9AM - 5:30PM
472 Barell Ave, Carlstadt
Toy Stores
“This is one of the best vendors ever! They take extra care in packing the merchandise to keep it from moving around inside the box. The order is always correct and shipped LIGHTNING FAST! Excellent customer service!”
“The store was so neat I got my passport stamped I’m so happy ! I got a piece they didn’t have in pa store so I got it here ! The staff was so nice ! What an amazing staff you made my husband very happy !”
“Great gift shop, has all the regular stuff you’d want to find, but the prices are fair, and the staff are very friendly and kind.
We even got a holiday gift of a free magnet.
Kevin who I believe is the owner is super nice and definitely deserves the credit!”
“I can't say enough good things about this store. I am sad they closed the one in King of Prussia, PA, as the store in NYC is harder to get to, but you can always shop online.”
“I walked in today to purchase comics Pokemon and the guys WERE VERY NICE AND ATTENTIVE. They let me look around and gave me my space to look for what I was looking for. Both men At the counter were extremely helpful and carried great conversation when I needed support. Super knowledgeable and helpful. I have never walked in to Paradox and had a bad experience. I walk in all the time and spend hundreds of dollars with no issues. Paradox can have my business any day of the week with comics and Pokemon. If you ever need anything please don’t be afraid to ask the staff for help or support. They are all awesome!!!!”
“Great store very friendly staff, great displays and a dangerous amount of products(gunpla and more). The inventory was better then I was expecting, thank you guys for making my trip out a great one I'll be down again soon.”
“Sometimes you don’t need endless choices or big shiny stores. Sometimes you just want something real.
This is one of those authentic local shops that truly deserves support. It’s a neighborhood staple with heart, character, and a genuine purpose behind it. You can feel that this place matters — not just for business, but for the community.
And if you’re shopping for kids? You’re in the right place. They have more than enough toys to make little faces light up.
Highly recommended if you value authenticity over hype and want your purchase to actually mean something.”
“After work, I went to pick out a gift for my friends' newborn baby. There were so many adorable little gifts to choose from! The store was quite small, though, so it couldn't accommodate many people at once:)”
10:30AM - 7PM
5203 Bergenline Ave, West New York
Toy Stores
“A community staple that constantly surprises with the stock and inventory they have for some harder to find collectibles/physical copies of games old and new. Shoutout Mr. Yoo!!”
“I legitimately don't know where to start. I LOVE this store. I grew up in the neighborhood behind it so it has a massive nostalgia factor for me. The Staff has always been great. Bryan is super helpful with the usually very large amount of questions I have. They probably have more Pokemon, One Piece, DBZ, products in stock than most other stores, They also have very hard to find products, including other TCGs, action figures, and comics(which I don't know anything about) . The TCG prices are always just about even with market. Sometimes a little higher, sometimes a little lower. They also have the only rewards program I've seen in any store like it ever, and I've been to and even reviewed quite a few other stores like it. I just wish they had room to host play events!”
“Been going to this place for well over a year now and found the people working are some of the nicest staff there is! They usually have all the comics I want and I love digging through their boxes for old comics!”
“Beautiful store! Everything was clean, and organized the staff was very kind and friendly.
The kids had so much fun, especially at the Build a Minifigure station where you can build 3 minifigures for $9.99. They loved choosing all the different parts and putting them together.
It's a lovely place for kids. Mine didn't want to leave and wanted to take half the store home. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.”
“This was our 4th time to Rumi's kitchen and it's been consistently great! Love the lamb kabobs, falafel, and house made bread! Outdoor seating is lovely and quiet.”
“Went in for the Jellycat Strutton pigeon keychain and they were sold out. Skye recommended us to take a look at the Douglas brand instead and we fell in love with it. We are so happy with our purchase! Thank you to Skye!”
“10/10 experience the selection is wide and unique for the small space. You can find toys for all ages in there at a decent price! Plus I was being indecisive over a fidget toy and they let me open and and play with them after asking of course! They even tried it out themselves 😆 I also found some good needoh type of squishies in here got a hyland cow for 4 dollars and my fidget spinner for 8! You can beat that right now at all. My daughter got 2 sensory toys as well and she was very happy about it. Definitely recommend this shop to everyone and can't wait to come back on my next trip to the city.”
