“Very cool spot. Went in looking for a specific Bandai model line and found it within five seconds of entry. After that, exploring the shop was fascinating. They seem to have laid it out from low to high difficulty projects, from the front to the back. Up front were my silly Japanese robot models, then shelves of TTRPG textbooks, then printable miniatures, all the way back to the store with the historically accurate scale models, history books, and tabletop terrain materials.
Very cool, will be back for more Bandai stuff.”
11AM - 8PM
127 Essex St, Salem
Toy Stores
“Neat place! The women in the shop was wonderful and spoke of all the magic in the wounds! My son loved it and also enjoyed getting a special bag abd box for the wand!”
“Best store ever. The guy there was so nice, found just what I needed, and grabbed some Pokemon cards which were really good. Very good posters also. I definitely reccomend!!”
“Such a great idea and execution. We stopped here on a rainy day with our 4yo and 6yo daughters and decided to make some magic potions. I think it’s a little expensive but our kids loved making their potions.”
“I recently took a small little vacation to get away from the Arizona heat and decided to do some comic book hunting on the North Shore.
I cannot recommend Harrison's Comics enough for any fan of pop culture or collecting. Wrestling? A section for that. Godzilla? A section for that. Back issues of Absolute Batman!? THEY EVEN HAD A SECTION FOR THAT.
Their comic selection both new and old were incredible and everything was so well organized.
I need to give extra thanks and praise to Quill and Tenley (I hope I spell both your names right!!!) both were incredibly hospitable and made each day of my hunting special when I popped by.
I had made a good amount of purchases (including an awesome Kenner Swamp Thing figure), so much that it wouldn't fit in my bag, Quill and Tenley made sure my items got back to me safely and securely helping me ship everything back.
I wish Harrison's Comics continued success and I look forward to returning hopefully next Summer!”
“This store is great inside the north shore mall. My daughter was looking to get some new Lego stuff and was able to find some fun things. We are from Albuquerque, NM and do really have a store like this so it was nice and fun to come and get things that she would love.”
11AM - 6PM
260 Cabot St, Beverly
Toy Stores
“Really nice and knowledgeable staff, very welcoming and the selection of comics is awesome. Some oldies, classics, and new material make it a great stop. Manga and TCG items as well, and a MTG freeplay group!”
“Our family loves Battleground! They're one of the few places that still carries Lorcana cards, and we're so happy they do. They're very kid friendly, and are always so kind. They've consistently gone above and beyond offering answers and solutions. Brianna has been especially wonderful, and has even given our daughter free promotional cards and stickers. They make our day every time we come in, and we're so happy to have such a great local game store so close by!”
10AM - 5PM
488 Main St, Melrose
Toy Stores
“Lilah Rose is one of my favorite little shops. Any time I need a gift for any occasion, I always make a stop at Lilah Rose. Everything in the shop is so fun and cute and there's really something for everyone!”
“Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Attractive well stocked shelves with the latest new books. Has many books with publishers special covers and decorated page edges. My teen granddaughter has a growing collection of these books. Lots of gift ideas for kids.”
10AM - 6PM
260 Essex St, Salem
Toy Stores
“Wicked Good Books had a great selection of books across the board. I appreciated that they had a whole section of books that highlighted Salem’s local history and a whole other section on witch themed books. They also had other books across many genres great for all age ranges. They also had friendly, helpful staff. I would definitely return next time I’m in Salem!”
“We had our daughter's 8th birthday party there and the entire staff was so lovely. Bethany was the host of the party and she gave the kids a great experience. We will definitely come back next year for her 9th birthday party.”
9:30AM - 5:30PM
34 Park St, Andover
Toy Stores
“This charming little toy store is a true gem! Walking through the doors instantly brings back childhood memories, with shelves packed full of toys, games, and unique gifts for all ages. The customer service is great—friendly, helpful, and genuinely invested in making your shopping experience special. The gift-wrapping option is the perfect finishing touch, making gift-giving easy and stress-free. A wonderful place to visit and rediscover a little small shop toy store nostalgia!”
“I wanted to share my fantastic experience we had at Lakeshore specifically with Meghan ( I hope that was her name) From the moment we asked for help she went ABOVE AND BEYOND for us. We have a grandchild who is severely disabled. She took the time to ask just the right questions in such a polite manner to find us the best toys and activities for him. I’m not a big reviewer but I believe, we have such terrible customer service in general in a lot of stores. Most employees hate their job. Not this young lady, she absolutely loved her job and it showed . I felt so good to see someone who enjoy what they were doing and it beamed through her to me and my wife’s experience. The service she showed will stay with her no matter where she works she will always put 100% into everything she does.
