Miracle Mile Toys & Gifts is a neighborhood toy store that mostly sells toys for babies and kids…read more Visitors will find toys like puzzles, stuffed animals, toy trains, Perfect Petzzz, wooden toys from Plan Toys and Tender Leaf, dolls, BRIO trains, etc. This is the shop for parents who are looking for quality toys and are not overly worried about price tags. P.S. - Metered parking only, but this part of Miracle Mile is not very busy so I had no issue finding an available spot on Saturday afternoon.

This is a late, but important review! We were invited to my child's classmate's birthday party in…read moreearly October. We didn't know the family or child well, only that he was turning four and has an older brother. I purposely wanted to shop local and support an independent business, and a quick search on Yelp led me here. We arrived about an hour before closing on Saturday, which was great because parking meters end at 4pm and we found parking out front easily. We were greeted by an employee behind the desk as we walked in. She asked if there was anything she could help us find, and I let her know we were first time customers looking for a birthday gift with the details mentioned above. She let us know the layout of the store, her suggestions, but let us look freely. Over time more customers arrived with small children, and received the same courteous service. The store is clean and curated. I appreciated seeing well made toys and items inspiring imaginative play, rather than cheap plastic with distracting lights or sounds. I eventually chose a doctor play set as well as some items for my own children, such as animal figures and stamp markers. They offer free gift wrapping, which is a nice touch. The one alarming fact that stood out is that there were many empty storefronts on their block, so it's more important than ever to support our local economy. Their prices reflect investment in well made items, so I would not come here expecting big box store deals. In a world full of Target and Amazon, I would rather spend my money supporting a local, independent business. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back with our kids this holiday season.

This place is smaller than the similar gaming stores I've been inside, but it was nice to see some…read moreof the tables being used and people playing while we were there. They have a really big selection for Magic, but not much outside of that, which is what I was hoping for. I guess I was just in the wrong type of store. Everyone that was in the store, including the employee, didn't say anything, but gave us weird looks for being there. I'm not really sure why. There shouldn't be anything wrong with outsiders just checking the store out.

Great staff, good selection, the staff here is very nice and freindly, great place to come and…read morelearn how to play any tcg game or warhammer 40k

Best comic book store by Melrose. The people in the shop are wonderful, and have a wide selection…read moreof reads. Go ahead and even ask for a few recommendations and you won't be disappointed, whether you like your super hero comics, or independent. Special shout out to John; he's great to talk to, incredibly funny, and has tons of great recommendations.

Old school "we keep getting too much stuff and don't know where to put it" comic shop vibes. If…read moreit's your local shop, it's probably nice for you... but no need to go out of your way to get there. Staff was helpful, if not outspoken about why they hated certain things in comics.

Such a great spot. The employees really care as lot and the space has become a bit of an anchor…read morepoint for the community. There is a lot of open space with tables, especially considering that it's in the westside. I can only really speak on the MTG side of things, but there is a solid selection of sealed and singles. Although, the selection of mtg seems to be getting smaller dues to the surge in new TCGs. One piece of critical feedback for the shop- the model of paywalling preorders for new sets is not cool. If you are looking for a nice spot to attend prerelease events for magic, this is the spot. It can get quite full, but the energy is fun.

These guys know how to build a community, their stores are super cool and they keep a great stock…read moreof Magic, Warhammer, Pokémon and Yugioh products. Highly recommend.

What a fun addition to the Westfield Century City Mall!…read more Located on the first floor, next to Macy's by Abercrombie and Fitch, is the cutest board game and toy store! The employees are very friendly and engaging. (Shout-out to Michele and Josh for being so fun!) What makes The Game Chest unique is the wide array of board games in addition to the employees who are able to share their knowledge of nearly every single one. Other notable items in stock include Squishmallows, and a variety of trading cards. Definitely stop by this family-owned business! Perfect place to do your holiday shopping (or just general treat-yourself shopping)!

this store is my new go to game place i m a huge board game freak and my lady and i walked in the…read morefox hills mall store and i almost fell to my knees i was soooo happy to walk in there and see games i havn t seen since i was 5 yrs old this store will be seeing me a lot niko shout out to you bro your knowledge of games was great thank you game chest your new customer for life william napier board game freak love the customer service

Lori is the best when it comes to finding those rare cards for your collection [magic the gathering…read more] she host one of the few places in LA that play Legacy and even some Vintage tournaments. No draft here No Commander. Just a old school magic the gathering... warhammer and boardgame hope. One of the few classics left.