“i freaking love this place. really great place to buy last minute gifts or when you need a little treat after a long week. i love taking visitors here too.
i’ll never forget when i asked if they sold those blind box cat hats & they didn’t have them on display at the time, but they brought them out from the back for me :)”
“Johana was very kind to my child . She asked them questions so she knew what book they were looking for, and she gave them very good choices to choose from. My child was completely comfortable around her. This employee is very nice, and welcoming with her customers.”
“Barnes & Noble has always been one of my favorite spots to visit in New York, and my first experience at the Upper West Side store did not disappoint. The store is well-organized colorful with a great selection, and the staff were genuinely kind, attentive, and helpful. It was an absolute pleasure browsing here”
“I love this place. I visited quite often. It is a small store but lots to see and buy. Little girls love this place. There are a few things for the boys to do. There is a basketball hoop on the main floor and a train set downstairs close to the restaurant. As for the restaurants in the store, it is phenomenal. The food was delicious. I highly recommend a visit when in New York City.
The photos are from my most recent visit (7/10/26)”
“I would like to thank the store for the excellent RC car. The model exceeded expectations:
high speed and excellent maneuverability;
the remote control works smoothly and without delays, with a control distance of about 30 meters;
the durable body has withstood several drops without scratches or chips;
the battery holds a charge for quite a long time (approximately 40 minutes of active play).”
“This has been our kids favorite place to go since they were toddlers! We have had birthday parties, classes, and drop-ins and love it more and more every time! The studio is extremely well run, and the staff is always super friendly and helpful with our kids. Lindsey & Ian pour so much love into this place, it is truly the heart of the Upper East Side!”
10AM - 8PM
832 Broadway, New York
Toy Stores
“The staff here are incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the specifics, and give genuinely great recommendations. Michelle in particular was really good at finding tailored recommendations for us and giving us substantive thoughts on science fiction-ey comics, and is very well-read!
Even if you’re not into comics, it’s worth coming in here and asking the staff about comics, and buying something to support an interesting business and team of people.”
11AM - 6PM
178 N 9th St, Brooklyn
Toy Stores
“After months of extensive stroller research and going to large chains to test them out, I finally found Phoebe at MiniJake. She is very direct and spent ample time with us to help me decide on a full size and travel stroller. I cannot say enough great things about her! They will also hold your stroller until you are ready to bring it home - a major plus in NYC apartments !”
“The store was amazing, they had such cool stuff! Like figurines, anime pens, blind boxes and even more. With the cool boxes, They had one piece, pokemon, riftbound, union arena, packs, singles and products! As a player, Niu gaming is a good place to go to for events, bulk, cards for decks and even a good time.”
“Amazed!.
I was coming home from work and decided to stop by. I am starting my Dominican baseball baseball card collection and they had a ton . the staff was amazing”
10AM - 5PM
60 W 15th St, New York
Toy Stores
“Very nice toy store with a decent selection. Reminds me very much of S.W Randall in Pittsburgh. Staff are unbelievably friendly and easy going. This place is worth checking out if you are ever in New York.”
“This small space has a shocking amount of art supplies. Hot glue sticks, foam core boards in several sizes, drawing pads etc. They also carry hula hoops all year. Do you know how hard it is to find a hula hoop in the winter? This place is the greatest. Shop local!”
10AM - 9PM
1 Garden State Plaza Blvd, Paramus
Toy Stores
“My recent visit to the Lego store at the Garden State Plaza was one of the best store experiences I've had! The Team is super friendly and knowledgeable and love sharing their enthusiasm about Lego with their customer's. They have an awesome selection across all themes in addition to having fun displays to explore! It's always a must go-to fun place to shop when visiting the Garden State Plaza, highly recommend!”
“Biggie's is great! The owners are super lovely and run it themselves. Their dog, Biggie, is super cute. Often there's people playing chess outside- it's pretty rad.
Inside is a vintage lovers paradise, or more specifically, a vintage smokers dream. They specialize in refurbishing old lighters, ash trays, and smoking sets. Trust me, they're awesome. If you're not a smoker, they have old magazines, game sets, and old-style soda. If you'd like to become a smoker but are scared, they have candy cigarettes. Sick!
Anyway, I like to pop by whenever I'm in the neighborhood. You should pop in, too.”
“Had appointment at 1300 got there at 7 am got to the door at 1030 load less than hour friendly people work there can park there at the end of the building besides old trailer at the end of the parking lot right backing up at the door due to the wall in the way but overall good experience will return again”