If you're looking for higher end toys in the Ashville area, this will be one toy store that you…read moreabsolutely need to check out! There are so many brands from all over the world - some of the specialized German toys, which you don't find in other markets like Schleich, Bruder, and Playmobil of course! You can also find toys like Lego, Calico critters, Duncan Yo-yos and a great selection of educational toys as well. The store is fun, very large, and well organized with plenty of aisles that have so many different choices that your kids will absolutely love to play with. Also, if you're looking for a gift for a child and wanted to shop in person, this would be the perfect place to do so. You can get gifts wrapped and fully packaged, so you'll be ready to go for that next birthday party or special occasion! Make sure to check it out if you have a chance and enjoy!

I love Dancing Bear Toys. The employees are super nice. Their selection is always a big selection…read more They always usually have a bunch of different things to choose from the value is amazing. I love going here for all the squishy's reasonable prices too. I love this place. I always want to go and I follow them on Instagram for when they get new stuff.

A small toy shop, but mighty! My eight-year-old daughetr loved popping in on a visit to Asheville…read morefrom Washington, D.C. Staff were very helpful and the shelves are filled with all kinds of toys from stuffed animals to books to trinkets. My daughter picked up some squooshy toys.

Fun little shop in Asheville! Lots of fidget toys from squishes to magnets, mincraft star wars and…read moreninjago themed Lego sets, board games, and even toddler toys. Me my mom and my sister came to this shop and we loved it, the workers were friendly and nice and helpful. My sister got a couple of different squishes and I got a McLaren hot wheels car which I love. I would definitely recommend this toy shop if you're looking for a fun activity in Asheville!

Had a stopover in Asheville and decided to check out a local comic shop. I happened to bring a…read moredozen of my comics from the 60s for possible sale. I arrived and spoke with the owner briefly, then left my books for her to check out while I browsed the store. I must say I was amazed at how well the store was laid out. Plenty of room to browse the different areas and sections. All areas clearly marked and arranged by themes. Most comic stores tend to be crammed into tight spaces and claustrophobic but this store was a pleasure to go through Nice selection of back issues and current issues, figurines, posters, graphic novels, games, and much more. And very reasonable prices too. Highly recommend if you're in the Asheville area, check it out! Oh, the very knowledgeable owner and I came to a fair deal for a dozen of my books!

Great selection and variety of comics/manga and some books! Even a bunch of boxes of comics on the…read moreshelves! Can't find what you are looking for? The guy that helped us up front went out of his way to look what we needed!:) thank you! Prices are great for what it's worth!

Amazing store with a thoughtful staff and wonderful customer service. Awesome value, selection and…read morecan always find what I need :)

I enjoyed my visit to this business with friends from VT. A Pokemon sanctuary sits in the back of…read morethe store. So many unique comics, cards, gift items and old record albums are nicely placed throughout the store. Prices vary but appear to be reasonable. Even a refrigerator with cold water and drinks starting at 99 cents was darn cheap. A must place to visit with kids who are into the above and graphic novels. Nostalgic for adults and a good place to eyeball the current value of your comic collection.

Always enjoy browsing bookstores, and seeing another independent bookstore, I had to make a quick…read morevisit. Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe is at the heart of downtown Asheville and blends well with other local businesses. The bookstore has its charm. The bookstore carries many tending and new releases of books. I'm intrigued that the bookstore hosts weekly events and some quirky magnetic and trinkets.

Malaprop's will forever be one of my favorite indie bookstores. I first fell in love with it back…read morein 2021 when I lived in AVL. I liked the name so much because I was the type of person who used malaprops a good amount. It's extra charming because you're able to order something from their cafe while reading your book. This spot is deceptively huge. The different sections are very intentional and beautifully organized. I had an especially great time looking at the "Beautiful Books" section this visit. I ended up falling in love with a short stories book by Chips Hardy that I took home. I also adored their graphic t-shirts here. I am not a big t-shirt person, but always want more graphic tees, so was so excited to love this one so much. I had a really special experience with one of the booksellers here on my recent visit too. I could not find The Enchanted April in the fiction section and when I asked, one of the booksellers got really excited about the author and that book. She passionately told me how wonderful the book was. We were sad to see it was sold out, but suggested I check a bookstore a block over. I love this bookstore and think everyone should make it a stop on an Asheville trip.

Wow, talk about a selection. I recommend this place to ANYONE you WILL find something that you…read morelove. I love that this is run by a local family. They have something for everyone and I especially love the Pokémon section. They have a Pokémon PROFESSIONAL!! She may be young but man, does she know her stuff. Everyone there is so helpful and I love the conversations I have. This is a place to meet likeminded people with niche interests and a PERFECT place to get that gift for the person who is impossible to buy for. From dollar bins to build-your-own GI-joes You can find something just for you. This might sound crazy because I promise I don't work there but I WISH I did, talk about a dream job. This place is genuinely amazing and might be the last REAL toy store. While you can get stuff that is in boxes you can actually play here. The Lego room is immaculate. Enough gushing just go check this place out.

This is genuinely a place of joy, nostalgia, and amazingly fun finds!…read moreThe owners are worth patronage and they are genuinely reasonable in their pricing. A million little finds and fun things everywhere you turn. This is a store that blends gently loved toys from the past and then new versions of some of the best!

This is where the real comic collectors go in Asheville. The owners are very knowledgeable, true…read morefans of comics, and all around nice guys.

Such a fun spot to visit! I thought they had a great selection of old and new. I was looking for…read moreCaptain America in particular and found a vintage issue super close to what I was after. The pricing was great and I thought the service was excellent. Super friendly and helpful! Will come back next time I'm in AVL.