Geppetto's Workshop

Geppetto's stocks thousands of amazing toys from around the world. When they say, 'like a kid in a toy store' ... this is the one they're talking about!

Welcome to Geppetto's Workshop, Australia's finest puppet & toy store located at Sassafras in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. 

You will experience traditional toys, laughter and surprise in a family-friendly environment. Known for their immense collection of puppets and marionettes, the Geppetto's Workshop range includes over 400 such items from eight different countries. Their store offers a unique range of specialty wooden toys from at least 26 countries incl. Germany, France, Japan, Belgium, USA, Denmark, Taiwan and Australia. Most popular are the Russian matryoshka, UK Charlie Bears and American puppets. 

We are specialists in traditional wooden toys incl. spinning tops and kaleidoscopes, fairy dresses, play kitchens, block trolleys, rocking horses, dolls houses and puzzles. Beyond the toys, they stock hundreds of collectible items and family games suitable. Kids can play on the large BRIO train set, the Quadrilla marble run or the giant falling car tower. 

Experiment with countless assembled toys on display and benefit from the advice of the experienced staff. Try operating a real European marionette with guidance and training, or watch your children enjoy the amazing animal and character puppets. 

Major brands include Janod, Papo, BRIO, Kapla, Hape, Folkmanis, Siku, Schleich, Djeco, Haba, Ravensburger, Bruder and dozens more. 

Our staff can recommend toys for home educational purposes or as gifts for all ages.

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Need To Know

  • Weekdays 11am - 4pm
  • Weekends 10am - 5pm
  • Open all public holidays
  • CLOSED Christmas Day
  • Visit the Shop or Shop Online

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