I've been going to knightsware for years to buy Warhammer models. What they lack in play space they…read moremore than make up for in selection and value; You'll find models there from 5th edition at times with the same price tag. An amazing collection of models and very helpful staff. Don't be afraid to ask them if they have anything cause they just might.

Amazing talking with Bret, the owner. Helped understand what I was buying when starting out the…read moreMagic the gathering: Avatar collaboration.

The guy at the counter is a little weird. He tends to stare at women a little too much. Also the…read moreinside of the store smells bad since they leave their stock of cardboard boxes out everywhere. Unfortunately, they don't have a good selection of YGO cards, just 10-cent common cards. They have a selection of cheap Pokémon cards from 10 cents to $1. Not a bad store to go to if you need something like cards or board games but felt a little weird inside. Edit: Changed to one-star due to business response and poor customer service. Man acts like I've never stepped foot in a card shop before.

Geeky Teas and Games is the one of two game shops that I frequent. When I first moved here, I went…read moreto different game stores and I had trouble sticking to a lot of them. But Geeky Teas feels like a home away from home for me. The employees are so sweet, accommodating, understanding, and more than willing to help.

I have come to this place a good bunch of times and never really had any issues before. Cute cats,…read morehelpful staff, and I always liked the place. I just did not make the time to go back until they moved from their location on Magnolia. I am not sure what happened, but this was my most recent experience: I called because I was looking for cute sleeves for a 100 card Magic deck I am building for my girlfriend. I asked if they had sleeves with girly and cute graphics, like flowers, happy designs, cute animals, or even Bloomburrow themed sleeves. The person I spoke to was not very helpful. They kept asking what I meant by cute, giving examples like dragons and goblins, despite me trying to explain the kind of designs I was looking for. Eventually they said they had pink and yellow sleeves and told me to come in. I went in later that day but could not find any sleeves with cute graphics. There were some empty hooks that looked like they may have been intended for sleeves, so maybe they had sold out or had not restocked yet. Either way, I could not find what I was looking for. I asked the staff at the register, and they told me that everything on the floor was all they had. I looked around again, but still found nothing. After that, I asked about Magic: The Gathering Commander nights. I am fairly new to Magic and am trying to get my girlfriend into it, so I asked whether they had Commander nights and whether they teach new players or have a designated table for beginners. The person at the front desk looked confused and said, "...you want me to teach you Magic?" I clarified that I was asking whether they had Commander nights and if someone there helped new players. They simply said, "No, no we do not." I respectfully thanked them and was about to leave when I noticed their calendar said "Thursday Night Commander." There were no prices listed, so I checked the Magic website when I got home and found that they charge $8 for Commander nights. I was surprised by this, especially considering that you are essentially paying to play 1-2 games of Magic with strangers over 3-4 hours. Their prices on booster packs also seemed considerably higher than nearby stores. I strongly recommend doing some research on MSRP before buying packs or products here. I am new to Magic, but I have played Pokemon and Lorcana, so I have a general idea of what packs normally cost. This time, I saw prices that were 2 to 3 times MSRP. I do not remember seeing prices like that when I previously visited their Magnolia location, where I bought Pokemon and Lorcana packs and board games. I understand they are running a business and need to make money, and I am not asking them to give anything away for free. But 2 to 3 times MSRP seems excessive, especially for a store that has been a staple in Burbank for years and has such a supportive community. Maybe they need to find a different distributor, or maybe their own costs have increased. Magic has also become extremely popular, so perhaps that is contributing. Either way, I think customers should be aware of the prices and compare with other stores before purchasing. I am not saying nobody should shop here, and obviously nobody is forcing me to buy anything. I just enjoy collecting and playing these games and try to stay within a budget, so I would prefer to pay as close to MSRP as possible. There are plenty of other options, and I think it is worth doing some research before making a purchase. Maybe things have changed since they moved. Maybe I happened to speak with someone on their first day, or someone was simply having a bad day. I do not know. I just hope that if I come back in the future, the staff are a little more knowledgeable and patient, because I left this experience feeling pretty let down and frustrated. If I do return and have a more positive experience, I will absolutely update this review. Thank you.