Optimus Toys is packed to the brim with toys. They've got section for just about every type of toy…read moreyour kids (or yourself. No judgement) would be in to. They even have a decent selection of older toys you won't be able to find elsewhere. Especially blind bag/box toys that are all the rage. For example, I saw Lego CMFs that were 2+ series old in stock. That really surprised me. And for a decent price too. I will say the staff is kinda non existent. They stick to the register & monitor things from there. If you need help, they'll do so, but the won't go out of their way. Prices are also...fine. I think you're paying a tad for convenience & to cover their retail space overhead. It might be cheaper to find some of these things online, but you can get them right then & there which, for me, will trump saving a couple dollars buying online. Optimus Toys brought me back to my childhood when you walked in to a toy store & were mesmerized with the potential of all the toys. Sure it's to a much smaller scale here, but it's still a fun place to check out and to show your kids. It's w great place to bring kids before their birthdays to scope out what types of things they might want for gifts.

They threatened to call the police on us. They made us pay…read morefor an item that we didn't open. Horrible customer service and staff. All items in the store are very overpriced and cheap quality. They had limited staff. If zero stars was an option, that's what I would choose.

This was my second visit to the Toy Box located on West Hermosa in San Clemente, and it definitely…read morewon't be my last. As a big Sanrio fan, especially Hello Kitty, this store immediately caught my attention when I saw Hello Kitty on the door sign. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a great selection of Sanrio merchandise inside. They also carry plenty of Peanuts, Disney, and other beloved character items, all displayed in a very organized and inviting way. I'd like to give a special shout-out to Roxanne, Karen, and Elena for their helpfulness and patience. I can be pretty particular about what I'm looking for, and they went above and beyond to assist me. The prices are very reasonable, and I know I'll be returning.

Such a cute shop & friendly staff! Highly recommend for gifts for all ages. All the way from board…read moregames to vintage toys. Also so understanding they held my needoh while I was vacation!!!

I wasn't looking for anything specific when I stumbled into wee loft, after 15+ years…read more However, I am so glad that I did. Now that my friends are having grandkids. This store has a new sense of excitement for me. There is so much nostalgia as well as new toys and interests. Of course I love puzzles and I will continue to love puzzles. They had a Positano puzzle that I absolutely love. This store is like a whimsical wonderland. I just love it.

This is a nice little spot in the city of Dana Point and a great alternative to the normal, target,…read morewal-mart & amazon as a place to get gifts for kids of all ages. HOWEVER, The fact that they are taking advantage of their customers with the NEEDOH craze, by marking them up above RETAIL is WILD to me.

Lala's Wee Loft is such a charming toy store and a great spot for gift shopping. They carry Calico…read moreCritters and a variety of other unique toys. While I was there, the children in the store were excitedly pointing at plenty of toys (appealing to their consumers). The shop was wonderfully organized, aesthetically pleasing, and run by friendly staff. A lovely local business worth supporting.

Still one of our favorite toy stores. Definitely can't go in without coming out with some super…read morecute items. My son is 14months old and there's surprisingly toys for every age including newborns! And I love that they encourage play at the train table!

They are SO nice here!…read more I always stop by when I'm picking up a drink in a same complex to see if they have tcg in stock. Their pricing is usually about $10 more than msrp, which is honestly so good compared to buying directly from resellers. They're always so friendly too! I also love that they limit pokemon tcg to one item per person. So if they have booster bundle and etbs, you can only choose one of them. They also sell loose packs from a booster box, where you can buy a max of 6. I truly love that they limit everyone to one so that there's enough to go around. We've been able to score some packs for decent pricing since pokemon had an uptake in collectors :) Aside from that, they also sell smiskis and sonny angels as well for about msrp!

Me and my family come here often. We come here to buy Pokemon cards and Lorcana. We play and…read morecollect as a family. We play as a family. A family member told us to try if they have it at game chest for Lorcana trove or anything from the new attack of the vine Lorcana set. I called first and then a lady on the phone said they have troves in stock. So we came in. Waited patiently in store to ask if they had any troves, saying we called ahead. The workers, lady and a man behind the registers "checked" to see if they had any stock, they looked at each other and asked if we played there in store. Not wanting to lie, we said no, and they immediately said no that they didn't have any stock. It was obvious they were lying. How can any person with a conscience lie like that to people and lie to family? We even told them this is how we encourage our son to read. But nothing. We aren't scalpers, we want to play the game. As a family. Being treated like that really leaves a bad impression and gatekeeping product for "their" players isn't cool. And if they want to do that they should set it aside and not include it in their stock. Or just say they don't have any. I can be okay with that. But to drive all the way there and ask and be treated like that makes me want to not support your business or play in your shop.

