Toy Soldier Factory
Toy Soldier Factory
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Come and see the ONLY Toy Soldier Factory in Europe. Join in our “ We Make & You Paint Workshops" we will cast a figure and you can paint it. Suitable for kids 7+ and adults of all ages. Book your place in our huge workshop area. Our showroom is full of a lot more than just toy soldiers i.e. we also have the largest range of Lord of the Rings miniatures, connoisseur chess sets, fairies, fridge magnets, Christmas, Halloween and Easter decorations and our famous Irish Heroes, Michael Collins, Padraig Pearse, etc... Open Monday to Saturday. Christmas Holidays: Closing Dec 21st and Reopening Jan 3rd.
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jaimebrownlie
Canberra, Australia19 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This is my second time visiting. This time I took my son with me who thought it was amazing. It was great to see the Waterloo display especially after visiting Paris and hearing all about the Napoleonic period. It will be a shame when it goes back to Germany but hopefully they have new displays organised. If you take young boys expect to end up buying a casting kit and bunch of moulds.
If you are travelling from anywhere other then Killarney or Cork don’t trust google maps, it will take you through all the little back roads unnecessarily. I would suggest getting to Killarney or Cork then use google maps.
If you are travelling from anywhere other then Killarney or Cork don’t trust google maps, it will take you through all the little back roads unnecessarily. I would suggest getting to Killarney or Cork then use google maps.
Written 16 January 2020
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MaireOD
Killarney, Ireland235 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
Well Day #99 on my #100happydays journey is almost over and I managed to visit two businesses that were on my to-do list for quite some time. One of which Dad & I were supposed to visit looking for something specific, but now I can say it is ticked off our list.
Many Many Thanks to Meredith at Coolavokig Pottery for having so much time for me; for your happiness & for your Simply Beautiful Pieces of Art, especially the many pieces I purchased from you for my Mom, sister & myself! Some pieces are ear-marked as Special Pieces for our first Christmas without Dad this year, so Many Many Thanks!
The second place on my #happydays journey today was to Toy Solider Factory where I purchased a Very Special Personalised piece of Art for Dad for our first Christmas without Dad in our Home. Will always be present in My Heart though! Thanks to Joan & Eileen working there for their kindness.
Thanks to Everyone,
Many Many Thanks to Meredith at Coolavokig Pottery for having so much time for me; for your happiness & for your Simply Beautiful Pieces of Art, especially the many pieces I purchased from you for my Mom, sister & myself! Some pieces are ear-marked as Special Pieces for our first Christmas without Dad this year, so Many Many Thanks!
The second place on my #happydays journey today was to Toy Solider Factory where I purchased a Very Special Personalised piece of Art for Dad for our first Christmas without Dad in our Home. Will always be present in My Heart though! Thanks to Joan & Eileen working there for their kindness.
Thanks to Everyone,
Written 27 August 2014
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Laurameade2005
52 contributions
Sept 2014
I took my niece and nephew (aged5 &7) to visit the factory last week I hadn't thought of it as a place to take them as they are not really "into soldiers" but they spotted the sign for the factory on a road trip elsewhere and decided we had to go!!!
So we did ... On arrival they got a great kick out of popping there heads through the character stands and had their pics taken , then we went into the shop where we looked around ... We were then given a demo and allowed to mould our own figures . It was great that there were plenty of options of what to make I chose a Xmas decoration and the kids did a mounted soldier and a ballerina .
The lady on duty was extremely helpful and patient and showed us around the factory floor also.
I really enjoyed the experience and the trip got a thumbs up from the mini reviewers !!
All in all we spent about an hour here , I would recommend taking a picnic also as there are lovely benches in the green area :-)
So we did ... On arrival they got a great kick out of popping there heads through the character stands and had their pics taken , then we went into the shop where we looked around ... We were then given a demo and allowed to mould our own figures . It was great that there were plenty of options of what to make I chose a Xmas decoration and the kids did a mounted soldier and a ballerina .
