Geppetto's Workshop Pty Ltd in Sassafras, Victoria, Australia | Toy shop

Geppetto's Workshop Pty Ltd

Locality: Sassafras, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9755 3300

Address: 371 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road 3787 Sassafras, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.geppettosworkshop.com.au

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25.01.2022 Carousels are classic ... and they're the most popular item so far on our website. Right now, we've got about 20 designs in stock. Imagine these sitting in a child's bedroom playing twinkly music as they spin gently. This is the sort of gift that you keep forever! Shop now at https://geppettosworkshop.com.au/col/water-balls-carousels

25.01.2022 Charlie Bears 2020 Collection is now out and available for preorder! Its been very hard keeping these new designs a secret. Please call us now on 03 9751 0005 to secure your favourites from any collection. Here is a link to the catalogue online (https://www.charliebears.com/flipbk2020/?page=1)! Happy collecting and be quick ...

24.01.2022 Competition extended! We've had a number of customers wanting more time to compose their short story ... so we're going to keep it open for a bit longer. We can turn the prize into an wonderful Christmas gift, so we'll accept entries right up until 5:00pm Sunday the 13th December 2020. You can be as creative as you like ...

22.01.2022 Finally, you can shop with us online at our new website! Let your friends know or share us on FB to spread the word. Weve created a unique toy and puppet experience at geppettosworkshop.com.au with nearly 1000 products available. In the coming weeks, well correct a few of the loose edges but were open for business. The website offers click-n-collect and delivery with freight free over $100 for normal sized items.

21.01.2022 Sorry, were closed today because of the heat! Well open again (31st Dec) at 11:00am and on NYD!Sorry, were closed today because of the heat! Well open again (31st Dec) at 11:00am and on NYD!

21.01.2022 Limited Supply! Please start your Christmas gift shopping early, because some brands and types of toys will be limited this year. International toy makers are s...truggling with COVID freight delays and many items are now limited to what we have in Australia. Geppetto's Workshop is very well stocked, but you some items will sell out soon, particularly the big toys. We're open every day 11am-4pm and our website is open 24 hours. See more

21.01.2022 Christmas matryoshka have arrived ... and more are on their way next week! We've now added a selection of our Russian nesting dolls to the webstore with beautiful photography. There are dozens more to come, and we'll soon have 3D images for you to play with. Follow this link to see the range so far - https://geppettosworkshop.com.au/collections/matryoshka

21.01.2022 The store is now open daily to visitors between 11:00am and 4:00pm. We might extend the hours a little as it warms and based on demand. We've still got to follow a few COVID rules, so come with your masks on! The store is absolutely full and we've made lots of changes. See you all soon. Dion, Kelly, Imogen, Holly, Arijana, Zora & Ava.

21.01.2022 Fathers Day is just around the corner and we have got you covered! With puzzles and games, do-it-yourself model kits in wood and metal, simple robotix and solar cell vehicle builds, the original Airfix model kits....theres fun for all ages! My personal favourites are these two: DaVinci Models - beautiful wooden designs with historical interest and play potential. Classic design appeal in a working model. Metal Earth DIY kits - Intricate details in high quality laser cut steel. Comes in flat sheets, no glue required and can easily be posted in an envelope. Compact once assembled.

20.01.2022 Charlie Bears have now moved to our Sassafras store! 2020 stock is now arriving and we have precious bears still available from previous collections including a 2017 Isabelle Masterpiece! Call us now on 03 9755 3300 and ask staff for details. Theres more free parking in Sassafras and were increasing the display of bears weekly. More news in the coming days ...

19.01.2022 We didnt pick it ... but Charlie Bear Willamena (2020 range) is almost sold out immediately. Shes large, very soft and popular, so if youre after one, please call us on 03 9755 3300.

18.01.2022 Just sayin... still here daily! All the best puppets and toys of the world posted to your door. Call us on 03 9755 3300

18.01.2022 Sugar Plum Fairy has a beautiful sound box inside.

18.01.2022 School Holiday Short Story Competition! Win a Honeybake Showtime Theatre worth $300. Open to all ages, just look closely at this incredible illustration by Dutch artist Anton Pieck. Compose a flash-fiction style short story of between 500-800 words depicting the scene shown. A winner will be chosen by an independent author who is also a teacher of VCE English. Kids, in particular, are encouraged to enter and the author’s age will be a factor in the judging. The prize is amazi...ng ... completely hides the performers, operable curtains, ticketing window, chalkboards and for puppets or marionettes! Let friends know about this competition and let's give the kids another things to do during this ISO holiday. Some suggestions plan the story carefully, consider the items in the image that we’ve highlighted in red, Google research Flash Fiction structure, relate it carefully to the events in the illustration, make it quickly engaging and bring it to a conclusion. Some rules entries must be received by 4:00pm Sunday 4th October, any age can enter (kids and adults), each entrant must volunteer their name, phone number and age (to contact you), entries can be submitted by a single Facebook Comment to this post (yes, you’re allowed if you're feeling brave) or emailed to us at [email protected], your entry may be made public on our Facebook Page or website, but we will never claim any rights to your story beyond that. We'll also keep your name private if you win ... if you're feeling humble. Competition Terms & Conditions can be received by emailing us.

