Fun and quirky toy and games shop in the main portion of the mall. They have a wide variety of…read moreoptions for you to look through and pricing is about the same as you'd find for these items in other stores. Shelves are kept clean and it's easy to look through everything without any messes or clutter. Everything from Pops to stuffies to games and more. I liked the unique metal puzzles they had as well. After looking through for a bit we spotted a giant stuffy that was the same as a smaller one we already had for my daughter, so I opted to get it for her. Staff was quick to ring me up and have it bagged. Overall: A Solid toys and games store to pop into.

Great shop for games and toys and puzzles for all ages. They do have a dedicated section for…read moresmaller kids. Lots of board games, mind games, IQ trainers and the like. A great spot if you're not sure what you want and are thinking about something that you need pretty close to now and can't wait for a shipment. The staff is pleasant and helpful. Everything is properly priced. [Review 11728 overall, 1510 of 2019.]

Fantastic store. Difficult to choose amongst the vintage toy gems. I made my choice but there were…read moreseveral things I eyed on the way out. Highest praise.

Purchased an item online that clearly had a factory defect. The defect was never disclosed on the…read moreposting or in any photo. When I found it (factory seals never disturbed) all they could say was, "Its factory sealed and we didn't do it" must be they package their items blind folded as it was very visible through the clear window. Now after charging an inflated price they will be kind enough to accept it back from me at my cost and charge me an additional 3% restocking fee. Buyer beware!

This is such a neat store with such a variety of stuff. From toys and games to full on classroom…read moredecor, this spot has it all! What my son really loves about this store is their large train table. He could literally stay and play for hours. I have to explain to him that this isn't Marbles and it's a store, we aren't just suppose to stand there all day. They are usually very kind about it and don't mind that we are loitering for far too long. When I'm looking for a kids birthday gift, this is a great spot due to the variety. They have a great selection of curated games and puzzles. Of course they also sell a few train items as well which my son loves checking out. Parking is super easy and overall just a neat store to wander around in!

This place is amazing! I am starting out as a school media coordinator in NC and thought I would…read morestop by to get some inspiration on what to do for display/bulletin boards. Not only did I find some great stuff but the staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. The quality of service here is top notch!

I always wanted to stop by and I'm glad I did. It's a cool place if you are into card games like…read morePokemon and board games like D&D. They host tournaments and game night. I went in to get my nephew some items to get his gaming started. They have miniature game pieces that you can paint and some already painted. The clerk is very knowledgeable about everything in there. Took his time to answer all my questions and I was able to get everything my nephew can use for his first rpg game night adventure with his friends for a good price. Definitely worth checking if you are into gaming but not video games since this is not that kind of venue.

Really cool place to visit. They got some free games to play. Also, they got a good section of…read moregames you can buy with some expansion options. I usually go to shop around and see what new games are there. There always people playing different games at the tables. Super clean and nice place to visit if you like board games.

Such a sweet little trinket store. I love bringing my friends here and exploring through their mass…read moreamounts of products. The animals are well looked over and seem to have a lot of enrichment.

Hello fine folks of Cary, North Carolina!…read more I would give this place 10 stars if I could, 100 all the way! If you have kids or if you are a kid at heart (like me!) you need make a stop in here ASAP. The young gentleman working the counter was really nice and knowledgeable, I think that his parents own the store, so you should feel good about yourself when shopping here by SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES. Make this place a staple for Christmas shopping this year, the pictures speak for themselves.

Bad news. Stores like The Toy Shoppe are bad news. Like a kid in a candy store bad. There's a toy…read moreof some kind for every age group. Although I needed only one item and found it quickly, I spent more time perusing. What I saw was every available spot filled with toys. The manager mentioned the toy fair in a couple of weeks and after that, what little space was available now would be crammed with new things. That will be yet more bad news. Nearly everything was reasonably priced, less than in competing stores and in fact, I didn't notice a lot of duplication with things available in chain box stores. That makes The Toy Shoppe good for picking up something different. I didn't see any board games or jigsaw puzzles, unfortunately, but since I can get those anywhere, I'm okay with not finding them here. Perhaps they'll show up later. Despite escaping from The Toy Shoppe with only one item, I saw enough, like balsa planes, classic harley motorcycle models, and what looks to be the first of a train collection, to know I'll be visiting again. The Toy Shoppe, a classic mom-and-pop shop, is worth a visit when needing an escape from the madison-avenue marketing hype for toys.

