“There are not many independent toy stores left but Geppetto’s really throws back to the bygone era of my childhood. Great selection of really neat toys. They have everything from big brands like Lego and Mattel products, to more unique and mindful and specialized toys that help develop the mind. Very spendy. Nice people!”
“I am hoping that this review reaches Moses, a current employee at the Big Shop. Recently, this week, my son bought a Ninjago set. Soon after opening, he lost a pretty significant piece and his building came to a pause. I asked around at the LEGOLAND hotel to see if there was a place to order just a part, they said I’d need to purchase a new set.
Later that day, we stopped at the Big Shop while waiting for rope drop at Ninjago land. I asked an employee, Moses, if I could ask a weird question to which he replied, “there’s no such thing as a weird question.” I asked if he knew where I could purchase a single Lego piece to finish our Ninjago set. He asked about the piece I needed. I explained it was a “wrench shaped” piece which acts as a hinge for a door type piece (real Lego builders will understand). He knew right away what I was talking about and went in the back and returned with 2 pieces (similar to the color we needed) and I later learned it came from his personal collection. I asked if I could pay him for them, he declined.
He literally made my son’s day! My son woke up that morning with the missing Lego piece still in his mind and Moses changed the mood for our day and even our trip. Thank you, Moses ??”
8AM - 9PM
5885 The Crossings Dr, Carlsbad
Toy Stores
“Its kid friendly. I love it. Theme park conveniently located. The hotel has great entertainment for kids. Facilities look old and a bit run down but not a deal breaket”
“I love it here, I can literally spend so many hours just browsing around the store! I’m a big sentimental stationery girlie and this little shop is literal heaven! Every lap I make around the store I find something new that I want to take home. I’ve been coming here once a week for the past three weeks lol love that staff as well! Everyone is so sweet, kind, and pleasant to talk to. <3”