A really large, albeit a bit disorganized, toy store in Culver City. They have all different sorts…read moreof items from all different decades and if you are a matchbox or toy car fan, you will find hundreds of options here. There is a large free parking lot attached in front and on the side and inside there are many rows of different toys with all different sorts of pricing. The guy working was a bit shy and did not introduce himself or check in with us at all, but I could see that this place would be a great option if you are a collector because they just have such a huge selection of things. They also have a race track for car racing, which I'm sure can get popular at certain times for certain clubs. I would recommend this place if you are searching for anything little toy car related.

So glad this place is still open! I always find something awesome. Def coming back with my nephew…read moreto pick out hot wheels and possibly get into slot car racing

RWT is a fairly huge TCG collectable shop! Walking into the entrance from Sawtelle side makes you…read morefeel as if you're going to a store in Japan. This shop is located on the 2nd floor of The Block plaza. Coming from Sawtelle, you into a hallway and up a set of stairs. You are immediately greeted with everything TCG related. There are sealed products along the wall, show cases with graded cards and fan made merch?, folders with loose singles. Then along side of the area near the window you'll see table set up for gaming. There is a lot to check out, I can't say the prices are retail but more likely at competitive market rates. The craziest part is, that is not all. Walking towards the opposite side of the shop are sports cards. The area is not equally as large as the TCG side but there was for sure a lot to look at. My niece was looking for Pokemon Full Arts and she was able to find a double handful just by browsing the binders. Parking: private structure, street VERDICT: Rinse and repeat

A really fun shop to stop by if you're in the area. I almost missed this hidden gem. I was right…read morenext door at a soft serve shop and saw a singular door that the bottom of some staircases. On top of the doorway had the letters "RWT" and saw a few people entering. I looked up the Yelp page and to my surprise it was a TCG shop. Highly recommend stopping by to look around. Of course we had to take a yonder. They have a ton of PSA graded and bulk cards for cheap. Love that they have bulk cards laying around for you to look through, some are in binders some are in small boxes. Also have a ton of seating for their community events, including trade nights and tournaments. Kept clean, tons of trashcans at the end of each table. We visited on a Saturday that was pretty warm, high 80s with high foot traffic and it stayed well ventilated and cool with AC.

Welcome this amazing artist to the neighborhood! Minority owned and operated. Art. Vintage. Comics…read more Who starts a business selling their original artwork and America's coolest collectables at the height of a pandemic?! This guy does. (this is how we do it...) Hulk. Spiderman. Superman. Marvel. Bruce Lee. Figurines, bobbleheads, comics, and my favorite, the owner's artwork, signed, starting at only 15 bucks. I spoke to the owner about art, artists, vintage comics and starting his shop during the pandemic. Super nice, friendly, talented, it's exciting to find a new place like this, filled with great deals, icons and heroes. I walked out with a prize picture for my wall, and a skip in my step. It's nice to see artists thriving on the west side of Los Angeles in times like these! You know you need a giant superhero for your desktop. An original Bruce Lee on your wall. An old comic in mint condition to complete your collection. And to applaud small businesses like this one. This place has it all. Many thanks for my amazing picture!! You are so cool and talented. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Aside from Justin being a super talented artist and collector, he's just a super nice guy. If you…read moreare looking for unique toy gifts for fellas or amazing original art for ladies or anybody this little hidden spot is not to be missed. Super affordable and easy parking - check it out and support local shops!

Miracle Mile Toys & Gifts is a neighborhood toy store that mostly sells toys for babies and kids…read more Visitors will find toys like puzzles, stuffed animals, toy trains, Perfect Petzzz, wooden toys from Plan Toys and Tender Leaf, dolls, BRIO trains, etc. This is the shop for parents who are looking for quality toys and are not overly worried about price tags. P.S. - Metered parking only, but this part of Miracle Mile is not very busy so I had no issue finding an available spot on Saturday afternoon.