RUDE AND SMELLY! The rude is from me, the smelly is from my daughter…read more I don't know how these people stay in business. We walked in and not only does the middle age creepy looking guy not look up from his computer, he doesn't even acknowledge we were there. We were looking for something particular, and didn't see it. When we asked this guy, he again did not even look up from the computer, and in a sarcastic tone filled with contempt, like we had the nerve to ask, says, "We don't carry that here, you'll have to go to a big box store!!!" So we left and as soon as we get out the store my daughter asks "did you smell his breath?" We both laughed and went to the "big box" store to get our item.

It's such a rare experience to have excellent customer service in a store. I have shopped at…read moreLearning Express in North Hills Mall for years and have never been disappointed. I am typically a person who doesn't like store staff to help me but I have learned to welcome help from staff at Learning Express. Every staff person who has helped me through the years has gone above and beyond to help me find age appropriate gifts for my great nieces. Lily helped me today and was incredibly helpful. A huge thank you to the staff who are friendly, knowledgeable about the inventory, and helpful!

I think this is a super cute locally owned bookstore. Tucked away in North Hills it's perfect if…read moreyou are looking to buy a gift and not go to one of the bigger super stores. I also love that if you are signed up for their loyalty program they do free gift wrapping. Literally the perfect spot if you are trying to grab something and are quickly running out of time to wrap it. The selection has a little something for every kid- toys, games, puzzles, kits, stuffed animals, you name it!!

The two employees were unbelievably rude! There was truly no reason for their unkind behavior. I…read morewas being friendly and polite. The other woman who I saw being treated with shocking rudeness was with her teen granddaughter, and was also being nice. She left without a purchase, as did I.

I normally give 5-star reviews or not at all...this time it is worth mentioning that if you are…read moreseeking Pokemon packs, they will cost you $12.99!! However, if you go [next door] to Walmart, the SAME Pokemon packs cost $4.99. No kidding!! Plenty is stock too.

Love this store! So much to see and so many unique brands and artists…read more We spent about 1/2 hour in Deco Raleigh, but could have stayed longer and spent a lot of money. Bought a clever dish towel from BlueQ, some magnets, bookmarks and some very unique gifts. Highly recommend!

Cute shop. Employees looked miserable, never once greeted anyone that walked in and barely spoke…read morewhen I was making my purchase.

I've worked with Caleb Dillon of White Metal Games from 2014 - 2015 on a variety of historical and…read morefantasy projects with wonderful results. For historical miniatures, I commissioned him to paint 17th century Russian Cossacks, over 300 Aztec warriors, and a Bolt Action Japanese force. For fantasy miniatures he converted two Lord of the Rings Mumaks for use in Kings of War, converted a large number of custom female centaurs, and created a playable montage of nymphs and dryads for Kings of War. Finally, he painted about 200 models for me from the Eureka Miniatures "Frog Wars" line of models. In my recommendation of Caleb, I would like to point out three aspects of his service which garnered my consistent and repeat business over the past two years. 1. Communication: Without fail, Caleb provided a weekly check-in with photos to show the status of the models. It gave me a clear understanding of how the various projects were proceeding and allowed ample time to make changes if desired. Moreover, he consistently asked questions to ensure I was happy with how the project with the progress. In projects where he had more room for creativity, he used this opportunity to provide me with an outline of his thoughts and visions which was immensely useful. 2. Conversion Work: All studios are expected to paint well, but not all are great converters. Caleb really did a wonderful job with the conversions. He took my initial ideas and went wild. For instance, I asked Caleb to convert two Mumaks into a traveling Goblin caravan, and he made the tops of the Mumaks into full working cities. For a dryad/nymph project, he made it a seamless transition to make it appear as if dryads were emerging from the trees. I was very happy with his work in this capacity. 3. Timeliness: Caleb has shown immense discipline in delivering the models on time. For 2015 we created a monthly project calendar and an associated budget. For every project he delivered the models earlier than projected without neglecting any details. Overall, I have been immensely pleased with my collaboration with Caleb Dillon of White Metal Games and highly recommend his work.

From the owner: Miniature Painting, Conversion, and Customization. We build models of all shapes and sizes,…read moreincluding dioramas!