“I have gone here for last 26 years. Always holds up in quality and service. It’s definitely worth the trip to multnomah village. Nice selection of legos, play mobile, trains, dolls, it feels good being in here and kid friendly”
“Absolutely my go-to craft spot! Have a variety of craft supplies, quality products, and friendly staff. Was a little tricky to find at first, but close to the 70 bus-line.”
“We love Hammer & Jacks! We adore Jillian. She has been a huge part of our lives ever since she welcomed us in for a new parent support group back in 2018. Not only was her vision of becoming a community hub and staple something that I could get behind as a FTM but over the years all of her support in helping to get my littles through their developmental milestones with thoughtful toy and activity recommendations have been invaluable!She also was LIFESAVER during the pandemic, doing toy and balloon deliveries and truly bringing love and light into our home. But since the new location opened with all the fun activities (our favorites being Toddler Art and Books & Bubbles) and playscape, our littlest human has grown to wake up Wednesday mornings to ask for "toy store & bagels"-- his idea of the perfect day.If you are looking for a wealth of knowledge on toy recommendations and fun ways to reimagine play... shop local and stop in and visit Hammer & Jacks!”
“I’ve been consigning and purchasing at the children’s consignment store for several years now. They offer fair prices when consigning and their inventory is well stocked and quality. I went in yesterday to consign my children’s clothing and popped over to their new women’s boutique. What a delightful experience. They have nothing but quality clothing and accessories and the styles were on trend. I don’t usually buy myself things but I couldn’t help myself. I can’t wait to go back!”
“Wow, we are so thrilled with our new play structure! Dave was so helpful designing an amazingly fun and unique structure in our tight space. His son, Ben, installed everything in a few days and was able to integrate it with an existing patio so the kids can access it from multiple directions. My girls couldn’t be happier and we have many years of fun memories to make. Thank you!”
“Justin (the owner) is the man. Very happy this is my LCS. Most of my good cards in my collection are thanks to this shop. Very easy to work with, and have a good selection. Would recommend this shop for whatever level of collecting your in.”
“I would give 10 stars if I could. Excellent Customer Service and the selection is like no other toy store. Will definitely shop here again. If only every store and store owner could be this good. I love my Nano Neons! Thank you!”
“Very diverse and varied toy, and games store. Very broad appeal to collectors and casual hobbyists. Also extensive collection of multiple forms and types of interactive games and activities.”
“Great selection, nice staff, and easy access from the main road. Stop in and get some Legos. My wife loves to build the kits so we stop in every few months to get more. I'd rather just buy the finished sets they sell as well. They have a ton of bits and peices if you just need peices to build anything you want.”
“This is one of my favorite stores in the mall. Never had customer service like Serenity's. She was kind and knowledgeable on Pusheen which I love love love. She was super helpful and helped us out greatly!”
“This store is absolutely lovely and the gal who helped me in store was amazing. She offered to help me to my car with items, as I had a stroller and little one with me. Fair prices, quality items and great customer service. Thank you!”
“We bought a Gear Bot for our school. Our Gear Bot remote control did not work, so we called the Lake Oswego store to ask what we should do with the toy that wasn't working. The person on the phone treated us great. She was kind and very helpful. We took it back to the store and they helped us exchange it right away. Thank you!”
“We went in and saw a cute Axolotl Zombie. It had an eyeball shirt on. Asked Droux about availability, and they went through the trouble of giving us the display shirt. Later Droux sold us the display so that we did not have to wait in line. Thank you Droux!”
“As a bookworm hailing from the UK, stepping into a Barnes & Noble during my American visit was an experience I'd anticipated. While I ultimately didn't make a purchase, the visit itself was a delightful immersion into a different kind of bookstore culture.
The first thing that struck me was the sheer scale. Compared to many of our high street bookshops, Barnes & Noble felt expansive, with broad aisles and towering shelves that seemed to stretch into the literary heavens. The layout was intuitive, with clear signage guiding me through genres, and dedicated sections for new releases and bestsellers were prominently displayed, making it easy to see what was currently capturing American readers' attention.
What truly set it apart for me was the atmosphere. It wasn't just a place to buy books; it felt like a community hub. The comfortable seating areas, complete with armchairs and small tables, invited lingering. The integrated Starbucks café, a common feature I’ve heard about but rarely encountered in UK bookstores, added to this sense of a welcoming retreat. People were genuinely settling in, reading, working, or quietly chatting over coffee – a far cry from the often hurried pace of UK retail.
I spent a good hour just Browse, admiring the vast selection, and appreciating the unhurried vibe. The children's section was particularly impressive, vibrant and engaging, with plenty of space for little ones to explore. While I left empty-handed, my decision was more about luggage constraints for my flight back to the UK than a lack of tempting titles. The visit was a pleasant cultural observation, showcasing a relaxed, inviting approach to bookselling that felt uniquely American. It was a worthwhile pilgrimage, even without a new book to show for it.”
“Awesome little store. More Pop Funko’s than you could ever need and a bunch of other cool trinkets. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and I got a good deal on a pretty rare collectible. Thanks guys!”
“I had a great customer service experience here today. I called with some questions about a particular comic book and the attendant answered all my questions and even took the time to search up release dates. Great job Thank you”
“Really neat place for all sorts of different collectors.
I’m thankful to have a place like this in the Portland area that is actually authentic and isn’t up charging.
The workers are always helpful and the vibe is very chill, it doesn’t feel overbearing or intimidating.”
“The people who work here are absolutely amazing! Went in the other nite and the lady had been robbed and store was blocked off her first concern was the customers and getting everything safe first and foremost this lady need a raise!!!”
“Super happy with the lightsaber! Ordered the Darth Bane and they sent it with a bunch of other little gifts in the box that I am very appreciative of! Took about 5 weeks to come in, but that was right on the early end of the ETA of building and shipping. The only thing is it didn’t come in a hard case light some other brands, but being a curved hilt I know it wouldn’t fit in the case the best. Overall I am extremely happy and would highly recommend!!!”