My family decided to drive down to Leavenworth for a fun afternoon (bet Michael Vick has never said…read morethat), and this was our first stop. What a neat store! It has three floors--the second level, which is the main level, has a large collection of Banbao toys, which are like Legos but cheaper. They also had many other cool things like models, marbles, and marshmallow guns (and plenty of other things that don't start with the letter M). The top floor had more toys, such as a wall of Playmobile, some German toys, and some more neat models, including models of Leonardi da Vinci's inventions that you can put together and actually make work. There are also some toddler and preschool level toys, like pretend food and Melissa & Doug puzzles and toys that teach skills like tying shoes. The bottom level is a model train lovers dream. We love looking at model trains but absolutely aren't into making them, but it was really cool to look around and see what a model train enthusiastic world is like. Customer service is great. I think we spoke with the owners, or at least some of the main employees, and they were super nice, showing our shy children some of the toys and letting my kids try them out. It was clear that they really love toys and their customers. We left without buying anything, but we're hoping to come back soon and give them our business!

Miracle workers! We had a last minute ask from one of our kids for Christmas and Dad's came…read morethrough. We were able to pay over the phone and pick up Christmas Eve day. Great customer service!

The total are good Prices are high…read more But the political views of the owner or manager not appreciated. We weren't even talking politics but he went on a rant. We were taught not to talk politics or religion I'm public. Ruined our shopping experience. Nota good idea.

Every toy you could possibly imagine is here! You don't need to come in with a shopping list. Let…read morethe toy store tell you what you need.

I visited this location last week with family. Great selection of comic books and toys. Some of the…read morestuff is a little expensive but worth the price for what you purchase. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

LOVE your store! I was in Nerdvana! I am so stoked I got 5x Astonishg Tales for $15!!! And I love…read morehow you two are honest with the merchandise you sell. I can't wait to visit KC again! Back In In Time Comics and Toys is a definite stopping point while visiting! Much love from Wichita! You guys are so nice!

I'm no parent so I can't speak directly to the quality of service but I'm very close with Katee,…read moreRachel, and most importantly, Story, so I can speak to them. However. I have never actually made a purchase so I'll speak in hypotheticals. If I were to have a hypothetical son or daughter, I'm 100% hypothetically certain that I would shop at little story's boutique. I would fully stock up on baby clothes and supplies because I know that I would hypothetically be supporting a local small business, and I appreciate the conservation aspect of hypothetically buying second hand items. I'm no parent but the minute I am, I'm going to swing by and buy my children some clothes. Now onto the most important part. The company that has no yelp page and is simply riding little story's coattails. That cute lil gum ball machine next to the counter... Love that thing. I mean... talk about second hand. It was purchased from a local family, cleaned very well and is now on display for all to enjoy. And sure. It's a little finicky. Sometimes you put in a quarter and you don't get a gum ball but that's just part of the charm. Also. No big deal. Just chat with the kind ladies over at little story's Boutique and they'll be sure to get you a gum ball. Overall: Little Story's Boutique: 5/5 Bens gum ball machine: 6.3/5 Thank you, Please reach out for any further questions.

From the owner: We help families dress their children in great clothes for a fraction of the price, from itty bitty…read moreto ready for college. We offer cash or in-store credit for gently used name brand clothes - no need to wait for a consignment check or deal with the hassle of tagging/pricing items yourselves. Stop by to shop our ever-changing inventory or join us on Facebook every Wednesday at 4:30pm and browse our social media posts to shop from home!

Looking for small novelty toy gifts? Unique puzzles? Board games? Stuffed animals? The list of…read morethings to buy here is endless. Another perk is the customer service. There are helpful people there to answer questions and suggest options you may not have thought about. The Topeka Toy Store (Lawrence too) is large and open with a second floor full of toys, books, and activities. I do an opinion writing project with my 5th grade class every year about entomophagy (eating insects) and I rely on the Toy Store for the boxes of flavored crickets and larvae I offer to the brave kids who choose to try them. We've been coming here for a long time and my 16 year old and 2.5 year old still find fun things they want at every visit. We love the Toy Store! If you're looking to support local business and don't mind spending a bit more to do so, you have to check this place out. There's something for everyone.

Great service had a lot of selection the value isnt the best but I would still recommendread more

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.

Small family owned, inspirational business, promoting nostalgia and fun. Marbles are beautiful and…read morevery diversified and appeal to all ages. The owners are friendly and give a demonstration of how marbles are made. A fun place to visit.

I stopped in here when it was opened, which it seems like every time I was in the area was the day…read morethey were closed. There is a large collection of vintage style toys, and a bunch of marbles. I did expect more of the glass paperweights or fancier designed marbles. I also wish I would have been able to catch one of the demos.

I feel lots of affection for the concept of Yoki, so I'm going up to 4 stars although, it might be…read morea 3 some days. They have a great selection of Asian candies and trinkets and beautiful tea service sets. Where I get lost is the service - it's totally lackluster. For a place that is all about smiles and a great vibe, that dampens it for me.

Unique novelty shop full of fun Asian stationary, face masks, stuffed animals, snacks, dish-ware,…read moreand more. It would be amazing to see a bigger skincare section here someday; Korean skincare products are unmatched!

They actually have a decent collection of new vinyl records, and sometimes they are few dollars…read morecheaper than other stores in town. Check out their bargain aisles, lots of cheap books to choose from. Super friendly staff. They will ask you to become a BAM member. beware, unless you come here often or order your books from their website, it probably won't be worth the annual fee.

Average books a million, is not very memorable. One of the more average ones, but smaller than the…read moreKansas City one. They have a huge variety, but is not very clean. The prices are kinda ridiculous for some items. Okay, I recommend traveling to the Kansas City one if you're really interested in the books, this store doesn't have a huge variety. Like I said, it is very average and the layout is very unorganized. It is hard to walk in and everything is tight there. It is also very nasty, and I expect that with carpet, but plastic and gum on the ground? The prices are expensive for most items, even though they have huge sales. The random extra items like color pencils are around 25 dollars, but maybe they're branded, but it's a little unorthodox.

Such a darling and welcoming children's store! I love shopping there for my nieces and nephews…read more Friendly and helpful staff. They even do special orders! One of my favorite local businesses - highly recommend!

Delightful little shop in NOTO offering a small selection of children's books and toys. They will…read moreoffer art lessons and can host parties and events in their backroom which is set up as a creative space for aspiring artists. Great and welcome addition to NOTO!