Wicked Uncle

Introduction

Wicked Uncle sells gifts and toys for children, alongside gift cards and gift wrapping services.

The range includes games, puzzles, building kits, books, outdoor toys and presents for babies. There are also science and nature kits, clothing and accessories.

What Wicked Uncle offers

The gifts cover activities from assembling robots and racing cars to playing musical instruments and exploring nature. Shoppers can also find pretend-play sets, magic tricks, novelty gifts and sweets.

Wicked Uncle offers a choice of gift wrap and handwritten cards. Its birthday reminder service includes age-related present suggestions.

Product and service categories

Brands named on the site

Brands named on products include Moulin Roty, Scalextric and Squishable.

Using the website

Shoppers can choose an age when browsing gifts, with options from babies through to age 14, as well as grown-ups. The site also offers a wishlist and account login.

The blog includes articles about learning toys, magic gifts, nature toys and family games. Shoppers can add birthdays to Reminders in My Account.

Notable features

Wicked Uncle offers a choice of gift wrap during checkout. Shoppers can also select a handwritten card with their message or add a gift message.

The birthday reminder service sends an email with age-related gift suggestions. The FAQ gives the example of a purchase from the six-year-old boys’ toys section prompting a reminder around the same time the following year, with suggestions for a seven-year-old boy.

Frequently asked questions

Key takeaways

Summary

Wicked Uncle brings together children’s gifts ranging from musical toys and puzzles to robot kits and outdoor games. Gift wrap, handwritten cards and birthday reminders add options alongside the toys and presents.