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Due to the success of the Wonderful Wildflower Zine (and the support of my patrons!), today I am closing the Hellion Toys web shop and working instead on some art commissions.

February 25th at 7pm is the official launch of my spring collection. I am beginning this year by releasing a special Spring Spotting Wheel Set: The...

Good evening!Tonight I reactivated the webshop and added in some toys to the inventory. Its good to be back online!!However, Hellion classic's that...

I am pleased to announce that the workshop reopens on February 18th 2022 🎉 I'm ready for a creative year ahead! With new wooden toy designs and lea...

Hello Everyone!Happy New Year to you all. I hope you are keeping well in these cold winter months. As you can see, we have had some cold weather ou...

Last week I launched the Enchanted Forest Collection and the array of beautiful animal and forest folk. The collection has been a labour of love and one inspired by nature and sustainability.

Some of the pieces in the collection have...

This week I launch a brand new collection of toys called The Enchanted Forest. It is a handcrafted range of heirloom pieces that are inspired by nature and the hope to...

In today's blog post, I want to introduce the Forest Folk who live in the forest. They all have rich biographies, which are connected to fables, folklore and the stories of our ancestors in the British isles. These Forest Folk toys...

This month I am releasing something very special this Christmas, which has taken much love to develop: The Enchanted Forest collection.  The inspir...

Autumn is my favourite season. It is probably my most creative time of the year. I'm often busy making toys for the big man in red, and feeling ver...

Interview with a Toymaker By Lucy Allen a.k.a @GVPhplay So many of us are becoming more conscious about the toys we buy for our children in terms o...

Traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August, Playday is the national day for play in the UK. Its purpose is to celebrate the importance of play and promote just how beneficial it is for children. Here at Hellion Toys, Dr Hellion passionately believes in nurturing open-ended play!