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.

Excellent delivery time

Superb delivery of order - so quick. Well done!

Recent Customer 13 Jun 2025

Interesting priducts

Fast efficient delivery

Recent Customer 13 Jun 2025

Good choice and gift wrapped

Good choice and the gift wrapping is great

Roy Poultney 13 Jun 2025

Great fo last-minute gifts

Great service. It is so helpful to have gifts delivered at very short notice. I soon found a perfect present, had it gift-wrapped and sent withina day or two. I have used the site twice now, and will be sure to visit again.

Recent Customer 13 Jun 2025

Birthday present for son

Good service fair prices and fast delivery

Recent Customer 12 Jun 2025

Reliable company with interesting toys

Delivered the day after ordering. Brilliant

Recent Customer 12 Jun 2025

Excellent as always

Kate Jarvis 12 Jun 2025

Well pleased.

As usual delivered on time and appears to be well received by the recipient, my grandson.

Ron Fellows-Turnbull 12 Jun 2025

Grandson's Birthday

It was very good. It arrived before time. It was beautifully wrapped. It has become my grandson's most used present!

Peter Wells 12 Jun 2025

Brilliant find

Fast efficient delivery and its exactly what I ordered

Sandra Turner 12 Jun 2025

Excellent range of products and always delivered on time

Recent Customer 11 Jun 2025

Would recommend

Fast delivery and items were excellent

Recent Customer 11 Jun 2025

Excellent

Excellent range of gifts at good prices. Delivered on date requested and always well received. A life saver!

Recent Customer 11 Jun 2025

Great ideas at a reasonable price

Great ideas at a reasonable price!

Recent Customer 11 Jun 2025

Excellent from start to finish.

Recent Customer 11 Jun 2025

Great

Great service. Fab products at a good price.

Recent Customer 11 Jun 2025

Great value

I have had quite a few things from wicked uncle. Never had any problems at all,the goods are great and the service is excellent

jean richardson 11 Jun 2025

Reliable

Good products, delivered on time.

Recent Customer 11 Jun 2025

good service

helpful reminders of birthdays. useful gifts onoffer

Recent Customer 11 Jun 2025

Good

Goods as advertised, well priced, fast delivery. I would happily use again.

Kevin Fuller 10 Jun 2025

Always received excellent service

I've been a customer of Wicked Uncle for quite a few years and have always received excellent service.

Recent Customer 9 Jun 2025

Just what I need!

They always deliver very promptly; I've never had any issues with them. I have a 16-year-old nephew with special needs, and I find Wicked Uncle perfectfor his presents; they have a wide and imaginative range of toys, and it's always easy to find something that will work well for him. They'll even gift wrap it, for a small fee, so I can have it sent direct to my nephew.

Makepeace McEvoy 9 Jun 2025

Completely satisfied

Efficient and quick service. Well packed goods. Hopefully he’ll like hiscpresent

Recent Customer 9 Jun 2025

Good old Wicked Uncle

Easy ordering, quick delivery .

Recent Customer 9 Jun 2025

Great for last minute gifts

Excellent service - quick delivery

Recent Customer 9 Jun 2025

Beautiful mobile

Speedy delivery. Item given as gift and recipients thrilled with mobile Lovely

Recent Customer 8 Jun 2025

Reliable company

I asked for the parcel to be wrapped and the delivery to be delayed for my grand daughter’s birthday. It was beautifully wrapped with a sticker with ourgreeting on and arrived on the day I requested. Excellent!

Recent Customer 8 Jun 2025

Solar powered model set

Delivered within the time frame and kept informed. I struggled to find reviews on the product that I purchased, the reviews were more about the deliveryand choice of items available. I was pleased with the solar powered model set for my 7 year old grandson , however it is very intricate and fiddly to assemble and needs special tools. It works well, but my grandson wasn't able to help very much with the assembly, as too difficult for him ( 7 1/2 years old and used to building following instructions. The quality is very good.

Julia Grigg 8 Jun 2025

Wicked Uncle comes up with the goods for the second time.

Couldn't fault the service, in all honesty. A good range of products at a good range of prices. Lotsto interest all ages, ease of payment and prompt delivery. It's my second time using Wicked Uncle and it's been very satisfactory both times.

Recent Customer 8 Jun 2025

Wicked product and service

Service was “Wicked”

Alan Woodhead 8 Jun 2025