Toy Stores in Chicago, IL

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“Pre pandemic I used to go play dnd at the adventure league event. I miss that. The energy seems to have shifted as I don't believe the people running the event are the same. Definitely where I go for dnd books and dice still, and its fun to walk around to look at things. I loved observing the warhammer event. It looked like every one who participates in the events enjoys them a lot. Its a great hub for the nerdy members of the community!”

5 Superb65 Reviews

“Lots of Funkos and Toys, great deals on new and back issues, and they always have a sci-fi/comic book movie playing in the back. Awesome place to pick up some collectables.”

5 Superb38 Reviews

“What a creative and friendly space. I dropped off my coffin Art piece for the 10th Annual Beautiful Souls show. Had a lovely conversation with Executive Director Teresa. I can't wait for the opening, Oct 13th, to meet the other artists. I highly recommend stopping by!”

4.9 Superb43 Reviews

“Great place to find unique collectible figures. Their online shop is awesome as well. A little overpriced, but I'd still shop here again though, because it's the only place that sells "Pucky Babies"?”

4.9 Superb38 Reviews

“Bric-A-Brac Records is fantastic! Here's a poem for how great they are! Looking for a record Stop on in to Bric-A-Brac! Selections so good you'll have a heart attack! Beatles to T-Rex Oh goodness what's next!? Stop on in today!”

4.8 Superb50 Reviews

“shopped today after not visiting for several years (we don’t live nearby, the panny, etc) and it was better then ever! the store has expanded, the range of sizes was great, and the deals were excellent. the selection of new toys, gifts, and craft sets was also really cool. plus the customer service is unparalleled! we’ll be back soon.”

5 Superb29 Reviews

“We stumbled upon this shop on accident but man everything looked so cool. This place is good for gifts as they had a lot of souvenirs and lego kits. They even had merch for people who lean more towards nerdy stuff like superhero figurines etc etc. I really liked the atmosphere of the store.”

4.6 Superb131 Reviews

“Incredible experience! The look on the faces of both my daughter and my niece made this the highlight of our trip, though we weren't even planning on stopping in! The store itself is very large, excellent selection of American Girl products from various price points. Staff around to help you throughout are very friendly and definitely helpful.”

4.6 Superb102 Reviews

“Smash Toys is everything I wanted as a kid, and appreciated even more as an adult. I've never felt welcomed in comic book stores, toy stores, or video game stores like I do at Smash Toys. As soon as my wife and I walked in, we were greeted with what felt like a sincere welcome. I can't tell you how rare that is nowadays, so I knew we were in for a treat. The store is small, BUT there is a lot to explore. Every visit we each buy something for ourselves or a gift for someone. We usually do a few passes when we visit, which is actually fun because we spot new things with every pass, and it doesn't feel like anyone is breathing down our necks. Not feeling rushed means that we can actually buy things, but it also allows my wife and I to reminisce and share stories about our childhoods. The last thing I'll say is that the owner, Jon (sp?), is passionate and it shows. There's nothing worse than a snob in a comic/game shop, so I was really excited when I first asked a question and it was answered enthusiastically instead of trying to embarrass me. I don't think my experience is unique because I've seen Jon interact with other customers, even during trades, with the same great customer service. Already planning our next visit!”

4.8 Superb39 Reviews

“This is such a special and even magical place, right out of a movie. I love the vintage stamped ceiling and the quirky, beautiful ornaments in the shape of every kind of animal— have an octopus, zebra, lion, and more. A wonderful place to pick out a thoughtful gift from a local small business, especially when you don’t know what to get or for the person who has everything.”

4.8 Superb33 Reviews

“I ordered a mystery box for my nephew for Christmas. The box was filled with thoughtful, fun and creative gifts that he loved. Such a joy watching him enjoy his gift. Highly recommend! Thank you to your talented team.”

4.9 Superb25 Reviews

“I write this review on the 1 year anniversary of the shop's opening. The brothers that run the store set up a welcoming atmosphere for guests, they are just good conversationalists. Over my many trips to The Horror House, I have picked up monster related art, t-shirts, patches, figures and even coffee.And the coffee and all the other stuff, is so so good. They cover all the eras of horror from classic Universal Monsters, to modern horror and they cover all the genres from horror comedies to slashers.Here is my youtube review on this excellent spot youtube.com/live/80iz3Wa…”

4.7 Superb35 Reviews

“Great rotating selection and friendly owners. I found that though list prices on online retailers may be lower, it's better to shop here because (1) the shipping costs make it more expensive than buying locally and (2) you'll always find a hidden gem! I can't recommend this place enough. I'd give it a 6th star if they started stocking sofubi :^)”

4.7 Superb33 Reviews

“Local toy store that has specialty toys and games you can't find anywhere else. If you are getting a kid a present I'd recommend stopping by here. I know the parents will appreciate it.”

4.6 Superb41 Reviews

“I ordered a longtime retired Poppy Parker doll and got her for a reasonable price. They’re very helpful with customer service and my doll arrived pretty quickly to Texas.I am definitely going to be doing more doll shopping here in the future.”

4.5 Superb71 Reviews

“Charming store with a great selection of toys. Staff was very friendly and did a fantastic job wrapping the toy I purchased as a gift. I highly recommend this store to anyone looking for toys!”

4.5 Superb58 Reviews

“Fantastic toy store with reasonable prices, excellent variety, and a unique selection of interesting finds! Over the holidays, I went in shopping for 5 kids ages 1-8 and walked out with something for each of them. 10/10 recommend - especially their books selection!”

