The Top 10 Toy Stores in Reading

Fresh reviews:

Call me a softie, but I think these are neat. We never had anything like this when I was a kid. We were usually stuck with the dolls our parents bought at the store. Yes, I had a Raggedy Ann and she had the standard accessories of all Anns. I still have her safely in storage somewhere. For you Londoners, you…

Bruce K.

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Toy shop on the Reading high street, they carry all the stuff for the little ones up to the early teens. Barbie’s and GI Joe and other dolls, board games, electronic toys, you name it. Prices are reasonable and the staff is very helpful. If you don’t know quite what you need, they’re happy to offer suggestions…

Bruce K.

The Entertainer

Gag gifts, musical toys, magic tricks, silly gadgets, games. Things you perhaps remember from the old days, they’re reinvented here. They even have disco balls for sale!Bright colors, loud noises, gaudy plastics, cheeky items. This is the place to shop for the person who already has everything.

Bruce K.

Hawkin’s Bazaar

Gah! I hate this place!Sadly though, our youngest loves it. Cunning situated so that it’s almost impossible to get anywhere without going past it, you can while away a joyous half-hour as your off-spring get yet another stuffed toy which (usp) can then be personalised.Pay through the nose for it, take it home…

Kevin J.

Bear Factory

Beware! I recently purchased a toy from the reading store which upon getting home I realised was the wrong age range for my daughter. The box was damaged when I purhased the item (of which I thought nothing to) and I had also opened the box, which I resealed before taking the toy back to the store two days…