Disclaimer: I don't have kids, but I have nieces and nephews that like presents…read more I'm delighted that almost all the aforementioned relations are now at an age where I can hand them $$$ and a card that says "Merry Christmas, Auntie loves ya" and they're happy. Except for one 6-year old niece who isn't quite at the age to appreciate cold, hard cash. So I have to buy a thing. I decided to shop at Ruckus and Glee because they're small, local and they offer FREE local delivery! You can't beat that really. So I browsed their site, picked out some unicorn themed thingamajig and BAM, it was at my door in like 2 hours! Amazing service! They have a lot of cool toys and if you have kids, or have to buy stuff for kids you should check them out.

I love this place so much, even as a teen i admit, i go there quite a bit to pick up some candy and…read moremaybe a trinket after i get payed, the owners are amazing, and the rest of the staff is also very nice! If you're looking for a good local toy shop I would highly recommend this place.

American Science and Surplus is an absolute family favorite. Hot summer days to cold winter…read moreevening, you can lose yourself wondering the aisles. You never know what you'll find but there is something for everyone Toys, art supplies, games, chemistry equipment and everything in between, go and check it out.

Oh my goodness! So much fun! The combination of science supplies, random fun and geeky items, other…read morenerdy stuff, and reasonable prices. As someone with AuDHD, it did become very overstimulating about an hour into the very large warehouse of all sorts of fascinating, unique, confusing, and quirky objects. A ridiculous amount of entertainment simply roaming about. I went on an early Saturday afternoon and there was a sizable crowd browsing about. They had a fantastic sale going on which likely was a factor for the crowd. Highly recommend a trip out to the unusual but brilliant store! The employees are helpful, knowledgeable, and appear super interested in eclectic place where they work.

older woman employee from the second i walked in said "if your here for needohs we have none." in a…read morevery rude tone. which immediately made me upset and no longer want to buy anything, mind you i didn't even come for that, i took a single step into the store. no hello, good morning, just rude from the get go. no longer will be coming here.

If I can give this place 0 stars and still write a review I most definitely would. The entire time…read moreI looked around the employee (older woman) complained every time a child took out a toy if it wasn't put back correctly. Additionally she sat the front talking to the younger employee telling her "I don't want these people tearing up my store". First of all ma'am it's a toy store. Kids should come in to have fun and be able to look around without you complaining out loud "you don't want these people to tear up your store". Incredibly rude as people are coming in to shop your over priced dollar toys.

I think it's closed for good..never open when I stop over..I wanted to sell a bunch of funko pops…read morebut..

I went to find this place just to find out it was out of business…read more Check the dates on all of the other reviews............ Why don't they take down these old websites that still have stores on it that have been closed for awhile?????????

Lots of unique toys, clothes and other stuff for the kids. Not your run of the mill toy store or…read moreclothing store. Think more of the one of a kind finds instead of where to go for the coveted toy of the season. Prices are higher than the mass produced department stores, but you won't find most of these items elsewhere. Many handmade and customized accessories and clothes. Fun colors, designs and textures. It's small, cozy and welcoming. Friendly and helpful staff without being pushy. They have toys and clothes for all ages, both boys and girls. Due to the size of the store, they may not have the exact size of the item you like available but ask and they will try to get it for you. If you are looking for unique gifts for the little monsters in your life, this is your place!

