Where's a good toy store in Palmerston North or Wellington?

[Rob K]

We're specifically looking for a toy that lets you draw cool geometric designs using templates, wheels, etc. Think it's called "Spirograph", but other versions might exist.

Not looking for a box-type toy store, but rather a more specialty-type one that has these kinds of toys and games.

Thanks,

Rob

[sizzlingbadger]

Try Toy World. I think it's www.toyworld.co.nz then you can look up there locations. Also try Edex Toys, they're more educational and wooden based toys. Both in Wellington though.

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http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/site/page=item/item=2850


Is this what you need? It's out of stock online at the mo though I don't go in toy shops anymore so can't say I've seen it instore.

D

[kiwidebs]

We used to play with Spirograph when we were kids - many years ago. My daughter would love it now! Good luck finding it.

Debs

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I loved it but when I saw it in the Uk last, it seemed really thin. Or my memory is playing tricks. There is an original one on Trademe at the mo though.


Deborah

[Rob K]

Thanks for the replies.

We went to Wellington a few days ago (great city...), and managed to find a Spirograph set after a long search. We found it at the Whitcoulls downtown. It's the same as the one showing on Deborah's link, but at only $12.99. The kids have been loving it since opening it at home.

It's much simpler than the version from 30 years ago that Sandrine & I remember (that'd be France and Canada - got around pretty good, that toy...). But it's really a lot of fun for kids of all ages (including Mom & Dad!).

I teach math, and would add that it's a great way to learn hands-on about such things as polar co-ordinates - which is usually covered as late as in 2nd-year university. So, when they say it's for ages 5 and up, I guess they're right...

Cheers,

Rob