11AM - 7PM
700 Main St, Sharpsburg
Toy Stores
“The staff is incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. Extremely fair with their evaluations on the memorabilia i brought in. Like most places, they didn't try to insult my intelligence and low ball me on items that are in the class of vintage or collectable. They was absolutely honest. I would recommend them to anybody who is looking to buy or sell collectable memorabilia!.
THANK YOU D & E!”
“Great local bookstore to find beautifully illustrated children's books that support kids through big feelings and inspire taking care of the planet. Overall great selection, they even have art supplies for sale. There's 2 weekly free storytimes and even a little mouse kids can write letters to and he even responds! Highly recommend”
“Absolutely adore this place. We drove from Youngstown for the GH5 comeback and everyone is always so sweet and nice and just as excited for the comeback as us! 10/10 will always come back.”
“The owner is so friendly and welcoming, and everything seemed really fairly priced. Wonderful gem of a store and definitely worth stopping by. I'll be back for sure”
“There is nothing quite like rummaging through a bookstore. Seeing the actual books and holding them in your hand. While I do shop online at times as well, it will never replace going to Barnes & Noble and browsing.”
“I only had a few minutes to walk through this store and I wish I had hours. What a huge selection of items I’ve never seen before. I could have happily spent a few paychecks here. I will come back in the future when I have more time!”
10AM - 4PM
223 Commercial Ave, Pittsburgh
Toy Stores
“My first visit to this amazing little shop. They have anything you could possibly want in miniatures. I had a delightful time perusing this shop. I bought a few very nice pieces while there. It’s conveniently located in Aspinwall near Pittsburgh and parking on the street right in front of the shop or accross the street in a lot.”
“The last time I walked into this wonderful toy store was between 2000-2002. The memories are so strong. I was downtown this afternoon for brunch with my partner and had a spontaneous memory Of visiting this place, so we decided to go check it out again.
Walking in, the memories from being here 23 years ago Instantaneously flooded back into my mind. The place has changed very little and it is such a gorgeous building. There is such an EXPANSIVE inventory of toys here- modern and a Few hidden vintage finds- toys you won’t be able to find in any retail space within 100 miles of here. The employee Lauren shared with me that there were approximately 20 to 30,000 different SKUs as of 2002- She has no idea how many excuses there are today in 2026, but we can only estimate there are likely double that amount. Occasionally, you will run across a product that has a SKU number that doesn’t even work in the system anymore. A coloring book that was sold 25 years ago.
This is a Pittsburgh gem, a true staple. I hope to goodness it stays around for as long as humanly possible. The original owner Was still there to greet us in the back of the store and on the second floor I spoke with an employee Lauren, who was so wonderful to me. She shared her experiences working there, She shared the history of the building, and allowed me an opportunity to see certain floors of the building I’ve never seen before. I want to thank Lauren and commend her for her excellent customer service. This is my first time back in the store in 25 years and The one hour experience I had there today is a memory that will last me a lifetime (just the same as the memories I hold visiting here as a child)
The Pittsburgh community needs to do more to support this business. It is a treasure that is worth preserving for another century to come”
“Lovely toy store. We enjoyed chatting with Nan. She was kind and helpful to our son. He was looking for a Thomas the train book. Nan had a beautiful option we had never seen. The merchandise is wonderfully displayed as well as a thoughtfully curated collection of children’s hands on toys. Support small shops-make her your go to for children’s toys. I am speaking from experience of once being a small shop owner.”
“Stopped in to pick up some trash bags . They always have what I'm looking for . It's great to walk around and just look at the items you never know what you're going to find.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
950-952 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh
Toy Stores
“I want to thank everyone who helped me and was so kind to my son yesterday. I'm 16 weeks pregnant and while I was waiting for my boyfriend to return from the car I fainted while I was with my son who has autism. The staff and bystanders were so amazing and wonderful to my son who was scared and not able to understand what was going on and to myself. I truly can't thank all of you enough for your kindness and compassion! I will forever be grateful!”
“I have been working with Birdbrain products for many years. From the very first time I was introduced to them at a PD session, the company’s staff have been outgoing, friendly, and supportive. I have used the products to teach children and well as adults. Each and every time I use the products with students/adults, I know they are reliable and will last. The Hummingbird and Finch hold their charge, the parts are durable, and I rarely have any issues. If and when something goes awry (which is a rarity), the company’s technical support is as reliable and dependable as their products.”
“I always love coming in here whenever we do a circuit of the mall. Good selection of calendars/games/toys, and the person we always see (I believe Brian) is always friendly to my son and answers any questions he has :)”
“So many fun things, I do a giveaway every month on Facebook and most of the gifts in the basket are from 5 n below, I love them like I love party city ???”
11AM - 8PM
630 E Waterfront Dr, Homestead
Toy Stores
“Amazing! I'm from out of town but I work in PA, this is my favorite spot to hit everytime I'm around. I even send the warhammer paints back home to my partner! So many classic action figures and toys. Every comic ever amd sooo many minis and books for ttrpg. You'll definitely lose track of time in here”
“My family was at this store today and when we went to check out there were only 2 registers open and the line was wrapped all the way around. The 2 gentlemen running check out were busting their butts. Several calls were made for assistance from another associate who did not show in the time we were waiting. In particular, I would like to compliment our cashier, Delane. He was so pleasant and kind and working very hard. He noticed I had the sniffles and grabbed a box of tissues for me. He let me know how much a few of the items were that were not marked with the Ollie’s price. Nobody likes a long line, but his positive attitude and energy made it worth the wait. Thank you, Delane! YOU made this a very pleasant experience!”
“Excellent and friendly service it’s like a little Ollie’s got a little bit of everything and the merchandise is top notch not some china shipped generic stuff. Highly recommend and will be back for other stuff the prices are great and people are friendly good job thank you”
“For me it's the perfect place. Very friendly and helpful in everything about trains. Larger places don't give you the personal experience they just want to make a sell. I'm telling you to check it out.”
“I had a very positive experience at this shop. Their products are pretty and unique. It also has a meaningful history, with a small section explaining it, and feels special compared to chain stores. I bought a science-themed gift from it, and the cashier was very nice.”
“I absolutely Love this wonderful little gem of a store! Shadyside is very lucky to have this beautiful toy store, for ALL ages. Everytime I walk in there, whether I’m buying things for my grandkids or friends, I feel like a kid 😉👌🏼”
“I really like this toy store. It has a phenomenal selection of toys. Pity, though, it's not easy to get there on the Pittsburgh Light Rail. The owner is a kind soul and the world needs more people like him. I really wish we had a toy store like this in Philadelphia.”
“Despite lower reviews, our eight-year-old daughter LOVED this game store. Toys of all kinds are packed inside from stuffed animals to coloring books to science kits. In the front is a shelf for you to leave drinks and food to help keep the store clean. Prices range from low to expensive depending on what you want.”
“went in for some pokemon cards and was met by Mike, the manager. very relaxed and knowledgeable guy, knows the store inside and out. the gamestops interior is really unique, given that some of the stuff is Mike’s personal belongings. it adds a nice personal touch, doesn’t make it feel as much of a soulless corporate entity like Gamestop usually is”
“I got alot deals but the isles are narrow and kind of unorganized but prices are cheap. Garbag cans $ 12. Alot of house hold items Dog food but no cat food. Big rugs small rugs. I going back on payday. I have a list ready.”