We were so lucky to have her help us that day find just the right activities to help our little one enjoy his gifts. We will be back and thank you again for making our stop there an enjoyable one .
To Lakeshore specifically, this employee is someone you want to hold onto for a lifetime . This is what will make your company grow !”
“They might be a little more expensive but it's a family owed busines. I would rather bring my child there and spend my money so they can have that toy store expensive. I had toys R us growing up.They are super friendly and they have tons of fun toys for all ages”
“This is a great store for collectors like me. The reason it is not 5 stars is because of the 50 dollar ultimate edition WWE figures which is crazy but I love the place and come here every month!”
8AM - 4:30PM
40 New Salem St, Wakefield
Toy Stores
“Outstanding customer service from Susan!. Great products and a team who cares. I like to support local hobby shops but when you really need something the local stores do not stock, Guillow's on line store is super.Thanks Susan,Bob”
9AM - 5:30PM
225 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley
Toy Stores
“We love this store. The staff is always so kind and helpful. The selection is huge and they buy your items in cash or store credit. Whatever they don't take they donate to a great cause.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
100 Independence Way E115, Danvers
Toy Stores
“This type of store didn't change much over the years. Different items, plenty of t shirts, phone accessories, promo items etc.. still found some books and other stuff. Had an ok time. Will visit when back in the area again.”
9AM - 8PM
55 Dodge St, Beverly
Toy Stores
“I haven't stopped into this store in a while, but after visiting last weekend I remembered why I used to love it so much. If you're looking for a card or a quick gift idea to pair it with, would highly recommend stopping in. Whoever does their purchasing has been doing a great job!”
“Great little spot full of really cool and unique gift ideas, I find myself here often when I'm on Market St. sometimes it's something in the window that draws me in, other times it's just curiosity but this place never seems to disappoint. Worth a visit if you have the time and worth making the time for if you don't.”
“I love all the unique finds in this store ! But what I especially love is that my first time in here Jaxson went above and beyond to make me feel so welcome to always come back and receive the same awesome customer service! This was my third time in the store today and I was filled with good energy between Jaxson and (I believe the very helpful woman's name was..) Beth!!!? She's got some fabulous energy .. a doer!!! My second time here I'll be completely honest ... the checkout wasn't as helpful ... it just seemed as get me in and out ... and I missed Jaxson's energy from my first visit that I mentioned to them how it was my second time in and "where's the nice young man who helped me last time" ... all the workers adored him when I mentioned him. And being around the service industry for years , some people just have that energy that draws u to want to go back!! Jaxson has got that and I'm sure he will be very successful in life always!!! Love feeling welcomed and not judged where I go .. as the first time I went in I did feel a sense of being followed for stealing ... maybe it was my paranoia but I had a big homeless looking jacket on ... my hair was a mess ... I honestly hadn't showered that day ... and I felt so uncomfortable showing up until... JAXSON!! Keep up your good energy kid!! U can change a lot of peoples day!!! And u are going to make it so far in life!!! The paper store should just hand u the business ! ;)Happy holidays!!!Also I read the review about the "vulgar" language ... Get a sense of humor lady... we are all adults... and we wouldn't have children that are unaware of that language running around or walking in the store unattended ... unless ur just an irresponsible and ignorant parent... that review should be taken down Lady acts like she never saw a swear word ... ur kids see worse on the internet love ! Xoxo (this is in reference to her complaining about the adult humor oven mitts and socks )”
2PM - 12AM
75 High St, Danvers
Toy Stores
“I have been going to this shop for 5 years now although it has been around for as long as I can remember in my preteen years. Evan’s competitive, realistic pricing is appreciated in a market currently being ravaged by scalpers. He has also ordered TCG supplies for me before upon request. Great place and happy to have it in town!”
10AM - 8PM
99 Main St A, Stoneham
Toy Stores
“One is the better paper stores in the area. Very nice staff and always well stocked and clean. Staff has gone above and beyond numerous times for me. The shopping plaza is very nice and has a lot of good stores.”
“I dont like it when it get too hard. That happens when its really cold. But I do enjoy squishing it over and over again. And I like how there is different colors, sizes and shapes.”
“It's my favorite store. Buy all my gifts there. The people who work in the Haverhill store are wonderful. Very helpful and will bend over backwards for you.”