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Australian-owned | South Melbourne Market | Free shipping over $100

Australia's favourite educational toy store

At Create The Best Toys, we believe the best play is purposeful play. We offer a hand-picked range of educational, creative, and sensory toys for kids aged 0 to 12 — chosen to inspire curiosity, build skills, and spark imagination.Whether you're looking for STEM kits, wooden puzzles, board games, craft sets, sensory toys or outdoor play — we've got something for every child. We ship across Australia with free delivery on orders over $100. Or visit us in person at Stall 169–170, South Melbourne Market, open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Mini Thinking Putty 2 inch tin - Assorted

$7.00

Melbourne City Tram - Centy Toys

$18.00

Sluban - Town Crane With Wrecking Ball

$45.00

Tiny And Mighty - Clixo

$25.00

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Schylling Nice Cube - Nee Doh

$12.00

Whistler Boomerang - Cooee

$18.00

Muzical Kazoo

$7.00

5" 2022 Die-Cast Ford F150 Raptor asstd Colours - Kinsmart

$20.00

Addict A Ball Large 138 Stages

$30.00

Airforce Glider

$7.00

12 Days of Christmas 1000pc Puzzle - Gibsons

$40.00

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Board Games

50 products

Books

40 products

Crafts

50 products

Pretend Play

50 products

Construction

50 products

Outdoors

50 products

Puzzles

50 products

STEM

50 products

Card games

50 products

Novelty

50 products

Sensory

50 products

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Cricket Set 2 Bats 2 Sets of Stumps 2 Balls - Belta

$75.00

Rose Tin Tea Set 15pcs - Kapper Kidz

$25.00

Footy AFL PVC Soft Touch Match 2 Fluro Orange - Belta

$28.00

ARMY WZ-10S Attack Helicopter 419pcs - Sluban

$45.00

Animal Canoe Pull String Water Bath Toy Crocodile - Kapper Kidz

$20.00

WW2 M4A3 Sherman Medium Tank - Sluban

$69.00

Lets Play Beach Toy Set - Tookyland

$10.00

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Bath Birds 2pc Silicone Pouring Set Purple - Koala dream

$10.00

WHY CHOOSE US?

Inspiring Young Minds with Creative, Educational, and Sustainable Play

Hands-on Learning Through Play

Inspire creativity and critical thinking with toys designed to foster curiosity and hands-on exploration.

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Supporting Every Child’s Development

Toys that promote sensory, cognitive, and motor skill growth for children of all abilities and interests.

Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Fun

Ethically sourced and durable materials that are kind to the planet and safe for kids.

Built for Discovery Anywhere

Portable and versatile toys perfect for at-home play, classrooms, or on-the-go learning adventures.

Testimonials

Caroline

Loyal customer

Absolutely love Create the Best Toys! I bought a STEM building kit for my son and he hasn't put it down since. It's so refreshing to find a store that actually focuses on educational fun. The staff were super helpful, and delivery was quick too. Highly recommend for any parent!

Ritu Raj

Tourist

As someone passionate about child development, I was thrilled to find toys here that are not only safe and sustainable but also incredibly engaging. My niece is obsessed with the magnetic tile set we got. Will be coming back for birthdays and holidays

Lachlan White

Neighborhood customer

Fantastic local store! The wooden puzzles and robot kits are top quality and so well-designed. My daughter is really into science, and this is the only store I found that offers toys that grow with her interests. Plus, the packaging is eco-friendly – big win

Sophie Williams

Loyal customer

Create the Best Toys truly lives up to the name. Their collection of creative learning tools is unmatched. My twins adore the coding board game – it’s both fun and educational. Great service and lovely people running it

Emily Thompson

Primary School Teacher

As a teacher, I truly appreciate what Create the Best Toys offers. The educational kits are perfect for my classroom, and Greg was kind enough to offer a teacher discount when he found out I work with kids. The toys are high-quality, fun, and help my students learn through play. I’ll definitely be back!

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The creator behind createthebesttoys

Greg Francis

Greg, a former baker-turned-retail enthusiast, took a leap into the toy industry in 2023 after acquiring Create the Best Toys. With over 15 years of retail experience and a passion for creativity, Greg and his wife Cara are bringing a fresh perspective to the South Melbourne Market. Inspired by the Market's vibrant community, Greg is dedicated to curating unique, educational, and nostalgic toys that spark curiosity and imagination for all ages.

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at South Melbourne Market

Opening hours -

Wednesday : 8am - 4 pm

Friday : 8am - 5 pm

Saturday : 8am - 4 pm

Sunday : 8am - 4 pm

Australia's favourite educational toy store

Shop Bestsellers

Shop by Categories

New this month !!

Inspiring Young Minds with Creative, Educational, and Sustainable Play

Hands-on Learning Through Play

Supporting Every Child’s Development

Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Fun

Built for Discovery Anywhere

Testimonials

Caroline

Ritu Raj

Lachlan White

Sophie Williams

Emily Thompson

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Greg Francis

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