Osborne Sports & Toys

This shop is by far the best toy shop EVER. I was taken there when I was a child, and every week on a friday, me and my boy would go and get a new train for his Thomas collection. its a family run business, and has been for as long as I can remember, if there’s something you want, and they havent got it, they will get it, you get the personal touch instead of queue after queue in big shops. they even delivered my sons first bike, ready made, on Christmas eve, after my son was in bed, now that is quality service in my book.

By far THE BEST board games and models shop in the local area. Staff very friendly and helpful. The selection of model kits, paints, varnishes and tools is simply insane. The games section is overwhelming. As much as the owners are happy to leave you alone to do your browsing, you will need help :-) If you’re looking for something in particular, and they don’t have it give them a week and they will!
Their customer service is unbeatable: I once bought an Airfix model (in a different shop) and the assembly instructions were missing. I contacted Airfix customer support, who didn’t bother responding for months! While I was waiting, I popped around there to chat with the guy who runs the models section. He got hold of the instructions within a week! And unlike Airfix there was no: ‘Oh where did you buy it?’ or ‘Do you have a receipt?’ a simple ‘Sure, no problem’ and a call few days later, asking to come to the store to pick it up. Couldn’t recommend this shop enough. If only every single shop was like this, shopping would always be a pleasure.

We love the man who runs the model railway bit, always up for a chat if they’re not too busy. They have a good range of 00 gauge and are just starting to do N gauge too. Plenty of Scaledale buildings but not so much Lyddle End yet.
They also stock a good range of Airfix type kits.

This is a family run shop that has been in Rushden for as long as I can remember. There have been many times in the past where I have been looking for a particular toy and searched out of town for it, only to find that Osbournes had it in stock all the time.
It is quite a small store, but it stocks loads. It is quite amazing at all the things that is in stock.
There is one section for toys and games and another part which is dedicated to sports clothes and equipment.
The staff are really friendly and helpful and you get more of a personal service rather than the big toy stores.
If you live nearby then I would recommend trying this store first as they probably have what you are looking for and it is good to keep our small family run shops alive.

Osbornes is a great toy shop and stock everything! If you are looking for a specific toy try this shop first!