Toy Stores in Torrance, CA

“Best place to get authentic Labubus at good prices in the South Bay. Kevin is AMAZING! He helped my son find the exact Labubu and outfit for his first one. Thank you!!”

“Ran into MTVJack here working at the counter in a cheap spiderman suit. He told me that he lost his dl after 3 dui and this guy still not sober. Another customer started to shoplift and he donned his spider man mask and confronted the robber but missed him and destroyed a table with merchantdise on. What a poor dude. Felt bad for him. Hope he get back to his former glory.>> Most likely his pilot didn't air. His acting was very good but I didn't feel the taping came out funny enough to be picked up by networks.”

“I went to top canvas on a Wednesday not expecting to find any Sonny angels because they’re so hard to find nowadays. When I walked in I was immediately greeted by an associate named Angel and he was super helpful! The moment he knew I was looking for Sonny angels, he showed me everything they had! I ended up taking two Sonny angels and a collectors Sonny Angel which was cool! He was super dope and just made the whole Sonny Angel experience better! Customer service was 10/10 and I’ll be back for more Sonny angels lol :))”

“I love this place so much! Cool anime items you can buy! Friendly staff! And you got japanese and bts and etc stuff! Bit small but still a welcoming place, i go here at least every week like 3-5 times, you’ll see me with my friends!”

“Been coming here for magic the gathering for about a month or two now. Their discord is fairly active and everyone has been great to meet and talk to. Very casual friendly”

“Such a cute charming store! Neat selection! If you love Kawaii collectibles this is the spot for you! You can even trade! The owner is such a nice man. He loves what he does. Ill definitely be back!”

“I love coming to this store! They have every franchise and cinematic universe merch and the prices are reasonable! I will definitely come back to get gifts for myself and for others. I wish they had some type of reward or points system for people who frequently shop here. I would also say they have the best loungefly collection out of any other store. Thanks for a great experience!”

“Exceptional Experience at Build-A-Bear – Thanks to Knox!

I visited Build-A-Bear about 30 minutes before closing and was hesitant to bring my children in, worried we might be rushed or turned away. However, Knox assured us there was plenty of time to enjoy the full experience—and he was absolutely right!

Knox went above and beyond to make the visit unforgettable for my kids. Knox kept them engaged, helped us pick out everything, and made the entire process fun and stress-free. Knox interaction with my children was incredible—his patience, enthusiasm, and kindness truly stood out.

Even when the system had technical issues at closing time, Knox remained calm and reassuring. I was concerned my kids might have to leave without their items, but Knox resolved the issue, ensuring we checked out smoothly. Knox’s dedication and problem-solving made all the difference—we left happy, thanks to Knox .

Because of Knox, this was an exceptional experience for my family. Knox effort, joy, and outstanding customer service did not go unnoticed. I will absolutely return and recommend this location to friends and family. Build-A-Bear is lucky to have such an amazing employee!”

“So much stock! Lots of singles for Pokémon and yugioh at a great price. The store owner was incredibly nice and said it’s just difficult for them to organize the amount of stuff they have!! Lots of packs from several different fandoms, binders, merchandise, even sports cards are here. They have a buy 10 singles for a 1$ deal and that was useful for me. An awesome spot with a high chance of finding what you’re looking for. Don’t judge its appearance, they’ve just got a lot !!! Much to uncover.”

“A true gem in Torrance. Family-owned business since the 90s. I used to come here every weekend as a kid and I can't believe that they're still around. I always try to make a trip here whenever I'm back in town. The owners are so sweet and explains why they have such loyal customers, some of them with their own families and kids now. Excellent customer service, they give great suggestions based on what you need. 100% authentic, they used to hold official tournaments by Konami. They have a great selection of booster packs and boxes. The way to pull a Mega Pokemon or any rare card in general is to buy sealed boxes, which trust me, you'll know if it's re-sealed right away by the way the seal looks.
They used to display individual cards but things have definitely changed, especially after COVID, and they are moving towards more online sales & business. Everything is still available, you just need to look it up online beforehand. They allow you to purchase online or call-in to save cards seen online and come-in to do pick-up so that you save on shipping costs.
They occasionally buy used cards and those are the single cards listed online. Please remember that this is a small business and they are not buying to collect, they are buying to make a living. There are a lot of costs and time spent sorting, organizing, storing, listing, and potentially shipping these individual cards. The owner is always upfront on how they buy cards. If you are selling singles, they will look up market price and offer you a price they feel worth it for them to buy and resell. The price is always mutually agreed on between the seller and buyer. There are plenty of avenues for one to sell privately, such as Facebook Marketplace and eBay if you are hoping to get 100% market price. This store is based on honest, hard-working people and I will always rather spend my money here, rather than a corporate conglomerate like Walmart or Target! I hope they stay in business forever.”

“Cute store, surprisingly not packed compared to other Sanrio stores I've been to. A lot of the popular ones, Hello Kitty, Melody, Kuromi, and Cinnamorrol. Not much choco cat or Kuropi. definitely had Gudetama!!”

“They are only open during a warehouse sale, which they post the date for on their social media. Was given a rundown about how they handle the crowd and received a paper with a price sheet. Employees were polite and quick to answer questions as well as restocking product. They were also asking customers what they were looking for and would try to see if they had any. Overall a fun and easy experience and I can't wait for the next one.”