What we do and who we are

Children can seem a complete mystery.  What they eat is hard enough to work out, let alone what interesting toys they might want for their birthday or for Christmas.  And it is not always easy to remember birthdays.

We have scoured the world to find a really useful selection of fun, unusual and different presents for children.  We test every potential present before it goes on our website - we build the robot kits, paint the fairies, doodle with the pens, play the games and yes, we even wear the t-shirt!

We can giftwrap your presents, send them direct with a handwritten birthday or Xmas card and even send you a birthday reminder every year.

The Wicked Uncle Team

We are a community of small, pointy-eared elves based in a large warehouse in the the deep countryside of Suffolk,  somewhere over the rainbow near Elveden (really!)

With a mission to provide fun and unusual presents for kids, Wicked Uncle was founded by Mike O'Shea, a former employee of the multinational S. Claus Toy Corporation. 

The team has recently been expanded and we not only have Harvey the Dog, but also Alex, the Wicked Uncle Cat.

Why are you called Wicked Uncle?

Because it sounds cool. Unfortunately the term "Wicked" may no longer be down with the kids, but anybody over 30 knows what we mean. And it is a great name..

A couple of random jokes that make us laugh:

What is brown and sticky ? A stick.

My girlfriend said she was going to leave me because of my obsession with the Monkees. I thought she was joking. Then I saw her face.

When you become a customer and buys stacks of cool toys for boys and girls, we will send you even more of these brilliant jokes.

And finally, here is our favourite other site on the web. It is called Storynory and it is full of original, free audio stories for children. Great for bedtimes or car journeys. They have even written some stories about a really cool character called The Wicked Uncle inspired by us.

Wicked Uncle in the Press

This is where we link to interesting press stories about us and amusing TV shows featuring some of our fun toys and games. 

You can find some neat videos here on Youtube: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsKcwFJdU7MlbhNBrlqRAaQ

13th October 2023  - Wicked Uncle issues Top Ten List for Christmas 2023

https://toyworldmag.co.uk/wicked-uncle-issues-top-ten-list/

14th June 2023  - Brilliant Times article featuring some of our fun, outdoor ideas

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-best-garden-games-to-buy-for-summer-2023-qbdqfmf0s

21st November 2022 - Our Christmas campaign

https://toyworldmag.co.uk/wicked-uncle-launches-new-christmas-campaign/

4th February 2021 - Stuff about us

https://toyworldmag.co.uk/exclusive-talking-shop-with-wicked-uncle/

3rd June 2020 - Wicked Uncle the Family business incl. Harvey the Dog

https://toyworldmag.co.uk/exclusive-toy-world-talks-family-matters-with-wicked-uncle/

The Website

Our site was created by Sound in Theory in Exeter, Devon.  It has also got a really neat backend which we are very proud of.  If you need an ecommerce site, give them a call. Tom Bates, 01392 499498 tom@soundintheory.co.uk.

Wicked Uncle USA

Wicked Uncle has a parallel operation in Maryland, USA who can deliver anywhere within the Continental United States. So if you have an American nephew, please visit www.wickeduncle.com.

Wickedly excellent!

Excellent website, easy to search. Quick and easy ordering. Great variety of toys for all ages. Delivered on time, as promised.

Jan Wood 3 Jul 2025

great company

Great as alwaysGreat

Recent Customer 3 Jul 2025

Very speedy. Good quality products

Marit Eikevag 3 Jul 2025

Great service and quality

Great customer service - the gifts arrived quickly and were gift wrapped to perfection

Alison 3 Jul 2025

Great place to shop

It was excellent. I bought 2 separate items based on recommendations you sent me to give my grandsons.

Recent Customer 3 Jul 2025

I bought my grandson a couple of items including a giant colourful crayon but when arrived was in 2 bits so I emailed the company and within 2 days Ireceived a replacement which was the fastest I've ever received a replacement from any company. So I'd definitely rate Wicked Uncle a huge 10/10 thank you WU x

Elaine Greenshields 3 Jul 2025

Great Service

So easy to order.

Recent Customer 3 Jul 2025

Excellent service

Excellent

Jane Wilde 2 Jul 2025

Very good service

Fast delivery and products good

Recent Customer 2 Jul 2025

Gift for four year old

Received and labelled as requested, however the gift wrap was torn and had to be replaced, which made the total wrapping a bit expensive!

Recent Customer 2 Jul 2025

Excellent products and service

Fantastic service, quick delivery, beautifully packaged, loved my quirky items. Loved the postcard for the recipient to fill in and send, a really novel idea

Karen Scholes 2 Jul 2025

Surprise gift

Was advised when the order was received and the date of delivery

Recent Customer 2 Jul 2025

all good

Recent Customer 2 Jul 2025

grandma's helper!

excellent, website easy to use and products which are gifts arrived on time. easy to work out if the product is suitable for the age range and interestsof the children receiving the gifts.

Recent Customer 2 Jul 2025

Great

Great website with great variety. Easy to get around. Great delivery etc.

Catherine 1 Jul 2025

Excellent site to go to for children toys etc

Good service ,toys etc of good quality and children who I have sent gifts to have been delighted Staff always helpfulif you require help or advice

C BEESLEY 1 Jul 2025

Good Company

All good, great selection of products

Ann Osman 1 Jul 2025

Easy to navigate website

Quick and easy to order and good information about delivery . Grandson loved his present

Recent Customer 1 Jul 2025

Goldilocks

Good selection of items I hadn’t seen anywhere else and suggestions for the gift I was looking for. Good quality product at reasonable price and promptly delivered

Recent Customer 1 Jul 2025

Good Fun

Prompt delivery. Well packaged goods. Fun and educational. Will definitely use Wicked Uncle for my grandchildren again.

Marianne H 30 Jun 2025

Well organised and efficient.

Good information prior to ordering. A sensibly organised ordering site. Prompt delivery. What's not to like?

Recent Customer 30 Jun 2025

All round gift service including wrapping

Having young relatives living all over UK this service is brilliant. Not only are there great gifts for all ages but the wrapping &card service are really useful, why pay twice for postage when this fine service is available?

Christina Collett 30 Jun 2025

Great site

Excellent choices for my great nephew. Good communicationd. Will use again

Recent Customer 30 Jun 2025

Fills a gap

Great service, great product. Fills a significant gap in the market. Lots of info to help assess if suitable for particular age of child

Recent Customer 29 Jun 2025

My only thought was that choice was somewhat limited, and I wished there was a greater variety of gifts to choose from. There service was excellent!

Recent Customer 29 Jun 2025

Great products

Fast service. Good communication. My Grandsons enjoyed their gifts.

Recent Customer 29 Jun 2025

Absolutely excellent!

Just what I expected, excellent product and well packaged!

Recent Customer 29 Jun 2025

Good gifts and efficient service

Grandsons loved the light and the disco watch - they were delivered on time - very efficient service

Jackie Ullyart 29 Jun 2025

boys age 1 to2 present

I ordered for a friends grandson and asked for it to be wrapped I think it was it was delivered on time and the child loves his present.

Elizabeth Leaford 28 Jun 2025

Arrived on time and well packaged

Recent Customer 28 Jun 2025