What we do and who we are

Children can seem a complete mystery.  What they eat is hard enough to work out, let alone what interesting toys they might want for their birthday or for Christmas.  And it is not always easy to remember birthdays.

We have scoured the world to find a really useful selection of fun, unusual and different presents for children.  We test every potential present before it goes on our website - we build the robot kits, paint the fairies, doodle with the pens, play the games and yes, we even wear the t-shirt! We can giftwrap your presents, send them direct with a handwritten birthday or Xmas card and even send you a birthday reminder every year.

In the unlikely event that you get it wrong and you end up buying something that he or she already has or really doesn't like, then return the unused present to us and we will credit you so you can replace it with something else.

The Wicked Uncle Team

We are a community of small, pointy-eared elves based in a large warehouse in the the deep countryside somewhere over the rainbow near Elveden (really!) with a mission to provide brilliant toys for boys and girls. We have an office with some token people in it in London. The company was founded by Mike O'Shea, a former employee of the multinational S. Claus Toy Corporation to do cool stuff all year round and have fun. We do lots of research on toys and many of them are extensively tested by real children led by Patrick X O'Shea, Chief Toy Tester.

The team has recently been expanded and we not only have Harvey the Dog, but also Alex, the Wicked Uncle Cat.

Why are you called Wicked Uncle?

Because it sounds cool. Unfortunately the term "wicked" may no longer be down with the kids, but anybody over 30 knows what we mean. And it is a great name for a toy shop.

A couple of random jokes that make us laugh:

What is brown and sticky ? A stick.

My girlfriend said she was going to leave me because of my obsession with the Monkees. I thought she was joking. Then I saw her face.

PS Two of our favourite German jokes:

How many Germans does it take to change a lightbulb ? One.

How many mice does it take to change a light bulb ? I imagine a great many. Mice would individually lack the strength or dexterity required.

If you become a customer and buys stacks of cool toys for boys and girls, we will send you even more of these brilliant jokes.

And finally, here is our favourite other site on the web. It is called Storynory and it is full of original, free audio stories for children. Great for bedtimes or car journeys. They have even written some stories about a really cool character called The Wicked Uncle inspired by us.

Wicked Uncle in the Press

This is where we link to interesting press stories about us and amusing TV shows featuring some of our fun toys and games. 

You can find some neat videos here on Youtube: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsKcwFJdU7MlbhNBrlqRAaQ

13th October 2023  - Wicked Uncle issues Top Ten List for Christmas 2023

https://toyworldmag.co.uk/wicked-uncle-issues-top-ten-list/

14th June 2023  - Brilliant Times article featuring some of our fun, outdoor ideas

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-best-garden-games-to-buy-for-summer-2023-qbdqfmf0s

21st November 2022 - Our Christmas campaign

https://toyworldmag.co.uk/wicked-uncle-launches-new-christmas-campaign/

4th February 2021 - Stuff about us

https://toyworldmag.co.uk/exclusive-talking-shop-with-wicked-uncle/

3rd June 2020 - Wicked Uncle the Family business incl. Harvey the Dog

https://toyworldmag.co.uk/exclusive-toy-world-talks-family-matters-with-wicked-uncle/

The Website

Our site was created by Sound in Theory in Exeter, Devon.  It has also got a really neat backend which we are very proud of.  If you need an ecommerce site, give them a call. Tom Bates, 01392 499498 tom@soundintheory.co.uk.

Wicked Uncle USA

Wicked Uncle has a parallel operation in Maryland, USA who can deliver anywhere within the Continental United States. So if you have an American nephew, please visit www.wickeduncle.com.

Reliable and prompt service. Good range of toys. Cards, wrapping paper too

Good range of products. Good choice of cards and wrapping paper. Prompt & reliable delivery.

Recent Customer 28 Apr 2025

Excellent

Recent Customer 28 Apr 2025

It was a very good service everything came wrapped well,would definitely tell friends & family to buy from there

Susan Chapman 28 Apr 2025

Satisfied

Great service arrived quickly. Better instructions would be good

Recent Customer 28 Apr 2025

Excellent serviceoduct as was wrappings, delivery and notifications along journey.