The lady on duty was extremely helpful and patient and showed us around the factory floor also.
I really enjoyed the experience and the trip got a thumbs up from the mini reviewers !!
All in all we spent about an hour here , I would recommend taking a picnic also as there are lovely benches in the green area :-)
Written 1 October 2014
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PipCork
Dublin, Ireland59 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
An interesting & different little place, worth a quick visit if passing. I really think the staff should advise on the price of the models the children choose as I got quite a land when I was charged €34 for the werebat & baby bunny, seriously !!! For this reason I certainly would not return, found this to be a bit of a rip off to be honest..
Written 16 August 2019
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Hi Pipcork.. thank you for your comments It's with reviews like this we learn.. but just to let you know all our prices are on display for our customers to see. The Werbat is one of the largest figures on our workshop list plus you get an extra hour for painting due to its size. our figures are not made of cheap plastic but of real metal and metal is expensive. The Werebat workshop is very new but its one of our best-selling workshop this year with the older children. We hope this does not stop you for visiting us again. You can also book online and pick the models your children want to make and paint..When booking online you also get 10% disocunt.
Written 19 December 2019
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cmajor
UK82 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Usual in the fact that it costs nothing to enter and have a look around. At the minimum it is 3euro to go and see the Battle of Waterloo set up. This is a table 23' long by 13' with 5000 figures all hand cast that apparently took the maker 8 years to complete, there is also a 15 min video to watch which explains the battle.
The shop sells kits to make your own small figures plus for a fee you can make one of about 10 (I think) figures in the demonstration area.
The Toy Factory is west of Macroom and although out of the way there are signs from the main road to the village where the factory is.
Well worth a visit, especially if you want to regain the childhood memories of toy soldiers, (and figures), plus if you have children show them the joy of not only the figures but also let them make one!
I have marked "Not Sure" below for wheel chair users as I didn't take notice of the entrance, but think there wouldn't be a problem.
The shop sells kits to make your own small figures plus for a fee you can make one of about 10 (I think) figures in the demonstration area.
The Toy Factory is west of Macroom and although out of the way there are signs from the main road to the village where the factory is.
Well worth a visit, especially if you want to regain the childhood memories of toy soldiers, (and figures), plus if you have children show them the joy of not only the figures but also let them make one!
I have marked "Not Sure" below for wheel chair users as I didn't take notice of the entrance, but think there wouldn't be a problem.
Written 28 July 2019
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victoriathefirst
Fermoy, Ireland3 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Went today with my 8 year old daughter. Staff were lovely! She got to make her fairy and painted her fairy door. She loved it. Will definitely be going back at Halloween for the cat and witch casts. Lovely afternoon.
Written 13 August 2016
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Jan H
Sydney, Australia109 contributions
May 2015 • Family
We saw the sign to the Toy Factory when on our way from Killarney to Cork. This intrigued us so we decided to make what we thought would be a little detour. I was quite a detour through tiny back country roads. We kept following the signs until we arrived at this tiny town. We couldn't imagine there would be a factory of any description in this vicinity but were we surprised. We entered through a back door as they were in the process of renovating and enlarging their showroom and working areas. We were immediately greeted by Mary who invited us to come in and watch a demonstration on how they made the exquisite metal figurines that unfolded in front of us. We stood there entranced. It was explained to us that they were very happy we had made the trip out to see them and that when the factory was first established in the position it is in, they had no idea that people would want to come and see what they did. 90% of their creations are sold outside the region and overseas and 95% are bought online. They had been surmised by the number of people who were now just dropping in as we had.
We were so pleased we had stopped in. Many people followed us and watching the look on their faces as they came in and watched the demonstration, they had caught the wow factor as well.
I would recommend this as one of the places to come to when you visit Ireland. They are the only place of its type in Ireland. We ended up spending a bit of money as well. Maybe because they posted all purchases home for free, to Australia.
