old, outdated + DIRTY! miserable staff…read more I suggest going to Henry Bear's Park just around the corner!

This store is a gem in the middle of Wellesley . They have a huge variety of toys, and the workers…read moreand super friendly . They even gift wrap for you free of charge, which is huge. I recommend 1000 times.

This is a fantastic store. The games are really unique and were all chosen because they stimulate…read morespecific parts of the brain. Some games that are found at Marbles are a spin-off of a popular game, such as chess and tic-tac-toe. The prices are great and not any more expensive then a really well made game. The staff is really friendly and are really approachable. In my experience, I've tried out some games with a sales associate just to narrow down my gift search. All in all, really great selection and a perfect location.

Marbles: The Brain Store:…read more Excellent place to buy games and toys that challenge your brain in different ways - the store is divided into different sections: memory, coordination, visual perception, word skills & critical thinking. The staff is enthusiastic and fun to play with haha. I spent almost an hour playing a number of games with them and bought 1 game and 2 toys (going back for another game next week - I need to pace myself!) Will come in handy during the holidays (they have a wide price range from $10 to over $200). They just opened yesterday - my only complaint is that I wish they'd been open before the hurricane left us with an 8 hour power outage.

After a nice meal next store at Dreams Breakfast and Lunch in the same building my wife and I…read moreventured into Fiske's General Store. It was like stepping back into my childhood. It was like walking into the G.C. Murphy's store in the town I grew up in western PA in the 1970's. The blend of modern and classic toys is well thought out. I imagine the children of Holliston, MA are lucky to have such a nice place to visit in their own back yard. The owners are very nice people and I enjoyed just chatting as we patronized the well storied store. It's been a stable of the community since 1863. Look for the heart on the floor. It has a beautiful story surrounding it. My wife was drawn in to the store by the easel sign outside the store advertising Pokémon cards. Any grandparents who have preteen and teenage grandchildren know what that is. Even more enjoyable and impressive was the proprietor's knowledge of all things Pokémon! I know nothing about such things myself. As well as the toys there is a really nice selection of candy to select from. Some, that took me back to my youth again as well! We purchased a nice supply of candy and a few educational toys for our 2 year old granddaughter, and some Pokémon cards for our grandsons. They also have a charming display of big time pictures of customers who found valuable Pokémon cards in their packs of cards. As, well as lovely pictures that show how proud of grandparents they are! It's worth a visit again for sure! The real value of this store is the Owners! They are the real Gems !! PRICELESS!

Mr John is so attentive to children. My grandson loves visiting him and getting recommendations for…read morePokemon cards. He calls him the Pokemon Master! Store has everything!

I'm sorry, but this is another hobby place where everyone acts like they don't give a crap if you…read morewalk in or not. Tried to shop there on a few occasions (I'm a big hobby spender, young lady/atypical hobbyist, don't look like it but I know my stuff, deep in it and need singles), and you step in and everyone has just more important things to do than help you. Feels rude and unwelcoming. Drove 30 mins with my partner looking for singles, and their whole case was covered in boxes of other cards so you could see nothing. Possibly some sort of tournament happening in the seating area but the store was open, we had money, we wanted to buy. I attempted to move them so I could see and hopefully buy, and after I moved the last of like 5 cases so I could see (we've been at the store for like 15 mins) what I'd assume is an employee approached me. "You are going to break the glass, so I'LL MOVE THEM FOR YOU." And he finally removes the last box (had no idea that me gently stacking cardboard boxes would potentially damage plexiglass, but whatever, no one helped us for like 15 mins. Like what?). So I peaced without purchasing any of the things I noticed I wanted after I could see their inventory. Super rude and unhelpful, seriously cost you my business. My partner bought a few packs of a set we were having trouble getting, not out of patronage, but feeling like it was a wasted trip if not. We won't be coming back. Awful taste in our mouths, be welcoming if you're a hobby shop, or at least pretend helping us is important to your business. Urging fellow hobbyists to hit up That's E or the one in Shrewsbury on Boston Turnpike over this crap. There's a reason they still have the in-demand sets...

Great hobbyist store for card collectors and Funko pop. Lots of tables for card tournaments and…read moregames - saw people playing Pokemon and other card games. Great addition to the mall. Decent selection of MTG cards; unfortunately only those that are playable in tournaments. Would be a classic to see some alphas.

Even though I moved from the Waltham area, I've kept my comic book subscription at the Outer Limits…read morebecause the owner is the best! It's always been super-easy to update my subscription and I love discovering all the pop culture gems when I visit: used records, CDs, DVDs, Disneyana, games, toys, and of course comic books! All at reasonable prices. I love the bins of action figures; you never know who you'll find! Free handicapped parking can be found in the metered lot behind the shop on Chestnut Street. There are also several handicapped spots on Moody Street. Shop is handicapped accessible, though it is a pinch cramped in the back. I've been able to maneuver with a rollator and cane. If you need help navigating or reaching anything, the owner is happy to help.

