No matter the age, we live in a society where it is socially acceptable for an adult to collect…read moretoys with no judgement whatsoever. Big Boys Toy Store enables any toy lover or collector not only a chance to purchase the most popular toys in popculture, but also add rare toys! The great thing about the staff at Big Boys is that they are incredibly accomodating, and best of all they understand the obssession! Tell them what toy you're looking for and they'll tell you if they have it or if not whether you can pre-order it. They have clearbooks filled with different items that are not on hand at their stores but available for order if it indeed what you desire. And if what you are looking for is not included in stock or in the pre-orders file, they have been known to source it out for you. Just ask nicely lol!

Most people resort to online shopping when it comes to toy-collecting. Hey, they're not just toys…read more They're "the" toys. I may not be much of a figure collector, but I have a bunch and I love them enough to understand how an avid collector feels. What I love about toy shops like these is how most of them interact to the customers. If there's something you want to buy that aren't anywhere to be seen locally, you can contact them and they might be able to order a piece just for you. That's how it usually works for the rare pieces, as far as I know. Now, Hobbypro Central is one of the places to go to if you're into Magic cards. My brother was interested in joining Magic: The Gathering tournaments and didn't know where to begin at first. So word of advice: ask the hobby shopkeepers.

In the eyes of the a child, Toy Kingdom is a kid haven and a place to be all out Toy-Crazy! Lucky…read moreme, my kids can control themselves when they're inside the store. They would just point to what they want or say what they wish to have in the future. Almost all my kids' toys are bought here, Toy Kingdom sells a wide variety of educational, active play, plush animal, creative toys and much more. Even new products that were just released in the market will be available in a few weeks. The only comment I have is about the salespeople, they are all accommodating, but they follow us around and hand different toys to my kids. When I was busy checking out play tents , one of the salesladies even let my two year old hold a big box of ice cream maker around witch was worth PHP 900.00, and gave my four year old a makeup kit for teens worth PHP 650.00. I calmly asked them to stop giving toys to my kids and just played and keep them entertained until we were able to buy the perfect toys.

I actually chuckled out loud when I saw a Pope Francis felt plushie here months ago. I would never…read morethink of hugging the pope to sleep or having him on my bed (the horror!!!) but I guess some folks dig it. And some folks would also dig having a Manny Pacquiao plushie. I just, can't... NOPE. Anyway, other than those types of felt plushies, I do like some of Pop Junk Love's products. They're a small kiosk here in Town and they're into the whole DIY, arts and crafts thing. I was surprised to see a Pusheen plushie! Though I'm sure they have infringed on copyright here (Pusheen is actually known first as a blog with freaking adorable GIF's of bouncy cats before it hit Facebook stickers). I would still much rather order Pusheen stuff online because I would really rather support the original creator and his/her efforts. What I really liked are their papier mache cat figures! *Adds to list of must-have cat lady house decor*.

Pop Junk Love used to be an online store, gaining followers on Instagram through their cute…read morehand-made stuffed toys and knick-knacks. The owners/designers can get pretty crafty and creative with their designs, and they usually stick to whatever is trending in the Philippine market. Lately, they have produced Manny Pacquiao stuffed toys to support the recent fight of Pacuiao and Mayweather. Before that, they also made Pope Francis dolls to commemorate Pope Francis's visit to Manila. Now, they are growing steadily, especially with their pop-up store located at this branch. It's actually great that they are getting the recognition (and expansion) that they need, and that these sisters absolutely love what they are doing. I remember getting a Scrabble pillow to match my girlfriend's initials. The process was pretty painless, and I really like how everything turned out. Now it'll be even easier that they have a physical store, and you won't need an internet connection to complete your transaction.

I miss this place! I wish it's still open!…read more This is our go to gift shop back in the days

A visit to Greenhills will never be complete without going to Regina Gift Shop…read more When I was a kid my parents would remind me that it's a gift shop meaning I went in to buy gifts for other people. I believed that lie until I was about ten. I guess that was to prevent me from buying all the awesome goodies this shop has to offer. Sorry, parents. I'm buying gifts for myself. They have everything! And I really mean everything. They have all my childhood candies next to a stand of plastic balloons. You know, those little tubes which you squeeze until this substance comes out which you blow into with the use of a little stick. There's a shelf with plates, spoons and forks and knives, cups and lunchboxes. And in the center, you'll find notebooks, stickers, pens, art materials, cellphone cases and the occasional sex toy. Speaking of toys, they do have toys for babies and children and adults who collect toys. Not into those things? They have bags, clothes and hats too. I remember being dragged here by my mom whenever I needed a costume for school. "You're only going to wear it once anyway. But it at Regina," she'd say. Don't get me wrong, their clothes don't break after one use. They have cool socks and hats. And sometimes if you're lucky, they have sell Christmas stockings. I can't remember everything they sell at this shop. So it would be great if you have a look for yourself. You won't be disappointed and you'll leave with lots of loot.

