and more. Check out the Bluey Outdoors range here.

12. Bluey Scooter + Bluey Helmet

The lean-and-steer Bluey scooter, available at Target, with three wheels it’s perfect for younger Bluey fans learning to scoot.

While the Bluey & Bingo helmet, from Big W, comes in a toddler size

13. Bluey Furniture

Designed with both parents and kids in mind, the Bluey kids furniture collection is cute, comfortable and practical.

Perfect for sitting, reading or napping during a busy day of play, the Flip Out Mini Inflatable Sofa is a 2-in-1 sofa that flips out into a fun lounger.

The cosy sofa cover featuring Bluey and Bingo is removable and machine washable so spills are not a problem! HelloHome® Flip Out Mini Inflatable Sofa: RRP $55

Little ones can settle in to watch their favourite Bluey episodes on their own Inflatable Arm Chair. The lightweight chair features a bright design with all four members of the Heeler family. HelloHome® Inflatable Arm Chair: RRP $35

Kids will love coming up with their next adventure with the fun and functional Table and Chairs Set, perfect for colouring, writing or eating, featuring a bright and colourful design.

It is also simple to assemble with all fixings and step-by-step instructions included. HelloHome® Kids Table and 2 Chairs Set: RRP $120

14. Bluey Airbed

Perfect for “sleepytime”, the Junior ReadyBed is a portable all-in-one children’s airbed and sleeping bag.

Available in two gorgeous designs, the Junior ReadyBed includes a handy carry pouch and easy-to-use pump, and the soft and cosy cover is machine washable. Junior ReadyBed (Ages 3+).

15. Bluey Night Light

The Kids Bedside Night Light and Torch Buddy offers a friendly face at bedtime with its reassuring glow and handy torch.

Available in both Bluey and Bingo, this is the perfect portable night time companion with a 10-minute auto-off function and is safe for little hands.

GoGlow® Kids bedside Night Light and Torch Buddy (Ages 2+): RRP: $20

16. Bluey Magazine

Bluey Magazine is filled with silly humour and jokes, which bring the crazy antics of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli into an interactive magazine that will keep little tikes busy for hours.

The magazine is packed with different ways for young readers to explore activities independently: to draw, stick, colour, imagine, create, make and do, with plenty of open-ended play and opportunities for kids to use their imagination.

Bluey Magazine is published monthly.

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17. Bluey Books

Bluey Books are based on popular episodes from the TV episodes. Titles include: ‘Bluey: The Beach’ lift-the-flap book; ‘Bluey: Fruit Bat’ glow in the dark book; ‘Bluey: Bob Bilby‘ board book and ‘Bluey: Time to Play’ sticker activity book.

There is also ‘Bluey: Easter Fun‘ sticker activity book, perfect for entertainment during travel, Bluey: The Creek and ‘Bluey: Big Backyard: A Colouring Book.’

One of our all-time favourites is ‘Grannies‘! Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the question: can grannies dance? It’s a gorgeous board book with a special lenticular page to make the grannies floss!

18. Bluey DVD

Relive your favourite Bluey episodes again and again! There are 4 volumes of Bluey first season available on DVD, with the 5th volume available for pre-order now for its release on 25 March 2020.

Start with Bluey – Magic Xylophone And Other Stories, Bluey – Horsey Ride And Other Stories, Bluey – The Pool And Other Stories, Bluey – Grannies And Other Stories and then pre-order Bluey – Camping And Other Stories.

19. Bluey Podcast

Gotta Be Done! is a podcast by two Bluey obsessed ex-journalist Melbourne mums – Kate McMahon and Mary Bolling. They examine Bluey, episode by episode, and draw comparisons to pop culture and other media.

Each Gotta Be Done! podcast is approximately 30 minutes in length, and covers one Bluey episode (as well as chatting about life, childhood and whatever else comes up).

Download Gotta Be Done! on Apple Podcasts

Download Gotta Be Done! on Stitcher

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20. Bluey Stamp Pack

Post your mail with Australia Post’s Bluey Postage Stamps. The pack includes 12 $1.10 self-adhesive MyStamps with colourful pictures of Bluey, Bingo and their family.

The Bluey Stamps are available for $15.50, and if you have signed up for Cashrewards you can get money back on your purchase.

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21. Bluey: The Album

Bluey: The Album is now available in digital and CD, and the single ‘Keepy Uppy’ is available to listen now.

Featuring 17 original compositions from Series One, the album is guaranteed to be a hit with fans young and old.

Bluey FAQs

Is Bluey a boy or a girl? Is Bingo a boy or a girl?

Bluey is a 6-year-old girl blue heeler dog and so is her sister, 4-year Bingo. But what’s great about the show is that Bluey and Bingo are treated like little kids, not necessarily as little girls.

Who voices Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli?

Bluey and Bingo are voiced by some of the children of the program’s production crew.

Bluey’s dad Bandit is voiced by David McCormack (the frontman for Brisbane band Custard) and Bluey’s mum Chilli is voiced by Melanie Zanetti.

How many episodes of Bluey are there?

