30 Years and Counting!

After over 30 years of marketing educational toys in Hamilton, Pat McNair has no intention of slowing down. Pat's background in early childhood education and strong product knowledge really sets Playways apart from mainstream toyshops.

Pat's shop is crammed with thousands of different product lines that appeal to youngsters from birth to teenage years. Pat tries to cover all developmental fields and steers away from television advertised lines and fashion fads.  You'll find no tanks, guns or other weapons at Playways.

Jigsaw Puzzle Repairs

Playways offers an excellent jigsaw repair service for most wooden jigsaws - no matter how old they are! Just send the jigsaw to Playways and they will replace the missing pieces. Approx $5 per piece.

Opening Hours

January-November
Mon-Fri 9 - 5pm
Sat 9 - 4pm
(closed Public Holidays)

December
Mon-Fri 9 - 6pm
Sat 9 - 5 pm
Sun 10 - 2 pm

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Sylvanian Families
Collectors Club

Club members receive a membership card, regular updates on new products, members-only events, exclusive members-only quarterly chronicles, free giveaways and the latest Sylvanian catalogue.

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What Playway's Customers are Saying

"I'm so glad you're here!  You've got such a good selection - it's mind boggling!"

"All the little things that you wonder where on earth you could get them - you've got them all - it's great!"

"You've got a great lot of stock in here - I should have brought my lunch!"

"What a fabulous shop!  We've just moved to Hamilton - I'm so glad I've found you! I'll be back!"

"I'm a teacher so this is a shop I just love - real learning toys!"

"You've got so much nice stuff in this shop - it makes it so difficult!"

Contact us

If you have any comments or enquiries or would like us to order something especially for you, please email playways@educationalexperience.co.nz.