Always great prices and deals. Prompt updates on orders…read more Efficiend, quick, and curteous staff Excellent customer service Blazing fast shipping. Items as, or better than described. What else would you need from a store / seller /retailer???? AAA+++ !!! Adi K,

They have a great selection of 1/6 scale toys. If you are a fan of hot toys or sideshow toys you…read morewill enjoy what they have. Steven Allen is a great guy to talk to also and knows his stuff. I'll definitely be back to check out their stuff now. It's also cheaper than what I paid for on Amazon for my hot toys.

This is a five-star toy store all the way! It's great to have a destination worthy shop in the…read moreneighborhood, and especially vital after the big hole from the Dime Store closing a few years back. The kids will be lured in by the displays in the windows 10 out of 10 times, so parents, I suggest an alternate route unless you want to pick up another unicorn stuffy or a whoopee cushion. There is such a nice array of classic toys, new ones, board games, science-centric toys, books, and more. This is a go-to when we're heading to another kid's birthday party and you can always find something pretty fairly priced. They also (if I'm remembering correctly) will offer to wrap things too, so it's absolutely worth coming here vs ordering something online. Great spot, please stay open for decades to come!

Brookside Toy & Science is something of a KC icon and for good reason as it's one of very few…read morelocally owned toy stores, and they do a great job of capturing childhood magic within their compact space. If you have little kids you'll know that there just aren't as many dedicated toy stores as there were back in the 90s. I remember when I was growing up aside from places like Brookside Toy and Science, there was also Toys R Us, a few other local spots, and the really cool FAO Schwartz on the plaza. As a kid the most magical places to me were always the FAO Schwartz and the local spots like the learning tree and zoom. Nowadays I feel like we often end up either online shopping on Amazon or going to Target to find a birthday present for kid's parties. This spring I decided we were going to break that cycle and start supporting small, local businesses instead. Brookside Toy & Science was the first on my list. We visited here on my daughter's birthday and I told her she had a certain amount she could spend. In retrospect that may have been too much leeway for five year old, but she had a ball exploring, trying out some of the toys on display, and eventually landed on a robot lizard. What I like about this toy store in particular is that they really do blend toys and science. There are taxidermied animals, skulls, and other oddities on display and for sale closer to the back. This gives the store a bit of unique flair that makes it stand out. I also like that the shelves are mostly at kid height so they can explore independently, and I love that they have a huge space dedicated to kid friendly board games, which I took a mental note of for the holidays. My only disappointment was the lack of playmobil toys as my daughter has recently gotten into them and they were listed as an official retailer online. I did see a few, but it was just not very robust. I'm guessing that they aren't super popular and that's why - which I understand! Just sort of a bummer for me. Overall though this is for sure a five star spot and if you're on the hunt for a toy store this should check your boxes.

I stopped into this learning store because for some kindergarten homeschooling supplies. The staff…read moreis nice and helpful and not pushy on sales. They have a wide variety of teaching supplies, learning games, and much more. They have a cute little area near the cash register for kids to play while parents shop. I felt like their schooling supplies were generally reasonable, but I think that some of their learning games are quite high priced. They do have sales like buy one get one 50% off and other sales as well as rewards program that I joined. I will definitely be going back as it's nearby and they have a pretty good selection.

FPO and I have been here twice. Both times were for niece/nephew gifts. The store is very clean and…read morewell organized. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful. The prices are a bit high but you get what you pay for.

Very fair trade in values and great prices I used legos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

What a fun way for a 6 year old to spend his birthday money! There was a bit of overstock, which…read moremade all of the shelves feel very crowded. Overall, the staff were very kind and helpful, and they had a ton of really cool sets! Some pre-built, and some in boxes. We will definitely be back, especially if we need a specific part or piece because they have a great mixed bin that you can sort through and pay per pound.

Ollie is my one stop shop for all my bird food needs! They have a wide variety of pet and wild food…read moreoptions at a great price. The last time I was here I bought 3 bags of sunflower millet and worms mixed seeds along with some suet bars at a great price. It's a fun unorganized shop haha but you definitely end up finding everything you need from Books, Home , Kitchen, Cleaning stuff to Food and Furniture as well. When I went in, the store was not crowded and I took my time through the aisles to check out some deals. The staff was helpful and did offer some discounts after I signed up for their membership. If you love treasure hunts then you will love Ollies!!

Insane. Never been somewhere like this. The bargains are outta this world. I don't mind digging or…read morelooking through stuff. The store was messy but is to be expected when you e got these kinds of bargains. The cashier was amazing!!

