“This place is adorable. The workers are very nice and helpful. Their selection of toys are very interesting and fun for kids. Good place for gifts plus free gift wrapping.”
“Today I dropped in with my 5 year old son for the potion making event around 2pm. I was initially a little worried when we walked in because it seemed to be a little girly, but the staff made him feel like he was a VIP. He had a blast making his potion!!!!! I forgot the staff members name, but she was amazing with my son. He has not stopped talking about making his potion.”
“Went in today Dec 30 2023. The girls working there were phenomenal. They assisted me in finding the perfect gift for a friend, a very nice chess set. I will be back for sure”
“Visited and bought some books, Vallejo paint, and an Eevee mini for the wife. It was a packed store with a lot of fun finds! Prices are fairly priced for most of the store and I'm sure there are gems if you look ahead enough!”
10:30AM - 5PM
663 E Broadway, Boston
Toy Stores
“I love this store ! they have such high quality clothing! I buy my nephew clothing here for his birthday and the holidays. The people working here have always been so helpful as well!”
“A really cool comic book store with a massive selection of comics, manga and cards. It is cool to walk around the store to see what there is to offer and the staff are all knowledgeable and can help you find what you’re after.”
“This is a super cool toy store in Marblehead. While it is probably a bit more expensive than Target or Amazon, I love that you can shop local and give support to the local business owner. They also 'support everyone' which I totally love with their PRIDE flags. This is how it should be. There is also a place outside you can sit down if you desire. I love the tree in the middle of the store. If I was a kid, I would want to go into this toy store!! While my kids are now 15 and 17, I still love browsing in toy stores to see what they have! Check out the store - right in the middle of downtown! Even adults can have a good time here!”
9AM - 6PM
488 Main St, Melrose
Toy Stores
“Stopped in for a last minute birthday gift and the staff was super helpful recommending the perfect gift for a 4 year old! Great selection of toys and crafts with a book section as well. They also gift wrap!”
“Great location! Drive up here from the South Shore to pick up Agricola. They were nice enough to hold the game for me for a couple days! When I arrived they helped me locate an expansion as well! It was a popular store with lots of people playing games in the back. That was nice to see. It’s also in a very convenient location on Route 1.”
11AM - 8PM
349 Newbury St, Boston
Toy Stores
“Such a fun experience! The employees were super nice and went out of their way to show me products that weren't even on display. I left with things that I loved (all Pokemon products).There are a ton of Studio Ghibli things, so definitely stop by if you like that. I was surprised to see that they had Ponyo merch. Haven't seen that anywhere!”
“Huge selection for teachers and parents. As a first-time parent, I was a little overwhelmed with what to buy but the staff was incredibly helpful with their recommendations.”
10AM - 7PM
17 White St, Cambridge
Toy Stores
“A really cute toy store. Amazing people, amazing products. It’s always a joy to go to and I go out of my way for this one specifically due to their stock and personality. If the other Henry Bear’s Park stores don’t have it, this one is for sure to. There’s a puzzle actively being worked on when you go in, there’s a very welcoming energy.”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
24 Union Park, Boston
Toy Stores
“I feel like I’m in Europe every time I walk into this sweet spot - it is my favorite in Boston. It is full to the brim with treasures - the most beautiful children’s clothing and thoughtfully curated selection toys that you can enjoy in your home and make the most magical gifts. Everything I have purchased there is treasured by me and my children. The owner and her mother who work together there are a dream and such a pleasure to shop with, they have helped me on countless occasions. ❤️❤️❤️”
10AM - 5PM
46 White St, Somerville
Toy Stores
“I've been traveling to Massachusetts for the last 14 months for work. While it's been difficult to be away from my 7 year old, I've been able to win some points with a periodic gift from Magepie.Karen is super helpful and friendly. This place has become a sort of beloved staple on my New England routine. Highly recommend!”
10AM - 6PM
260 Essex St, Salem
Toy Stores
“Great local Book Store. Cashier was friendly, an it had a nice local vibe. Pizza Girl ruined the ability to eat Pizza and shop for books at the same time though. Don't be like Pizza Girl!”
“Great store that has a variety of toys, books, puzzles for babies and older kids. Staff was helpful, friendly and let you browse leisurely without pressure. They gift wrapped two gifts free for me. Happy to support a local business in my town.”
“Lovely store. Lovely accessories. Just like Disney! Except that they sold an offensive snapback hat with a middle finger. Why is that type of clothing even in stock?”
10AM - 6PM
58 Clarendon St, Boston
Toy Stores
“I’ve been buying all of my baby/children’s gifts at Tadpole since moving to Boston 10 years ago. This store has such a variety of beautiful and unusual products at all price points that I always find something that I think is the perfect gift. The salespeople are beyond pleasant—personable and EXTREMELY helpful altho I can be very, very fussy/choosy! They are very patient and take time with every customer. And they wrap and mail gifts very quickly. I wouldn’t buy baby/children’s gifts anywhere else! A+ experience each and every time!”
“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.”
“Friendly, helpful staff and a great stop for thoughtful gifts. I come here for gifts of all occasions, especially in the cases I'm not too sure what to get someone.”
10AM - 9PM
1 S Market St, Boston
Toy Stores
“Nice shop. Friendly staff. Got back to hotel to pack gifts. EVERYTHING MADE IN CHINA. I personally try to buy made in America. In such an important place to our country's history, I hoped to find merchandise made in America.”
10AM - 8PM
478 Artisan Way, Somerville
Toy Stores
“I love the store, excellent products with discounts all year round.
Excellent quality and without a doubt the best children's clothing store/brand! The staff are very friendly and attentive.”
“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 )”
“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.”
“This was my very first time at a GameStop and it was a great experience. Lots of cool merchandise and the store is clean and well organized. The worker there, Brandon, was very cool and helped us out a lot. If you're around I recommend coming here, even if you aren't interested in video games you might still find something cool.”
“First off, the owner is one of the friendliest people I've ever met. He was incredibly generous with my son and courteous with my family. You can tell he takes great pride in his business. That alone is worth the visit.
It's a small store, but packed wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling with an awesome selection of video games, toys, books, and other gaming stuff. A great selection of retro games, including Japanese games, complete games with boxes and manuals, and repro games. It's definitely one of the best game stores I've been to. If you're looking for some rarely seen games at very good prices, this is a great place to check out.”