BigPlus - Toys & Hobbies
Toys & Hobbies Retail

The smarter way to run your toy store.

From RC cars and LEGO sets to puzzles and hobby kits — BigPlus gives toy and hobby retailers one intelligent platform to manage everything, at every price point, for every customer.

400+SA Retailers
15 minOnboarding
24/7Support
R895From/month
BigPlus Toys & Hobbies POS
The Problem

Running a toy store is harder than it looks.

Most POS systems weren't built for toy retail. Managing thousands of SKUs, seasonal demand spikes, and a wide customer age range requires a platform that actually keeps up.

01 — Inventory
Thousands of SKUs across brands, variants, and categories
Between LEGO sets in 50+ variants, RC vehicles with spare parts, and seasonal waves, most systems buckle under the weight of a real toy store's catalogue.
5,000+avg SKUs per store
02 — Demand
Christmas, Easter, holidays — every quarter is a surge
Without forecasting and automatic reorder triggers, you either overstock dead products or run dry on bestsellers right before peak season.
peak season volume
03 — Customers
Your buyers are 4 and 54 — and they shop very differently
Hobby customers research deeply, buy deliberately, and return for parts. Without customer profiles, every sale starts from scratch.
68%are repeat adult buyers
BigPlus toy store dashboard
What BigPlus Offers

Retail tools built for the complexity of play

BigPlus was designed for high-SKU, high-variety retailers. Whether you're ringing up a LEGO Technic set or cross-selling batteries and spare parts, the platform keeps up.

Inventory by Category & Age Organise SKUs by brand, age rating, and supplier.
Seasonal Forecasting Predictive reorder points for holiday patterns.
Customer Profiles Track history and preferences for collectors.
Bundle & Upsell Engine Auto-suggest accessories and parts at checkout.
Real-Time Reporting Margin, category, and bestseller reports on demand.
Layby & Split Payments Flexible checkout for high-value hobby purchases.
Built to Scale

Start with one store. Scale to a chain.

BigPlus grows with your business. Whether you're opening a second location or expanding to a national toy chain, your data, pricing rules, and loyalty programme move with you.

400+

SA toy & hobby retailers on BigPlus

99.9%

Uptime — even through peak season

+34%

Avg inventory accuracy after 90 days

15min

Average staff onboarding time

BigPlus multi-store management
Single Store — Starter & Standard Full POS, inventory, loyalty, and reporting for your flagship store.
2–5 Stores — Advanced Centralised stock, cross-store transfers, and unified customer records.
6+ Stores — Enterprise Custom integrations, advanced reporting, dedicated account manager, and SLA support.
Platform Features
The Toolkit
BigPlus Toys POS
Point of Sale

Fast checkout. Every toy, every time.

BigPlus POS works on any device and gets staff selling in minutes — perfect for busy holiday weekends when every customer is in a rush.

Any Device

Works on tablet, phone, or desktop hardware you already own.

Barcode Scanning

Fast checkout with built-in scanner support for all products.

Gift Receipts

One-tap gift receipts and wrapping notes at checkout.

Flexible Payments

Split payments, layby, and multiple tender types supported.

Toy inventory
Inventory

Thousands of SKUs. Zero chaos.

Organise your entire catalogue by brand, category, age group, and supplier. Automatic low-stock alerts keep you stocked before every peak season.

Category Tagging

Organise by brand, age rating, and product type.

Reorder Triggers

Automatic alerts before you run dry on bestsellers.

Supplier POs

Create and track purchase orders from one place.

Cross-Store Transfers

Move stock between locations with a few taps.

Toy loyalty
Customers & Loyalty

Know every collector by name.

Build lasting relationships with purchase histories, loyalty rewards, and automated reminders that bring hobby enthusiasts back month after month.

Purchase History

Full record of every transaction per customer.

Loyalty Rewards

Points-based programmes that keep customers coming back.

Birthday Alerts

Automated reminders and special offers on key dates.

Wishlist & Pre-orders

Let customers reserve upcoming releases in advance.

Toy reporting
Reporting

Live data. Smarter decisions.

Pre-built dashboards updated in real time across every store — track margins, bestsellers, and what's sitting unsold before it's too late.

Live Dashboards

Sales data updated as transactions happen.

Margin Analysis

Track profitability by category and product.

Bestseller Lists

See what's flying and what's sitting by the week.

Easy Export

Download reports to Excel or PDF in one click.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees. No long-term lock-in. Everything you need to run a professional toy and hobby store.

Starter
R895
per month · single store
  • Full POS system
  • Inventory management
  • Basic sales reporting
  • Up to 3 staff accounts
  • Email support
1 store location
Get Started
Advanced
R1,995
per month · per location
  • Everything in Standard
  • Multi-store management
  • Centralised stock control
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom SLA support
  • Onsite training available
2+ store locations
Get Started

All prices exclude VAT. Cancel anytime. Free onboarding & training included.

Ready to level up your toy store?

Book a free demo and see how BigPlus handles the full complexity of toys and hobby retail — from 5,000 SKUs to a growing chain of stores.