This place came highly rated on yelp, so since I was in the area I decided to check it out. As a…read moretoy collector, a lover of the unique, an Uncle of 10 and a new proud parent, I thought this place would be right up my alley. Don't believe the hype folks. "Not your run of the mill kids stuff" Reality- It's true, it's damn true. They have toys in here that I didn't even know existed. It's stuff that you won't see on the shelves at your local big box or even regular toy stores. As far as gifting goes, if you buy something from here, you won't have to worry about someone else getting the same gift. These toys are pretty cool, and that's the problem- I think they're pretty cool. Will your kid think they're cool? Probably not. Take for example the line of Fischer Price "Retro" toys they carry. They caught my eye right away, they're the toys we used to play with, like the rotary telephone with the goofy eyes on it or the record player with the plastic records. It's a great gift to get the adults in the room talking, but lets be honest, what kid knows what a record player or rotary phone is? So why would they play with it? Most kids wake up in the morning, eat their Lucky Charms to get their Spongebob toy out of the box, put on their Spider-Man shoes and Batman shirt to go to Legoland for a McDonalds Happy Meal lunch featuring Hot Wheels toys. They have barely anything that has a license. Just some small Hello Kitty toys. Anything that's not on a Saturday morning cartoon could get you mean mugs from little ones. That's not saying they don't have anything the kiddies wouldn't like. They have two racks of small toys and accessories that are expensive, but are the perfect little gifts for party favor bags if you throw a kids party. I might stop back for a few of these around my little ones BDay. "Baby gear and furniture" Reality- Where is this stuff? This store is super small, and outside of a few racks of clothes, all I really see is toys. "Unique Gifts" Reality- I think "Unique" is a code word for "Expensive". I may live cheap, but I have absolutely no problems spending big money on cool stuff, as evidenced by the toys my daughter already owns. But the markup at this place is ridiculous. I saw the clothes, and knowing my daughter needed some onesies, I asked the lady if they had any. She showed me about 3 of them and they were pretty cool. Cool little drawings of animals on the front, 100% organic material, I was sold. I remember thinking that they were so cool, I'd pay $20 for one. I asked the lady how much for this one, she told me "37.50"! 37 bucks? My jaw dropped. Does she realize that a baby is just going to make a mess of this onesie for six months? Maybe if my wife and I were Kim and Kanye we could do this, but I have a hard time believing that in a blue collar city like this a store with so little to offer continues to exist. Bottom line- Good for rich Grandparents, Aunts or Uncles to get the kids in their lives some toys that are nice to look at but probably won't be played with, but bad for parents.

This is one of the cutest variety stores in town and it's one of those places where you want to be…read morethere to shop in person. They have all kinds of candy, puzzles, knitting materials, and it's very likely you'll find something unique for you/and or loved ones.

A cute hidden gem! I've been looking for blind boxes (specifically sonny angels and smiskis) and so…read morefar this is the only place that has them in Milwaukee. They have a ton of other cute items as well (stickers, snacks, plushies, etc). The owner is super sweet and kind and will put items on hold for you if you ask. I'll definitely be back to check out their new miffy items (and other blind boxes of course!).

Knowledgeable and definitely well stocked in product. Prices are a bit higher than some other…read morelocations, only thing keeping them from getting five stars.

This is my go-to place for memorabilia and when I want to feel like a kid again. Stumbled upon this…read moreplace a couple of years ago when I started my Warren Spahn collection. They have comparable prices and are always very friendly. Always good to strike up a conversation and every time I'm in AJ's I find something new that catches my eye.

I work with people who seek my assistance to procure toys and other unique items for their…read morecollections. I joke that I'm a Toy Hunter for fun. Not my full time job but I do love going into odd and ends stores to find a specific item. It's the thrill of the find that I chase for. So every time my husband and I are vacationing across the country, we spend a little bit of that time to find vintage shops like this one to find what is needed for his collection or others. I've been in search for a 2017 Mighty Morphin Red Ranger, made by Bandai, and is part of their "Build a Zord" collection, for about 5 years now. For whatever reason, my husband missed the opportunity to purchase this item when it came out. Time passed and when we finally located that item, the scalpers were selling them for an arm, a leg, and your first born child. I found the exact item on eBay from Make Cents and purchased it as an early Christmas gift for my husband. At a very fair price. I wanted him to go there, stumble across it, then surprise him that I had already purchased it. Plans did not work as the day before we were going on a journey to the establishment, he was whining that I was working on procuring items for everyone but not for his most sought-out item. So I broke the news to him. Make Cents is such a fun store. It's what I would imagine when I think of the best place where all my childhood toys are. Video games, TMNT, Barbie, Rainbow Brite, to wrestling figures, loved and displayed perfectly. The shop is small but so clean. There's also a glass display of all pastel pink items and I can tell you, I wanted each and every item. So nostalgic! The people there take pride in their products and they are aware of the magic this place has. The person who sold the item to us was so kind. He allowed us take our time to look at everything in the shop and was available to answer any questions, even if the shop was closing in 15 minutes. This establishment is such a gem and a must-see for all walks of life.

What a find! I didn't quite know what I was getting into but I knew what I was looking for…read more Makes Cents is a collection of everything vintage from toys to video games and collectibles. The small store in a nondescript strip mall is a must see for collectors. Almost all of the items are in a case or behind the counter and are clearly marked with a price. This is the kind of place to get a gift for yourself or that person who appreciates the effort of finding that unique item you won't be able to find elsewhere. There's a lot to see in this small but well organized space. I look forward to returning and making sure that I didn't miss a thing.