Ordered the Star Wars 40th Anniversary The Black Series 6" Death Squad Commander for a friend…read moreonline and the box was filled with so much packing stuffing that I could not see the figure. But that was a good thing because the figure itself was in excellent condition as a gift.

Great all around toy and collector's shop. Found this place on a visit to my folks and get there…read moreevery time we get up. Not many places carry Hot Toys material in inventory but they have a ton of it. Also carry a lot of current hard to get figures at fair prices. If you are looking for a solid pop culture shop that covers all the bases - go here! The window displays are also awesome. Old school department store staging meets action figures and collectible diorama. Can tell the owner is really passionate about putting on a solid experience for their customers.

I came thru the area looking for antique sores on Yelp to browse and instead found The Laughing…read morePlace, which is a toy store. It's jam packed with all sorts of neat, unique items that you don't find at the other big box stores. Nearly all of the inventory has educational value with a heavy concentration on free form play. My niece is exceptionally gifted and we struggle to find gifts for her that actually stimulate her. She's blessed with a mind that visualizes solutions quickly. I picked up several brain teasers I've never seen elsewhere, some card games that seemed as if they may challenge her and a hanging seat for my son that I've looked for elsewhere without success. The woman at the counter was incredibly knowledgeable about her products and took the time to go get a former demo item so I could be certain I was purchasing something I'd enjoy. I live several hours away from this store, but plan to make another trip down soon for birthday and holiday gifts. I wish she was closer to my house, but then again I'd spend a fortune at her store. This little trip cost me $250, but I have no guilt because they seem to be unique, well made toys with a heavy emphasis on educational components! I'll be back... With more money and men to carry out my bags!

If you are looking for a unique present for a child or baby, look no further!!! They have such a…read moregreat selection of toys for all ages: way better than any selection you would find at a chain store. I love it here and always buy my son the cutest stuff !

A very cute, very well-stocked hobby shop. They seem to concentrate on trains and remote…read morecontrolled cars. Probably will remind you of the hobby shops you went to as a kid. Not many places like this left since everyone orders on-line nowadays. Right next door to a great cheap lunch place called Coney Island Lunch. Read my profile for more about how I rate businesses. I consider this a 3-star establishment.

Awesome service and they are the best to work with. This is my favorite hobby shop. Everyone…read moreshould come here!!!!!

Can shop there with a goal or not. Never leave empty handed.... From housewares ; to carpets; to…read morejeans to groceries..... it never disappoints!

From the owner: At Ollie's, we sell "Good Stuff Cheap"! You'll find brand name merchandise at up to 70% off the…read morefancy store prices every day! We've got bargains on housewares, bedroom and bathroom, books, flooring, toys, electronics, furniture, air conditioners, clothing, health and beauty products, patio, pet supplies and so much more. You never know what you'll find at one of our "semi-lovely" stores unless you stop by and see for yourself!

When planning our return trip to Ithaca, my mate found it a bit bizarre how bent I was on visiting…read morethis one particular store, but as soon as he entered, his heart fell in sync with mine. We had been playing the spy game that the local shops had rallied together for, and not only did she make sure we got our letter, but she tipped us off to make sure we could fully enjoy our game. Like the shop, she was an absolute delight. (My mate said that she seems like an older version of me, so excuse my bias. If I'm as friendly and personable as her, heck if I work in a toy store like her, when I get older, I'll be ecstatic.) If you're just looking for me to talk toys and not associates, trust me, that's golden too. We're both in the latter half of our twenties, but I think I lost two decades of stress in that place. There are puppets and trinkets and so many affordable toys that I left behind, opting for two rubber duckies to add to my collection. Reverse time and drop by to get yourself an ooze dribbler. It's hypnotic, like this place, and you'll be glad you did.

A fun store to visit no matter how old you are. In the historic Dewitt Mall along with Ithaca…read moreGuitar Works, Moosewood restaurant and the Cafe Dewitt. Fun browsing and a great place to pick up little somethings.

We were invited to a birthday party for a friend's 1-year old. My wife and I have had no…read moreexperience in what a 1-year old wants as a toy, so we went to browse. The staff was extremely helpful in guiding us to a section catered for that age. They also let us know what was popular and they even wrapped and bagged our purchase to make it gift ready. Highly recommend this place for children of all ages.

