Schleich’s mythical creatures are fantastical figurines. From Griffins to Unicorns to Chimeras to Centaurs their detailed figures are perfect for imaginative play.
See these and all of our Schleich mythical creatures on our official site now.
Griffin
Centaur
Dragon
Minotaur
The Handmade Mob Cap is a Toymaker of Williamsburg Favorite. It is also part of the classic colonial woman’s outfit. You will love the handmade design of this colonial mob cap for costume parties, kids dress up, or your next visit to Colonial Williamsburg! Hand made caps vary slightly in design.
See the mob cap and all of our Toymaker of Williamsburg Favorite toys on our official site now.
Handmade Mob Cap
Handmade Mob Cap
The Toymaker of Williamsburg just restocked the red and black Jet Stroller – Elegance. This sleek stroller is perfect for pushing little ones around Williamsburg, Virginia. Stop in our store on Merchants Square to see it today.
Jet Stroller – Elegance is a red and black stroller that is easier for you and more comfortable for your baby. This durable stroller is lightweight, portable, and comfortable. It has a wider seat base that will be more comfortable for your child…and keep them happily riding for longer. The five point harness also ensures that your baby is securely fastened in their seat.
The Jet Stroller has eight wheels that are 6” in diameter. These allow your black and red stroller to glide over any surface. This stroller is equipped with a fully adjustable and removable canopy to shade your little one. The seat of the stroller also reclines for comfortable snoozing.
Parents love the Jet Stroller too. Its taller handles make for a more comfortable walk for parents as well. It also has a large upper storage console which allows for easy access to personal effects.
When you’re done strolling, the Jet Stroller can be easily folded up with one hand and weighs only 11 pounds so it’s portable as well. Jet Stroller measures 30” L x 19″ W x 39.5″ H.
Jet Stroller
Jet Stroller
Original Supermaze is classic toy from Hape. Squiggle, swoosh, shimmy, and slide. You kids will love making beads dance through this endless maze.
Hape Toys is one of the world’s largest producers of toys made from sustainable materials. Their products represent the next generation of play with a focus on sustainability, education, innovation and fun. Natural materials, water-based paints, and strict quality and safety standards make every Hape toy an investment kids will love and parents can trust.
Developmental benefits of Original Supermaze include improved
The Original Supermaze received many awards including Parents Magazine Pick of the Best Toys, Parenting Magazine Toy Hall of Fame, and Parents Choice Classic Doing and Learning Approval. Original Supermaze is made from wood, steel wire, and water based paint and measures 40.6x33x51.4cm.
See all of our environmentally responsible and developmentally beneficial toys from Hape on our official site now!
Original Supermaze
Original Supermaze
It’s Arts Month in Williamsburg Virginia from Labor Day through October 7th. Special events are happening all month long and many of our Merchants Square shops and restaurants are celebrating with specials.
Aromas on Prince George Street has Guest Artist, Ginny Fisher, displaying her contemporary art of a variety of subjects, both still life and aquatic.
Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill welcome art lovers with daily specials.
The Jazzy Giraffe is featuring two American jewelry artists this Fall. Kathleen Noward Tucci’s jewelry is made from recycled rubber from bicycle and motorcycle inner tubes. Sarah Canvender is an American artist whose jewelry is all based on metal working with brass screening.
The Cheese Shop celebrates Arts Month with Artisan cheeses, handcrafted breads small batch specialty foods, handmade to order sandwiches, wines, beers and so much more!
At The Fat Canary, guests can enjoy handcrafted, artful and memorable dining seven nights a week in an atmosphere filled with carefully selected artwork.
Read about weekly Arts Month events on Williamsburg Weekends and make sure to stop by The Toymaker to check out our arts and crafts for your little artist.
Art Supplies for Kids
Learn to Paint Set
Do Art Color Pencil Art
Young Artist Finger Painting Set
Magnetic Art Easel
Color GRIP Watercolor Pencils
Drawing Power Art Set
Our plastic toy soldier sets are complete play sets for kids. Toy soldier play sets allow kids to re-create history and re-enact everything from The American Revolution to The Civil War to WWII. These colorful plastic soldiers can represent figures from different armies and countries. Toy soldier sets range from a dozen pieces up to hundreds of figures. Some come with specific themes or represent specific battles like our Battle of Yorktown boxed set or our Civil War Soldier Set. Others have a more generic theme and can be used to re-create anything your kids can imagine.
