Order now for Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching; faster than you can say "Dashing through the snow ...", so place your online orders now to avoid disappointment at Christmas.
Toys are flying off the shelves both in-store and on-line, and our elves are super busy behind the scenes packing and sending out orders, packed to the brim with goodies.
We have games and puzzles for every age, stocking fillers galore, classic toys, gift packs, beautiful heirloom toys, wooden toys, cars, dolls and so much more … but not for long! Stock is selling out quick, and we now have a lot of orders on backorder with suppliers, with no guarantee of when they will arrive. Rest assured though - if it's online, it's in stock! Make sure though that you complete your order in one go, as you don't want to be pipped at the post!
We have a huge range of payment options available to spread the cost, as we get it, Christmas soon adds up. So, take advantage of Paypal Pay-in-4, or Afterpay, alongside all credit cards through our secure payment system, or Paypal. Don’t delay, order today!
Orders are all being sent out within two business days, but we are starting to notice that orders are taking on average one or two days longer to reach their destination than last month.
Our last official day for orders for Christmas Delivery this year will be the 13th December, but we're recommending that you place all orders well before then if you want your goodies to arrive on time.
We're adding tracking to all of our orders once they're on their way, so you can track them with our delivery partner Australia Post.
This year is a year like no other, so let's all work together to spread joy!
It's Official | Our Canberra Toy Store is Re-Opening
We’re so excited — it’s official - we have a re-opening date for our Canberra toy shop in the fabulous Dirty Janes Emporium in Fyshwick with the easing of ACT lockdown restrictions.
We’re so excited — it’s official - we have a re-opening date for our Canberra toy shop in the fabulous Dirty Janes Emporium in Fyshwick with the easing of ACT lockdown restrictions. Yippee!!!
Drum roll please …
We will be re-open from 10am Friday 29/10/2021, 7 days a week!
We are so happy to be able to once again share the happiness and spread lots of fun and laughter from our delightful physical toy store. We can picture all the smiles now, and oh, what a vision, and how good it feels!
Strangely, whilst our Fyshwick toy shop itself is set to re-open, we’re still not quite sure when we ourselves will be able to visit it from Regional NSW, as we’re still awaiting the big announcement of reaching NSW 80% targets. Rest assured though, we’re all stocked up and ready to go, go, go!!
We have been so busy behind the scenes, making up so many of our fantastic Stocking Filler Packs - great value stocking filler bundles made up of some of our best selling classic toys and games. We knew they’d be popular, but we have been delighted to see how fast they’ve been flying out the door!
This amazing pack includes the following guaranteed fun, classic toys and games:
Juggling Balls
Dominoes
Little Box of Marbles
Jacks
Push up toy
Yo-Yo
Flying Bird
Thank you to all of you for supporting our small, independent family business, during the last 18 months. We’re not going to pretend; it’s been tough, but we’re starting to see the light, (and Christmas, who could forget Christmas?!)!
We wouldn’t be here without you, and we’re so appreciative of the support you’ve shown us by trusting in us to deliver joy.
So, to celebrate the exciting re-opening of our Canberra toy store, and to say a big thank you to you, our customers, we’re giving you, our loyal followers 15% off at checkout to blast away the last few days of September, and to welcome in the exciting October, and all the hope that it brings. Shop online and use the promo code BYESEPT21 to claim your 15% discount at checkout. Hurry though, as the code will turn into a pumpkin at the stroke of midnight on Thursday 30th September.
Don’t forget too that we’ve recently introduced some new ways to pay to help spread the cost of Christmas, so you can now enjoy more, without the stress.
100 Days until Christmas | Shop Online with AfterPay
Sadly our amazing Canberra toy shop in the wonderful Dirty Janes in Fyshwick remains closed for a little while longer as the ACT Lockdown is extended again until October 15th. Whilst we completely understand that everyone needs to stay safe, we’re really missing our space of joy, and you, our customers, and can’t wait until we can re-open again and share the happiness and spread lots of (much needed!) fun and laughter.
We also can’t ignore the fact that Christmas is fast approaching, and will be upon us in …. 100 days!!! Argh! That’s faster than a rocket hurtling towards the moon!
So, although our bricks and mortar shop remains closed, we have been super busy behind the scenes, stocking up for Christmas (it’s going to be a big one!), making up fabulous new Stocking Filler Packs, and bringing you new ways to pay to spread the cost. We’ve certainly been making the most of our lockdown time, so that when we do re-open our physical doors, we’re ready for you!!
Our elves have been squirreling away your favourites, the Christmas classics, and huge amounts of fun toys and games for the whole family to enjoy. We also have been putting our time to good use, hunting down some fabulous new ranges of beautiful heirloom soft toys, unusual and traditional games, and fantastic new puzzles!