I think I could spend hours in the Outer Limits comic book store looking at all the unique antique…read moreitems they have available. As a Disney nerd I was very excited to scan their vast amount of Disney collectibles. Statues, pins, books, comics, stuffed animals, die cast cars, you name it they have it. As soon as you walk in you can smell the paper, books and comics from wall to wall. The gentleman that works there was extremely nice and helpful with trying to find certain comics my oldest was looking for. It definitely let me walk down memory lane with some of the old comics they have available. The pricing is reasonable too, if I didn't budge well I'd leave that store with empty pockets but with a treasure trove of goodies.

More than just a bookstore that's for sure! Boos, games, kids toys, gifts, and so much more! I've…read morebeen here a few times and I'm always happily surprised to find something for an upcoming birthday or event I need a gift for. Staff is helpful but nothing over the top. If I'm in the area I love stopping by.

I've been fascinated with this great bookstore since it also had a Worcester location in the…read more1990s-early 2000s. Great mix of national selections with a special focus on local. They support local authors and even from time to time musicians. I have performed here a couple of times and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and professional. Their great event room is a multi-purpose section of the store with a seating capacity of maybe 45-50, give or take. Keep your eyes open for events here! Also has a great selection of gifts. :) The food at the cafe was delicious too!

Amazing staff, amazing book selections for amazing prices, amazing pottery studio! Park St Books…read morehas such an amazing all around store filled with something for everyone. I would specifically like to highlight the affordability of the pottery; they do not do studio fees, so it is half the price of any other store! Such a cool place and staple in the community, can not recommend enough!

Fantastic activity for parents and kids alike. We now have a matching set of bowls and mugs. I had…read moreto start steering the kids away from the figurines because we ran out of flat surfaces. We also love making Christmas ornaments as gifts. The used book store is a wonderful way to keep the kids busy for much less money than buying new. They will also buy back books and give store credit!

great comics great people and great finds…read more me and my mom passes here when ever i go to the dentist me and last week when me and my went here after we got some clothes stitched up and when we went in i felt younger looking at the comics. i went looking around for some comics i might want and i looked at the simpsons comics ( yeah im one of those people ) i did talk to one of the workers and i said im a mad magazine reader and he showed me them and then i saw them , old star wars action figures and for $7 i got one of them and about 5 card holder sheet for my cards

Fantastic comic book shop I've been going to since I was 11! The owner Jackie is a solid guy, and…read morethey always have something interesting to grab. Prices are exactly what they should be, and they can also try to special order anything they don't have that you want. Comics, manga, action figures, ect. Great place to support and I'm super happy it's still here. Definitely Marvel-centric, but honestly, that makes it even better for me!

Title: Horrible Customer Service - Rude, Disrespectful, and Misleading…read more I had an absolutely terrible experience at this store, and I would not recommend it to anyone. First of all, when I walked in, I wasn't greeted at all. The employee was busy on her phone, which felt very unprofessional. To make matters worse, she implied that I was being deceptive about whether or not the toy had been opened, even though I had the receipt and there was no damage or visible signs of wear on the toy. She made me feel like I was lying about the condition of the item, which was completely uncalled for. The stores return policy states that the item must be in "original packaging and re-sellable condition within 30 days of purchase". Although, the toy met those conditions and I had the receipt , she still refused the return suggesting that it was not in re-sellable condition. She also accused me, more than once, of buying the item at a different store (even though the receipt had that store and location on it) I was absolutely flabbergasted by how I was treated. The way the clerk spoke to me was beyond disrespectful and unprofessional. It's a shame because it is a nice establishment, but after this experience, I will never be going back. Stay away unless you want to deal with rude employees and a poor management!

This store is amazing and I feel so grateful to have it right down the street in my town. My…read moredaughter wanted to get her friend a gift that I was having trouble finding online. I sent the store a message on Facebook very early in the morning - and to my surprise I got a message back within minutes, telling me they had the item and that they would put it aside for me until I could get there later in the week. That customer service is unheard of at other stores. I've communicated with this store for specific items that I was looking for and when COVID restrictions were in place, they delivered items to my house! This store really goes above and beyond for customer service. The free gift wrap, birthday boxes, and always having the latest in greatest in toys and educational items in a welcoming store, make this store a real gem!

Learning Express has been a great gift shop for kids for years. And yet it still is…read more I come here to get lots of gifts for the "little" people in my family. Especially around the holidays, this store is a gem because it's never congested like Toys R Us can be sometimes and the staff are personable, kind, and actually knowledgeable about the items they sell. Sometimes you'll be even lucky to find someone working at Toys R Us! Now, the selection here in comparison to Toys R Us is definitely different. This is a smaller store and therefore, much less incapable to hold the excess of toys that are able to be held by the larger chains. Plus, any independent business is smaller so service can be supreme, and so that they can actually survive. I hope there never becomes a day when all the small, independent stores are gone, because having this place around makes Christmas and birthday shopping very easy and much less hectic. Organized, not overpriced and ideal for any parent to do shopping for their kids or gifting for others at. While this probably should be a five star review, the Newton location does seem to always have a little more of exactly the stuff I'm looking for... and for that only, minus one star. I will continue to patronize them. 4 stars.

I absolutely love this location. They have a huge selection of toys and is super organized. The…read moreowner and manger are so nice and helpful. If you have kids into fidget toys and Squishmallows, Needham LE is the place to go!