Many of our plastic toy soldier sets even contain accessories like flags, cannons, horses, and maps. See some of our plastic toy soldier sets below or shop all of our toy soldiers for kids on our official site now.
Plastic Toy Soldiers
Revolutionary War Playset
Gettysburg Box Set
Action Figures
Civil War Soldiers
Revolutionary Soldier Set
The Soldiers
Happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day! September 19 is the official celebration of “aarghs” and “shiver me timbers” and “mateys”. This year (2012) marks the 10th anniversary of the worldwide celebration of this event.
Talk Like A Pirate Day began in June of 1995. While exercising, creators John Baur and Mark Summers started talking in pirate slang and recognized the benefit of this silly and entertaining lingo. They identified the worldwide need for this squash buckling slang – at least once a year – and declared it a holiday. They assigned the date September 19 to this event and decided the perfect spokesperson would be Dave Barry, humor columnist and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. The second part of their plan didn’t become a reality until many years later.
For the next seven years, the founders celebrated Talk Like A Pirate Day just with friends until one day they discovered Dave Barry’s email address. They contacted him and introduced themselves and their idea in the email then offered Barry a chance to be official spokesperson for the event. Dave Barry took them up on their offer and brought attention to the event in 2002. It has been a growing success ever since.
Why celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day? It’s fun! Ahoy, Arr, Yarr Matey…
Starrrrt celebrating now! Draw out those Arrrrrs and check out pirate necessities from The Toymaker below. For more background about International Talk Like A Pirate Day see the official website now.
See these and all of our pirate toys on our official website today.
Pirate Toys
Pirate Ship*
Pirate Ship*
Felt Tricorn Hat
Pirate Dagger
French Pirate Blunderbuss
Deluxe Flintlock Blunderbuss
Pirate Ship Puzzle
Pirates Treasure Puzzle
Captain Hook
* Inquire about our Playmobil Pirate Ships by phone or in store now!
Tricorn hats were popular military and civilian fashion during the 18th century and are still common headgear here in Williamsburg, Virginia today. Tricorn hats could be very simple headgear or elaborate pieces if dress.
Civilians often wore their tricornered hats with the point facing forward. The turned up portions may have acted as protection from the weather. When it rained, the turned up corners directed rainwater away from the wearer.
Many military uniforms during this time were borne from civilian attire. During the American Revolution, many American and British soldiers wore the tricorne as a part of their uniform. Soldiers often wore the tricorn hat with the front corner directly over the left eye. This allowed them to carry their long-barreled muskets with ease.
Some military units would adorn their hats with cockades or colorful pieces of cloth. They would wear different colors of trim on their tricorn hats or plumes of different colors. These colorful embellishments distinguished them from other regiments.
The tricorne fell out of style by 1800 but is still a favorite fashion here in Williamsburg, Va. Check out all of our traditional clothing on the favorites section of our website or see our felt tricorn hat below!
Felt Tricorn Hat
Felt Tricorn Hat
Raggedy Ann was first introduced to the public in 1918 in a book called “Raggedy Ann Stories”. American writer Johnny Gruelle created Raggedy Ann first as a doll for his daughter. He then invented a series of stories starring the simple, red headed rag doll. Her brother, Raggedy Andy, was later introduced in “Raggedy Andy Stories”, a sequel to the popular Raggedy Ann book.
Gruelle invented the character of Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella. She brought her father a faceless ragdoll she found and he created a face and a personality for this timeless character. They named the rag doll Raggedy Ann and Gruelle would create stories about the doll to amuse Marcella. Gruella later gave Raggedy Ann a brother, Raggedy Andy, and many other storybook friends.
Raggedy Ann and Andy are amazing dolls simply because of their longevity. The Raggedy Ann doll has been a beloved companion since before 1920 and she and her brother are still favorite dolls today.
See our NEW Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls from Aurora below and browse all of our dolls on our official site now.
Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls
The original doll with heart is back! Our Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls from Aurora come in 16” and 25″ sizes. These beautifully made dolls have fine features, button eyes and yarn hair.