Do not despair though, whilst our Fyshwick toy store may be physically closed, you can still shop safely with us in a variety of easy ways …
From the comfort of your own home in our online toy store. Browse toys by Category, browse toys by age, browse toys by Brand, search for toys… however you want to browse our huge range of toys, games and puzzles, we have you covered! Shop anytime, anywhere with ease and pay securely - just choose the method at checkout that suits you best:
Visa, MasterCard and American Express through our secure payment system Stripe.
Paypal Pay in 4 for all purchases over $30.
Choose the option that’s right for you and split your payment, interest free, allowing you to enjoy your purchases sooner, and spread the cost of Christmas.
Seen something you love on our Instagram feed? Click and collect from Dirty Janes Canberra. Just text Dirty Janes on 0411 827 488 quoting Shop Number 531, and let them know what you need, and where you need it, and they’ll give you a call to make it yours.
Can’t decide? We’ve done the hard work for you and put together these amazing stocking filler bundles, packed to the brim with our best selling classic toys and games. Perfect for kids, and adults alike. Unwrap and fill a stocking with these family favourites, or gift as is in our beautifully gift wrapped boxes. Ideal for stocking filers, Secret Santa gifts, or gifts for Grandma and Grandad, guaranteed to bring back lots of happy memories of yesteryear!
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? In the very rare event that this might happen, we’ve also got you covered there too, with our super-duper gift vouchers, which any recipient young or old will just love. Make someone’s day, and let them choose for themselves.
What more could you want? Let us know, and we’ll do our very best to make it happen!
Introducing our Classic Toy Bundle | The Perfect Stocking Fillers
Let us take the stress out of Christmas, by bringing you joy with our classic toys and games fun pack - ideal for kids and adults of all ages.
Let us take the stress out of Christmas, by bringing you joy with our classic toys and games fun pack - ideal for kids and adults of all ages.
A full stocking of fun for only $54.95.
This fantastic value pack includes the following quality best sellers:
Juggling Balls - RRP $14.95
Dominoes - RRP $12.95
Little Box of Marbles - RRP $9.95
Jacks - RRP $12.95
Push up toy - RRP $6.95
Yo-Yo - RRP $5.95
Flying Bird - RRP $3.95
*Stocking not included
Total value of pack contents $67.65.
Comes beautifully presented in a Christmas gift packed box, ready for you to unwrap , or gift directly.
Adults and kids alike will just love this pack of classic goodies.
Enjoy Now | Pay Later
Introducing two new easy ways to pay at checkout - Afterpay and Paypal Pay in 4, allowing you to split your payment and enjoy your purchases sooner.
We’re always looking for ways we can help our customers, so this week we are delighted to be able to announce that we’ve introduced not one, but two easy ways to pay!
From today customers have two new added payment options at checkout:
AfterPay for all purchases
Paypal Pay in 4 for all purchases over $30.
Choose the option that’s right for you and split your payment, interest free, allowing you to enjoy your purchases sooner.
Pretty handy in the lead up to Christmas, so what are you waiting for? Start stocking up now!
Afterpay a new convenient way to pay. You'll pay your first instalment at the time of purchase, and the remainder every two weeks.
PayPal Pay in 4 allows you to make interest-free payments with PayPal Pay in 4.
Lockdown Toy Sale
Beat the lockdown boredom and wave away the blues with our awesome 20% off Lockdown Love Sale for all online orders, guaranteed to bring a little bit of joy into your day.
We’re all feeling just a little bit blue at the moment with the seemingly never-ending lockdown, and the worry and frustration that goes with it. We don’t know about you but we feel like we’re on a roller-coaster, and yes, we want to get off! It’s an emotional ride, without the fun!
We know people are finding it tough, and we know that we need to take any piece of joy where we can find it, so we’re spreading some joy, and bringing you some lockdown love.
Beat the lockdown boredom and wave away the blues with our awesome 20% off Lockdown Love Sale for all online orders, guaranteed to bring a little bit of joy into your day.
Use the code LOCKDOWNLOVE at checkout to claim 20% off your entire order. Valid until Midnight Sunday 12th September 2021.
Share this post far and wide, and spread the joy, who knows, you may just make someone’s day.
Remember: Be kind, stay strong, stay safe, share the love, ask for help if you need it.
Classic Toys | Jack in the Box
In 2005 the classic toy Jack in the box was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame due to its timeless charm that has captivated the interest of children for decades.
Classic musical Jack-in-the-box
The Jack-in-the-box is centuries old. Most of the brightly coloured boxes feature either a clown or a joker that pops out when the handle on the outside of the box is turned to a certain position, as the music plays. The most popular tune to be played is ‘pop goes the weasel’.
