What a surprise. FYI: I am in my late 30s and do not have children. I can't remember why my…read morehusband, my brother in law, and I wandered into Doc Taylor's Toy Emporium when we were exploring Old Ellicott City last weekend (something in the window must have caught our eyes), but it was such a pleasant surprise. The store is very large (two stories) and so well stocked. We found lots of classics that we remembered from our childhoods and even made a purchase for ourselves (toys are for adults, too, right?). If you need to purchase a toy for someone or if you're just looking for something a little fun as a treat, stop in. They might have something surprising and fun!

This is what the world is missing. Toy stores seem to be a thing of the past and that's sad because…read morethey bring so much joy. We surprised our daughters with a Friday afternoon trip to Old Ellicott City to visit this toy emporium I saw on Instagram. We were met with what I believe to be the largest selections of squishables I've ever seen. I even left with a sizable one myself. My kids were pleasantly surprised by all of the options and had fun exploring both floors of this establishment. The prices were on the higher end in comparison to Amazon but who wants to wait for the mail when you can just go home with what you want? :-) There appeared to be only one person manning the place at the time but he was friendly. It wasn't busy at all. I heard it's only been open a year or so and I can see the growth potential if we keep spreading the word about this hidden gem. I'm excited to bring others back to find their new squishy friend.

Nice selection and convenient location. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Good mix of new…read morecomics and back issues.

First visit after years of driving by. I had to pick up a comic and also a gift so decided to…read morefinally drop in. The staff was really helpful and was able to help me with my purchase. I definitely recommend stopping by this comic book shop.

This store is part Spencer Gifts, part museum gift shop and part fun game store. The items are…read moremostly unique. If you are already at the mall, this store is worth visiting. You can find gifts for gamers & non gamers.

Lovely little shop! I was expecting it to be a place that was smothered in slime and those little…read moremagnets shaped like rocks. But I was gravely mistaken. I don't remember this being at Arunde Mills Mall but it's been awhile since I visited the place yesterday. I went into the story because my curiosity peaked and I was surprised by all the cool toys they had. Also, this store had all types of stuff for different ages. From card games, to board games, to tabletop and drinking games. They even had a freaking golf mat you could put in your bathroom when you're stuck on the toilet! Definitely, a great place if you like any variant of "games" minus the video games they don't have those)

This place is a pleasure to visit in large part to Jake. He's friendly and helpful. You'll meet…read morehelpful adults of all sorts of professions including art teachers, various aged kids and families. It's quiet and Jake and others are willing to teach games and painting. I started looking for a painting class and Jake said if I came in on slow nights he'd just help me and most of my paints are another brand. My painting has improved. I've watched his calm demeanor with kids and while running the store. They have game tables you may use and they're sturdy. I should have written a review long ago. I look forward to normality so people can hang out again.

This has to be one of the best Games Workshops I have ever used. A middle-sized store (seating for…read more6 modelers and 3 full-sized gaming tables), I think it is the management and clientele that make this place great. Tony busts his butt running this store and makes sure that regulars are having fun and visitors are taken care of. Unlike some of the other gaming shops, you do not get a horrible mix of elitism or social ineptitude. Many of the regulars are married with kids and use this place to relax and have fun. Hardcore gamers mix with part-time hobbyists and rules arguments take a backseat to enjoyment. If you want to get into Warhammer, 40k, or Lord of the Rings wargaming? This is the place to start.

The Forget Me Not Factory is an absolute gem and time capsule located right in the heart of…read morehistoric Ellicott City. After living in the area for years, I always passed by the whimsical exterior. I finally ventured in for the first time and wish I had done so sooner. It not only has the charm and magicalness of walking into a witch's cottage or a fairy garden shop, but is also a time capsule where you can find calendars from 2007 with whimsical fairies that you can still buy today. In other places, I would absolutely be put off by the old merchandise, but in a place like Forget Me Not Factory, it absolutely fits the vibe of the establishment, and I actually really enjoyed finding old things for sale there. It felt like stepping into the past, and I cannot wait to go back. Whether to find new items for my garden or supplies to make my next Ren fair costume.