Uncle Bill was really nice! I picked out a couple of cards from the display and looked through a…read morefew albums and selected more. I asked Uncle Bill if there were other full illustrations in the store and he excitedly showed me. He took the cards I was holding and set them aside so I can focus on what I was looking for. They have a really huge selection of pokemon cards! Uncle Bill allowed me to look at the cards up close to make sure I wanted it and told me to take my time. I picked out some booster packs. Had a great time in there! I will make this my local store! Thanks Uncle Bill!

great selection here!! they have single packs of SO many sets in both japanese and english, and…read morethey'll spread out a bunch of them so you can choose your fate. i didn't hit much when i bought packs unfortunately but their staff were nice and they have sleeves/toploaders if you do actually hit anything while ripping in store. from what i remember, temporal forces was $9 a pack, paldean fates was $29 a pack, and everything else was pretty close or just slightly above msrp. would come back to browse and kill time! parking was super easy too. the only pics i have are the ones i took for friends so oops HAHA

The location has improved. Owner was very nice and help rearrange some machines to help my kids win…read moresome prizes. Definitely like the changes so far. Adjusting review to 5 stars

TL;DR: The win rate on the machines seems to have gone down significantly, and more than half of…read morethe machines now seem to offer items in blind bags, which are close to impossible for claws or kids to grab compared to plushies and other items. The value-to-experience ratio just isn't what it used to be. We've come to Top Canvas multiple times before and always had a great experience. We've even recommended it to friends. They still have a really wide variety of machines, but unfortunately, the experience and service seem to have gone downhill. In the past, the workers were incredibly attentive and would help our daughter and her friends rearrange items to make them easier to grab. They weren't just giving things away for free, but they made sure the kids had a reasonable chance of actually winning something. The win rate on the machines was also relatively high, and the prizes were generally easy enough for kids to grab. It was a great, albeit slightly expensive, value. Our most recent visit was very different. The machines had a close-to-zero win rate, and even when a worker rearranged a couple of items for us, they basically just tossed them around in the container and walked away. They didn't actually make them any easier for a small child to grab. We left with one small item, and while we completely understand that winning isn't guaranteed (that's the nature of these games) that's not really what made Top Canvas great in the past. What made it stand out was that it felt accessible and fun for young kids. Unfortunately, that no longer seems to be the case.

The store has really cute stickers that I like to use in my journals. Plus I like the store's pen…read moreselection.

Purchased a 4 pack of mini NeeDoh Nice-cubes just to later realize they were counterfeit…read more There was no disclaimer when purchasing, and they were branded just like the authentic version. Selling counterfeit products with no warning automatically makes a store untrustworthy. It makes me question if their other collector items like labubu's, Sonny Angels, Figuirines, etc. are also inauthentic but sold with the same price tag. Very disappointing.

Awesome anime figure store! Great selection, top-notch quality, and super friendly customer…read moreservice. Everything is authentic and well taken care of. Can't wait to come back!

Honestly one of the worst experiences I've had at a shop. Walked into Anime King in Irvine excited…read moreto check it out, but left completely disappointed. The staff had zero interest in helping and acted like I was bothering them just by asking questions. Prices were ridiculously marked up compared to other places and online, and the store itself looked messy and unorganized. Nothing about it felt welcoming or worth coming back for. Total waste of time. I wish I could give zero stars--save yourself the trip and don't bother going.

Very disappointed with the way they handle their needoh drops. Lined up 2 hours early so I could…read moresecure a good one and they decided to change the limit on the spot. Why would I waste my time when you clearly advertised 2 on your instagram post? When multiple people expressed their frustration to the owner he was uninterested. It doesn't help that they charge way over retail too. Other people complained about workers letting friends cut the line on their instagram but they ended up turning the comments off. Just be warned

They posted that they were selling needohs at 1pm. Showed up at 12 pm. There were a good amount of…read morepeople already there. They only limit one per person. Which is fine. Tell me why they charged me 18$ for one needoh. Waited all that time to pay above msrp. Don't waste your time here. Just buy it grey market. If you hate resellers, these guys are just as bad. A retail store charging resellers price.