Hi friends,
I’m beyond excited to share some big news — AstroWorld Telescopes now has its very own Children’s Toy Department! 🌟
We’ve always been passionate about inspiring curiosity and a love of the cosmos, and now we’re bringing that same spirit down to Earth with toys that spark imagination, encourage hands-on learning, and make playtime an adventure.
To kick things off, we’re welcoming two amazing new vendors into our orbit: Toysmith and Thames & Kosmos.
🛸 Toysmith – Where Fun Takes Flight
Toysmith’s story began in the early 1980s, when founder Bill Smith started the company in his garage with one simple mission: bring fun, affordable toys to kids everywhere.
Over 40 years later, Toysmith is now one of the most trusted names in high-quality toys, gifts, and novelty items. Their products can be found in specialty toy stores, schools, museums, zoos, parks, catalogs, and online retailers worldwide.
Some of Toysmith’s most beloved toy lines include:
- NightZone® – Light-up fun for after-dark play
- Get Outside, GO™ – Outdoor adventure toys for active kids
- Playground Classics™ – Timeless games and activities
- Neato!? – Quirky gadgets, fidgets, and fun science novelties
They also make toy displays a breeze with creative merchandising solutions like Toy Towers™ and the all-new Joy Tower 360°™ — perfect for making their products stand out in any store.
🔬 Thames & Kosmos – STEM Learning That Inspires
If Toysmith is all about pure play, Thames & Kosmos is about play with purpose.
Founded in 2001 by science museum director Jane Holdsworth and her son, this Rhode Island–based company set out to make STEM education exciting, accessible, and hands-on.
Today, Thames & Kosmos offers over 250 award-winning science and engineering kits covering topics like chemistry, robotics, astronomy, renewable energy, and physics. Their educational toys have earned prestigious honors such as:
- TIME’s Invention of the Year
- Parents’ Choice Awards
- The Wall Street Journal’s Best Chemistry Set
Whether it’s beginner-friendly science kits for kids or advanced robotics projects for budding engineers, Thames & Kosmos is all about inspiring kids to explore, experiment, and dream big.
🌠 Looking Ahead
This is just the beginning. Our new toy department at AstroWorld Telescopes will keep growing, with more STEM toys, astronomy kits, and hands-on learning tools coming your way in the months ahead.
Thank you for being part of this journey — your support makes everything we do possible. Here’s to sparking curiosity, inspiring young minds, and making learning an adventure both in the skies and here on Earth.
Keep Imaging, Keep Educating, and Clear Skies!
— Dan Higgins
Owner, AstroWorld Telescopes Ltd.