This place really captured it correctly when it picked its name. You will not forget this place…read moreonce your visit it. You walk in and are transported into many different lands. This place is multi-level and can take quite some time to explore. If you are looking for items for a fairy garden, you will definitely find it here. Honestly, there is so much in here that it can be overstimulating. I know I wandered about this space for quite some time and contemplated buying so many items in here. Everything miniature you can think of is in this space. A lot of the items in here can possibly be used to construct Christmas villages as well. If I remember correctly I was mesmerized by the Ghostbuster items. I just couldn't justify the prices they were asking for some of the items. In short, this place is quirky and definitely worth a stop if you want to grab a unique gift for someone. Or if you have a little one with you that might want to indulge in some make believe.

Rumi is very famous poet who died in Türkiye…read more Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic, is famous for his: Masnavī-yi Manavī Also known as Spiritual Couplets, this six-volume poem is considered one of the greatest mystical poems in world literature. It's often called "the Quran in Persian" and is one of the most widely read texts in the Muslim and Persian-speaking world This is why interest me. Also I think Beyonce one of kid's name is Rumi. I thought her chain store! It's nice store to buy little gifts... they always put some nice stuff

My 11 year old daughter got a gift card for Christmas and found 2 things at Rumi Life to buy. The…read moregift card was still in the packaging, I opened it and handed it to the cashier. I thought she was just removing some the adhesive, but she was scratching off the security code on the back, rendering the card useless. She kept trying to swipe it and said it wasn't working. It was brand new, just out of the package and there were fingernail marks on the security code. We won't be back. Shopper beware.

Be prepared to rummage thru dusty mess but you find some good deals .... Don't go in here being…read morebougie .... Great for outdoor gardening stuff and books etc . Service was great was able to leave large items at the register while we perused the rest of the store. My mom vouches that this one has better selection of items.

Hey friends! Ollie's is my hidden local gem. It's like the bargain version of Bed Bath and Beyond…read more You can find kitchen needs, bath, clothing, cool snacks, random gadgets, bedding and more! The stock is usually well stocked and is updated often. Shelves are usually neat and aisles are clear. You can find great deals during off seasons. For example, you can find great deals on grills and outdoor chairs during the colder months. Employees are always friendly. Prices are amazingly cheap. Come with a budget because you can easily fill up your cart with great finds lol! Note*: since it is a bargain store and goods are usually overstock or low-sellers, make sure to check expiration dates on food items! I hope you enjoy!

They have the best selection of comics and cards. The people are extremely nice and knowledgeable…read moreacross a breadth of comics. I cannot recommend this place enough. No problems here and glad to see they are still in business after all these decades!!! it speaks mountains as to why!

My main comic store in Maryland. Good selection of graphic novels for teen/adult as well as a…read morereasonable section for younger kids. The girls who work there are friendly and helpful. I hear them talk with the regulars all the time about different comics. I have been going recently for Pokemon cards for my son. Average price for packs, but they have stuff in stock. Also can look through loose commons so that is nice. Parking is ample in the plaza.

Such a cool novelty shop with great vibes! They've got an awesome selection that makes browsing fun…read morewhether you're into games, collectibles, or just looking for something unique. I also really love that the shop is veteran owned, makes me appreciate supporting it even more. Definitely worth checking out!

If you like a variety of board games, card games, and Warhammer, this is the place. Also dice,…read morepaints, and miniatures, among other things. There's a bit of Pathfinder, and a wee smidge of shelf space for WotC/D&D. I suspect they're moving away from the latter. No surprise. if you're in the area and was looking for someplace to DM a game or two, this would be a great locale to frequent.

I was delighted to find an FYE store. They started evaporating after Blockbuster stores were…read moreclosing. The inventory used to focus on movies, music & games. Musical downloads & streaming have affected those areas. Now they carry fun themed gifts. If Spencer's Gifts married a superhero (and got rid of the R rated toys), this store is the result. You can still find music and movies. You can also find wacky, fun items that are either on sale or are overpriced. My Wonder-woman makeup cases were over priced but my gift card covered most of the payment. There were fun headsets at $9.99. There was television and movie swag, as well as a life sized Batman costume. Bonus points for the fun snack items.

Extremely expensive. Their so called specials or sakes are basically a few bucks or cents off. Go…read moreelsewhere or on-line for cheaper prices.