In the first season of Bluey there are 52 x 7 minute episodes. In the second season of Bluey there will also be 52 x 7 minute episodes. Season two of Bluey will start from March 17 on ABC KIDS.

What age group is Bluey aimed at?

Bluey is made for preschoolers, generally kids aged 6 and under. But that’s not to say that older kids and adults won’t enjoy the show and its themes too!

What time is Bluey on the ABC?

Bluey is played on ABC2 (ABC Kids) at 8am with an encore at 6:20pm daily. You can also watch Bluey anytime through ABC iview.

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Then check out ‘The Art of the Brick‘ – a LEGO exhibition in Melbourne that promises a journey into the colourful world of imagination and innovation, brought to life through the timeless charm of LEGO. The Art of the Brick has been visited by 10+ million people worldwide and is coming to Melbourne Showgrounds from Sunday 14 April to Sunday 30 June 2024.  Read on to find out more!

The New LEGO Exhibition Melbourne

This brand new, immersive experience of Nathan Sawaya’s iconic LEGO® art exhibition features original collections, over 100 sculptures made from more than 1 million bricks, a LEGO® safari, moving installations, 360° projections, and more.

Exploring the Rainbow of Human Emotions

One of the exhibition’s highlights is the seven lifelike human sculptures, each representing a different colour of the rainbow. 

The Lego art transcends into a deeper exploration of human emotions and creativity.

A Safari Like No Other

Imagine embarking on a safari made entirely of LEGO!
The Art of the Brick takes you and your little ones on a fascinating journey through exotic landscapes, but with a twist – everything is made from LEGO bricks!

Experiencing the Exhibition: More Than Just Looking

As well as the LEGO installations and sculpture, The Art of the Brick showcases 360° projections, offering an immersive journey into Nathan Sawaya’s LEGO® art world.

The exhibition’s use of cutting-edge technology, including video mapping and LED light shows, creates an art experience that is both modern and captivating.

The Art of the Brick Tickets

There are two types of tickets: Standard Admission – includes entry to the exhibition and VIP Admission, which includes skip-the-line entry to the exhibition plus a poster.

Children under 4 years old enter for free and you don’t need to buy a ticket for them.

You can also choose ticket add-ons such as: 

• Make Your Ticket Flex – upgrade to Flex and visit the experience at any time on your selected date (select one Flex add-on per ticket)
• Photo Add-on – includes a photo on the green screen where you will be able to choose between several LEGO®-related backgrounds
• Merch Add-on – includes a catalogue of the exhibit, a LEGO® mini figure, a magnet and a bookmark

The Art of the Brick FAQs

What is the Art of the Brick?

The Art of the Brick is an innovative Lego exhibition featuring sculptures and interactive installations by artist Nathan Sawaya.

There are over 100 sculptures made from Lego bricks, interactive features, and immersive experiences.

Where is The Art of the Brick located?

The exhibition is showing at the Melbourne Showgrounds. It is inside an indoors, air-conditioned venue. 

Is the exhibition suitable for all ages?

Yes, it’s designed to be enjoyed by both children and adults.

How long does a visit to the exhibition typically last?

Visitors should allocate approximately 1 hour for the full experience.

Is the exhibition accessible?

The exhibition is accessible to all in terms of physical mobility. Prams and wheelchairs are allowed. 

Note that there are strobe lights.

Can photos be taken at the exhibition?

Photography is generally allowed.

Is there food available or can we bring food?

There is no food and beverage available at the exhibition.  You cannot bring in food. 

Is there parking available?

We highly recommend using public transport to get to the exhibition, but there’s parking at the Melbourne Showgrounds through Gate 5 (Langs Road).

How do I buy The Art of the Brick tickets?

Tickets can be bought online via the exhibition’s official website or at the venue, subject to availability. There are standard and VIP tickets available (with skip-the-line admission and a poster):

• Adults: Prices start from $31.90
• Children: Prices start from $22.90
• Children Under 4: Free entry

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Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year 2024 falls on 10 February . Celebrations will traditionally last for 16 days, this year commencing on New Years Eve, 31 January, and culminating with a lantern festival on 15 February.

LEGO has released a number of sets for families to celebrate the Lunar New Year, incorporating traditional elements and Minifigures into all LEGO Chinese New Year sets to encourage learning and family discussions.

chinese New Year lego 2024

1. LEGO Monkie Kid The City of Lanterns 80036 

Kids can built The City of Lanterns in their own way and role play scenes from the Monkie Kid animated series.

This 2187 piece set is aimed at kids 9+ years and features stores, restaurants, a hotel, bubble tea cafe, sky train and track and more!

Buy LEGO Monkie Kid The City of Lanterns RRP $229.99

Buy LEGO Monkie Kid The City of Lanterns

2. LEGO Spring Festival Auspicious Dragon 80112

Mark the Year of the Dragon with this colorful LEGO® brick model of an Auspicious Dragon in a dynamic pose. With specially printed elements for the eyes and scales to enhance its authentic look, this model measures over 10 in. (26 cm) high, 13.5 in. (35 cm) long and 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide will make a striking centrepiece. This set retails for AUD 149.99/ NZD 169.99.

