About Us

Founded in 2005, it all came about from a trip to one of the big toy barns with floor to ceiling plastic toys. As a family, we love board games and having ventured over to Northampton to our local Toys R Us store to buy a new game, I left saddened that the toy industry had become obsessed with plastic, batteries or fad toys... Where were all the 'proper' toys that I grew up with? Rather than do nothing, I set about to make a difference. I went out and hand selected a range of toys that re-kindle fond memories for many of us and dont have an 'on switch'. Over time, the range has expanded but the ethos remains, we want to encourage children to be hands on and add a dollop of imagination to all the toys we sell. There is nothing more tactile than a wooden toy. As a Daddy to two girls, I have built our reputation for excellence in customer service, which really boils down to doing what you say you are going to do when you say you are going to do it. So each customer is treated as I would want to be treated when I make a purchase and believe me the standard is very high. This approach has won us awards, but more importantly it has won us an army of fans that know they can rely on us not to let them down. I sincerely hope you enjoying browsing the range as much as I enjoy putting it together and if you leave the website with nothing but a smile, then my work here is done. Thanks for stopping by, it really is appreciated and if you are ever in Wellingborough, drop by our shop for a trip down memory lane...

Toy Shop, Wooden Toy Shop, Traditional Toy Shop.

Establishment: Founded in 2005, it all came about from a trip to one of the big toy barns with floor to ceiling plastic toys. As a family, we love board games and having ventured over to Northampton to our local Toys R Us store to buy a new game, I left saddened that the toy industry had become obsessed with plastic, batteries or fad toys... Where were all the 'proper' toys that I grew up with?.

Areas we cover: Nationwide.

When I Was a KidÂ’s returns policy, which is in compliance with the Distance Selling Regulations 2000, is as follows: Within seven(7) working days beginning with the day after the day of receipt of any Product, you may exercise your right of cancellation in respect of such Product by sending us written notice of cancellation by emailing customerservice@wheniwasakid.co.uk You must promptly return the Products to When I Was a Kid at your cost. When I Was a Kid will refund your payment for such Product including delivery cost from When I Was a Kid to you. Where the Product is damaged, When I Was a Kid reserves the right to commence legal proceedings against you for any loss suffered by When I Was a Kid.Other services we provide: Online Toy Shop and Toy Retailers

Services & Products we offer

• Baby Toys
• Wooden Toys
• Learning Toys

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