Gadget and Building Toys

Gadget and building toys range from the more traditional building and construction sets - including Meccano, Lego, and train sets - to radio-controlled toys and robots.

As well as being fun, they can help develop problem-solving skills and fine motor skills, which involve hand-eye co-ordination and the strengthening of the hand muscles. They can also help develop an interest in the sciences and how things work.

• Young Minds - Educational products and toys catering for all children of all ages. Based in Sydney, they offer free gift wrapping and an flat rate delivery Australia wide. See their Construction Sets and Science Kits and Sets. Some of their products include:
  • Power Bot - Scamper Robot (Science Kits and Sets) From Young Minds
    Build a working robot and explore key scientific principles such as energy, force and friction in the process. Scamper uses an electronic motor to drive two cams which move mechanical limbs allowing the robot to tackle the toughest terrain.…
     
• PeeDee Toys Melbourne-based toy shop with the widest range of brand name products. Delivers Australia-wide, New Zealand and international. 
  • Remote Control Vehicles
  • Slot Car Racing - AFX, Scalextric Slot Car System & SCX
  • Construction - LEGO, Meccano, MegaBloks and Zoob
  • Cars, Trucks and Racing
  • Trains - electric train sets, take-along Thomas, Thomas wooden system and Tomy.
  • Plastic Model Kits - Cars, motorcycles, planes, and ships.
     
• Coolthings - the gadget and novelty toy shop based in Launceston, Tasmania, delivers Australia wide and internationally. Orders can be gift wrapped complete with a message to the lucky recipient. Australian deliveries are by Express Post and will be posted same day if ordered by noon - see the next day delivery areas here.
  • Gizmos & Gadgets
    • Glowing Gizmos
    • Gadgets
    • Clocks & Timepieces
    • Golfing Gadgets
    • Techie Gadgets
  • Toys
    • Soft Toys
    • Flying Toys
    • Things To Play With
    • Games & Puzzles
    • Remote Control Toys
    • Collectables
    • Beanie Babies 2.0
  • Other Stuff
    • Things To Eat
    • Water Things
    • Summer Things
    • Science Projects
    • Office Warfare
    • Just Plain Cool Things
    • Free Shipping Items
       
     
• Silly Gifts - The gift of silliness! - website devoted to the sort of silly gifts that lighten the mood and encourage creativity. See:
  • Silly Active Gifts Gifts to get everyone up and active, laughing and having fun.
  • Silly Remote Control Who can resist the remote control?
  • Silly Musical Gifts Move on from playing the spoons!
  • Just Plain Silly Gifts