Had a great experience at Child's Play in McLean. Parking was close and easy. The staff were all…read morevery helpful and friendly. My goal was to find Jellycats and I did (got several actually)! They also had so many different toys for all ages, and tons of legos. Will definitely be returning again soon.

Purchased two mini bluetooth speakers and speaker carrier/covers. One cover was the wrong size…read more So, upon exchanging, was charged a 20% restocking fee (after initially being told they could not take it back) due to the packaging being opened. The cover / product was unused and in new condition. I would imagine kids open gifts fairly often and realize something is amiss like a speaker cover being the wrong size. Making an even exchange instead of charging a minimal $2.69 would have been frictionless and avoided losing a customer who would continue to spend hundreds of dollars a year. So, while we love the variety of toys and work hard to support local business, it's hard to overlook the lack of customer service.

Do you like wonderful toys? Or are you looking for something from the past?…read more There is a bit of both in this store. I found myself looking at games I played as a kid in the 80's and have seen some of the changes since the game orginally came out. From the Gearhead Stunt Garage to the Cooperative Games I have never heard of, but knew of song and/sayings. Apparently these are now a game. Scented pencils are sold here and I think about the crayons that were Scented from when I was in school. The things that trigger memories from your past. The ambience, prices and cleanliness are at an all time high. It is a Saturday today and a lot of kids and parents are in the store. The people in here are well behaved. This place is worth checking out.

I stopped in to checkout their smiki blind boxes. I was happy to see they carried several series…read more The staff is pretty nice and are ready to help if you need it. I picked up a few boxes and their prices are pretty good. This a great toy shop that offers a lot of selections for small children to even bigger kids (aka the adults). There is a small parking lot in the back that gets kind of busy on the weekends, but it's definitely worth checking out.

Clean and low key toy library for kids. Took my 3 year old for a 55-min drop in session on a…read moreSaturday afternoon - she had a blast with the great variety of toys from infant to school-aged kids. Parking can be a bit tight but that's Falls Church area. They also have classes and birthday parties. Will come again!

I recently got the chance to check out the Toy Nest's updated digs last week and had a great time!…read more We did a drop-in play session for $12 which was the perfect after-school activity on a rainy day. We went with a group of three-year olds and they were ecstatic for an opportunity to check out new toys and get some energy out on a dreary day. They had a little something for everyone: ride on toys, baby dolls, sports equiptment, and all of the little blocks/gadgets a child could every want. The costume rack was also a favorite with characters ranging from superheroes, construction workers, to princesses. I love how this spot fills many different needs in the community: a third place for families to convene, eco-friendly way to get rid of all toys, and an affordable place to try out new toys and teach your child about responsibility and sharing. This woman owned business is the absolute best.

Trading in my old phone for an upgrade at Verizon next door, my eight-year-old daughter convinced…read moreme to pop in beforehand. It's a large, charming toy store with lots of toys, books, and games for kids of all ages. My daughter loved the corner of stuffed animals and the squooshy toys.

We stumbled over this cute toy store while walking on our way to a restaurant…read more The lady working there was very friendly and welcoming, we had nothing to buy and just wanted to check out the store for the future, and was surprised that they have so many toys for kids to play with: grocery store, pizza shop, train table, stacking toys etc. my girls had a lot of fun playing with some of these while I browsed around. They have a nice selection of toys for all ages! Their panda bubble machine outside is adorable! And they also have story time during the week, so cute! Will definitely come back

Cool little Hobby and toy store in a strip mall in Alexandria. Lots of models, puzzles,…read morefigures/figurines, model paints., and more! The person running the story was friendly and greeted me and asked if they could assist me in finding anything. #WhistleStopToyAndHobbies

Good selection of paints. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Wide selection of different hobby…read moreitems. Website does not do the shop justice. Trains aren't my thing but they have tons of them.