Buy Spring Festival Auspicious Dragon RRP $149.99

3. LEGO® Festival Calendar 40678

Ring in the new year with this customizable calendar that rotates and displays the date in month and day format or day and month format. Featuring 2 minifigures and meaningful elements including lanterns, firecrackers and red envelopes, this set retails for AUD 47.99/ NZD 52.99.

Buy Festival Calendar RRP $47.99

4. Lego Spring Festival Family Reunion Celebration Set 80113

The LEGO® Family Reunion Celebration set captures the essence of Spring Festival joy.

This 1823-piece set includes colourful elements like food carts, a vibrant, detailed setting of a family gathering at a restaurant, a buildable karaoke machine, and a rooftop dining area.

With 13 minifigures including a Year of the Dragon costume, it’s a perfect cultural gift for ages 8+.

Buy Spring Festival Family Reunion Celebration Set RRP $199.99

5. LEGO Monkie Kid Megapolis City 5th Anniversary 80054

Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Monkie Kid with LEGO®’s Megapolis City (80054), a modular city model with 20 city sections and 16 characters.

Perfect for ages 10+, it offers a working lift, a spinning big wheel, 16 minifigures and endless storytelling opportunities.

Buy Monkie Kid Megapolis City 5th Anniversary RRP $269.99

6. LEGO Money Tree 40648

The LEGO® Money Tree (40648) is a delightful set celebrating Chinese New Year. This 336-piece set symbolises prosperity and features a tree adorned with 20 tangerines, 14 red envelopes, and 10 coins. It makes for an eye-catching display item and a fun build for LEGO® enthusiasts aged 9 and above. .”

Buy Money Tree RRP $39.99

7. LEGO Spring Festival Mickey Mouse 40673

The world’s most iconic Disney character, Mickey Mouse, is ready to celebrate Lunar New Year in his tang suit. This LEGO® │ Disney BrickHeadz Mickey Mouse buildable Disney toy is authentically detailed with a decorated torso, envelope and a lamp.The brightly colored figure stands on a sturdy baseplate, making the buildable BrickHeadz Spring Festival Mickey Mouse construction toy (40673) perfect for anyone aged 10 and up to play with and put on display.

Buy Spring Festival Mickey Mouse RRP $15.99

8. LEGO Year of the Dragon build-and-display Set 40611

From January 20th – February 6th, shoppers who spend AUD 140/ NZD 150 or more on LEGO.com will receive this free gift with purchase, while stocks last.

Buy Year of the Dragon build-and-display Set

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Teeny Tiny Cafe offers the perfect combination of play and a cafe allowing parents to relax while their children burn off energy, engage in interactive play and enjoy a tasty snack or two.

Teeny Tiny Cafe, Docklands Melbourne

Toddlers and preschool kids are so well catered to at Teeny Tiny Cafe, with so many role-play activities to spark imagination it soon feels like they’re running the cafe themselves! It’s a delightful playhouse where kids can indulge in a variety of fun play areas.

Located in the Docklands, this is a bit of a hidden gem. From the street, you might mistake it for just another small coffee shop but once you head in you’ll discover out the back is a spacious indoor play cafe. And it’s one of a kind.

Inside you’ll find a variety of creative play spaces, toys, and activities beautifully designed to stimulate children’s imagination and physical development. 

The pastel-coloured theme throughout is pleasant with soft melodic Disney covers playing in the background. I love the use of padded flooring and cushioned equipment to minimise the risk of injuries during playtime, especially for little ones not yet confident on their feet.

Now, get ready for the ultimate role-playing adventure!

Kids can splurge on gourmet groceries, adding goodies like eggplant, cos lettuce, or a whole crab to their shopping basket.

Then, head to the kitchen to cook up a feast. The play kitchen has a stovetop, crockery, sink, coffee machine, microwave, and fridge.

The soft-play tunnel and slide circuit get a real workout from those little legs, while the small cars can be driven around the room and come complete with petrol bowsers to fill up.

Creative kids can stop at the Lego wall for a rainbow of Duplo to build and design anything they desire.

Then there’s the pamper playroom! My kids were captivated by the makeup stations, beanbags, mirrors, and dress-up wardrobe. Little ones can pretend to powder their noses before suiting up for their day of play.

One of the best parts about this whole experience is that parents and caregivers can sit and enjoy snacks, beverages, or a tasty meal and easily keep watch whilst their little tykes play. 

It’s comfortable, relaxing, and fun for the adults too!

After enjoying a pretend coffee, cake, and lobster feast, you can order some real-life food and drinks.

Kids’ meal options include pizza, nuggets, spaghetti, or a sandwich, and come with a side of chips and a drink. There’s also a range of tasty bakery items and sweets like waffles, ice cream, matcha cookies, and adorable animal macarons that my kids were just delighted about. 

A variety of specialty coffees for the grown-ups are beautifully made and the menu includes some unique options like a purple potato latte or matcha latte. Other delicious Korean-style meals are on offer including bibimbap don, pork char siu, teriyaki chicken, or a wagyu brisket toastie. 

