Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery, established in July 2004, is a well-known shop located on the border of Chicago's Lincoln Park and Lakeview neighborhoods in a charming vintage building. It has grown into one of the world's leading sellers of designer toys from artists around the globe. The store offers a wide variety of vinyl figures, blind box and capsule toys, plush, and pop culture collectibles. It is especially popular for its selection of products made by artists like Tokidoki, which often feature Japanese influences, and for its unique character products that create a lively, Harajuku-like atmosphere. Rotofugi also features a gallery that hosts monthly art exhibits showcasing work by local and nationally known artists, adding an artful touch to the experience. Visitors often praise the friendly staff and the store’s diverse range of items, making it a favorite spot for both collectors and casual shoppers. Many mention that it is a fun and welcoming place for all ages, with something for everyone. The store is also known for its rotating exhibits and the display of additional art in the back, making it a must-visit destination for art and toy enthusiasts in Chicago.
Possibly one of the best toy/collectable/art/Tokidoki authorized retailer stores in the Midwest. Thank you for always having AWESOME THINGS!
May 2024
So much cool stuff, lovely friendly staff, a nice mix of art and vinyl figures and collectibles. Difficult to drag my 7 year old away! Awesome spot.
April 2024
Can't say enough good things about this place, a hidden gem in the city that I can't believe I haven't posted a review of yet. Love love love it, always take my out of town guests here and have gotten a lot of beautiful art for my home from the rotating exhibits!
This Lincoln Park destination, besides being one of the only designer-toy shops in the Midwest, has gained a reputation for being one of the best designer-toy shops in the world. It stocks a wildly diverse selection of vinyl figures and pop-culture collectibles from creative brands across the globe, including Kidrobot, Funko, Tokidoki, and Amuse. Still, it's their "blind box" toys that sell fastest-customers don't know which toy in a collection or series they're buying until they open the box post-purchase. The shop's other areas come with surprises, too: An adjacent gallery houses artwork, and its 1,000-square-foot space is available for private events (when it's not hosting monthly BYOB Drink n' Draw parties).
