A/C is broken. It's hotter than Hades in there. We couldn't even stay to look at the toys.

This store! I think this is my new favorite store and I don't even have kids. ha there are so many cool finds here. From the cutest kids toys, to a huge board game selection and cool and rare candy. Plus the coolest (and most aesthetically pleasing) wall of vintage and unique-flavored soda bottles. So fun to get lost in this place. From astronaut ice cream, to sidewalk chalk shaped like the solar system, to Harry Potter goods galore- this shop has it all. Props to the buyer, because they are doing their job right. read more

They have a great selection of toys and games but this review is more about the employees. These employees go above and beyond to help you find what your looking for. We worked with three different employees over the past few days and they were all absolutely wonderful. I will definitely be returning to this store for my lego and board game needs. It's definitely far away from me but I feel like the experience is well worth the drive. read more

Oh my goodness okay so I found the CUTEST little toys here for gifts. I brought my daughter here and she also loved it and while we were here we also found a card game for my husband. Such a fun local place, I totally recommend coming here if you want to get some unique gifts! read more

Talk about a kid's haven! This place is cram-packed from floor to ceiling with all kinds of toys. Got a picky kiddo? Surely you could find them something here! They have soft, cuddly toys. They have science gizmos and gadgets! They have card games, board games, whozits and whatzits galore! They even had games like Settlers of Catan and other games for older kids/adults. And if you're looking to kill time, most kids would love hanging out in here checking out the giant dinos, airplanes, carousel horses, etc. Great place to get your Christmas shopping done! read more

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Very pretty on the inside and there's quite a selection of treats and so on, but despite the effort to try and spread things out, it is very clear that space is utilized poorly here at best and this store is too large for the amount of inventory they carry. This presents a couple options. They could 1) either acquire a lot more inventory or 2) cut the store down some. Since I don't think it's an option to do #2, they should being in a lot more of something... This place also suffers from identity crisis. A lot of the commercial toys you see in Target, Wal-Mart and formerly Toys R Us are here, but to a very moderate degree. This does not have a ton of the more boutique toys, like Red Balloon or Tutoring Toy would have, either, but seems to want to somehow plant feet in both worlds, along with having candy and other treats. In my view, this is a mistake. They should choose one of those courses and just do that instead of trying to be all things to all potential shoppers and failing at satisfying any of those. They certain do have some cool options here and the store is pretty easy to move around in, but I would have definitely preferred more inventory, to make my time there more worthwhile. As it is, I probably won't bothered to traverse the goofiness and inconvenience of the area they're in for a visit that is ultimately disappointing. read more

My friends and I were having a fun time looking at all the games, toys, etc. of the store. Before the store closed, I was surprised to find that an employee turned off some of the lights and the music before 8 pm. It really changed the entire atmosphere of the cute toy shop. It was a good time but then, felt like I was getting rushed out before hours. Any thought of buying anything disappeared because I felt like I was supposed to take this hint and get out immediately. read more

Such a cute store shop. Complete with novelty sodas and a nice (children's) book selection. read more

Please note that my review is based solely on the bulk candy section at Blickenstaff's. Blickenstaff's excels at providing a fun-filled, and nostalgic toy store atmosphere. You'll find all kinds of toys and contraptions from old to new, and for all ages. It's definitely a must-visit for any holiday shopper. HOWEVER...if you are interested in sampling and purchasing some of their assortment of bulk candies, let me just stop you right there. DON'T. My wife and I sampled 8 different kinds of gummy candies and every single one was near inedible. I don't know how old the candy is, but I can only assume it's been there for a long, long time. I voiced my opinion to the store employees, and they didn't really know how to respond. I asked them how long the candy has been in the dispensers, and they said that they didn't know. Moral of the story, don't buy candy from Blickenstaff's. Just stick with the toys. read more

Blickenstaffs - Assortment of bulk candies. DO NOT BUY. The candy is super old, and really hard. - Toy Stores Near Me - Provo, Utah

