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Reviews & Experiences

Many reviewers highlight quick dispatch, secure packaging, and good-value character clothing. Several customers say the pyjamas and toys are high quality and hold up well after washing and wear. Other reviews mention missing items, return costs passed to customers, and obvious printing or sizing flaws. Ratings tend to bunch at the extremes, with very positive or very negative experiences.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
34
Sources
trustpilot.com, reviews.io
Last updated
March 2026

What reviewers often mention

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Service quality

Many reviews mention fast fulfilment and polite staff, including several reports of delivery within two days. A recurring complaint says return postage was refused and issues were left unresolved. Fewer reviews describe late deliveries or missing items in orders.

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Value for money

Many customers describe low prices and strong value for children’s clothing and toys, and several say items stayed in good condition after washing. Shoppers often mention bargains and a wide choice. A small number say the quality was poor despite the higher price.

User experience

A minority report website issues that made browsing and choosing items difficult. Several customers point to inconsistent sizing, with some items coming up much smaller than expected. Most usability comments describe an otherwise simple buying process.

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Product quality

A large share of reviews praise the fabric, prints, and durability of pyjamas and children’s clothing. Others report flimsy build, ink bleeding on prints, and items that did not match expectations. These contrasting views appear across several product types.

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Communication

Some customers mention clear updates, quick refunds, and proactive emails about stock problems. Others describe no replies, cancellations without explanation, or refunds issued with no reason given. Repeated complaints also mention accusatory or unhelpful responses.

Overall experience

Feedback falls into clear wins and strong complaints, especially after purchase. Positive comments focus on speed, packaging, and perceived value. Repeat criticisms centre on returns, order fulfilment, and uneven communication.

All Reviews

For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (20) · Reviews (14) · Quotes shortened · As of: March 2026

Jon Hill service

They required return postage proof and refunded at customer's expense.

“You refund at your own expense”

Jan 22, 2026 · trustpilot.com
wiseink quality

Products were cheaply made and printing bled into each other.

“The print lines bled into eachother.”

Jan 20, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Sharon Kaur quality

Quality was very poor, especially printed pyjamas and girls knickers.

“Especially printed pajamas and girls knickers.”

Jan 06, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Victoria communication

Ordered eight items but received only two and received no response.

“only two items in the bag”

Jan 02, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Fiona service

Order arrived within two days and was nicely packaged.

“arrived with 2 days.”

Dec 31, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Lucy service

Customer service failed to respond and accused the reviewer of lying.

“Worst customer service EVER!!”

Dec 08, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Ana Maria Haraga quality

Pyjama quality was great and service was fast with good communication.

“The quality of the pyjama is grea.”

Dec 08, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Anonymous quality

Great service and quality pyjamas with fast communication.

“Great service, great quality of pyjamas and fast comunication.”

Dec 08, 2025 · reviews.io
Karandeep Anand service

Items arrived quickly and customer service offered a refund and waived returns.

“they offered me a refund”

Dec 04, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Gillian Hully usability

Size 2-3 years were much smaller, resembling 12-18 months.

“size 2-3 years are like a 12-18 month old”

Nov 06, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Deb Blow quality

Kids' clothes are lovely quality, wash well and are colourful.

“lovely quality”

Sep 15, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Laura value

Items matched descriptions, looked well made and were good value.

“at a fraction of the price.”

Aug 28, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Devora Laufer communication

They refunded without explaining they could not ship to my country.

“I had to contact them in order to discover that actually they don't ship to my country”

Aug 12, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Anonymous communication

They refunded without explaining they could not ship to my country.

“I had to contact them in order to discover that actually they don't ship to my country”

Aug 12, 2025 · reviews.io
Cairo Fowler Nwokike service

A staff member was really helpful.

“There was a person there that was really helpful”

Jul 21, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Paula Lekkas quality

Reviewer praised both product quality and delivery service.

“Quality of product and delivery service”

Jul 09, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Christine Rishworth usability

Website was very slow, making browsing thousands of products difficult.

“The website is really slow.”

Jul 03, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Petse service

Delivery always took about a week and was often late.

“always takes a week to arrive.”

Jul 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Deborah Yendall service

Pyjamas were good quality and arrived within two days.

“item came within 2 days”

Jun 28, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Louise quality

Shoes matched description, child happy and delivery was fast.

“Fast delivery also”

Jun 27, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Susan Fisher experience

Granddaughter loved the birthday gift purchased.

“She loved it”

Jun 27, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Louise M value

Grandchildren chose items themselves and they were good value.

“good price.”

Jun 26, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Izzy4850 service

Customer services were helpful and resolved issues with replacement or refund.

“offered replacement or refund.”

Aug 20, 2024 · reviews.io
Maya communication

They charged then cancelled the order and refunded less without explanation.

“they cancelled my order without even an email to notify me.”

Jun 12, 2023 · reviews.io
Kerri service

Sizes were changed on order and customer service refused to cover return postage.

“they did not cover return shipping”

Dec 16, 2022 · reviews.io
Patricia Thompson-mckenna experience

First purchase was pleasing and the item will make a perfect gift.

“First time of purchasing from this company so pleased I did.”

Oct 23, 2022 · reviews.io
Anonymous quality

Products were very bad quality and had high prices.

“Very bad quality with high prices!”

Apr 28, 2021 · reviews.io
Anonymous quality

T-shirt and delivery were good; reviewer will buy again.

“Delivery and quality spot on.”

Sep 10, 2020 · reviews.io
ANGELA Roe service

Puzzle had excellent speedy delivery and was well packaged.

“Excellent speedy delivery and well packaged.”

May 04, 2019 · reviews.io
Gwenda Fairhurst quality

Children's pyjamas were beautiful quality and reviewer was pleased.

“Beautiful quality for the cost of the garments.”

Dec 03, 2017 · reviews.io
Anonymous value

Prices were very low and reviewer expected son to love purchases.

“Amazing prices so cheap on character clothing my son will love his Pokémon goodies”

Sep 11, 2017 · reviews.io
Emma Onions value

Excellent value and clothing maintained quality after several washes.

“Excellent value for money, impressed with the quality of the clothing even after a few washes.”

Aug 18, 2017 · reviews.io
Stephanie Dempsey value

Wide selection of toys, well priced with quick delivery.

“They were brilliantly priced and quick delivery aswell.”

Aug 03, 2017 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

One out-of-stock item was refunded including postage after an email.

“they emailed and refunded the price and the postage.”

Jul 21, 2017 · reviews.io

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About Character Online

Character Online is an online retailer that focuses on licensed character clothing and children’s gifts. Its range includes pyjamas, T-shirts, footwear, puzzles, and various toys and accessories. The company posts product photos and descriptions on its website and sells directly to shoppers. Customers can contact support and use a returns process through the online store.