The staff are very friendly and attentive. Food can be ordered from your phone via the QR code at your table, which is convenient and fast. They also do a great job keeping the play space clean, tidying up every half hour or so, and doing a full reset after each session time ends ready for the next group to come in.

The entry fee to Teeny Tiny Cafe for kids is $14.50, which includes a children’s meal. For adults there is a $5 entry charge however this includes a coffee or soft drink, which is completely reasonable and ensures you are spending some money to contribute to their small business. Children under the age of two can enjoy free entry.

To get there, kids can enjoy the thrill of a tram ride along Collins Street. Alternatively, street parking is available, or it’s a short walk from Southern Cross train station.
Before or after your visit to Teeny Tiny Cafe, I recommend heading to the very fun Library at the Dock and Buluk Park playground, a short walk away.

Tips for visiting Teeny Tiny Cafe:

• Opening hours are Tues to Sun, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm;
• It’s very popular so definitely book upfront online: https://reservation.abacus.co/store/4996347/reservation
• Session times are 10:00 am, 11:45 am, or 1:45 pm;
• We recommend booking the first session of the day as the room is a little quieter;
• Entry fees are:
  Kids $14.50, which includes a children’s meal
  Adults $5, which includes a coffee or soft drink
  Children under 2 are free;
• No outside food or drink allowed (excluding baby food);
• High chairs and baby change facilities are available;
• Get there via tram along Collins Street, train from Southern Cross station, or car with street parking directly out the front;
• Head to the nearby Library at the Dock and Buluk Park playground before or after your visit.

Teeny Tiny Cafe, Shop 3/860 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, teenytinycafe825@gmail.com, 0499 712 412

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We’ve pulled together a list of the best toy stores in Melbourne, offering a treasure trove of delights for kids of all ages.

Embark on a delightful journey through Melbourne’s most whimsical toy stores today.

Best Toy Shops Melbourne

1. Jasper Junior

For a memorable Melbourne toy store experience, Australian owned Jasper Junior will delight kids with beautifully crafted toys and gifts – perfect for both learning and play.

We also love that this store considers best practices for sustainability, fair trade, inclusivity and the support of local makers. 

For imaginative play, the Wooden Tool Box allows little hands to build and explore with over eight beautifully made tools by French designer Janod. 

While the Uncle Goose Classic Blocks With Wagon incorporates simple learning with play. Kids will love building and knocking down towers with the set of 28 wooden blocks featuring colourful letters, numbers and animal images on the sides. The wagon is a fun element for kids to pull along as they play.

Jasper Junior, 269 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, (03) 9417 4139, fairies@jasperjunior.com, 

2. Gepetto’s Workshop

With fun and durability in mind, Gepetto’s Workshop provides high quality puppets and toys which are truly special. The store itself is a whimsical playhouse and for grown-ups, a throwback to all the joys of childhood.

With fun quirky puppets of all shapes and kinds, prepare to be surprised and delighted.

The Monster – 30 inch / Blue is a popular choice and sure to bring lots of giggles to a group of children and adults alike.

For kids who want to control the puppet themselves, the joyful little Cindy – 14 inch / Peach, requires one hand to operate, making it easy and enjoyable to bring the story-telling to life.

Gepetto’s Workshop, 371 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras VIC 3787, 03 9755 3300, assist@geppettosworkshop.com.au

3. Honeybee Toys

For nearly 20 years, Honeybee Toys have been providing toys that are holistic, sustainable and handcrafted by some of the world’s best toy makers.

Perfect for preschool children, the Bauspiel Colour Track Blocks are decorated with different coloured sparkling stones that will ignite the imagination and encourage spontaneity.

Honeybee Toys, 264 Glenferrie Road, Malvern VIC 3144, 03 9500 8632, hello@honeybeetoys.com.au

4. Big Dreams

At Big Dreams, you’ll find adventurous toys that are all about empowering little dreamers.

Kids will be buzzing with the range of puzzles, games, books and toys available including the award-winning Skwish Classic, created by an engineer from NASA.

Discover the range of Big Dreams clothing and shoes for all ages too.

Big Dreams, 267 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, (03) 9489 2193, online@bigdreams.com.au

5. Childplay

Since 1972, Childplay in Clifton Hill has operated with both play and learning in mind.

Inquisitive kids will be drawn to the variety of play options from puzzles, arts and craft, role playing and dress ups, to classic toys for both indoor or outdoor play.

To develop lateral thinking, creativity, gross and fine motor skills, the Connetix Tiles – 100 Piece Set is perfect for any age.

Childplay, 151 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill VIC 3068 (03) 9489 7037, hello@childplay.com.au

6. Lego Certified Store

At Melbourne Central you’ll find the largest LEGO® Certified Store in the Southern Hemisphere. 

With a range of hands-on activities in-store for kids and adults to tinker away at, this store is a fun shopping experience for everyone.

Create your own personalised portrait out of LEGO bricks, play at one of the LEGO or DUPLO tables or just explore the extensive range of LEGO sets to purchase and build at home.

