A really awesome little, locally owned toy shop in one of the busier parts of Venice. There is a…read moretiny parking lot on the side of the building, but there's only room enough for one or two cars, so street parking will be your easiest option. The attendant behind the counter was very nice and they do have a good selection of toys. I would say the selection is a bit limited in terms of size, but we are still able to find some really good items and were especially happy to see that they had some JellyCat items that we did not have. I would suggest if you were in the area.

I'm so happy I found this place! A locally-owned business with a great selection of toys and games,…read morefrom classics to offbeat things that I haven't seen anywhere else. The people are so nice, and they wrap for free (you specify the occasion and you can add the recipient's name to make it extra special). Their prices are the same or less than large retailers like Amazon and Target. Highly recommended!!!

Woooow!!! What a fantastic selection of children's books! This store is huge but had so many books…read morededicated to kids of all ages! I walked in on a story reading time and so even that was a pleasant surprise! Everyone here was super nice! I appreciated their friendliness. :) Books are priced at retail. Support local independent bookstores!

This is an adorable children's book store that had a little bit of everything. There are books, new…read morereleases, themed sections, gifts, toys, books for little all the way up to YA. There really is something for everyone here. And if you're shopping for a gift, they will even gift wrap it for you!

This Lego store was a happy surprise find…read more On the way out of the mall I happened to pass this Lego store and noticed they were one of the few stores participating in the Lego Mini Van Gogh sunflower builds. The staff working the table were very patient, friendly, and even gave me a bag to take my newest build home safely. I didn't notice a PAB wall, but the rest of the store seemed clean, organized, and well-staffed (even despite a marathon ongoing). Color me happy.

This shop is packed with so much Great location inside…read morecentury city Westfield This location also has Lego play builds for free too Their staff is excellent

I LOVE and have always LOVED a good toy store. I remember as a kid, if there was a toy store, we…read morewere going to go check it out! It was so much fun to look around and discover new toys, games, stuffed animals, and dolls and nice when we got something new. I think it's a wonderful childhood experience to peruse a toy store and I'm glad that Tom's Toys is around to continue the tradition. Fun to look around and shop here. What an AWESOME toy store! Very clean. It is much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Lots of toys from great brands to choose from for all ages and a great variety. Legos, teddy bears, dolls, hot wheels etc. I think they may have it all! Came in here to buy a gift. I got the cutest, age-appropriate stuffed animal at such a great value. Prices in this store are very reasonable and comparable to online prices and sometimes even better if there's a sale. Plus, love supporting small, local businesses. Customer service was awesome. So helpful and kind. Pointed me in the direction of what I came in for. They even offered to wrap my gift for me. Metered parking and garage parking close by. In a walkable area with other shops and restaurants.

This is a HUGE toy store! So awesome. It is air conditioned inside, which was perfect on a hot day…read more They have a wide selection of different types of toys for all ages of babies, toddlers, kids, teens, and even adults (for example, I collect Hotwheels)! I will definitely be back. Super cool store.

Kip's Toyland is such a cute little toy store at the Original Farmers Market that is so classic LA…read more I say this because it's been open since 1945 and even has a Wikipedia page! It's actually the oldest toy store in Los Angeles. I absolutely support kids playing with real toys over devices! Long live the toy stores that are family-owned! I had popped in here and there over the years, but recently stopped in more because they have Nee-Doh! Iykyk but my nieces & nephews around 5-11 LOVE that stuff and it is so hard to find. I've bought it here a few different times now at their reasonable prices ~ but it sells out VERY fast! So bizzare how these trends take hold of the youth, but thankful Kip's Toyland keeps a rotating stock of it. They have so many cool items here and I just love shipping for my friend's kids here! Staff is always friendly and there is a TON packed into the store to explore. Highly recommended to buy here INSTEAD of online shops!

I was so excited to bring my BF into Kip's toys on Saturday since he had never been to the original…read moreFarmers Market. Kips has been here since 1945 and they have legend status in the toy world. I love all of the retro Barbie dolls that are so beautifully organized! I also love the prank section and I couldn't resist buying a whoppie cushion and a hand buzzer. Haha The store is small but neatly packed with the best collection of 70's-current toys and board games, etc. it's a fantastic way to spend an hour and all of your money!

