I love going to Curious Bear when I'm looking for a kids birthday gift or holiday gift. The…read moreselection is nicely curated and the staff is helpful if you have a question like "what would a kindergartener like?!" I always find something new and interesting and they have a loyalty program, too. Parking is in the lot and can be a little tight but it has never been an issue for me. Sister shop paper luxe (stationary and gift) is great, too!

GREAT customer service, lots of options to choose from, many toys and books, friendly ppl!read more

I spent almost 4 hours here going through their excellent selection of 1:400 scale airliners. They…read morehad new and old releases- plus some rare ones! If you collect diecast aircraft you have got to go here. If your loved one collects diecast aircraft please make sure you have something to keep yourself entertained because they will probably spend hours here. Prices were good; comparable to eBay. I am very pleased with my haul

Bought from this store twice thru online order, not sure why on a new release they sold looks like…read morea used item, and then another model even though it's discontinued doesn't look good either. The boxes look somewhat crushed and creased here and there. It'll be my last time buying from them. I bought several "used" models on eBay and surprisingly they looked even newer than a "new" item sold by this store.

Calico Toy Shoppe is a prominent toy store on Winslow Way, the cute walkable main street of…read moreBainbridge Island's downtown. We managed to hurry past it on the way to lunch, but I knew there was no way we were getting back to the ferry without going inside. Not with a two-year-old, a five-year-old, and my mother in our crew. To our kids' credit, I wanted to get them a souvenir, or at least allow their grandma to buy them something small with my supervision (she can't be trusted on her own). The store was colorful and appealing, and I couldn't deny my boys the pleasure of a quick, moderate visit. Calico was well stocked with toys and games, and my two-year-old immediately went for a giant cement mixer set that would board the ferry out over my dead body. I told the kids and my mom that they could buy one toy each, and that it would have to be something we could easily take home. There was a large selection of stuffies at the front of the shop, and I strongly encouraged them to find something in that area. Our older son obligingly picked an adorable baby turtle, but his brother refused every little stuffie I offered. Instead, he found a cheap disposable pinwheel that cost $3.99. He's been obsessed with fans for about half of his life and apparently, the pinwheel counted. My brother and sister-in-law got a couple baby toys for their babies and we went on our way, all the kids happy with their loot. We've been home for over a week and the baby turtle, now named Baby Turtle, has a place of honor in our five-year-old's bed. The pinwheel pops up in random spots in our house, sometimes waved with aggression in front of our faces. I liked Calico Toy Shoppe and would definitely shop there if I lived on Bainbridge Island. I'd recommend stopping in if you're visiting with kids. It's a great place to pick up a little souvenir.

Great selection of toys & plushies. They had so many cute squishables. Prices are a little high for…read morethe value in my opinion.

Fun little shop to buy some toys - mostly vintage! They also have a selection of Harry Potter, Star…read moreWars and Hot Wheels. Prices are fair and clearly marked. Seems to be a family business. They threw in something for free as I had my adorable kids with me. For next time, it would be great if they added a few more "girls" toys that they might be interested in, some balls or active things, etc. It's a lot of figurines and vintage toys. But great staff and plenty of stuff to take in! Glad to have them near the freeway, when on your way to a birthday party. :)

An endless supply of hot wheels, matchbox, and a bunch of other vintage toys. Great selection and…read moreprices! Absolutely recommend for a collector! Store employees were very helpful and kind!

Staff were friendly enough and they offer a wide selection of toys, games, puzzles, etc. However,…read moretheir prices are a little ridiculous. Made the mistake of buying something for my toddler only to find it was literally half the price on Amazon. I understand how brick and mortar stores operate and the need to support local businesses, but charging $60 for something worth $30 on Amazon is as stated...ridiculous. Sorry, won't be shopping here anymore.