Recent Customer 28 Apr 2025

Maple the dog

No issues at all with the service. The cuddly dog I ordered was lovely and great quality for the price. I carried it round the zoo formy little grandson and a few people stopped me thinking it was a real pup

Recent Customer 28 Apr 2025

Everything you could want from a kids gifts service

Great selection of gifts, easily laid out, with good price points, and fast service.

Recent Customer 28 Apr 2025

Farmyard Skittles

Great service. My 2 year old great niece loved the Skittles. They looked great quality on the photos , one happy girl ??

Recent Customer 27 Apr 2025

Great gifts

Always quick delivery and packaged really well. Website really easy to navigate. Great gifts!

Recent Customer 27 Apr 2025

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Awesome thanks

Recent Customer 27 Apr 2025

Good price and speedy delivery

I like Wicked Uncle for its unique games. No one else would have given my great-niece this unless, of course, I shared the shop, which I am not.

Recent Customer 27 Apr 2025

Website easy to use. Good notification of when parcel was arriving. Very neatly wrapped in the birthday paper of my choice. This is the second time I have purchased thistoy as my grandson enjoyed it so much I bought it for another child.

Recent Customer 27 Apr 2025

Definitely recommend Wicked Uncle for childrens gifts.

Service and delivery were good, granddaughter was delighted with her present which has kept her busy for hours. Will definitely order gifts again.

Recent Customer 26 Apr 2025

Always excellent service. Interesting & well made safe toys & gifts.

Audrey Harwood 26 Apr 2025

Great

goods arrived very quickly and well packed

Recent Customer 26 Apr 2025

Easy to order. Items arrive very quickly. Brilliant ideas.

Great choice of products and excellent service.

Recent Customer 25 Apr 2025

Good range of age related toys & games plus wrapping & greeting card service - all in one place. Plus prompt delivery. Ideal for distant relatives!!

Recent Customer 25 Apr 2025

Excellent

Fab product - my grandson loves it

Recent Customer 24 Apr 2025

I was impressed with your variety of gifts for all ages of children

Very simple to order and kept informed at all stages and a speedy delivery. Thank you! Thegifts were a great hit with my great grandsons.

Recent Customer 24 Apr 2025

Quick easy fun things for our two grandsons. As before used many times and recommended to masses of friends

Recent Customer 24 Apr 2025

Bungee balls

The grandkids loved the bungee balls

Patricia Smith 24 Apr 2025

Very fast delivery, great value

Recent Customer 24 Apr 2025

Inspiring childrens' gifts, beautifully wrapped.

Time after time I come back to Wicked Uncle. They provide some great ideas for fun, educational and interesting games/toys for children. Saves me thetime looking endlessly on-line for inspiration or walking around the shops.

Recent Customer 24 Apr 2025

Excellent service

Easy to order, reasonable delivery price, delivered next day. Excellent service.

Maralyn Body 24 Apr 2025

Excellent Service

Excellent service. Product exactly as described. Was a huge hit with the children.

Patricia Bushnell 24 Apr 2025

Super gift!

Excellent service. I ordered 2 wrist lights for my two grandchildren aged 5 and 3 and they were delighted with them. The lights are bright and colourful. Aplastic sticker comes in the box so that the light can be affixed to it on a wall or window! A great addition. Wicket Uncle has some quirky items and these are one of them! Also good service re delivery. The items arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Highly recommended!

Rosemary Young 24 Apr 2025

Highly recommended

Great toys, good prices, speedy delivery

Recent Customer 24 Apr 2025

Speedy solution to last minute present buying.

Very easy to order and a wide choice of ideas for the age range. The present was delivered quickly and in tact. Mygrandson enjoyed opening the parcel and was able to play with the contents straight away.

Recent Customer 24 Apr 2025

Choose the gift wrapped option for that extra special touch

Item arrived within a couple days. It was an 11th bday present for my niece and she was thrilled toget it gift wrapped in the post. Wicked Uncle also gave me the option to write a birthday message to her which was a lovely touch! Thank you.

Jonathan Hayes 24 Apr 2025

Excellent

So happy to have found this website. Amazing choice and things I have not seen anywhere else. Great website, easy to find what you’re looking for. Items arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

Cat 23 Apr 2025