This is one of the best toy storees I have been to, the advert is so right millions of toys all…read moreunder one rooff, but they also sell cot, nappies, everything you will need for a new baby. Staff are happy, always helpful, Which is what you need when you go into a toy shop with kids wanting everything hahaa Shelffs are usually full of the item but if not can easily be ordered in. There are always deals throughout the store and you can pick up a bargain, specially before Christmass happy shopping!

I love this toys r us!! After dragging the kids round the rest of the shops for ages taking them…read morehere for a run around and look at the huge selection of toys always cheers them up! The only problem I ever have when we visit here is trying to convince the kids to leave, oh and there was the time my little sister got jammed in a ride on car and 3 members of staff ahd to help get her out lol but they were very nice about it!!

This is a curious little shop - which advertises itself as a toy shop, but my eyes spied much more…read moreinteresting items in the shape of sewing paraphernalia adorning the entranceway! Yarn, needles, a few craft items are stocked here - but underneath you'll find a selection of vintage sewing and craft books for sale. I browsed this gleefully whilst my friend went and perved on the collectible toys at the back of the shop, and although I didn't buy any (I have a mild obsession with vintage craft books - and am trying desperately to wean myself off!) I was tempted by a couple, and may yet pop back in the hopes they're still there so I can get them as a present for my sew-a-holic mother. Good work, weird toy shop!

Indoor shopping malls/markets on local high streets are the best, you just never know what's going…read moreto be inside and what gems you may find. The shops inside the Plaza Mall are a bit odd as many shop units have two shops in one. Blue Crystal Collectables is no exception. To get to the toy fun you have to first navigate a tiny sewing shop, the juxtaposition of the two together is very odd when it's a sea of pastels and beige to a back drop of dark horror toy type fun. A lot of what they have on offer can be seen through the windows on the sides of the booth. If you are a toy geek missing that one toy from 10years ago but don't want to pay ebay prices then you may well find it here. The stock ranged from old 90's reboot Captain Scarlett toys to Buffy to Living Dead Dolls and the Masters of Horror toy line. Nothing was excessively priced but you did wonder where they found this diverse range of toys from and what car boots they were going to to stock their shelves. If anyone knows then let me know cause I want to go there now.

There are Toy Stores and then there are CHILD FRIENDLY Toy stores like this! Very good prices,…read morefrustratedly huge stock (so many choices and so little money) kindly staff helming an inviting store with a dozen small rooms of various toys. Loads of wooden toys and scientific games plus standbys like Elmer and Kidorable wellies/Macs. Kids can enjoy themselves here but buggies have to stay outside. Thankfully, as this is the Costwolds, it won't get nicked. Many toys are very inexpensive and with only about 45. I walked away with a huge haul of books, wooden toys, wellies and even plates and silverware.

This is the same as my other review for the Solihull branch. Good store, with a variety of toys and…read morehelpful staff. The difference between this branch and Solihull is the size. This is much bigger and therefore does stock more toys. Has same offers as the other branch in. The reason children prefer this branch is the crawl through tunnel at the entrance, which goes behind the tills down turns into a slide! Great for kids but when its busy its difficult to keep your eye on them!

My daughter had some money for Christmas and was keen to spend it, so I took her into Birmingham…read moreCity Centre to The Entertainer. We've been in here loads of times as she loves the selection of toys and games, she's a Barbie and Bratz fanatic so loves the fact that The Entertainer has a good range of these to choose from. I love how well the shop is laid out because it is so straight forward and the same type of toys are all grouped together, this means we can easily bypass the parts of the shop which my daughter isn't interested in (Action Men) and go straight to the girly toys. Once she's spent a while browsing the dolls and teddies we always have a look around the arts and crafts section which is excellent. They sell such child friendly items as paint-by-numbers sets, paint your own statues and things like that. These are always extremely reasonably priced and very often on BOGOF offer, last week my daughter bought two good quality paint-by-numbers sets which cost just £3 each and when she got to the till the lady told her she could choose another two completely free! The Entertainer always seems to have a sale on and the prices on sale items are drastically reduced, a tenner off a £25 item and offers like that which can cut your shopping bill big time. Here you can also buy items such as toy cars, train sets and other traditional toys which is a bonus as these days even toys seem geared towards technology and it's lovely to find a shop where I can buy a good old fashioned 'brum-brum' for my nephew. The staff in The Entertainer are always excellent and obviously chosen for their rapport with children. I've never had a problem with anyone in here and love the way that my daughter can go and ask for advice without being made to feel like she is a nuisance or, worse, 'just a kid'. I always get the feeling that staff in here want the children to be as happy as their parents and this makes for a very nice shopping experience.

WOW This shop has new owners and is now FANTASTIC!!! Now called Hamlins Toymaster Great range of…read moretoys and now worth a visit! Shop seems much better than it did! Easy to get a twin buggy around now! Also had some fantastic special offers in the store! Will be back very soon. Oh and must just say the staff were so helpful. Proud to call this my local toyshop!