We LOVED visiting an actual toy store! Excellent selection for every age and great prices on the…read moregames and toys! Very knowledgeable team who helped us find fantastic gifts and showed us with hands on playing of games right there in the store! Truly outstanding customer service! Can't wait to come back!

Great local shop with things you can't find in the big box stores. Has a large selection of toys…read more Staff is very helpful and pleasant to deal with.

The different toys in this store is something I have never seen before and I was very excited to…read moresee all the items! Everything seemed to be fairly priced and nice quality. I picked something up to look at it closer by the cash register and immediately got yelled at by a cashier, one with glasses. As she was saying rude things about the children in the store, she began telling me to put items back. There is no sign saying don't touch the items. Will not be coming back here.

I stopped by Sound Go Round today (May 27) with a bunch of Pokémon plush toys, some action figures,…read moreand a few DVD movies. My brother-in-law and nephew came along, but this was strictly my deal -- they were just along for the ride. I was really happy with how smoothly everything went. The staff treated me well, and I walked out with a nice mix of store credit and cash in my pocket. I didn't make a big fuss or smile too much because I didn't want my family thinking I was getting any kind of special treatment. They actually thought I was crazy for making the trade at all, but that's okay -- it was my stuff, and I'm the one who decides. I wasn't trying to get rich or score a huge payday; I'd just gotten bored with it all and wanted it gone. Sound Go Round handled everything fairly and professionally. Thanks for making the process easy!

This place is absolutely amazing, regardless of your era. They have a vintage collection from just…read moreabout every gaming and toy era you can imagine, and the place is HUGE. Whatever your nerd heart desires, whether it is comic books, movies, cds, game consoles, action figures, clothing, plush toys, etc etc. This place will scratch your itch. Can't recommend enough.

Was the best toy shop in our area for many years. Educational toys their specialty, my mother…read moreworked there back in the 60's. Unfortunately closed several years ago, in the New Hartford Shopping Center.

This store is closed now. Gone! A note in the window is…read morethanking their customers for many years of loyalty. Now gone. Too bad. Always found great gifts there for children.

The Riverwood DOES NOT PAY THE ARTISTS who's products they profit off of…read more We're a small, artist-run company called Cactus Club Paper Goods who create stickers and greeting cards of animals and plants we paint. At the beginning of 2022, Riverwood placed an order with us at a trade show under a net30 agreement (meaning they had 30 days to pay us for the wholesale products they bought). They took a receipt with our terms and conditions. It has now been over a year and we still haven't received payment. We have emailed, called, left voicemails, and used their live chat function on their website for over a year and were completely stone-walled. Last week, we finally got a response... They said they sold our products and didn't communicate or pay us because NYC has seized their assets. We felt bad for their situation so we offered a couple solutions to help them out, including waiving all their late fees. They told us to: "F*** off and get a life". And: "Great I'm done talking you you. Feel free to blast me out there and try to destroy another humans life. We will do the same to you." We don't understand the lack of professionalism and we still need them to pay us. They had every opportunity to return any products for a full refund (we'd even pay the shipping). We invested our time and money to create these products and we need stores to pay us to stay in business. We've been as kind as possible and have given them over a year to work with us, but they decided to be unprofessional and vulgar. Our company is only two people and this is our only livelihood. If they feel they can take advantage of us, I can't imagine who else they feel justified in taking advantage of. When you purchase a product at Riverwood, the artists and companies that made that product are seeing no money and Riverwood is keeping 100% of the profit. This is unethical and very wrong.

Interactive souvenir and gift shop in charming Cooperstown, NY. The sales clerk was fabulous when…read moreshe asked my son to play a game of "Space" with him because he was a little shy and declined but she won him over by offering him a pair of the smallest dice in the world if he won the game. We did not purchase that game but we did find a bunch of other cool dice to swap out for the plain, boring dice that come with Yahtzee. Everything should have a touch of the original, I think. My son selected a game called "Butts in Space", we have not played it yet but it looks like a hilarious winner. They have toys for people of all ages, something for everyone for sure.