At Just a Shop, Sir, we stock all sorts of wonderful oddities, curiosities, and collectables — but some brands just seem to make our monocles fog up with excitement. Whether it’s handcrafted charm or pop culture merch mischief, these are five brands we’re proud to stock and even prouder to shout about.
Professor Puzzle: The Brainteasing Behemoth
If Sherlock Holmes ran a gift shop, we reckon he’d stock Professor Puzzle. These purveyors of perplexity specialise in wooden puzzles, trivia sets, escape room kits, and logic games that make your brain tick and your friends shout, “OH JUST GIVE IT HERE.” With stylish packaging and wickedly clever content, they’re as handsome on the shelf as they are infuriating to solve.
Staff favourite: Sherlock Holmes: The Challenge Trilogy– Perfect for solo adventures or as a party game, step into the shoes of the famous detective and test your deduction skills.
RMS International: Science, Slime & Shenanigans
Based in Manchester and exporting chaos across the globe, RMS International are the brilliant minds behind some of our most surprisingly educational products. From slime kits to dinosaur dig-outs, their range is designed for curious minds with sticky fingers.
Staff favourite: Games Hub 23 in 1 Super Game - Perfect for a long car journey or just a lazy Sunday afternoon. We've never been bored with this!
Autumn Publishing: Big Books, Bigger Adventures
Never underestimate a pocket-sized book. Autumn Publishing specialises in children’s books that manage to be affordable, accessible, and genuinely delightful. Their titles often sneak into our stock disguised as puzzle books or activity pads, but we see through the ruse — these are joy-bringers.
Staff favourite: Colour Mania Marvel Avengers - Perfect for keeping the little ones out of the kitchen at a family dinner, whilst genuinely inspiring creativity and big hero dreams.
Spin Master: Toy Titans with Impeccable Taste
Spin Master are one of the bigger names in our inventory, but we’re not snobs. Their products, from board games to collectables, have a habit of flying off our shelves and into the arms of delighted buyers. Whether you’re a Bakugan buff or a Kinetic Sand connoisseur, they're experts at fun.
Staff favourite: Batman Detective Kit - Spin Master really surpassed themselves with this one. Superior quality, hours of fun and all of our cosplay dreams come true.
Handmade by Robots: Not Quite Toys, Not Quite Anything Else
And now for something completely adorable. Handmade by Robots makes vinyl figures designed to look like they were knitted — and we’re obsessed. From horror icons to pop culture cuties, their range is a niche collector’s dream. Are they toys? Art? Strange companions? Yes.
Staff favourite: Handmade by Robots - RoboCop Collectable Vinyl Figure #071 Knit Series - 'Your move creep'. Retro sci-fi in all its glory, and handmade by robots to perfection. Chef's kiss.
Why We Stock These Brands
Each of these brands brings something unique to the shop — be it clever design, nostalgic charm, or just sheer chaotic energy. They reflect what Just a Shop, Sir is all about: discovery, delight, and a dash of Victorian flair.
Explore our shelves and see what tickles your curiosity.