We've gone shopping here several times for various children over the past couple years and it's always a nice place to go. Before my first time visiting, I was imagining something similar to Toys R Us (for you 90s kids) but on a smaller scale. It's not that, but actually better. But I do fear for this place. More on that at the end.
The place is very well-organized, always clean and well-lit. The staff is nothing but friendly and helpful. I've never walked out empty-handed (i.e. I've always found things that suit my needs.) I really can't summon a complaint.
But I fear for it, this place. In the age of Amazon and Wal-Mart, businesses like this have to be feeling the squeeze because it is slightly pricier than what you find online. To he honest, I'm surprised it survived the pandemic. Now the company does have an online presence and multiple brick-and-mortar locations, giving them more flexibility. Maybe they have more staying power than I give them credit for.
Being one of the last brick-and-mortar toy shops that I'm aware of, in the area, I will choose this place over Amazon, while the choice...
Read moreAs you might expect, it's a little more expensive for some things than at Walmart or Amazon. But for a local shoppe, the prices are pretty competative, and the atmosphere and people that work there can't be beat! It's a special little toy store packed with a lot of fun and unique things♡
Also, I take my kiddos here during their birthday months (after their yearly check-ups to take the edge off of the visit they just had) because they get a $5 coupon and a free tiny (the ones that are less than an inch) Safari rubber animal. Something for them to look forward to beyond getting the dreaded shot, and there are plenty of cute little toys $5 and under from...
Read moreI'm so happy to finally have a kid get to spend more time and money here. This boutique text me back East coast in it's advocacy for education, color, community, imagination and all American fun. my boy Arlo find some wonderful thing every time we come there, and the staff doesn't disappoint, keeping an eye on him and making wonderful recommendations accordingly. Can't wait to take him every chance we get, even though he has it confused with the hardware store in name alone. Goes to show, the only difference between the men in the boys, is the price...
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