LEGO Certified Store, Melbourne Central, Level 2, Cnr Latrobe and Swanston Streets, (03) 9671 4120

7. The Teddy Bear Shop

For Melbourne’s biggest collection of stuffed toys, head to The Teddy Bear Shop.

They’ve been importing and selling a massive range of soft toys for more than 29 years! Each adopted bear receives its own birth certificate upon purchase.

The Teddy Bear Shop, 14 Reserves Rd, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, 0438 670 738

8. Stranger Than Paradise

Family-run business, Stranger Than Paradise, specialises in unique toys and gifts with passionate and helpful customer service.

Kids with big imaginations will love the range of novelty toys including the Schylling – Curly Pop Fire Breathing Dragon which breathes fire as you give it a squeeze.

Stranger Than Paradise Gifts, 101 Errol st, North Melbourne VIC 3051, (03) 9328 1663, strangerthanparadise101@gmail.com

9. Critical Hit

For families into pop culture, look no further than Critical Hit on Little Collins in Melbourne.

With a range of toys, merchandise and games from Disney, anime, Marvel and more this locally owned toy store also sells many rare pop culture finds and is sure to delight fandoms both young and old.

Build your deck with the Yu-Gi-Oh! – Egyptian God Deck: Slifer the Sky Dragon, add characters like Naruto: Shippuden with Noodles to your collection, or raise an Angel in an Evatchi Mari container with the Evangelion – Mari Tamagotchi.

Critical Hit,Shop 1/377, Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, 0448 773 030, info@criticalhit.com.au

10. Legoland Discovery Centre

Occupying 2800 square metres of FUN at Chadstone Shopping Centre, the Legoland Discovery Centre is everything little LEGO fans dream of.

More than just a toy stop Melbourne families can play and explore more than two million Lego bricks, be inspired by LEGO displays, visit a 4D cinema and test their building skills at creative workshops run throughout the day.

Legoland Discovery Centre, Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone VIC 3148

11. The Little Toy Shop

In Carlton North, wander through The Little Toy Shop to uncover a large variety of wondrous knickknacks.

Something truly special is the vintage ‘Tilly’ The Notting Hill Bear. Any child will light up at the sight of the plush bear in its soft faux fur jacket and cute plaid dress.

For kids with allergies or other sensitivities, the all-natural, handcrafted Goki Nature – Dump Truck is a beautiful quality toy and a top pick.

The Little Toy Shop, 737 Nicholson Street, Carlton North VIC 3054, 03 93880407, hello@thelittletoyshop.com.au

12. Poppyshop, Carlton

Poppyshop on Lygon Street, Carlton has been open since 1965 and has long been a favourite toy shop for many Melbourne families. Inside the eclectic treasure chest of collectables you’ll find mechanical toys, mobiles, dolls, animals, board games, organically safe cuddly toys and a huge range of cards. 

Poppyshop, 283 Lygon St, Carlton 3053 03 9347 6302

13. KidStuff

To inspire a playtime that’s full of curiosity and learning, head to Kidstuff. With various locations in Melbourne and across Australia, the Kidstuff franchise has been providing families with enjoyable, educational toys for more than 50 years.

Gaze into space with the Wonderstuff Astronomical Telescope, or enjoy outdoor adventures with the Wonderstuff Walkie Talkies.

Kidstuff Emporium, Level 3, Shop16, Melbourne Emporium, 287 Lonsdale St, 1300 57 88 33, online@kidstuff.com.au

14. Toymate

Australian owned and operated, Toymate offers great customer service and an exceptional range of toys.

Families that enjoy a good boogie will love the Lollipop Wireless Disco Karaoke System. It has multi-coloured flashing lights and connects to your smartphone.

Toymate Locations 

Highpoint, Highpoint Shopping Centre, Shop 6206/7, Level 2/200 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong VIC 3032, (03) 7007 8088

Westfield Fountain Gate, MM2A, Westfield Homemaker Centre, 23 Brechin Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805, (03) 9055 8159

Nunawading Homemaker HQ, Homemaker, Hq, Tenancy 11-12/372 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, (03) 7007 8075

Watergardens Shopping Centre, Watergardens Town Centre, 399 Melton Highway, Tenancy SC210A, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038, (03) 7007 8074

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Toymate is the largest one-stop toy shop Victoria has on offer. It is a rapidly growing toy retailer with great deals on over 10,000 products including everyone’s favourites like Pokemon, LEGO, a huge range of board games and educational toys, Barbies, Hot Wheels and so many more. 

Alongside a massive range of toys they also offer baby clothing and supplies, party supplies, bikes, scooters, trampolines, sporting goods… you name it and they’ve more than likely got it. 

So keep your eyes peeled for a late 2022 Toymate store opening at Highpoint, perfect timing for your Christmas shopping.

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This year, three seasonal Winter sets, The Christmas Tree, Penguin & Snowflake and Wintertime Polar Bears, take centre stage, plus there are new LEGO Advent Calendars and other smaller gift items available. Here’s your ultimate Christmas LEGO 2023 shopping list!