I've challenged myself as of late to shop at local toy stores instead of the big box options, and…read moreThe Learning Tree might be the best in the area. It's pretty big, has a massive selection, and even offers a child sized door that kiddos can walk into on their own making it extra fun for them to explore. This place has been around since I was a kiddo and it still delivers. Pro tip: they will even gift wrap for you!

Some things you never outgrow, and for me, toys stores are one of them. While it's not me begging…read morefor everything I see, I know my 10 month old had a great time looking at (and tasting?) everything until we found her a new toy at The Learning Tree. I'll call out the elephant in the room and say that sometimes, yes, unfortunately for nice small businesses like these, it's easiest to order something off of Amazon and have it arrive on your doorsteps. However, there's a lot of value in supporting these local shops to offset that. For starters, they're very friendly here and help you out whenever you need anything. Secondly, you can make sure your little ones will like their toys before you pull the trigger. All those combine to also support a cool local toy store that adds to a sense of community. We found some great things for our little ones, and a few things I found to be too pricey for what they were. I think it's a nice little toy store in a family-oriented neighborhood and one we'll keep in our back pocket for gifts for sure.

You can bring your own games and sit and hang! They have a little cafe that specializes in waffles…read moreof all types, a full bar as well. We found the last table (lots of tables but they get busy!!!) on a Saturday evening-- and brought wing span so we hung out, ate, and played for several hours. They have a ton of board games and accessories available for purchase too.

When I moved here, I was searching for a great game store, and we're in luck in KC because there…read moreare a couple great ones!! TableTop is an excellent stop for anyone interested in card games, board games, puzzles, unique finds, Warhammer materials, or groups to join! First of all, TableTop has an excellent selection of games and other related materials. I've never seen so many Settlers of Catan or Ticket to Ride expansions, but if you need them, they're available! They also just have so many games that I would have never seen before, so I always make sure to have a while to look around to find new things. Second--everyone who works there is SO GREAT and very, very knowledgeable. I can't tell you how much more exciting this makes the experience because they are willing to spend time and give options based on what you're looking for. During my last visit, I got to share some of the games I really liked, and we vowed to come back and share about our experiences next time! Love this place. Basically, I'd give them all my money if that was a feasible option. Thanks for all the great games, suggestions, and interactions, TableTop!

The owner and his father run the best Comic & Retro Video game shop I've ever been to. The…read morehospitality, the vibe and the inventory really set this shop apart from the rest. If you're ever in the area this is worth a stop!! Thank you guys for hooking me up when I was there! I had a great experience. Five stars all day for this local establishment

The staff there are very knowledgeable and helpful when you need it. I love the variety of comics…read moreas well. First comic store in the area I've been to!

In honor of #ThankYouThursday where we pen a review for a local fav, The General Store in downtown…read moreOP was the first place my mind headed. This gem of a store has been so clutch over the years for picking up gifts. Some of the people in my life are, um, a little hard to shop for, but when I come in here, I always come away with something great. It's all so well-curated; some gifts are classy, some funny, and many are versatile. It beats the socks off of going into a big box store in a million ways. Being in a charming stretch of a walkable area adds to its appeal, and the staff is always friendly. They also have Pickwick candles which are some of the best in town. These soy candles will last multiple seasons and almost all of them smell amazing. Cheers to this shop, they're doing it right and have saved my bacon every December since they've opened.

This is SUCH a fun store!!! We were shopping along downtown Overland Park and stumbled into this…read morelocal gem. They have a gift for literally anyone that you can think of! I bought a hilarious (and slightly inappropriate) oven mit and cocktail napkins for my aunt as a hostess gift. They have loads of candles, home decor, games, toys, jewelry, men's stuff, bath and body products, etc. If you're looking to check some folks off of your holiday list, stop in to The General Store, you're sure to find what you need! something for everyone! And support local, am I right?

I've been in here on busy Saturdays and quiet Tuesdays. I love the selection, the friendliness of…read morethe owner, and the quiet joy of the little boy in me at looking at locomotive engines. If you want to get a gift for a child in your life, especially a boy, that isn't the normal Toys R Us crap, come to a train shop. You'll love it. The cheapest sets are going to run you around $100, but they will still be of decent quality.

For the person who loves trains, like myself, I stumbled upon the shop day one in Kansas City!…read moreLucky me :) been jn twice in 4 days! And planning a trip back to test my engines! Owner and staff is great! I sold 6 plasticville buildings and a bunch of housing accessories knowing they had to resell so we both ended up happy with the deal :) I will be back to buy as I'm into the older O Guage Building and accessories it is a bit slimmer of items they have for my style but the newer trains/ buildings/ accessories, etc look amazing and decent prices! Im just an old school American Flyer guy. But track never goes out of style so I'll be back for sure to some items up :)