1970s
- February 1972
Wonderland Models opens at 116A Rose Street Edinburgh
- 1977
Millennium Falcon studio model made from Tamiya model kits
- September 1977
Our second store opens at 97 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
- 1978
First Lego Minifigures released
1980s
- 1984
Tamiya release the Grasshopper RC buggy
- Mid 1980s
Time to say goodbye to our Rose Street store as Lothian Road expands
- 1985
First Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford
- September 1986
HPI Racing, one of the leading names in RC cars, is founded
1990s
- August 1991
Wonderland is growing again! We added 101 Lothian Road to the existing space to double the size of the shop.
- 1995
Wonderland introduce the Tamiya radio control monster truck to the Scotland international rugby matches at Murrayfield.
- Summer 1996
Start attending model shows, airshows and events to promote the business.
- December 1998
Furbies go on sale at Wonderland with queues for miles!
2000s
- August 2000
Stepping into the noughties in style, the Wonderlandmodels.com website is launched.
- 2004
Attending many leading airshows and model shows including the Air Tattoo, Royal Highland Show and Scale Modelworld.
- 2007-2008
Hornby acquire Airfix and Corgi
- 2009
50th anniversary of first specifically plastic Tamiya model Japanese Battleship Yamato kit
2010s
- 2010
We're growing again! Added 103 Lothian Road to existing premises to make space for more toys, models, and accessories!
- 2010
New Papo and Schleich displays added to expanded shop
- 2013
Last Leuchars air show
- 2018
Wonderland start hosting Scalextric corporate events for many leading clients.
2020s
- March 2020
Lockdown means the shop has to close to customers but we continue to process increased orders online.
- 2020
2020 marks 100 years since the first Hornby train
- April 2021
Shop reopens to the public after lockdown
- March 2022
New website launches!