This is a late, but important review! We were invited to my child's classmate's birthday party in…read moreearly October. We didn't know the family or child well, only that he was turning four and has an older brother. I purposely wanted to shop local and support an independent business, and a quick search on Yelp led me here. We arrived about an hour before closing on Saturday, which was great because parking meters end at 4pm and we found parking out front easily. We were greeted by an employee behind the desk as we walked in. She asked if there was anything she could help us find, and I let her know we were first time customers looking for a birthday gift with the details mentioned above. She let us know the layout of the store, her suggestions, but let us look freely. Over time more customers arrived with small children, and received the same courteous service. The store is clean and curated. I appreciated seeing well made toys and items inspiring imaginative play, rather than cheap plastic with distracting lights or sounds. I eventually chose a doctor play set as well as some items for my own children, such as animal figures and stamp markers. They offer free gift wrapping, which is a nice touch. The one alarming fact that stood out is that there were many empty storefronts on their block, so it's more important than ever to support our local economy. Their prices reflect investment in well made items, so I would not come here expecting big box store deals. In a world full of Target and Amazon, I would rather spend my money supporting a local, independent business. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back with our kids this holiday season.

Lakeshore is a great resource for wonderful kids' games and puzzles. Shout out to AIDEN who was so…read morehelpful and so courteous.

How have I never heard of this place before? I've driven by it a million times, so I feel like I'm…read morejust silly for not noticing it. Lakeshore is geared towards teachers, however it's open to the public, so anyone can visit. (Also anyone can join their club which gives rewards and a free tote on your first visit!) They have tons of fun stuff for various grades (Pre-K to elementary age), tons of art supplies (paint, glittery stuff, poster board, etc), tons of school supplies (birthday certificates, wall certificates, etc), and books and toys galore! Some of the stuff can be $$$ (for example a book that was $17 here was $7 on Amazon) but other stuff is much more reasonably priced. We got some school work books for $3.50 each! Service was extra friendly, they have Covid protocols in place (masks required, sanitizer available), and the store was extra bright and clean. I can't wait to go back

Came to this store today to pick up a stuffed animal for our gender reveal and so glad I did! The…read moregirl working was so sweet and helpful and took extra care to make sure I didn't see which one she put in the bag to keep it a surprise for us :) so excited that this will be our baby girl's first plushie!

This is a cute Japanese store. As soon as I walked in there, everything looked soft and squishy…read more They have a lot of different things from pens, Pokémon, peanut keychains, teacups, anime, stationary, and stickers. A lot of selection that people want to buy for presents or for yourself. But their values aren't cheap though. This is the place to go for Christmas shopping or birthday shopping for your family or friends to give the best gifts they can ever have!

Got a ps2 for a great price from here and the guy Austin working there was the man he helped me out…read moreand made good game recommendations for me. Definitely stop in for all gaming related things new and old

A few years back, there used to be a GameStop across the street from Gameplay - it's a testament to…read morethings that they ended up outliving it and thriving. A truly local video game chain, and I've always had a pleasant time with both the owner and staff. Great selection, fair prices, and they'll always let you know when you'll want to "come on down" for the latest releases. Great all around!

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this cute little toy store! It is filled with so many different types…read moreof toys like dolls, blocks, little figures, instruments, playsets, and so much more! The worker there was so nice and helped me find toys specific to what I was looking for and even gift wrapped up my purchases so nicely! Definitely recommend this place!

I visited here with my son last Saturday. I splurged $88 on a firefighter costume…read moreIf you're willing to splurge a little for a lot of joy, this toy store is where to be. However, if you're pinching pennies and normally buy your kids' toys on Amazon or Target, you will probably find this store pricey. This place is different from your run-of-the-mill toy shop. It has a great location and excellent customer service. Pros: High-quality toys: 10/10, hands down! Beautiful wooden wonders galore. A+ customer service - they're like happiness wizards! Eye-catching displays that'll make you want to stay all day. Cons: Pricey, no denying it. -Street parking by the meters.