17.01.2022 Im showing off here ... but look what I made! The hardest object ... a sphere of SPEKS mini magnets. This toy is addictive and weve got lots at our store in Sassafras. Call us on 03 9755 3300 to post one out.

17.01.2022 We had some storm damage at our Olinda store last week ... but were still open for Charlie Bear presales. Call us on 03 9751 0005 and we can try to help you secure the bear of your choice from the 2020 range. Many of the Isabelle range are still available so dont delay! Well update you on the Olinda store shortly while we get a few repairs done.

15.01.2022 Sunday Shenanigans... Its a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll

14.01.2022 New Silly Puppers!!! We’ve got a lot of new designs now in stock including 4 Super Hero’s. This is our top brand of puppets right now with customers buying the large ones as Christmas presents!! The Sassafras shop is now open or you can order online at www.geppettosworkshop.com.au

12.01.2022 Competition closing soon ... not long left for submitting your short story! Start wrapping up your work and prepare to submit. You can post them as comments or email them in ... 5 days left!

11.01.2022 Get your Christmas orders in soon!!!

10.01.2022 A fluffle of bunnies....Numbered Set, Lea, Orchard and Prairie waiting to find their forever home

09.01.2022 Were onboard with Sco-Mos annoucements and want to do the right thing! Were open as usual, but were limited to 12 people inside the shop at a time. Please get the attention of staff BEFORE entering and help us all by maintain the accepted social distance of 1.5m wherever possible.

08.01.2022 Family games, puzzles and craft are all available at Geppettos Workshop NOW! These are perfect for screen-free and guilt-free parenting across the school holidays and beyond. Leave a puzzle on the table, get the kids playing together in a game, turn off the iPhone and start some craft with your kids. Were open and well stocked here in the Dandenong Ranges.

08.01.2022 Topsy Turvy dolls are finally back!! Four originals and one new including Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Harmony, Party Play ... and now Three Little Pigs. Hand made, flip-over story telling dolls. Weve waited 2 years, and now theyre ready for Christmas. In store at Sassafras only. Limited numbers ok!!!

08.01.2022 Eco-friendly plaster and ceramic construction sets, by Wise Elk. Owned and operated by a small family in Lutsk, Western Ukraine. These beautiful construction sets use all natural products and are largely hand made. Re-usable - just soak in water for a short period of time and the glue dissolves! Ready for more creative play Natural and eco friendly materials - plaster, ceramic and cardboard base... Follow the instructions to create the design in the kit, or make your own designs for a creative approach Conveniently packaged in a handy clip open/shut tub for easy storage when not in use Excellent as a stand alone toy, or makes a great addition to a creative play scene such as a farm world, city, train set etc..... Kits at $26.95

07.01.2022 Our bears are starting to miss seeing all your smiling faces!

07.01.2022 #we_are_still_open

06.01.2022 Sleeping Queens is Back in Stock! Its taken a little while, but this fun family card game is back in store. Wake the sleeping queens, defend your queen using magic wand or potion, take a chance with a jester....with luck, strategy, quick thinking and a little bit of math (basic addition), this game is sure to be a fast family favourite! Call us at the shop: 03)9755 3300 from 11am - 4pm daily

05.01.2022 Just arrived ... this little pram is seriously high quality. It's beautiful, stylish and collapses for easy transport ... FOR DOLLS! You can fit dolls up to 52cm inside and everything adjusts and moves and rotates and comes apart. You even get a little matching nappy bag. This would great for Christmas ... yes, we said the word ... only 78 sleeps away. https://geppettosworkshop.com.au//city-vario-doll-pram-wit

04.01.2022 Last one ... Sugar Plum Fairy! If youre a collector, this is rare and very special. Were open for web and ph sales so call us if curious. Ill post a video of her music box!

03.01.2022 Say hello to Charlie Bear Piran! Just arrived in store and available now. Were posting orders daily, so give us a call 11-4 on 03 9755 3300.

03.01.2022 More puzzles arrived in-store yesterday! Lots of 1000, 500 and 200s in the delivery. Theyre selling down fast, but we have two news deliveries next week and late April.

02.01.2022 While the customers are away, the bears can play! Do a drive by and see our Charlie Bear range at play in the window including a little picnic. Were posting bears out to customers and offering click n collect if you can drop by.

02.01.2022 Sleepy Sundays.....cup of tea and a book bear

02.01.2022 Weve still got good stock levels of amazing puzzles from over 8 brands available in our Sassafras store. Were full of games, craft and other toys to keep even the older children busy. Currently open every day between 11am and 4pm. Please share this post with friends who need something to break the boredom on this cold day!

02.01.2022 Look what's just hit our webstore ... finally, our beautiful Russian matryoshka are beginning to appear. It's not quite magic, it just required exceptional phot...ographs so you can really see how wonderful they are! One by one ... starting with Kirov and this awesome little Santa ... https://geppettosworkshop.com.au//santa-red-with-gold-deta See more