After years of bringing joy, creativity, and connection to families across New Zealand, Grandpa’s Toys is ready to begin a new chapter it is officially up for sale. (About Us)
Grandpa’s Toys has always been more than just a shop. It is a locally owned, family-run business led by Amanda, with her three boys Harry, James, and Thomas who are very much part of the journey along the way.
Being locally owned has meant strong ties to the community. Over the years, Grandpa’s Toys has supported schools, events, and families, becoming a familiar and trusted part of everyday life. Customers don’t just shop here they return time and time again for the personal service, thoughtful advice, and genuine care they know they will receive.
For many, a visit to Grandpa’s Toys is about more than buying a gift. It might be for help choosing something special, a recommendation for a birthday present, or simply a friendly chat. Whether it’s a rainy-day activity, a Christmas surprise, or “just because,” the focus has always been on making toy shopping personal and meaningful.
For Amanda, the business has been deeply woven into family life. Running Grandpa’s Toys while raising Harry, James, and Thomas has meant the shop has truly been part of their everyday world. The boys have grown up around it helping out when needed, surrounded by toys that spark imagination, and experiencing firsthand the rhythm of small business life.
After many rewarding years, Amanda and the boys have made the considered decision to place Grandpa’s Toys on the market. While it is never easy to step away from something so closely connected to family and community, it feels like the right time to open the door to a new chapter.
Grandpa’s Toys is a well-established business with a strong reputation, a loyal customer base, and a carefully curated range of toys, books, and games. It has solid foundations and real potential for future growth whether through expanding online, introducing new product lines, or building even further on its strong community connections.
More than anything, the hope is that Grandpa’s Toys continues with someone who shares the same values: a love of quality products, a belief in the importance of play, and a genuine commitment to customer care and community.
To everyone who has supported us over the years thank you. It has been an incredible journey for Amanda, Harry, James, and Thomas, and we are deeply grateful for every customer, every conversation, and every memory made along the way.
Grandpa’s Toys is ready for its next chapter, and we look forward to seeing where its story goes from here.
The sale of Grandpa’s Toys opens the door for someone new to continue its story. Ideally, that person will bring fresh ideas while respecting the values the business has been built on: quality, imagination, and genuine customer care.
For Amanda, Harry, James, and Thomas, this next step is about transition, reflection, and making space for new adventures while holding onto all the memories made along the way.
Grandpa’s Toys has always been about more than toys. It has been about family, connection, and the joy of childhood. That spirit will continue, no matter who carries it forward next.
Contact Amanda for more information - toys@grandpastoys.co.nz | 03 693 8511