Building Christmas LEGO sets is a tradition in our family and they are a wonderful way to encourage creative play (as well as developing fine motor skills) and have everyone taking a break from the festivities and building together during the holiday season.

Note these are limited edition, seasonal LEGO sets so they do often sell out well before Christmas and are not re-released in future years.

LEGO Christmas Sets 2023

1. Christmas High Street 10308

See this city sidewalk dressed in holiday style as you create the LEGO Christmas High Street set with the whole family.

The LEGO build is part of the Winter Village Collection and includes 6 mini-figures, a High Street centrepiece, H. Jollie’s music shop and more.

To make it even more eye-catching, why not add motion with powered-up devices and tracks? (Note however that these motion-powered figures are sold separately.)

Buy LEGO Christmas High Street

2. LEGO City Advent Calendar 60352

Countdown to Christmas with this LEGO City Advent Calendar, containing 24 separate items to open and construct.

Gifts include characters from the LEGO City Adventures TV series, and accessories that relate to other LEGO City sets. A snowy city playmat folds out to display and play with the gifts.

Buy LEGO City Advent Calendar RRP $59.99

3. LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 76404

Countdown to Christmas in the wizarding world with twenty four doors to open in the LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar.

The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar lets fans recreate their journey from Privet Drive to Hogwarts Castle with seven minifigures, a game spinner behind door Twenty Four to play the game printed on the board and more surprises.

Buy LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar RRP $59.99

4. LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 41706

LEGO Friends fans can count down to Christmas with the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar!

Inside are four micro-figures, including Santa and twenty four festive gifts. The builds are perfect for creative kids to build, display and play with in the countdown to Christmas.

Buy LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 41706 RRP $59.99

5. LEGO Christmas Wreath 40426

This unique 2-in-1 LEGO lets you create a LEGO Christmas wreath with a bow at the top that you can hang or a LEGO Christmas wreath with four LEGO brick candles representing the weeks of Advent that can be displayed as a table decoration.

Buy LEGO Christmas wreath RRP $59.99

6. LEGO Christmas Penguin 40498

Celebrate the holiday season with this Christmas Penguin!

Sitting on a display base next to a decorated Christmas tree and three wrapped presents, the penguin can rotate and move its wings. It makes the perfect Lego Christmas gift or stocking stuffer.

Buy LEGO Christmas Penguin RRP $24.99

7. LEGO Creator Elf Club House 10275

The LEGO Creator Elf Club House is designed to be constructed by seasoned LEGO builders and adults.  It’s the space where Santa’s elves spend their downtime, and features a rooftop telescope, waffle cooking and gift wrapping facilities and rocket powered sleigh rides (with a reindeer included too).

Buy LEGO Creator Elf Club House RRP $149.99

8. LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 75340

With twenty four doors to open containing twenty four items to build (including six minifigures and six figures), the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar has a fold out play mat with an image of the Millennium Falcon on it for creative play.

Buy LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar RRP $59.99

9. LEGO Penguin & Snowflake 40572 

Create LEGO Penguin & Snowflake brick-built baubles, and string to hang them on the Christmas tree or wherever you’d like to add a decorative touch.

The adorable Buildable Christmas tree decoration features a penguin with red earmuffs and a crystal-like snowflake

Buy LEGO Penguin & Snowflake RRP $15.99

10. LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar 76231

Young superheroes can count down to Christmas with scenes and characters from Guardians of the Galaxy.

With twenty four doors to open containing twenty four items to build, the LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar has a fold out play mat to inspire creative play.

Buy LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar RRP $59.99

11. LEGO Christmas Tree 40573

Take your Christmas display to the next level with this eye-catching beautiful LEGO® Christmas Tree building kit. 

The kit contains a colourful tree, ornaments, candles, a decorative mat and a yellow star topper which is the perfect finishing touch to a lovely Christmas decoration. 

On top of this, the kit is a 2-in-1 model, which means you can either choose to build 1 tree or 2 smaller trees.

Buy LEGO Christmas Tree RRP $79.99

12. LEGO Wintertime Polar Bears 40571

The adorable LEGO® Wintertime Polar Bears set is perfect for celebrating the Christmas Season. 

The model includes a Christmas tree, a decorated rotating base, a festive gift, an adult polar bear and a baby polar bear having fun on a sleigh. The set also shows the polar bears turning when you rotate the base of the model. 

Buy LEGO Wintertime Polar Bears RRP $19.99

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As the parent of school-aged kids, I know that a new craft kit can buy me a bit of time to tick some tasks off my to-do list.

These guided art and craft kits don’t require you to have an art studio set up in your home, and are lots of fun for kids to use.

kids craft kits

1. Paint Your Own Plate

Design and paint your own personalised ceramic plate – that you can use to eat off or gift to someone special.  Kits include a plate, paintbrush and paint pots.

Buy Paint Your Own Plate

2. Art Star Sensory Air Dry Squishy Clay 

This clay is SO much fun! And very versatile. It’s an easy-to-use, low-mess, sensory play activity. When you’ve finished playing, let the creations dry if you want to keep them, or store them in sealed packets for reuse.