While we were having our taxes done, our EA suggested my wife visit this store. My wife owns a home…read moredaycare and planned to buy a birthday gift for one of the daycare kids. When we walked into the store, we were struck by the vast amount of stock on the floor and on the shelves for a relatively small place. But, my wife found the perfect gift for the child and at a very good price. She also found two sets of Magna Tiles, which are very popular with the older daycare kids--at prices that beat Amazon's. The ladies on duty were warm, friendly and welcoming. It's just a nice, no-stress place to shop with fair prices. Judging by how many customers filled the store, a lot of people feel this same way. My wife used to buy those birthday gifts here in town at a local supermarket that apparently will no longer sell toys. We are very glad of that decision and of our tax person's suggestions. We're going back this weekend to buy those Magna Tiles.

I really wanted to take a little bit of time to drop some love for Alex, Andy, and Deshawn over at…read morethe Hyper Sonic shop. I'm a little disappointed with myself that I was not aware of this shop in all this time I've resided in Tacoma. They have a neat interesting variety of toys and video games. This review is going to focus on my interaction with Alex and Alex from a seller's standpoint. I have a fair amount of collectibles and there were a couple action figures I was looking to (reluctantly) unload (a 1983 Inspector Gadget doll and a NECA Ada Wong to be exact). I had looked online and consulted various other stores in the area and the few offers I had received were far from fair. I'm happy to report that Alex and Andy knew the market and what my items were going for online. We even looked them up together. We had some obligatory endearing haggling and in the end they offered me a fair price for my beloved items. They were the only store that I had spoken with in the local area that were not only fair in their evaluation but even in the same league as the market value. They even appreciated the items as much as I did so I knew they would end up in a good home. Again, I only wished I knew about them sooner. I will definitely keep them in mind for the future when I inevitably decide to sell some cherished childhood treasures. Cheers, guys.

went in to hypersonic after moving up here and everyone was incredibly nice and chill! They have an…read moreamazing selection of collectibles and memorabilia. give them a visit!!

An absolutely wonderful, locally-owned toy store right in the heart of downtown Centralia!…read more My 3-three year old and I stopped in the other day to get a gift for our newborn (and something for him too) and were completely happy with the selection of toys and customer service! Aisles and aisles ... shelves and shelves all filled with a deep selection of fun toys. They've got all the usual suspects: trucks, cars, stuffies, animals, games, puzzles, and much much more. We spent a good half hour or so in there, and could've easily spent another hour! What's good too, is that the sales associates didn't hassle us at all. Asked what we were looking for, pointed us in the right direction, and just let us look around and discover! I highly recommend stopping in Let's Play Something the next time you're in the market for a gift. The prices were reasonable, they have great promotions and sales, and the offerings are great!

Great toy shop! Many hard-to-find items…read more Wonderful staff and best of all Free Gift Wrapping!!! They carry a huge assortment of gifts for children of all ages. There is a wall of toys arranged by age to help you find the appropriate item for an upcoming birthday or event! I love the selection of under $5 toys and penny candy near the register. Some of the things I have found hard to find are in stock; Piggy Paint, Bryer Horses, and HABA to name a few! There is a wide selection of education toys for all ages. It is fun to just brows the isles as they have 100's of items. You need to go in and see them for yourself!

I love this store ! I hate how late I found it but I'm glad…read moreI did. It's a Jem It's the cutest store ever I wish I had one back home. I love coming here for cool finds but especially jelly cats

This place is AMAZING, I went in looking for plushies because I was told about this place, and OMG…read more SO MANY PLUSHIES. I will say it's definitely on the expensive side, but it's so worth it. They were also super amazing at the register

Going to give this review based on the employees the owner has working here. My son called and…read moreasked about a game. "Sorry. We don't have that in store" I called because it shows available online. "Sorry we don't have that game in store, try our Redmond location" I stopped by and lo and behold the game is sitting there. I didn't buy it because that's terrible customer service. I'd guess she didn't even get up to look.

It's a bummer that the toys here can be found on Amazon for about 30-40% less. I want to support…read morelocal businesses, but when the difference is that much, it's hard to justify. I purchased the Melissa and Dough jet pilot dashboard for $130 and it's on Amazon for $85.