You can bring your kids for a family workshop in making and painting your only metal figurines. Magic. Please take the time to visit.
We were so pleased we had stopped in. Many people followed us and watching the look on their faces as they came in and watched the demonstration, they had caught the wow factor as well.
I would recommend this as one of the places to come to when you visit Ireland. They are the only place of its type in Ireland. We ended up spending a bit of money as well. Maybe because they posted all purchases home for free, to Australia.
You can bring your kids for a family workshop in making and painting your only metal figurines. Magic. Please take the time to visit.
Written 8 May 2015
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David S
Western Ireland, Ireland932 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
Needed to stretch my legs after a long drive round the area...had seen the direction signs to the factory posted on roads around Macroom so I decided to call in.
Reminded me of my lead toy soldiers of youth... I was the only visitor and after a warm welcome was given a demonstration of how the moulds are filled with the molten mixture heated on a hot ring.
Quick tour of the factory area and the shop and I was back on the road...some interesting items and the moulds for the soldiers and decorations on sale in the shop. Great idea for an alternative gift but alas no room in the suitcase for me!
Well recommended and a great distraction for the kids if the weather is bad...!!
Reminded me of my lead toy soldiers of youth... I was the only visitor and after a warm welcome was given a demonstration of how the moulds are filled with the molten mixture heated on a hot ring.
Quick tour of the factory area and the shop and I was back on the road...some interesting items and the moulds for the soldiers and decorations on sale in the shop. Great idea for an alternative gift but alas no room in the suitcase for me!
Well recommended and a great distraction for the kids if the weather is bad...!!
Written 8 November 2014
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It was our pleasure to serve you! We hope you'll come back and see us again very soon,
All the Best,
From the Toy Soldier Factory Team
Written 9 December 2014
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Ralph D
10 contributions
Mar 2014
Came across this by accident but an amazing time for our kids and our selfs. Staff to friendly and knowledgable.
Written 7 March 2014
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MEJJ186600
Cork, Ireland5 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
Having travelled over an hour to get here - what a let-down. On a Sunday afternoon we were the only fools here. Not one sign of atmosphere - no background music - just silence. From the minute I walked in I felt like I had been taken for a fool. Thiis is most definitely not worth the travel - not to mind the fee. It is in the absolute middle of nowhere. Our session lasted not more than 20 minutes and the 2 children that were with me made me feel so bad on the journey home for subjecting them to such a "boring" experience! I certainly won't be returning and will most definitely not be recommending this as a day out!
Written 21 January 2013
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Thank you for your recent review which was posted on Tripadvisor. We take your comments very seriously.
We do work hard to achieve a high standard but sometimes mistakes are made. We are sorry to hear that your children did not enjoy their Painting Workshop experience with us, although to be fair, 20 minutes is the advertised length of those workshops. There is no entrance fee, no parking fee, and the workshop fee is only 7 Euro to 9 Euro, depending on the size of the metal figure you chose to cast and paint and keep as a souvenir.
We have taken your comments on board regarding background music and we have acted on this following your review.
In regard to being the only people there, January is always a very quite month for us. We get far more traffic in March onwards that lasts usually right up to December.
Regarding our location we are only 2 km off the busy main N22 Cork and Killarney road. In the summer months we would have up to 500 people visiting us each day and our Workshops are the highlight of their visit.
Written 24 January 2013
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How can we get from Macroom to prince August by public transportation? How far is it? Would a taxi be possible? We are planning to go from Cork to Macroom by bus.
Written 10 September 2016
Got no ideal, but it was pretty out there so I'm not sure about public transport.
Written 2 October 2016
The workshops vary from 40 minutes to 1 hour but you can spend as much time in the factory visitor center or exhibit hall as you like (opening times allowing of course). It is advised to come at least 1 hour before closing times to give yourself time to complete a workshop (even a 40 minute one).
Written 27 June 2016
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