Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 8 November 2026
Australia has some excellent kids' toy brands, including Australian-designed brands and premium international brands available locally.
If you're looking for good-quality toys that are educational, durable, beautiful and encourage imaginative play, these are my top picks.
## 15 of the best kids' toy brands in Australia
!Introducing Connetix Rectangles - Children of the Wild
1\. Connetix (Top pick)
Australian brand
Magnetic tiles, creative building and STEM learning. Excellent for open-ended play.
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11\. LEGO
Building, creativity, engineering and problem-solving.
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!Hape Grow-with-me Blocks - HapeToys
12\. Hape
Wooden toys, musical instruments and early learning.
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!PLAYMOBIL: City Life - Children's Playground (5024) for sale online | eBay UK
13\. Playmobil
Imaginative play, characters, vehicles and playsets.
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![Felt Vegetables and Fruits Set A (Set of 14 pieces)
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14\. Tara Treasures
Beautiful handmade felt food, play sets and pretend play.
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!Discover Plus Bundle | Makedo
15\. Makedo
Cardboard construction kits that encourage creativity and problem-solving.
Brand selections informed by Australian toy retailers and the 2026 eco-toy brand guide. hellocharlie.com.aumyplayroom.com.aumyplayroom.com.authetoychestaustralia.com
## Best brands by category
| Category | My recommendations |
|--------|--------|
| Premium toys | Grimm's, Connetix |
| Educational toys | Qtoys, Hape, LEGO |
| Wooden toys | PlanToys, Tender Leaf |
| Sensory toys | Jellystone Designs |
| Arts and crafts | Tiger Tribe, Djeco |
| Pretend play | Playmobil, Tara Treasures |
| Baby and toddler | Hape, PlanToys |
| Australian brands | Connetix, Moose Toys, Qtoys |
## A few Australian brands worth watching
- Make Me Iconic - Australian-themed toys and puzzles.
- The Freckled Frog - educational and open-ended play.
- Learn and Grow Toys - magnetic tiles and learning toys.
- Wild Dough - sensory and creative play.
- Explore Nook - learning resources and creative activities.
myplayroom.com.auwww.growinglittlefolks.com.aumyplayroom.com.au
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## Let me narrow this down
Are you researching these brands to buy toys for children, or are you looking at the Australian toy market from a business perspective?
If you're looking at the market, I can also identify the most successful Australian toy brands, emerging boutique brands, premium brands and brands with strong retail potential\.