Incredible store! They have everything you could be looking for. I been going to Game Knight since…read morethey were on St Mary's back in the day and to see what they are now has be blown away. Staff are nice and friendly, they are knowledgeable in the game, minis and painting. Lots of weekly activities and lots of things you want.

I have been supporting this business for over a decade and they have never let me down, friendly,…read moreanswer questions, help me find something or get it for me. They have never let me down. On New Year's Eve I needed a new game delivered and it was past the order deadline. With a little pleading BEN agreed and delivered it to my friends later that day for the party. When delivered my friends told me how awesome and cheerful the delivery person was. So Awesome! Thanks game knight. If you're reading this review go shop there!!

Great place to buy school fidgets and presents. They have a wide variety of toys you won't find in…read moreWalmart.

Great toy store that opened recently in the Smart Centres on Kenaston (across the parking lot of…read moreHome Depot). This is the first location in Winnipeg for this company that sells toys and books at various price points. There are lots of the well known brands plus some cute obscure stuff. Lots of loot bag items too. The store seemed to offer items at various price points. The store is pretty jam packed full of items but it's only about 3000+ square feet which makes it manageable to navigate vs a place like Toys R Us which is a nightmare to navigate especially if you're not familiar with kid toys. The staff were friendly and really what left a lasting impression for me was the complimentary gift wrap in about 6 different wrapping paper! How great is that especially at Christmas time! They even put nice curly ribbon on the package too.

Great place to shop for Funko Pops, the rare kinds, plus any pop cultures, you might find it here,…read moremaybe a prop from your favorite movie, or an autograph from someone you might like, I had a chance to speak with the owner, a fellow former Comic Con goer, he's been running this business since 1983, if you're in town, give this place a visit, I know my cousin did, because he's the regular customer here, at least once a month.

Lots of great books, many that you can't find. Beautifully organized store and great prices!read more

As I live a considerable distance from the book store, I thought I would first phone to inquire as…read moreto whether the book I am looking for, is in fact currently stocked at the store. All I hear when I phone is a recorded message and I have called numerous times, still get the recorded message. I took my inquires to another book store, one that where actually a live person answers the phone, and responds to questions of book availability. For some reason, this particular book store {Burton Lysecki} thinks that a person calling on the phone, to inquire about a particular book is an intrusion and/ or interrupting their work. They do not understand that "I am the purpose of their work and employment." I was successful at the bookstore that answered their phone!

Worst selection! All garbage in there and everything is overpriced I would rather go shop on ebay…read morewhere you could find gems worth the same price. They lowball you and they will take parts from your toys or games when you're not looking. Now I have incomplete sets. Not even worth taking them to small claims court. Just another thieving family owned business. I'd stay away from this place especially how it's located in one of the worst areas in the city!

This is the only collectibles and retro store for leagues that understands retro video games and…read morecomputers date further back than Super Nintendo. Lots of great vintage entertainment systems, computers, software and accessories to go along with the usual toys. Prices are very reasonable considering what stuff goes for these days on eBay. Staff are wonderful.

Little Star Gifts is THE anime store in Winnipeg for me! They've been my favourite store for 19…read moreyears. The owner is very friendly, I remember when they had a tiny booth at Kildonan Place, They have a lot of different selections; funko pops, nendriods and accessories, small and large figurines, bags, posters, lots of Hatsune Miku items, Pokemon items, cosplay, pins, plushes, K-pop items, and a lot more. BUT ALWAYS make sure to double-check their website if they still have the item you want. Everything is a bit expensive, but they own a lot of good quality items. It's ok to splurge every once in a while

Great toy store alternative to going to Toys 'r Us. This place has a lot of cute toys for kids and…read moreeven some adults. It's more of an old school toy store, you won't really find Barbies or video games there but there's a lot of offerings that kids will love because it'll actually allow them to use their imagination! The staff are okay, I can't say they've been super attentive but it gives you time to just browse without someone hovering over you.

In my dreams I find myself on a toy store tour of the globe…read more And in that dream, the ultimate and final stop is this world-class gem in the exchange district. There's an art to putting together a top-notch toy store. You have to make sure that there's something uniquely fun and entertaining for all ages and all personality types. Toad Hall perfectly appeals to everyone from the simplest child to the grown up supergeek. It's all beautifully arranged. There's a section on touchy-feely tactile toys. There are stuffed animals and puppets. There are areas of the store dedicated to space aged robotic contraptions. There are places for those who are really into magical ponies. And then there's the absolute best model railroad center within a thousand miles. And although it is large without being overwhelming, It's still extremely difficult to browse here without being compelled to buy something. And it's extremely difficult to make that selection... there's just too much amazing. This place is like an extremely well curated FAO Schwartz... every toy is hand selected for it's uniqueness, creative strength and pure fun. In a city where children of all ages have to find inventive ways to stay warm in the winter, this spectacular store rises to the challenge and knocks it out of the park. A must see.

I had mentioned during the summer that I have two Chapters locations in Winnipeg that are my…read morefavourites. The first one is at St. Vital Centre. The other one is this one on Empress Street, at Polo Festival. I'd come here on a leisurely Sunday. I'd check out a few books and sit there, reading them before committing to buying at least one of them. I used to frequent this Chapters before a Winnipeg Blue Bombers game. It was easy to park, go inside to look at CDs and books, and head over to the game. The CD and DVD sections are long gone when you walk into the store and look to the right. The same fate happened to the Canad Inn Stadium (formerly Winnipeg Stadium). If you ever need confirmation of buildings in the past that are no longer there and you think I've been there, I can likely provide insight. It seems like I go through this exercise often! While killing some time before my late afternoon flight out of Winnipeg, I returned to this Chapters. There is still lots of parking, except that there are new stores next to Chapters, including a Burger King that I dropped by after this bookstore visit. This Chapters is special, as it's the only one in the city with two floors. Part of the ceiling is made of glass, so you have the natural sunshine that Winnipeg offers year-round (it's the second sunniest city in Canada) beaming into the store. It's cheerful and pleasant. There used to be a Starbucks cafe on the second floor. I rarely frequented it when I was a Winnipegger, other than to grab a snack and chat with a friend now and again. Sadly, the cafe is gone. The washroom is also closed off, which seems to be a theme in this area, including at the Plaza at Polo Park. If you do need a washroom, Burger King is your best bet. The main floor had new book releases. It also had a bunch of gift ideas, from tote bags, to mugs. The kids section was at the back on the same floor. I saw lots of books, games, and plushies. If you are looking for Kobo readers, they are no longer on the main floor. Go up to the second floor and face Empress Street. These readers were on sale. I like these readers, but I tend to read digital books through the Kobo app on my phone. Magazines are still on the second floor. The selection is one of the better ones in the city. There was a lot of Taylor Swift merchandise. You could get her records, books, calendars, and more. I liked seeing a rotary telephone next to all the merchandise. Sadly, it wasn't for sale. This store also had a decent manga section on the second floor. It's on the right when you leave the escalator to get to this floor. It was wonderful returning to this bookstore. I relived old memories and created a few new ones. I'm happy that this store is still around. (494)

Dont use the online ordering . I ordered 2 books for early Dec pickup at the chapters at Kenaston…read moreBlvd. One book was backordered and the other was to be picked up in 2 weeks. After 2 weeks pickup was changed to the Empress store. Six months later I am still waiting for the second book to come in. July is the earliest they now claim. Yeah buy locally but what to do when they dont satisfy you. Try the competition