I have shopped here before. This shop is on the second floor of the Sparrow building in the…read moreKerrytown neighborhood. The youngest member of our local host family has declared it her favorite toy store in Ann Arbor. Grandparents beware, have a settled upon spending limit before entering. In the past I have purchased baby gifts for others and treats for a toddler. Today the perfect selection was found after a great deal of deliberation and calculations. The store is well stocked with stuffed animals so a baby goat was selected since we had just visited some earlier at White Lotus Farm. And a great beginner reader was also chosen. Our hosts needed some baby gifts for friends, and those they chose, looked great! Selections are beautifully displayed, the staff is friendly and helpful. Quality of everything we saw was excellent.

Friendly staff happy to engage the kids in trying out toys and answering questions. Tons of stuff…read moreto catch young (and older) imaginations. Priced decently for a Kerrytown jewel. Interesting collection of old school and newbies. Caught sight of Rubix cube and etch a sketch. Saw folks visiting even without children.. Perhaps suffering from bouts of nostalgia as I was. My kids want to go back. Check out the fairy door when you go

I love that independent bookstores are "coming back"…read more I love books - especially physical books with real pages. I love checking books out from the library. I love buying brand new books. I love buying used books. I love everything about books. I actually came here while running errands with someone else. I don't think I would have ever known this was here otherwise. I wandered around the store while the person I was with was taking care of whatever it is we came in there for. It was such an immersive experience. I appreciate how the store is laid out. There is/was so much thought put into not just the layout of where sections should be, but where each book goes. It is so well curated. I got so many incredible recommendations from the employee picks that I have loved, shared with others, and they have loved too. It's been a month or so since my last visit, so I'm excited to see what the latest recommendations are. If you're a book nerd, this is absolutely worth a visit. I will absolutely be back.

Since my last review this location has taken a new name (Schuler Books) and with it came a bigger,…read morebetter experience! First off, everything you may have loved about this place is still here. The hearty selection of books and periodicals, the rewards program, the massive lineup of puzzles and other items like journals, stationary, board games, stickers, home goods like candles and drink ware, tote bags, and more. Looking for a gift for a book nerd? Look no further than their shelf of carefully curated wares like "Book lover" candles, home library bookends, literary charades card games, etc. It's all here and better than ever. But what's been particularly exciting to watch unfold is their recent expansion next door. While it was sad to see the former tenant (a Thai restaurant) go, it was great to see Schuler's take over the space and convert it into a dedicated children's area. Here you'll find an expanded selection of kid's books (from toddler to YA), toys, educational games, etc, all in a kid friendly environment filled with bean bags and other cozy places for kids to park and read or play. In the former kid's section at the back of the store is now an expanded used book section, which is a great place to browse if you're looking for discounted pricing or want to give an old book a new home! They also host regularly programming like author readings, book signings, story-time for the kids, etc. During my most recent visit I happened upon them setting one of those up near the cozy fireplace in the back and I made a mental note to check the schedule so I could come back for a gathering. I'm so grateful that we have this little slice of literary heaven on the west side and I'm so grateful for all they bring to our community!

The demise of the old school hobby shops has left a void that's hard to fill. Some of Ann Arbor's…read moreold shops doubled as toy stores (used to be a good one for lead and pre painted miniatures at the old Arbor Land Mall), Kay-B Hobbies at Briarwood was good for models and basic paint supplies as well as a decent selection of Avalon Hill boardgames. Even Meijer Thrifty Acres wasn't half bad in the hobby division. The best all around though was Ryder's on W. Liberty St. They had it all: Trains, D & D, board games, miniatures, motorized cars and planes, etc... By the second decade of the 2000s these were defunct options, so it was great accidentally stumbling across Warhammer in the Lamp Post Plaza where Trader Joe's can also be found. A few years ago there was a vitamin store of sorts here but apparently they're long gone. Anyhow, I was dying to go in and see what they had. Upon entering the host greeted us, perhaps a bit too peppy, but a nice guy nevertheless. The store was packed with all things Warhammer, which is a longstanding miniatures war game where beautifully painted armies of miniatures are maneuvered into combat where ultimately the luck of a die roll determines the stated up front outcome. Sample dialogue overheard: "I'm going to shoot him in the face with my pistol", then the die roll followed.... a miss. So basically it's a male geek's club 99.9% of the time. Lucky for me I have a geeky gf and she was just as interested in checking out the stock and displays as I was. They even had a table where people can paint their newly acquired figures-- Citadel Paints and brushes, as well as that brand's outstanding tools were accessible. I doubt that option is free since the average price for one color paint pod is $4+, nevertheless, I wager it's worth every penny for someone unable to shoulder the high cost of the hobby. All-in-all, we left with a couple of miniatures, a paint brush-water holder and an expandable figure base holder to facilitate steady detailing.