Raggedy Ann Classic - Extra Large
Raggedy Andy Classic - Extra Large
Raggedy Andy Classic - Large
Raggedy Ann Classic - Large
The Toymaker of Williamsburg has just made some exciting new additions to our collection of Lamaze baby toys!
The Lamaze Infant Development System is a line of soft toys based on Lamaze International’s philosophy of healthy parenting. Their toys are designed with the help of child development experts and all of their products meet or exceed industry and consumer safety regulations. Their toys engage babies and provide parents with peace of mind.
See these and all of our Lamaze Baby Toys on our official site now.
New Lamaze Baby Toys
 Panda BlankiePanda Blankie is a soft blankie from Lamaze. Panda Blankie is made of 100% Polyester Fiber and accented with satin knotties. This multi-purpose blankie is both engaging and educational. It is packed with developmental features that promote traditional play patterns and encourage the development of baby’s vision. Bright bold colors decorate one side of this Panda Blankie and high-contrast patterns are on the other. Ages: Birth and up. |
 Mortimer the MooseMortimer the Moose is a baby toy from Lamaze. The Lamaze Play and Grow Moose is made with multiple textures and sounds and even has teether antlers. These various textures and sounds stimulate your baby’s senses and enhance development during play. Ages: Birth – 24 months. |
 FlutterbugThe Flutterbug is a baby toy from Lamaze. This Play & Grow character is fun and developmentally beneficial. The Flutterbug is a friendly rainbow colored bug suspended over a flower. The high contrast colors on this baby toy will visually stimulate little ones. The different textures on this plaything are tactilely stimulating. The Flutterbug from Lamaze even buzzes when the stem is pulled with vibration and sound. Attach the Play & Grow Flutterbug anywhere: the crib, stroller, or car seat. Ages: Birth – 12 months. |
 Makai the MonkeyMakai the Monkey is a baby toy from Lamaze. Your baby will love monkeying around with Makai the Monkey. Sensory stimulating qualities like a colorful patterned body, ribbons, and a swinging peek-a-boo banana are developmentally beneficial for your baby. The Lamaze link on this monkey makes Makai ready to go anywhere: crib, car seat, or stroller! Ages: Birth – 24 months. |
 Huey the HedgehogHuey the Hedgehog is a baby toy from Lamaze. Huey the Hedgehog’s sensory stimulating qualities like high contrast colors, squeaker, and crinkle body are developmentally beneficial for your baby. Huey even comes with the signature Lamaze link so he can go with you from crib to car seat to stroller. Ages: Birth – 24 months. |
 My Friend EmilyMy Friend Emily is a baby toy from Lamaze. My Friend Emily is full of developmentally beneficial features like clacking rings, a rattle necklace and crinkly dress that stimulate baby’s senses. This play doll even comes with a Lamaze link that lets you take her anywhere. Ages: Birth – 24 months. |
 Lulu in a TutuLulu in a Tutu is a baby toy from Lamaze. Lulu has sensory stimulating features like various textures, colors, and sounds that are developmentally beneficial for your baby. The Lamaze link allows Lulu to go with you anywhere. Ages: Birth – 24 months. |
 My First FishbowlMy First Fishbowl is a baby toy from Lamaze. My First Fishbowl has easy to grasp creatures that help to improve motor skills in young children. Various textures, sounds, and colors provide sensory stimulation for little ones. Ages: 6 months and up. |
 Jumping JoeysJumping Joeys is a sit and play toy from Lamaze. Jumping Joeys is fun and developmentally beneficial. Easy to grip joeys develop motor skills and hand eye coordination. Bright colors and patterns are visually stimulating for baby. Ages: 9 months and up. |
 Stacking RingsStacking Rings is a baby toy from Lamaze. Stacking Rings are made with bright colors, various textures, and different sounds that stimulate baby’s senses. Easy to grip rings also help to develop motor skills and hand eye coordination. Ages: 6 months and up. |
 My First ToolboxMy First Toolbox is a baby toy from Lamaze. My First Toolbox includes various textures and sounds for sensory stimulation. Animals and tools inspire imagination. My First Toolbox is self-storing and is perfect for on the go fun. Ages: 6 months and up. |
See these new baby toys and all of our Lamaze baby toys on our official site now!