Gift Factory holds a special place in my heart. I remember way back when in grade school and high…read moreschool (yes, at that age I still liked stuff toys, hehe) before the era of technology overtook the world, my favorite aunt and uncles would gift me with stuff toys from Gift Factory and my school friends would gift me with GF toys for Friendship Day. They focus on stuff toys big (and I mean big like children's size) and small. I always loved how soft and plush their toys are and how gosh darn cute everything in the store is. And also how the interior is simple and the walls are glass so they can showcase their toys in all its glory. If you are a mom, a dad, an auntie or an uncle and you're looking for great gifts for a holiday or special occasion, their stuff toys are the perfect choices for your little sons, daughters, nieces and nephews!

My two-year old daughter loves watching Disney Collector, a popular Youtube channel for kids (and…read morekids at heart) talking about the latest toys (mostly from Disney). My daughter has been watching these Magic Clip Disney Princesses over and over that I know she really wants to have at least one. I wanted to get her one, but the local toy stores didn't carry that brand. I thought I had to resort to buying online or asking a relative from the States to buy for me, until I recently discovered a Toys R Us branch in the new Robinson's Las Pinas. This place is relatively smaller compared to other Toys R Us branches, but they have a wide selection of toys for every boy and girl. I liked that they have the Disney Magic Clip collection available, and my personal favorite, the Shopkins Collection (yes, we saw it on Youtube). At first, it was my daughter wanting to buy these little thingamabobs, but I ended up being the one collecting them. They're so cute! Okay, back to Toys R Us. I like this branch because it's not too crowded. My daughter can take her time buying or looking at any toy she wants while I keep my eye on her. That's also a downside though, because it adds another thirty minutes to our mall time.

Another toy shop I like going to is Toys R Us…read more I visited the shop today to see if they had any new Mr. or Mrs. Potato Heads. They didn't have any new ones, but they did have the crazy looking Mrs. Potato Head. They also had the Marvel Potato Heads. When I saw the Marvel Potato Heads, I thought about looking through the Marvel toy brand. It was interesting to see that Play-Doh has like a Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man and other Marvel characters. I'm not sure what the toys does, but I wanted to get it for the simple reason that it's Marvel. Another new Marvel toy they have is this rubber figure of Iron Man, Captain America and Spiderman. They toy doesn't really do anything. It's not a key-chain and you can't really play with it, but the kids in the store thought it was amazing. I hope they'll have the whole Avengers team next time including the new members.

Peppa Pig, Shopkins, and Frozen. My daughter is crazy about all those. I've become a regular of…read moreToys R Us since her toy obsessions grew. Other parents may find the notorious "DisneyCollectorBR" and "FunToyzCollector" of YouTube familiar, and to blame, for this craze. Toys R Us really is something, though. I remember my visits to LA being incomplete until I picked up a Super Soaker or toy laboratory set from Toys R Us. Now, the Philippines has this haven of happiness.

With more and more interest going into the "nerdy" or "geek" culture, comic shops and hobby shops…read morehave arisen to provide specialty shop services to the growing population. So, where would one go for both? One option would be Filbar's, which manages to sell comic books, cards and figurines of superheroes and occasionally favorite fantasy characters from Japanese Anime as well. With these shops scattered all over, one can imagine a network of these subcultures managing to tell each other about the latest small place where one can pick up a comic or a toy or even a card game that caters to their hobbies and interests. This branch of Filbar's in particular is conveniently located inside a mall and looks more like an open stall than an enclosed store thus permitting even girls like me to get in on the trend. The layout and location of the store diminishes any sense of hesitation that uninitiated yet curious passersby may feel and the general interest magazines displayed in the front portion seems to be an effective ploy to get any mall-goer to do the first step: check out the store. With Filbar's around, we can be comfortable showing our curiosity and openness for this new culture.