Are you looking for the perfect gift for kids? If so, you have come to the right place. Buying the ideal present for kids is not always easy, as trends come and go. But that’s where we can help. As well as stocking the latest must-have toys, we also have plenty of nostalgic options available. So, why not take some inspiration from the past and choose retro toys they will love? Here you will find everything from football tables to pinball, arcade games, and so much more! These timeless toys are an ever-popular choice for kids. You can’t beat a classic!
The Best Retro Toys
- Ghost Train Spinball
- Springy Thing – It’s a Classic!
- Tetris – Handheld Version
- Hero Hockey – Tabletop Version
- Plop Trumps – Top Trumps With A Difference
- Instant Table Tennis!
- Pac-Man Handheld Game
1 Ghost Train Spinball – Build your Own Game , £9.99 £9.99
Make a wooden pinball with spinning tops!
Assemble this fun wooden game and use your spinning top to score points from the ghosts! This brilliant game combines pinball and spinning tops in a retro-inspired mashup… Spinball! Follow the instructions as you slot together the wooden pieces to construct the board, then set your top spinning down the ramp to see where it lands. Score points by setting off the trap doors and waking up the spooks – from scary vampires to an undead Mummy. Compete with your friends to become the ultimate Spinball champion – full scream ahead!
2 Springy Thing – it’s a Classic! , £7.99 £7.99
The classic spring toy!
The Springy Thing is a must-have retro toy! This high-quality spring can ‘walk’ down the stairs and can be passed from hand to hand. You can extend it, stretch it, and it still snaps right back into shape. This spring is the ultimate fidget toy and incredibly tactile. Be warned, playing with the Springy Thing is highly-addictive!
3 Tetris – Handheld Game with Original Sounds , £19.99 £19.99
Officially licensed, portable 9cm version of the retro arcade game!
Compact version of Tetris, the famous arcade game and comes on a handy keyring. Just 9cm x 7cm, this pocket-sized version of the classic arcade game has the original sounds and game play, with LCD screen and 3-directional controls. Layer the falling blocks of different shapes to fill the lines and clear them. Tetris has two levels, Marathon and Sprint, complete 15 levels in Marathon or clear 25 lines as quickly as possible in the Sprint challenge – iconic gaming fun!
4 Hero Hockey – Fast Magnetic Game , £21.95 £21.95
Tabletop version of the all-time arcade classic!
Steer your superhero player with magnets to control the ball and score the most goals. Battle it out in this brilliant head-to-head hockey game for two players. Control your colourful superhero striker with a steering magnet underneath the playing field. Spin and swipe to make him dribble the ball, swing his stick and score a point! The first to smash six balls into their opponents goal is the Hero Hockey champion. Fast-paced and competitive fun, this cool game requires no batteries – just fast fingers and super skills, with a will to win!
5 Plop Trumps – It’s the Business! , £9.99 £9.99
Top Trumps with a stinky twist!
The time-proven game of Trumps – with the best photos of poo ever taken, for a fun difference with yuck-factor! From alpaca to zebra, this unique set has fascinating facts and figures about the animals and their business, from frequency to smelliness, complete with photos. Bees do it… birds do it… even fleas do it. Packaged in a handy hinged tin, this is a great fun game where you’ve got to use skill and know-how to try and win. Sure to entertain and amuse children with this ever absorbing topic – pootastic?
6 Instant Table Tennis – Retractable Net , £21.95 £21.95
Play on virtually any table top!
A clever table tennis set that allows you to play the game on virtually any table top. This fantastic set comes with a retractable net that attaches to any table up to 75 inches wide and 1.75 inches thick. The posts holding the net instantly clasp around the table edge and the net automatically stretches between the two posts, keeping it taut whatever the width. With it’s compact design, it is super easy to store and take with you anywhere, complete with two stylish bats and two ping pong balls. Transform any surface into your very own table tennis tournament for all the family to enjoy.
7 Pac-Man – Handheld Classic Game , £19.99 £19.99
Play on the go!
Everyone loves Pac-Man, and you can now play this retro arcade game wherever you go. This Pac-Man Handheld Game measures 9cm and is attached to a keyring making it perfect for portable fun. This officially-licensed game has an LCD screen and uses the original sounds and gameplay. A true retro classic!
