Best Toys & Games in Australia
8 buying guides · researched for Aussie conditions · honest Amazon.com.au links
Toys sold in Australia must comply with mandatory Australian product safety standards regulated by the ACCC under Australian Consumer Law, covering chemical safety, mechanical hazards and age-appropriate labelling. We research toys on build quality and on whether the stated age guidance holds up in practice. Prices span AU$15 for basic toys to AU$200-plus for premium LEGO, electronic kits and outdoor play equipment. The most common mistake is buying toys without checking ACCC recall records at recalls.gov.au — second-hand toys in particular may have been recalled for safety issues that are not obvious from the toy itself.
Top Toys & Games picks
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One standout from each guide below. Links marked as a product page go to a listing we checked; the rest open an Amazon.com.au search for the model named.
Hasbro
Hasbro Marvel Legends Spider-Man 6-Inch Action Figure
Top PickAustralia's best collector action figure — 6-inch Marvel Legends Spider-Man with 20+ points of articulation.
Catan Studio
Catan Board Game
Top PickAustralia's most iconic strategy board game — 3-4 players, resource trading and settlement building.
LEGO
LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender #42110
Best Technic SetAustralia's top LEGO Technic set — 2573-piece Land Rover Defender with working features.
Best Action Figures Australia
Action figures in Australia span the full spectrum from AU$15 basic figures (Kmart, Big W) to AU$200+ collector-grade items (Hasbro Black Series, Mezco, NECA). Action figures intended for children up to and including 36 months are covered by Australia's mandatory toy safety standard for small parts. We cross-referenced Australian collector communities, Amazon Australia pricing and ACCC records to identify the top action figure picks for 2026. ACCC product safety recalls should be checked before purchasing — several imported action figure lines have been recalled for small parts hazards. Premium collector figures from Hasbro, NECA and McFarlane are available through Zing Pop Culture, EB Games and Amazon.com.au. We evaluated figures across price ranges for articulation quality, paint detail, packaging collectability and Australian Consumer Law warranty coverage.
Updated 2026-06-30
Best Board Games Australia
Board games have experienced strong growth in Australia since 2020, with specialty retailers like Gameology, Mindsports and Good Games expanding nationwide alongside Big W, Target and Amazon Australia. to identify the top picks for 2026. The Australian board game community is one of the most engaged in the Asia-Pacific region, with regular conventions and thriving local game café culture. Cooperative games (Pandemic, Forbidden Desert) are particularly popular with Australian families. We compared games available through Gameology, Good Games, Big W and Amazon.com.au on published player counts, play time and age ratings, alongside the BoardGameGeek community ratings cited above.
Updated 2026-06-30
Best Dolls Australia
Dolls intended for children up to and including 36 months are covered by Australia's mandatory toy safety standard, which targets choking hazards from small parts. to identify the top doll picks for 2026. We evaluated dolls for safety compliance, play value, accessory ecosystem, clothing quality and inclusive representation options.
Updated 2026-06-30
Best Educational Toys Australia
Educational toys in Australia have grown strongly with STEM emphasis in the Australian national curriculum. STEM toys (coding, robotics, electronics kits) are now stocked at most major Australian retailers. Educational toys intended for children up to and including 36 months are covered by Australia's mandatory toy safety standard for small parts. We cross-referenced Australian STEM education resources, teacher recommendations and Amazon Australia to identify the top educational toys for 2026. The Australian national curriculum's emphasis on STEM learning from Foundation year has created strong demand for coding robots (Botley, Sphero), electronics kits (Little Bits, Snap Circuits) and science experiment sets. We evaluated educational toys from specialist Australian retailers (Scienceworks Shop, Frog & Tadpole), Big W, Target and Amazon.com.au for age-appropriate challenge levels, curriculum alignment, durability and genuine educational outcomes.