In 2005 the Jack-in-the-box was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame due to its timeless charm that has captivated the interest of children for decades.
Our Classic tin musical Jack in the Box features a clown and has bright playful pictures on all sides. Build the suspense as you wind the crank, not knowing when Jack will pop out!
Fun fact: In France a Jack-in-the-box is called a ‘Diable En Boite’ which means Devil in a box!
Christmas Gifts | The Gift of Giving and Kindness
The gifts that give the most long term joy are those that have memories attached. The gifts that can entice a feeling are those gifts that keep on giving.
Many of our gifts sold at Christmas time, are those that spark joy. It is this feeling of joy that we look for with all of our gifts, and what we seek to create at this special time of the year.
This Christmas the most sought after gift from Santa for most kids is probably an Xbox, PlayStation, laptop, smart watch, or IPhone. The gifts that give the most long term joy however, are those that have memories attached. The gifts that can entice a feeling are those gifts that keep on giving.
Many of our gifts sold at Christmas time, are those that spark joy. It is this feeling of joy that we look for with all of our gifts, and what we seek to create at this special time of the year.
The greatest gifts are not wrapped in paper, they are wrapped in love.
We asked our 4 and 5 year old kids what they thought Christmas was all about and they replied reflectively, “We get gifts if you’re good, and give gifts to people if they’re good” , and “We get presents from Santa!”, and while technically they are correct, this is only the material side of Christmas. It is up to us as parents to teach our kids the true meaning of Christmas.
Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.
Let’s have a closer look into the true spirit of giving.
There is a classic short story about two people, who each sacrificed their most loved possessions to be able to afford the perfect gift to give each other. The wife cut and sold her gorgeous long hair to buy her husband a platinum chain for his watch. In return, he sold his most loved watch to buy his wife a beautiful set of combs for her gorgeous long hair. Their love for each other, far outweighed what the other viewed as their most treasured possession.
The thought and love between these two people is just one example of what the true gift of giving is - to give without expectation of self-gain, to give with love in your heart.
Fun Fact: People who are thoughtful and generous towards other people are shown to be less depressed, anxious and feel more connected to the community around them.
Giving is not a logical action but rather one of emotion. It is the thought of the gift that brings a smile to your own face as well as the person you give the gift to. These gifts don’t have to be bought, they can be handmade, the gift of time spent with someone who needs some company, doing some volunteer work to benefit other people, placing a gift under the giving tree for someone less fortunate or donating to our struggling farmers and their families at a time that they need our support.
It’s not about how much we give, but how much love we put into giving – Mother Teresa
There are many ways that you can give that do not require any money to be spent. You can give a compliment, a handpicked flower, a nice note left for someone. One of the most powerful gifts you can give to someone, is a smile. The little gifts of love and kindness can make someone’s day and lift their spirits, and this in return will lift your own spirit.
No-one has ever become poor by giving – Anne Frank
Giving gifts is important for human interaction; it can help define relationships, strengthen bonds with friends, colleagues and family and is a way that you can show your gratitude for the people you care about and let them know how important they are to you.
Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have - Jim Rohn
Gift giving is more than just giving a gift; it is a demonstration of your feelings.
One of the most popular, most loved holiday stories which demonstrates the gift of giving is A Christmas Carol , which follows the character Ebenezer Scrooge through his losses as a result of his greed and the lessons that he finally learns from three unlikely visitors who each take him on a journey outside his comfort zone, and finally to the true meaning of Christmas.
Scrooge drives away his love Belle as she cannot stand to stay with him because she has fallen to second priority in his life – after his love and need for money. One night, Scrooge receives three visitors during his sleep …
The first visitor Scrooge encounters is the ghost of Christmas past to take Scrooge on a look back to Christmases past. By the end of their look back on Scrooges life he becomes filled with sadness and regret and learns that the simple things in life like friendships, love and laughter hold great value and learning. This visit begins Scrooge’s transformation.
The Ghost of Christmas Present next appears to Scrooge and takes him to his employee’s house where Scrooge watches the poor, but happy family celebrate their Christmas, despite the hardships of poor health, and a lack of possessions. Although the family is poor, they are far happier than Scrooge because they have the love of their family and friends.
The third ghost is that of Christmas Future. This ghost takes Scrooge on a journey of misery, sadness and loneliness, and shows Scrooge the only future he will have if he does not change his miserly ways.
Scrooge then wakes up in his bedroom and vows to live by the lessons that he has learnt from the three ghosts. He immediately starts doing right by the people he has wronged, and immediately feels the joy in his heart that this brings, leading him to want to spread this joy through further acts of kindness to all around him.