A 5 colour pack of Sensory Air Dry Clay is also excellent to keep in the cupboard for school projects – perfect for dioramas.

Buy Art Star Sensory Air Dry Squishy Clay

3.   Art Star Complete Rock Art Kit 1.4Kg Of Stones

Create rock friends to share, display or hire with the Complete Rock Art Kit. With 1.4kg of stones, 6 paint pots, 3D paint, glitter, paintbrush and dotting tool you’ll be ready to go.

Buy Art Star Complete Rock Art Kit 1.4Kg Of Stones

4.   Art Star Unicorn or Dinosaur Stencil Sticker & Stamp Activity Set

Unleash your child’s creativity as you decorate and create works of art with this magical unicorn themed activity kit! 

Inside the Unicorn Stencil Sticker & Stamp Activity Kit, you’ll find adorable colour by number and stencil pages that your child will be able to decorate and colour in with the included stickers, colouring materials, and ink pads.

Kids as young as 4 can use this kit to create all sorts of different things that will keep them busy for hours.

Buy Art Star Unicorn Stencil Sticker & Stamp Activity Kit

5.   Art Star Make Your Own Magic Bouncing Balls Activity Kit

Make this summer holiday a ball of fun by creating your own magical bouncy balls! All you’ll have to do is combine the colourful material included in this fun activity kit, and before you know it, your child will be bouncing around with joy from accomplishing this simple activity. 

Buy Art Star Make Your Own Magic Bouncing Balls Activity Kit 

6.   Art Star Extreme Chemistry STEAM Science Kit

Got a little mad scientist at home? Then they’ll surely enjoy this STEAM kit from Art Star that includes all sorts of items and materials needed for them to Perform 30 amazing science experiments!

Through this activity, children over the age of 8 will enjoy a summer holiday filled with learnings about the world of science in the most fun way possible!

Buy Art Star Extreme Chemistry STEAM Science Kit

7.   Art Star Design your own Ballpoint Pens

The Design your Own Ballpoint Pens Kit from Art Star includes sequins and baubles in different sizes and shades that kids five and up can use to create three beautiful variants of their own ballpoint pens. 

At the end of the activity, don’t forget to let them create a tassel to cap it off so that it’s complete and ready to be used.

Buy Art Star Design your own Ballpoint Pens

8.   Art Star Design Your Own Air Dry Clay Space Scene

This Clay Space diorama activity will keep your kids busy for hours as they use the materials inside this kit to create, sculpt and decorate a beautiful display of planets, rockets and astronauts. 

Buy Art Star Design Your Own Air Dry Clay Space Scene

9. Art Star Scratch Art

Artstar’s Holographic Scratch Art pad is an easy and wonderful activity your kids can get immersed in for hours. Through the use of the included scratching tool, they’ll be able to let their imagination run wild and create all kinds of magical and colourful art designs on the blank black pages. 

Buy Art Star Scratch Art

10. Art Star Make Your Own Macrame Hanging Plant Pot

The Macrame Hanging Plant Pot Kit is the perfect activity for parents and children to enjoy and bond over together during the summer school holiday. Included in this kit is everything you’ll need, from instructions to paint, in order to create your own unique Macrame Hanging planter! 

Buy Art Star Make Your Own Macrame Hanging Plant Pot

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The LEGO Santa’s Visit takes centre stage, plus there are new Advent Calendars, and other smaller gift items available. Here’s your Christmas LEGO 2023 shopping list!

Building Christmas LEGO sets are a tradition in our family and they are a wonderful way to encourage creative play (as well as developing fine motor skills) and have everyone taking a break from the festivities and building together during the holiday season.

Note these are limited, seasonal LEGO sets so they do often sell out well before Christmas and are not re-released in future years. For instance, the centrepiece of the LEGO Christmas Sets 2023 – LEGO Creator Expert Santa’s Visit – has been available for presale to LEGO Club members since 16 September.

When is the release date of LEGO Christmas 2023 Sets?

The LEGO Christmas sets 2022 will be available starting from 1 September 2022.

LEGO Christmas Sets 2023

1. LEGO Creator Expert Santa’s Visit 10293

The highlight LEGO Christmas set 2021 is the LEGO Creator Expert Santa’s Visit. It’s designed to be constructed by seasoned LEGO builders and adults. 

Create a magical Christmas home – where everyone is preparing eagerly for Santa’s Visit! Snow piles up around the home, stockings are hung, the presents are sitting under the
LEGO Christmas tree and the family can cook and share a meal (or bake some cookies).

Buy LEGO Santa’s Visit 2021 RRP $159.99

2. LEGO Santa’s Sleigh 40499

What Christmas would be complete without a visit from Santa’s Sleigh?

The second featured Christmas LEGO set 2021 is the LEGO Santa’s Sleigh. The set includes 4 reindeer, and the sleigh is loaded high with gifts.

Buy LEGO Santa Sleigh 2021 RRP $59.99

3. LEGO City Advent Calendar 60303

Count down to Christmas with this LEGO City Advent Calendar, containing 24 separate items to open and construct.