Updated 2026-06-30
Best LEGO Sets Australia
LEGO is Australia's most-gifted toy brand, available at Target, Big W, Myer, David Jones and Amazon Australia. We cross-referenced Australian toy retailers, Amazon Australia pricing and the LEGO Australia website to identify the top sets for 2026. LEGO pricing in Australia is typically 30-50% higher than US retail due to import costs and exchange rates — comparing prices across Target, Big W, Myer and Amazon.com.au before purchasing saves significant money on larger sets. We compared sets across themes (Technic, City, Creator, Architecture) on published piece count, recommended age, minifigure count and price-per-piece value at Australian retail pricing.
Updated 2026-06-30
Best Outdoor Toys Australia
The Australian trampoline standard AS 4989 is voluntary rather than mandatory, but it is the benchmark to look for — prefer trampolines tested to AS 4989 with a full safety enclosure. UV protection is a key Australian consideration — look for outdoor toys made with UV-stabilised plastic for Australian sun conditions. to identify the top outdoor toys for 2026. Given Australia's extreme UV levels, outdoor toys used in direct sun should be UV-stabilised to prevent plastic degradation and colour fading. Water toys and inflatable pools are enormously popular during Australian summers (December-February). We evaluated outdoor toys from Bunnings, Big W, Kmart and Amazon.com.au for safety compliance, UV durability, age-appropriate design and value across price points from AU$20 to AU$500.
Updated 2026-06-30
Best Puzzles Australia
Jigsaw puzzles surged in popularity in Australia during 2020 and have maintained strong ongoing sales. Ravensburger, Buffalo Games and Clementoni all appear among our picks below. We cross-referenced Australian puzzle communities, Amazon Australia and Big W/Kmart pricing to identify the top puzzle picks for 2026. Australian-themed puzzles (Blue Opal, Ravensburger Australian Collection) featuring landmarks like the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House and Uluru are popular gift choices. Puzzle mat accessories are recommended for Australian homes where table space is limited. We evaluated puzzles from specialty stores, Big W, Target and Amazon.com.au for piece quality, image clarity, box storage design and difficulty calibration across 500 to 3,000-piece ranges.
Updated 2026-06-30
Best Remote Control Cars Australia
Remote control cars in Australia span two distinct categories: toy-grade (ready-to-run, sealed batteries, disposable) and hobby-grade (upgradeable, repairable, performance-tunable). Traxxas, ARRMA and HPI Racing dominate Australian hobby RC, while ZURU, Nikko and Hot Wheels lead the toy segment. Australian voltage standard is 230V/50Hz — all RC car chargers must be Australian-compatible (most modern chargers are universal 100-240V). We cross-referenced RC Australia community forums, Amazon Australia and specialist RC retailers (Hobbyco, Modelflight) to identify the top picks for 2026. Hobby-grade RC is well-supported in Australia with specialist retailers like Hobby Warehouse, Modelflight and RC Hobby Shop offering parts and upgrades. For toy-grade, Kmart, Big W and Amazon.com.au stock the widest range. We evaluated cars across both categories for build quality, battery run time, spare parts availability in Australia, and compliance with Australian wireless device regulations.
Updated 2026-06-30
Frequently asked questions
What toy safety standard applies in Australia?
Toys sold in Australia must comply with mandatory safety standards regulated by the ACCC under Australian Consumer Law. The main standard is AS/NZS 8124 (equivalent to EN 71), covering physical and mechanical safety, chemical safety, flammability and electrical safety. Check the ACCC product recalls list at recalls.gov.au before buying second-hand toys.
What toys are widely sold to Australian kids?
LEGO (especially LEGO Architecture Sydney), Nerf blasters for outdoor play, LOL Surprise dolls, remote control cars, board games (Catan, Ticket to Ride) and outdoor toys (Vuly trampolines, Micro scooters) are all widely sold in Australia.
Where is the cheapest place to buy toys in Australia?
Big W and Kmart offer the most competitive everyday toy pricing in Australia. Amazon Australia frequently matches or beats their pricing on branded toys. Target Australia stocks a curated premium range. Compare all three before purchasing — Big W and Kmart run frequent toy promotions around Christmas and back-to-school periods.