Fun Fact: The word Scrooge started as the name for a character in A Christmas Carol and now it is a word that is commonly used in everyday language as a word for someone who is selfish and does not like giving or parting with any money.
The festive season is so much more than parties and material gift giving. With just one act of kindness you can inspire others to go out and plant seeds of happiness along their way.
This Christmas, be kind. Give with your heart, and may your Christmas be filled with the true meaning of this beautiful time, warming your heart all year long.
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New Toy Shop Opens at Dirty Janes Canberra
We have some super exciting news to share!! We’re delighted to finally be able to share with you all the news that we’ll be opening a space at the fabulous Dirty Janes when they open their new emporium in Canberra in March 2020.
We have some super exciting news to share!!
We’re delighted to finally be able to share with you all the news that we’ll be opening a space at the fabulous Dirty Janes when they open their new emporium in Canberra in March 2020.
We can’t wait to have a store front again, and in, what is sure to be an Australian iconic location! We will be 1 of 90 stallholders in the former Geological Survey building in Fyshwick, which will have a new café, with an outdoor area, a veggie patch and a playground for kids! What more could we want!!
Be sure to follow @vintagetoybox for our updates and @dirtyjanes_canberra so you don't miss any news or updates on the build of this exciting new Canberra Vintage shopping and dining destination!
Dirty Janes Canberra officially opens on 25th March 2020, seven days a week between 10 am and 5 pm, and is located at 80 Collie Street, Fyshwick, directly behind Domayne Furniture.
We can’t wait to be part of this amazing new venture! In the meantime check out our online store for cool Christmas presents for the whole family.
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Christmas Shopping | Festive Fun | Moss Vale Festive Foraging
Late night shopping and festive fun is coming again this Christmas to Moss Vale, thanks to The Vintage Toy Box and the Moss Vale Independent Retail Association.
Late night shopping and festive fun is coming again this Christmas to Moss Vale, thanks to The Vintage Toy Box and the Moss Vale Independent Retail Association.
On Thursday 12 December between 4 pm and 9pm, Argyle Street and surrounds is going to stay up late as part of Moss Vale Festive Foraging.
Not only will this be a chance to meet Santa and sing along with our local carollers and the Wingecarribee Vocal Musters, but it will be a fantastic opportunity to pick up some exclusive offers from participating outlets.
Best of all, lucky ‘foragers’ who follow the Christmas map and collect the 12 Christmas stamps in any of the participating businesses will go into the draw to win a Festive Forager prize pack on the night, from a total prize pool of $3000.
The prize will be drawn at the Southern Highlands Brewing & Taphouse in Moss Vale at 9pm on Thursday 12th December 2019.
We are delighted to be able to showcase some fantastic local talents, with entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening, and throughout the Foraging Trail from:
Wingecarribee Vocal Muster (Outside Suzie Anderson Home)
Pointe Dynamic Arts (Leighton Gardens)
Moss Vale Anglican Street Carol Singers (Upper Argyle)
Chaszenry (Outside Mossy Store)
Joyce Dingjan (Outside Moss Vale Mall)
White Waratah Face Painting (Leighton Gardens)
and of course … Santa and Mrs Clause who will be putting on an appearance throughout the evening!
As well as many other special treats, there will be a special prize on the night from The Vintage Toy Box for the best dressed Christmas outfit in the theme of ‘The 12 days of Christmas’, so come in your festive finery!
There will be plenty of places to grab a bite to eat, and something for all palates, with the following participating outlets open on the night:
Wine Mosaic Lounge (upstairs and downstairs!)
As well as many more, and treats in Leighton Gardens from:
Shoppers will also get the chance to vote on the Best Dressed Christmas Window on the evening, with the People’s Choice Winner winning this fantastic business prize pack:
2 hours FREE legal advice for the winning business, to a value of $1,100 from Palmer Legal.
1 months FREE advertising on ALL of their electronic advertising boards from BDCU Alliance Bank
$200 advertising boost from University of Woolongong Southern Highlands Campus in Moss Vale
All Moss Vale CBD Business with a window are eligible to enter. The winner will be the business with the most votes at the end of the evening and will be announced at 9pm as part of the Festive Foraging Prize Draw.
Some of our retailers will be offering a special gift wrapping service for a gold coin donation. This year we are getting behind the NSW RFS and will be donating your donations to them for all of the great work that they are doing for all of us. Look out for the gift wrap signs!
Spread the word and get the whole family down for an evening of festive fun and frivolity!
Follow #festiveforagingmossvale on Instagram for updates.
Happy foraging!
Plan your route in advance with our interactive Festive Foraging Map showing the participating businesses on our Festive Forage Trail.
NSW Permit No. LTPS/19/39653
For further information visit: https://www.facebook.com/MossValeIndependentRetailAssociation/