Classic Toys is my favorite kids' store in Anchorage!…read more It's one of those small-town gems you're so glad still exists--untouched by Amazon! This charming mom-and-pop toy store has just about everything a kid could want, and the staff is incredibly helpful, guiding you through the store. It's a fun treat for a family day, letting kids pick out something special. My daughter chose a super soft stuffed toy, and their collection was impressive. Hands down, the best toy store in Alaska!

Classic Toys is the perfect name for this shop. They have all of the toys we remember growing up,…read morefrom Lincoln Logs to Raggedy Ann, to the little balloon-powered bathtub sail boats and bird whistles. Prices are a bit steeper than you'd find at an every day market or department store, but everything you'll find at Classic Toys is of excellent quality and will last for a long time - well worth the price. If you're looking for a toy you had years ago and haven't been able to find again, try Classic Toys! If you're looking for a quality toy or game for any age, this is the spot.

Owner is awesome staff is impressive go get your crawl on …read more................... lots of upgrades . The only thing they don't have is r/c anonymous addiction is real

Exactly what I needed. I was visiting in town for a work trip and came across this shop while…read moredriving around and ended up walking out with 4 plastic model kits. The staff is friendly and helpful, but not pushy. The store has an excellent selection of R/C vehicles, trains, and plastic model kits and paints/accessories. I found some long out of production kits I have not seen in years. Thank you shop staff and especially Mark for answering my questions about your products. The next time I visit anchorage I'll be back for sure :)

Icalled Don to sell my sport card collection of vintage cards 1950;s 60;s and more. including 1999…read moreMolton metal with all inserts, he came to my home and looked we decided on a price. He did a super job on selling the collection. we had super contact and kept me informed on how they were selling , after being in the business for 35 yearsl was the best dealer i have ever delt with, AAAAAAA plus and honest dealer I have delt with also easy to deal with and got almost what I expect pleasent and helpful

One of my own cards was sold by them without consent or knowledge about it. Then was berated and…read moretold that I "should be grateful". I was a customer for a long-time, bought many boxes, but never will again after the worst experience I've ever had in a retail shop. Beware

I go here all the time for games for my ds and the games are cheap, not scuffed up,there's like 70…read moregames just for the ds every time I go there there's action,puzzle, platformer games,and almost everything and the people who work there are very nice to me even when I take like 15 minutes Also do you remember me I have red hair freckles and I only buy ds games I also come with my grandpa sometimes

I wouldn't recommend this company to anybody. I dropped off my PS5 for a repair and was originally…read moretold it would take 1-2 months to fix. After about 2 months I was told they would have to wait on parts to diagnose the console. I would call every month from that point and would get the same answer or told they're waiting on more parts for further diagnose's. It's been over a year and still nothing. They don't even reach out to you on status updates. They basically stole my PS5 and never said a word to me since then. Absolute crooks, on top of that, they charge exorbitant prices for retro consoles and games. Don't ever shop here or trust them with your belongings, they're THIEVES!!!

This place is amazing. I can't believe we haven't been here before. This is the best mom and pop…read moretoy store I have ever been to. They have a bit of everything for all age brackets. It certainly woke up the child in me. We went in to find things for the grandkids but I bought stuff for my adult son and had to restrain myself from purchasing things for myself. They have indoor and outdoor toys, wonderful books, learning toys, games, dress-up, soft toys, art, small and large items, baby items. I can't even tell you all the cool stuff they have. If you are a hands-on parent or grandparents who doesnt want your kids face shoved in a damn cell phone all day, this is where you need to go to detach them from that garbage. They really have everything.

Lots of selection, different age groups, themes, science section, art, everything! I'm sure I…read moremissed a whole lot. I'm also sure every other store might be cheaper by 10-20$ but you can get last minute things and they do a complimentary gift wrap for you. You're not coming here to save money, but you're supporting local at least. It's also nice to get some unique toys. I walked into the store and there was one other person. The worker was vacuuming and she walked right by me didn't even look. Two more employees had walked by when I was in there nothing from them either the guy checking out was at least nice, but they don't help you unless you ask probably.

Best store in Anchorage for Warhammer 40K. They've got an awesome selection of miniatures and…read morepretty much always have the paints I need. The staff are super friendly and really helpful--especially when it comes to picking out colors or giving tips to level up your projects. They've also got tables you can rent to play and even offer painting tutorials. Plus, there's a bunch of other tabletop games too.

I learned to play Magic here. Now that I have moved away I have yet to find somewhere that even…read morecomes close. You can always find someone to play with and the staff will take their time to help beginning players. Best in Alaska.

Blaines is the only independent art store in Anchorage . It's a valuable gem . They carry so many…read moreitems that you can't find anywhere else . Blaines Art has a coffee bar and a customs frame shop . They offer art classes throughout the year for artists of all levels and ages . The staff is friendly and knowledgeable . They are all artists themselves . Blaines is open 7 days a week . They also have a nice collection of cards and gifts for everyone . Of course you can always find art by local artists on display and quite often it will be the work of the employee helping you . Blaine's is a wonderful place to be inspired !

Blaine's Art scams their customers left and right with overpriced art supplies that can often be…read morefound for much lower prices at better art stores like Blick's, Jackson's, and even Ebay. What is Amanda thinking by charging her customers an outrageous $400 for a set of color pencils that can be bought for $200 or less on Ebay and Amazon? Customer service is also pretty crappy here, since I was always treated like an "outsider artist" instead of the professional that I've been for years. Amanda is also a classist bigot who snubs customers that she feels are not bourgeoisie enough for her snobbish standards, which makes her no better than a common racist. Anyway, if you want the best art supplies for decent prices? Then I highly recommend Blick's, Jackson's, Ebay, or even Amazon over Amanda's overpriced inferior establishment. If you want your art displayed on the wall? I also recommend you display anywhere but at Blaine's, because no serious art buyer will ever see it at Blaine's and it will be displayed next to mediocre garbage art that not even a mother would display on a refrigerator door. Do you really want your $500 oil paintings to be seen next to refrigerator marker art that no one would even pay $10 for? I don't think so~

I'd been wanting to visit The Book Shelf for years, finally had a chance to stop in! It was a tad…read moreoverwhelming, but as someone who loves a good book hunt, it was fun. Books are organized by genre. There are piles on the floor and in boxes near the labeled shelves. There were newer books mixed in with lots of older books. Owner was knowledgeable about inventory. Next time I need to drop off my kids and have a couple hours to myself! Perusing piles and piles of books is my happy place. Wonder if the owner is looking for a helper who is willing to be paid in books... ;)

It is certainly difficult for me to give a bookstore anything less than five stars…read more It is certainly NOT the proximity to a great coffee shop where one could enjoy a hot beverage while perusing the books you snagged. It is certainly NOT the prices of the used books which are priced completely fair. It is certainly NOT the service which is friendly and helpful. It is the inventory. Specifically, the organization of the inventory, just grinds on me a little. I have to prepare myself to look AT books instead of FOR books. This is largely due to the number of books on the floor. The stacks and organization means I am happiest when I go in with the idea that I will peruse the books for things I am interested in. If that is my mentality, I also leave with a couple books I am excited to read. If I go in looking for a particular author or book, it's sort of a toss up whether I will leave satisfied.