It was closed today but it looked nice inside. Open tables, paints and terrain. Great for a…read moreWarhammer gamer.

This is my favorite card shop I've been to. Trade in rates are the best in the area, always a…read morefantastic selection of singles (which are in a display case so you don't need to shuffle through boxes to find what you're looking for), they often have sealed product for reasonable prices, and the workers are very kind and helpful and knew me by name by the second time I ever came in. I also highly recommend their Pokémon play nights! Fantastic sense of community. Could not recommend them enough.

From the owner: We specialize in trading cards, Japanese imports and moreread more

Best coin shop ever run by the BEST people ever…read more It's like walking into Antiques Roadshow Live. I have so much fun every time I'm there. We'll see you again soon!!!

Great spot, helpful staff, fair prices, won't waste your time. Going back soon. --------------read more

Small bookstore but large selection of rare and hard to find autographed books…read more Cards can be found throughout with a quick synopsis and review for the books which is helpful and the staff are friendly. Also a bit on the pricey side!

Small place, but they use their space well. Interesting selection of books. They had info cards on…read morejust about every book I checked. That was nice. The young man tending to the store was nice and helped if I asked for it. Hard to appreciate the books because of these flimsy clear dust jackets that kept falling off. Also seemed overpriced to me.

Michael's always makes me feel like I want to create something! Michael's always has something new…read more& exciting. My latest visit produced several great finds including 50% off lights and other Christmas decor. I bought 4 sets of lights! I'm a kid again at Michael's during the holiday season! Cinnamon scented pine cones, angel lights, Christmas lights, santa earrings, wreaths, etc. Check out the clever clothes pin clips and sturdy used to hang my Christmas cards this year. Also found a beautiful wreath (& the hook) to hang it on our front door - HALF OFF! Can you tell Michael's has, once again, warmed my holiday spirit heart. I suggest avoiding the busiest days - Saturdays & Friday nights. Especially now with limited staff due to COVID. My only con - it was super busy with too few cashiers (2) and a long long line waiting.

The framing department is a nightmare. Tomorrow will be a week that I have been waiting for a…read moresimple double mat to be cut to fit into an 11x14 frame, nothing extravagant. The lady who helped me find the correct matts was very helpful, but I was totally surprised when she said it probably wouldn't be cut until the next day since she was working by herself. Okay, no problem, I can come back tomorrow to pick it up, right? Wrong! I have called every day since, and it still has not been cut. Either no one is working, or they don't come in until 5 o'clock, or they went home sick, or they say maybe tomorrow, they will have someone call me. I heard that twice now, and not once has my phone rang. I strongly suggest going elsewhere. When they open today, I will be calling to see if it is finished. If not, they should refund my money so I can go to their competitor and get it done. It is where I should have gone to begin with. I cannot attach a picture since I have not received the product.

Such a cute concept! I definitely love working on Lego but I just don't have the space for finished…read moreprojects, so a place where you can buy and sell sets and loose pieces is genius. If you want to follow a plan, the kits are there (new and used) to help you along. Prefer to go your own way? You can buy individual pieces and Lego blocks in bulk for less than a new set (and the pieces are great quality). Also tons of minifigs! Speaking of, I also love their cute "Build a Fig" table where you can build your own minifig. Perfect for gifting or making some pieces for your personal Lego building needs! They also have special sales and events like the fill a bucket promo, buy one get one at a discount, etc. Keep an eye on their website for that updated info!