Gifts include characters from the LEGO City Adventures TV series, and accessories that relate to other LEGO City sets. A snowy city playmat folds out to display and play with the gifts.

Buy LEGO City Advent Calendar RRP $49.99

4. LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 76390

Count down to Christmas in the wizarding world with 24 doors to open in the LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar.

The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar lets fans recreate their journey from Privet Drive to Hogwarts Castle with 6 minifigures, a game spinner behind door 24 to play the game printed on the board and more surprises.

Buy LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar RRP $49.95

5. LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 41690

LEGO Friends fans can count down to Christmas with the the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar!

Inside are 5 micro-figures of the 5 Lego Friends girls as kids. The builds are perfect for creative kids to build, display and play with in the countdown to Christmas.

Buy LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 41690 RRP $49.99

6. LEGO Marvel The Avengers Advent Calendar 76196

Young super heroes can count down to Christmas with scenes and characters from the Marvel Avengers movies.

With 24 doors to open containing 24 items to build, the LEGO Marvel The Avengers Advent Calendar has a foldout playmat to inspire creative play.

Buy LEGO Marvel The Avengers Advent Calendar RRP $49.99

7. LEGO Christmas Wreath 40426

This unique 2-in-1 LEGO lets you create a LEGO Christmas wreath with a bow at the top that you can hang or a LEGO Christmas wreath with four LEGO brick candles representing the weeks of Advent that can be displayed as a table decoration.

Buy LEGO Christmas wreath RRP $54.99

8. LEGO Christmas Penguin 40498

Celebrate the holiday season with this Christmas Penguin!

Sitting on a display base next to a decorated Christmas tree and three wrapped presents, the penguin can rotate and move its wings. It makes the perfect Lego Christmas gift or stocking stuffer.

Buy LEGO Christmas Penguin RRP $24.99

9. LEGO Polar Bear & Gift Pack 40494

Create LEGO Polar Bear & Gift Pack brick-built baubles, and string to hang them on the Christmas tree or wherever you’d like to add a decorative touch.

The adorable polar bear is wearing a scarf and the gift has a with love to gift tag.

Buy LEGO Polar Bear & Gift Pack RRP $15.99

10. LEGO BrickHeadz Nutcracker 40425

The LEGO Brickheadz Christmas 2021 edition is a LEGO BrickHeadz Nutcracker Prince from the famous Christmas story.

His mouth opens and closes, and there is a Christmas tree and presents to complete the display.

Perfect to add to any BrickHeadz or LEGO Christmas collection!

Buy LEGO Christmas BrickHeadz 2021 Nutcracker $12.99

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LEGO Store Highpoint

The standalone Melbourne LEGO shopping centre store at Highpoint is the place to do all your LEGO shopping if you’re based in Melbourne’s west or northern suburbs.

You can source hard-to-find and exclusive LEGO sets, such as the LEGO Christmas sets (the Christmas 2020 Elf House sold out the day the store opened!)…

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….and new LEGO sets such as Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter series as well as popular ranges from Star Wars, LEGO City, LEGO Ninjago, DUPLO and LEGO Friends just to name a few.

The Highpoint LEGO store also has interactive elements including two small play areas with low play tables – one with LEGO pieces and one with DUPLO.

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As well as a wall where you can build.

There’s a fun augmented reality screen where you can hold a LEGO set and see it assembled and come to life.

And of course, you can’t go past the colourful Pick-a-brick wall, with a rainbow array of pieces for all your building needs. To fill a small Pick-a-brick cup is $14.95, a large one is $29.95.

The kids always hover over the make-your-own minifig station where you can customise three minifigures for $19.99. But here’s a pro tip – the store manager told that in fact, that is the most expensive way to source minifigs. If you collect minifigs like him you’re better off with polybags and small sets like in the LEGO Friends range that contain exclusive minifigs.

I also like the specific ‘Melbourne’ elements they’ve incorporated into the Melbourne LEGO store fitout. Meet the statue of “Christine”, a female Victorian cricketer. The statue is a reference to Australia’s first women’s cricket club which was formed in Victoria.

There’s also a LEGO mosaic of the Melbourne CBD skyline along the Yarra River, along with hot air balloons in the sky that you often spot starting their journey from the west.

As the only LEGO store in Melbourne’s west and north you can expect it to be busy and there are limits to the number of people who can enter at a time. We visit first thing on Sunday and I highly recommend going then as we have the store, and the friendly staff, almost to ourselves.

The LEGO Store Highpoint is a fun retail experience, with lots of ooh and aah moments as you are immersed in all things LEGO.

If you’re thinking of buying lots of LEGO it’s worth joining up to the free LEGO VIP program. For every $1.50 spent, members receive 1 point. Once you reach 100 points, you receive a discount of $7.50 towards your next purchase and you can claim your credit for up to two years. Note it is a separate program to the VIP program on Lego.com.

The Highpoint LEGO shop is situated on Level 3 of Highpoint Shopping Centre, right next to the Apple Store Highpoint and on the level above the children’s playground The Sticks outside the Fresh Food area on Level 2. The closest car park is the car park for the Fresh Food area.

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