5 Superb12 Reviews

“My husband and i sort of wandered in (i didn't think it was open since you can't tell from the street) but we got buzzed in and WOW was it worth it, an amazing collection, some of which my husband recognized from his childhood with plenty of toys and models with all sorts of themes. GREAT stock of Horror stuff and a super friendly lady at the counter. We will absolutely be back, this place is a hidden gem and well worth the trip on a rainy Satuday afternoon.”

4.6 Superb22 Reviews

“One of the best toy shops in the city. They offer a wide variety of well curated items across different eras from modern to vintage with very fair prices. Employees are helpful and the owner is honest, friendly, and clearly has a love for what he does. They also do art shows on a regular basis and sell original pieces in the shop. If you are a toy collector and are looking to fill gaps in your collection or are just curious and want a trip down memory lane, this is a must-visit destination if you're in Chicago.”

4.5 Superb31 Reviews

“Play had a game in stock that I wanted to get for my granddaughter but I couldn’t get there for a couple of days and they had only one of them in stock. The clerk said that they would gladly hold it for me until I came in a couple days later. When I came in to pick it up the game was set aside for me in back of the counter with my name on it and as always they were very friendly and offered to wrap the toy as a gift if I wanted. Their service and selection is consistently excellent and that is why Play is my first choice for toys, games, and books. I further believe that small businesses, that provide relevant products and services, and deliver excellent customer service, are important in building the foundation of a healthy and viable community. Play is one of those excellent additions to our community and they have earned my business. I would highly recommend!”

5 Superb9 Reviews

“It’s my favorite place to get gifts for kids. The staff makes it incredibly convenient too. You can call ahead, tell the staff who the gift is for, your budget and give an idea of what the kid likes (or not if you don’t know) and they’ll find the gift options, text you pictures of what they chose, you finalize, pay over the phone, they wrap the gift, you just show up to pick it up. Voila. Love the convenience. I recently asked for 10 gender neutral gifts under $30 to have them readily available for all the classroom birthday parties we are invited to.”

4.8 Superb12 Reviews

“great place to buy toys reminds me of old kb toys from back in the 90's and 2000's i bought a plush bulldog and a plush basset hound and some 1/24th scale diecasts from b zone toys”

4.6 Superb17 Reviews

“The customer service here is incredible. They are very responsive and kind. I know I would not get the same level of service if I went with a big retailer for my car seat and stroller. When I had an issue with my stroller/car seat (which ended up being user error), a very helpful and knowledgeable man named Mario drove out to my house immediately and fixed the problem. This kind of support and service is something that will keep me going to them.”

4.6 Superb16 Reviews

“this is a fun nice store to go into. sometimes if I want a big bag of candy I'll go in here. I know this store probably is targeted towards teenage people and maybe young adult people. but you know sometimes I do come in here and just walk around and look at stuff. and that's cool. you know it just is nice to walk around a nice store. see what they have in here and everything is $5 or less. and I think one time I bought these little 5 lb hand weights in here and each hand weight was $5 for the 5 lb hand weight. I still have those hand weights in there pretty nice to have. and then a few other times I've bought these little LED strip lights to wrap around my tv. and I think I bought other small things like a big giant bag of bite size candy bars and I'm sure I bought other things in here. you know that huge bag of m&Ms or that big bag of gummy bears and then you eat the whole bag in 3 days. but it's just a good little store to go to when you can't think of anything else to do.”

5 Superb7 Reviews

“Its so nice and cozy in there, and there's a wide variety of candy choices for incredibly cheap. Your able to get multiple pieces of candy for a $1.50. The owner of the store is so nice and sweet, and she overall makes the place so much better. For sure my new favorite candy place, and I will be going again. I recommend this place to any candy lovers.Kid-friendliness: the owner is a literal sweetheart to any kids. I love her so much.”

4.9 Superb8 Reviews

“This place was STACKED, absolutely jammed with great stuff. I could've been in there for a longer time, but they were doing good business that day so I had to get in and out. I got way more than I thought I'd want to get. The prices are exactly what I had in mind. The owner was really friendly. Extra points (six stars, if I could) for his kindness to my dog. I just happened to be walking by and didn't have anywhere to put him and he's too little to tie up. I asked the owner if I could just hold onto my dog. The owner said yes, of course, and was super-nice and funny about it. I'll be back sans dog to spend more time in there. Thanks so much.”

4.4 Superb31 Reviews

“A great place to look for toys that are a little different than your normal ones at your big box retail stores. The associates were very kind and knowledgeable. It's a great place to get a toy or child that wants to learn. Love this place a lot and the staff was extremely helpful.”

4.7 Superb11 Reviews

“This was an unexpected quirky store . Lots of trinkets and ideas kids created and were sold in this store, along with different creative books. Overall a very unique and fun store to be surprised. Right next to Shuga Records on Milwaukee Ave.”

4.4 Superb28 Reviews

“Excellent selection of toys for babies to older kids. Some educational products as well. Huge selection of Calico Critters! Great selection of stuffies! Friendly, knowledgeable staff ready to assist you in getting the right items for your kiddos or for party gifts!”

4.5 Superb16 Reviews

“The store had a variety of Mexican candy, piñatas, games and more! Customer service was awesome! Thanks Chelly for helping with party ideas! I hope to return soon!”

4.4 Superb16 Reviews

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