Not only does this charming toy store have the best rang and selection among their unique toys and games it has an incredible staff. I was so impressed and touched by the kindness and thoughtfulness their employee Bentley showed me and my family. She knew first hand what she loved and recommend as well as what she noticed toya that's seemed to be favorite among my childrens age groups. She walked us to each item and even played with my children. The level of patience was astounding and you could tell she loves her job. hope Her boss sees this! Totally recommend:) read more

If you are looking for a great selection of toys, games, candy and soda this is it. The staff is so helpful and knowledgeable. I love coming here for out if the ordinary gifts. So many treasures! read more

This place is so fun. I love bringing my kids here. They have stuff for every age, including adults like me. One part that is really cool is they have a couple of fridges of craft sodas. Also, just found out that on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30pm you can come in and try out any game they have. read more

This used to be one of my favorite stores at the Riverwoods. It had a beautiful ambiance with gorgeous wood floors. Now it looks like an 80's store going out of business. Whoever designed it completely missed the mark. All of the cute old toys are gone and they replaced them with cheap junk. It's sad that this place was one of the last good toy stores in Utah county. Disappointed. read more

Was hoping for a more upscale toy store-- for me that's less plastic, more authenticity. Also seemed to cater to elementary to adult audience. No DVD's or CD's. read more

Fun place to get all sorts of candy, games and toys. You will appreciate the large selection they have of old time games and toys for sale. Small kids will love this place. Check it out and let us know what you think? read more

Such a fun store! They have so many fun toys to play with and books to read. Their game selection is pretty big as well. The employees are friendly and know the products really well. They also have a huge selection of candies that you can't find anywhere else. read more

Fun store to browse around at, but prices are quite exorbitant. If you can find it at another store or online, almost guaranteed it will be cheaper elsewhere. Also beware that if you buy anything and return it, they only will give you store credit. read more

i don't know if there are any other independent toy stores in the area, but this is the only one i know of. i refuse to take my child into toys 'r us, because i feel like it's a temper tantrum waiting to happen. like all good independent toy stores, blickenstaff's has a lot of 'sample' toys out for parents and kids to play with and try out. with the high prices that small-box toy stores have to charge, this is really the only way to go. they have a lot of great toys that you don't see, even at the larger toy stores. and a lot of the toys they carry are of better quality too. blickenstaff's also carries hard-to-find candy and sodas, which i think is pretty cool. overall, this is one of our favorite places to stop by at the riverwoods. i recently purchased my daughter the calico critters townhome and panda family, and she got 4 different rooms to go with it. she absolutely loves them, and they are great toys for her to grow up with. parts are small, so i still have to keep some of it boxed up until she gets older or mature enough to not scatter them. but i appreciate the quality and thought behind how this particular toy set was made. also, i got 20% off this set, because i called in to find out about their black friday discount day. not sure if they have a website up yet (to find out about deals and such), but hopefully that will be in the works soon. they do have some kind of birthday club that you can sign up for, and i think you get a discount on candy or something that day. maybe one day they will incorporate more events as a way to showcase their store a little bit more (i.e. storytime, music-time). read more

Such a cute place with friendly employees! Seeing local shops like this warms my heart! I hope quaint places like this can last because they enrich the community! read more

do not shop at blikenstaffs!!! i bought some items on black friday (during the two day sale) , they are unopened and i have a reciept....they will not return or exchange any item that was sold on sale!!!! so unless you pay the full price it can not be returned!!!! terrible customer service!! no emplyoee said a word that day...ohh but they were loading me up with quit a few items!! the funny thing is that when the items at that store are 40% off that makes them the regular price everywhere else!! scammers!! when i posted my concerns on their facebook page...they delete it!!!!! yep that's right, leave the positive comments and delete the negative ones! read more

They've got candy. TONS of candy. As an adult, I try to act my age while visiting Blickenstaff's, but with all their sugary-tasty treats, you can't help but revert back to the good ole days. read more