Hamlins toy shop used to be located on the High Street but moved to Lower Kings Road a few years…read moreago, I presume to take advantage of the larger premises. The shop is always well stocked with a variety of childrens toys, including some you are unlikely to find in many supermarkets. Reasonably priced, this would be the ideal place to purchase a child's Christmas present. How the shop survives the rest of the year I do not know, but it always seems to be fairly bustling, so I suggest combining a visit with a trip to Waitrose or something. It's not worth heading in to town for a visit alone, but be sure to bear it in mind.

I have been going here for years! There toy range is huge. They are also a toymaster stockist. I…read morehave also found they have lots of kits to make which are great for adults too. They have shop in coalville also.

Weird and wacky shop! Lots of gifts on the unusual side. Plenty of fun here as there are usually…read morelots of products out for you to play with. Have bought numerous present from here for stocking filler in years gone by. Just cant go wrong by buying someone of any age something from here. Located in leamington its very close to coventry and quick to get to. The shop is pretty much a try before you buy kind of place with most of the goods on show out for you to play with.

Lots of playful items in here! Its like everything a kid can dream of! Oh and any adult, lol…read moreToys and items out for you to play withand try. Has so much stuff in here, great for stocking fillers for christmas, or for birthdays. Or because you just fancy a little bit of fun! Its not expensive either so you can pick up quite a bsaket full for not a lot! They have really cheap little things but then also some more expensive items. I dont htink anything in the store goes abov £30

I love Roys Toys in Rubery, I'll always remember my nan bringing me here on a Saturday to buy me a…read moretreat - and the shop hasn't really changed much since then! It's a much better shop than chain toy shops like Toys R Us and places like that because it doesn't stock the latest bestselling toy, concentrating more on tried and tested toys and games. I would definitely rather browse Roys Toys than any massive multi storey toy store. It's almost old fashioned inside with metal shelving, beautifully laid out in a higgledy piggledy way which adds so much charm to the shop it's untrue! Here you can buy Barbie, Hot Wheels, Furby, Sylvanian Families, Top Trumps and everything really that has been loved in years gone by for a new generation to discover. I love this aspect of the shop because it means that not everything takes a multitude of batteries to use, also I love the fact that my daughters' can play with similar toys that I knew and loved as a little girl. The prices in Roys Toys are what you would pay in any other toy shop, which surprised me actually as it has such a quirky feel that I had assumed I would be paying a premium to shop in an out of the way toy shop like this. They cater for people with a variety of hobbies and much of the shop is dedicated towards people who collect model trains, use art and craft materials and there is even a section selling Scoobies to get young children into artsy hobbies. The more expensive models are situated in glass cabinets, which is only reasonable as some of the trains in particular are worth a lot of money. The staff are excellent; they obviously have a love for the toys and are comfortable with children which enhances the shopping experience for the kids. They are happy with kids playing with the display models and I didn't feel that my children were being nuisances when they asked to see specific toys, there was never any pressure to buy anything and the gentleman who served us made sure my kids' were 100% certain they were choosing the right things. I will continue to shop at Roys Toys and will definitely be doing quite a bit of my Christmas shopping here this year, the service is fantastic and all of toys are of the highest quality. I can't fault the shop at all.

Game Smart is a great shop that fills a huge gap in the market at the Yew Tree, in which Choices…read moreonly ever came close to filling a few years back. Make the most if it, and support places like this; There are few and far between! There's a great selection of Playstation 1 and 2 games sold in store, which you're unlikely see anywhere else nowadays. I remember regrettably trading in my Rayman game as a youngster, and only last year did I want it back. So I searched every store and internet shop, until I found it online. Guess what? Game Smart has a copy of Rayman sitting right on the shelf! If you want it, I suggest you get there quick! The premises is surprisingly big inside, and sells a great range of PC, Dreamcast and Megadrive games too. I love browsing through all the shelves, and remembering my childhood games. Lemmings, Toejam & Earl, Street Fighter;They're all here, and they're all under £10! I know that every games collector will be in their oil tot when discovering this shop (I most certainly was!) But if you aren't into games, the other half of the store sells DVDs and CDs, so there's literally something for everybody.

Moseley Emporium is an Antique shop in Moseley Village, the shop proudly flies a union flag and…read morefittingly sits next to The Prince Of Wales at the lower end of Moseley Village. They have a wide range of stock with a range of items out front that is updated frequently. My favourite of which was an antique Dentist's tool with a foot pump that powered a hydraulic hose used to turn the dentist's drill! Not always so macabre, often you will find a nice piece of antique furniture or an old fire place sitting out front, proudly on display for all to see. Upon entering the shop you find much more inside than you might think with antique dressers and items that might have come out of Canal boats and be warned if you do enter with an Antiques enthusiast, you won't be leaving anytime soon, as the place opens up to reveal more and more, but then you could always slink off to the Prince next door.

Under lots of dust you can find some beautiful furniture in Moseley Emporium. When I went there for…read morethe first time, I was amazed with how much cool stuff they had just on the first floor. Antique chairs, chandeliers, vintage tables. Then the owner told me they had another two floors, one of them solely had items on sale. The furniture is very well kept and the prices are good, considering. It's easy to get lost inside the store, you could be in there hours. I bought a nice antique mirror for ten pounds. It is worth taking a look in there if you are an antique enthusiast or even if you just like to have a mooch, like me!