Where is the best toyshop in Bangkok?

I am normally back home at this time of year so fill my cases with Christmas presents but I am not travelling presently.

They are some pretty poor & not even cheap shops selling lots of moulded plastic from china.

I have 3 children aged 3 to 12 so variety is also important.

I never found a good toy shop here.  There are a few ToysRUs dotted around but mostly selling plastic <deleted>.

Central Chidlom has a not bad toy section in their department store but that's about it.  Those were my two go to places, but a little underwhelming compared to London for example.

You can say that again.

I've been looking for the old fashioned Monopoly with the Old Kent Rd etc but all you can get here is themed versions like jurassic pk or star wars etc

13 minutes ago, SidJames said:

You can say that again.

I've been looking for the old fashioned Monopoly with the Old Kent Rd etc but all you can get here is themed versions like jurassic pk or star wars etc

Lazada appear to have...............if you have deep pockets!

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/original-hasbro-monopoly-classic-english-board-game-i2914553970-s10677974145.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.5.664e1c29qoINUc&search=1&freeshipping=1

 

cheaper here.............

 

https://www.jd.co.th/product/_11475895.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7oyNBhDiARIsADtGRZbi3oPcwtNMJsuTQIHwvi-d3TdgvMP8u1QQj_TGQ4uQ4_ghJjo8jhIaAkg_EALw_wcB

 

 

I was telling the missus about the game & she said that they have 'get out of jail' cards here to but they cost more.

I buy toys from AliExpress for my workers kids, I'm in Sydney, gets to Chiang Mai in 2 to 3 weeks

Example

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003426929552.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.30481ab2W988la&algo_pvid=96f06996-b04a-4a6c-82f8-d667f7a4e059&aem_p4p_detail=2021112802023519795166865260220021818887&algo_exp_id=96f06996-b04a-4a6c-82f8-d667f7a4e059-29&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id"%3A"12000025734761773"}

Siam Paragon has a toy store on level 3 called Kid’s Planet.  It’s the largest I’ve seen in Bangkok (certainly no Hamleys though, not even close).

Soi Cowboy

23 hours ago, SidJames said:

You can say that again.

I've been looking for the old fashioned Monopoly with the Old Kent Rd etc but all you can get here is themed versions like jurassic pk or star wars etc

Why not try ebay?

Mega Plaza.

You can take the MRT.

 

https://www.inspirock.com/thailand/bangkok/mega-plaza-a6374755583?scroll=1240.888916015625&expand_plans=12

1 minute ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Mega Plaza.

You can take the MRT.

 

https://www.inspirock.com/thailand/bangkok/mega-plaza-a6374755583?scroll=1240.888916015625&expand_plans=12

 

+1 for Mega Plaza....  loads of stuff there and definitely worth a visit....

If anyone is looking for military Tamiya models and can't find them in dept stores Tamiya have a shop outside Makro in Soi Ashok - forget name of buliding - near the top at Phetburi end.

48 minutes ago, Harveyboy said:

Soi Cowboy

Closed until further noticer. Certainly can't anything there in time for Clitmut.

10 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

+1 for Mega Plaza....  loads of stuff there and definitely worth a visit....

Plus 2. Gosh-Darned cheap too.

 

The big Bangkok malls, Paragon, Iconsiam, central world.

59 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Mega Plaza.

You can take the MRT.

 

https://www.inspirock.com/thailand/bangkok/mega-plaza-a6374755583?scroll=1240.888916015625&expand_plans=12

Seems to be less about toys for kids and more about collectible figurines and collectible toys for adults. 
 

 

58 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

+1 for Mega Plaza....  loads of stuff there and definitely worth a visit....

+2

On 11/28/2021 at 3:50 PM, josephbloggs said:

I never found a good toy shop here.  

You have now. Mega Plaza. 6 floors of them. 

On 11/28/2021 at 4:24 PM, SidJames said:

You can say that again.

I've been looking for the old fashioned Monopoly with the Old Kent Rd etc but all you can get here is themed versions like jurassic pk or star wars etc

I bought one last year, cant remember if it was Toys r Us Central World or the toy department in Central Chidlom.

2 hours ago, Nemises said:

You have now. Mega Plaza. 6 floors of them. 

Yeah, interesting.  Lived in BKK 26 years and had never heard of this place.  Thanks.

2 hours ago, sungod said:

I bought one last year, cant remember if it was Toys r Us Central World or the toy department in Central Chidlom.

I bought normal old school monopoly in Toys r Us.

After spending a fortune on bringing stuff back for my 7 year old cars of all sizes games books wrapping paper etc etc he has not touched a toy since I brought him a tab S4 so for me this year it will be easy don't tell him its Christmas .

 

Humbug ????

Used to be many. Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy, Pat Pong and Beer Garden Soi 7. Made for nonstop gift giving and unwrapping year round! ????

On 11/28/2021 at 4:37 PM, SidJames said:

I was telling the missus about the game & she said that they have 'get out of jail' cards here to but they cost more.

Make sure to keep the plastic bag it comes in 

On 11/28/2021 at 1:24 AM, SidJames said:

You can say that again.

I've been looking for the old fashioned Monopoly with the Old Kent Rd etc but all you can get here is themed versions like jurassic pk or star wars etc

My Thai friends haven't heard of either movies. 5555

As a parent, I'll take quality over quantity any day. 

There are 2 Lego outlets in central outlet and Siam premium outlet, but you'd need a car.

 

Central rama 3 has a Playmobil store with a lot of discounted prices.

 

 

...just in case the op is not into Chinese junk.

Sorry my post is not helpful, but every time I see this topic come up in the activity feed, my brain interprets it as "Best boyshop in town". I'm not sure what that says about me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 11/29/2021 at 4:12 PM, richard_smith237 said:

 

+1 for Mega Plaza....  loads of stuff there and definitely worth a visit....

Camera gear as well...4th floor.   Also a lot of replica gun shops.