This was the second stop on my child's mission to visit every place with comics, anime, and merch,…read moreand we're so glad we stopped by Victory Comics in Falls Church. The shop was well organized and had so much more than just comics -- from building models to artwork by local artists. It also feels like a real community space, hosting events and meetups on different nights, which makes it even more special. My child absolutely fell in love with this place, and honestly, so did I. We'll definitely be back! Staff was nice and helpful and very well organized!

As others have said, not the easiest place to find parking. Getting into the parking lot is a…read morelittle bit tricky. But it really is worth it to come here! The service was great and the selection was well above average. The store is laid out in a very easy to manage way, and the selection of products is pretty terrific. You would be hard pressed to find a more complete comic and gaming store in the area. SELECTION: like I said before they have a great selection of stuff. It is divided into two sections so it's easy to find what you need. Comic books are very well laid out with a easy to find rack of new comics as well as bins of old comics. I really appreciated the family friendly area too. for the card section, they have both training cards and collectible card games. They carry things like Pokémon, Magic the Gathering , Lorcana, and Star Wars unlimited. But they have much more than just that. SERVICE: service was great! Overall, they are very helpful and it is well staffed. It was a little disorganized near the register, but can't really complain because of the great selection and the friendly attitude. COST: the value for what you get is right on the Mark. It is a place with reasonable prices and they stick relatively close to MSRP. The exceptions being what you would find at any other card shop. Right now Pokémon cards are through the roof, but at least here they are reasonable.

What a wonderful independent toy store! Tons of fun and educational options for kids. The store…read moreowner graciously wrapped two presents for me and they looked great. Very impressed, will come back.

Such a local gem! We get all of our toys and gifts for kids at this shop. They are super…read moreknowledgeable and have the best suggestions.

Incredible selection and helpful, dedicated staff. Perfect for gifts. A true neighborhood gem.read more

Zero really. I'm extremely disappointed in the lack of flexibility and customer service I…read moreexperienced here. I was told by the manager that teachers receive a 10% discount, but when I asked to apply it, she insisted I present a physical teacher ID. I explained multiple times that I didn't have a physical ID on me, but that I am the owner of a preschool. I offered to show my professional email and even attempted to log into my school's website to verify my identity. Unfortunately, the reception inside the store is very poor my phone calls dropped as soon as I walked in making it difficult to pull anything up online. I asked if she could simply look up my school on the computer behind the counter, and she refused. For a toy and bookstore that promotes educational materials and community engagement, I expected more effort and support toward educators and school owners especially those who have direct access to hundreds of families and students. Instead, I was met with rigid policy enforcement and no willingness to problem-solve. It's disappointing to see a business that markets itself around education and community be so unwilling to work collaboratively with local educators over a modest 10% discount. Customer service should feel supportive, not transactional and dismissive. I think I should take a peek at when their contract is over.

I have been intentionally moving away from shopping at Amazon and to support our local businesses…read more With my 5 year old nephew's birthday coming up, I searched for stores around the DMV that have a wide selection of toys and would deliver promptly. Child's Play was perfect! I found a bunch of age appropriate toys for my nephew and it was delivered in less than a week. I also feel great supporting my local business!

CP is a playground of toys and games for kids any kid or kid at heart!…read more The staff is exceedingly helpful and knowledgeable and guarantee that you won't leave empty handed with the perfect item.

7/15/23 As Justin Bieber sings I'm The One,…read moreI look around at all the cute litte collections that a young and old mind can find enjoyment in. Even if you don't buy something at Rumi Life, your bound to enjoy something you might not have seen or knew existed before. The place is pretty busy now, but the employees are doing what they can to keep things organized and assist guests to the store. The employees may not smile, but they should be approachable. I don't see much of Kuromi in this store this time. The Hello Kitty merchandise does spring up from time to time. I have started taking a liking to the Kuromi collection, but haven't bought anything yet. It's just a matter of time. There is one big thing you should know. The stuff here is nice to look at, but if you buy something here, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Please remember this if you come here to shop.