Went to Lumee today for the first time with a 9 year old girl I babysit for! Originally saw this…read moreplace on Tik Tok. We made a reservation for a Monday @ 2pm and the place was pretty full so I'm glad we planned ahead! The experience started with getting seated and deciding what you'd like to decorate by scrolling through an iPad. Then she picked her charms and frosting. George was helpful and very personable. He made the experience fun for her by bringing more charms and ideas to make her creation come to life. Thank you for a great day!

Lumee was such an amazing experience and the service was so attentive and kind!…read more The charm selection here is super vast and there is a lot of options of things to make! They also have a lot of different glue icing options in glitter, shimmer, and pastel! It was so much fun to make a frame and hair clips, but they have a lot of different options!They explained how to do everything so easily and I love how everything turned out!

My fiancee and I love this little gallery. It's a sawtelle staple and it's always really fun to…read morepop inside and see their current show on display. They have a nice selection of prints, original art, toys, and books. It's a super small space, but they've made every corner count. Also, if a book or toy is sold out, I believe they sometimes have waitlists or at least an email list for when something comes back in stock. Being small, they do get kind of crowded on the weekends, and it makes the store kind of hard to maneuver. They were doing this thing for a while where they only allowed a certain number of people to look around at a time, then blocked the door with a table and in order to come in, you had to wait for someone who was already inside to leave. That kind of sucked, because you were basically just waiting for someone to feel like leaving and it usually took forever, leading to a long line outside. But it seems like they ditched that. We went recently and we were able to go in with others and there was no sign or table blocking the door. No lot parking; it's on sawtelle so it's just metered street parking. There are tons of good restaurants and coffee less than 20 feet in any direction, very good location.

Giant Robot Store is considered as the first and longest-standing Asian & Asian American pop…read moreculture shop in Los Angeles (opened in 2001). Giant Robot formerly published a bimonthly magazine from 1994 to 2011. There is also an extension store called GR2 Gallery (2062 Sawtelle Blvd) located less than a block away from the main store and GR2 mainly focuses on art exhibits while also selling a limited selection of gift items like Japantown/Sawtelle mugs. [Parking]: Parking is always difficult to find in Sawtelle. Visitors can circle around the neighborhood for street parking (I got lucky and found a spot on Beloit Ave just a block away) or try validated parking at Marshalls or Nijiya Market Sawtelle Store. [What to see here]: The shop offers fun housewares, gifts (e.g. Rolife 3D Puzzles), stationery items (a very small selection), T-shirts, varsity jackets, hats, art books, art prints, plushies (e.g. Miffy and Snoopy), and toy figures (e.g. Smiski blind boxes). What really stood out to me were pins, some of the unique jackets, and the Japantown/Sawtelle mugs. Please note that the store limits entry to 8 guests at a time. [Conclusion]: While I can't say the store sells gifts that fit everyone's taste, the shop has cultural significance and deep roots in Asian American pop culture. It is worth a stop for anyone visiting Sawtelle. P.S. - This is also where Uglydolls originally started.

This place should be titled "Pulp and Hide Your Prices"…read more So, my mother-in-law and I went in here with around a $500 budget. We thought that this would get us some nice wedding invitations. The women showed us expensive ones first, putting the bill at a minimum $1000. We told her our budget, and then she brought out the "cheapie" book. The customer service just declined from here. We found some invites that we liked a lot in this book. She said it would be around $500. She kept being vague about the price (which should have been a huge RED FLAG!). We went through other features, what have you, and made our choices. We had a few other questions a couple days later, and despite many calls, no calls back. Finally, she called us when the proof was ready. We loved them and ordered them. Still vague about the price . . . roughly $500? Right? We came back to pick the invites up, and mysteriously, she brought the bill up to $1500. All these little perks, like, do you need your ribbons tied (which she never said cost money) to do you want a proof (like a $150 service, I guess). We were shocked. The invites are nice-ish, but we have totally been ripped off. If you want a scam artist, and some pathetic customer service, here it is folks. UPDATE: Two days later, we discovered that she had given 60 of our RSVP envelops to another customer by mistake. Currently, my invites are waiting for this little error to get worked out . . .

Amazing candy shop!!!!!!!! Filled with goodies and treats!!…read moreMust visit the shop the people their are sooooooooooooooo nice!!!!!!!!!