Staff is very friendly, the items are good. Lots of farm/tractor toys if you are interested. Bought…read moresome items and they were wrapped well and to prevent damage. It's a bit hidden but worth your time.

Husband fell in love great booths of all kinds of antiques. Model cars and model tractors all…read moreupstairs. Found a lot of wants. Spent about two hours looking around before finding great food up the road. 4 vintage cars in the middle of the mall for sale. If you've ever been to Brass Armadillo in Des Moines and loved it this is the next best place.

A small bit terrific you and children's book store with unique items. Local interest titles sit…read moreside by side with interesting picture, board, and activity books. Nostalgic toys (remember Spirograph?) are on sale along with vintage recreations (train whistles), plush animals, and newer toys. Friendly service.

I love that this toy shop has been an Amana staple for years and years. This is a great stop for…read morekids of all ages. Unique novelty items (big plastic fingers, anyone?), games, puzzles (they sell my favorite brand of all-time White Mountain), personalized items (think keychain with your name on it, but amped up and put on a toy semi-truck), books, baby items, dinosaur stuff, princess/unicorn stuff and so much more. They had a small section dedicated to Bob Ross, so I bought an ornament for our tree. Reasonably priced. Staff was much more friendly this time around. Highly recommend.

I dont know why im the first to write a review about this place. If you're a girl who loves unique…read morejewelry and other accessories, then this place is for you! This is a great place to buy gifts for your girl friends or even lil kiddies. This is one of two stores in Iowa. It's located inside the Old Capital Building, the other (a larger store) is located at Mount Vernon. I loved wasting time at Silver Spider as I wait for my next class. I wasted many hours looking at all the trinkets, bags, jewelry, and much much more! You won't leave the store disappointed and always look forward to your next visit. I heart Silver Spider

A note from a loyal Silver Spider serial shopper... a repeat customer, to say the least…read more This is a supremely cool and eclectic one stop gift shop oozing with character in the Old Capitol Mall. Don't know what to get that special someone in your life? Seriously, do yourself a favor and just take a stroll through this adorable store. The possibilities are endless. In college I'd stop in any time I had time to burn between classes. I've gotten sunglasses, jewelry, clever magnets, coffee table books, clothes, a wallet, hats, children's finger puppets... the list goes on and on. As a non-student resident now, I relish the times I can pop in and explore. I've never gone in looking for something and left disappointed. Honestly, I've probably ALWAYS left with the treasure I had in mind and then some.

I've had many great experiences in this store in the past! They have an awesome selection,…read morereasonable prices, and a great vibe. However, during my last visit, there was a new employee who I felt was unreasonably and disproportionately rude. I wanted a figurine behind a glass wall, and when he unlocked it, I reached toward the one I was going to purchase. This made him extremely upset with me and he made passive aggressive comments like I was trying to steal or something, when I really didn't think I was too unreasonable. I also wanted to buy a couple mini figures that I put up on the counter to pay for, and I guess he didn't ring them up or something, because when I left the store with everything I THOUGHT I purchased, he screamed after me, took them out of my hand saying "Those aren't free!" and took zero accountability on his end for the mistake. I probably won't returning.

Holy VINTAGE?! I was…read morewalking around the Old Capitol Mall the other day and as I neared the spot that used to house The Silver Spider (darn you, pandemic!)-- I was pleasantly surprised to see it not vacant! Alas, Bartertown Toys. They're open 11-7pm, on the daily. Bartertown Toys and Collectibles, started as a pop-up store last December. It sells toys, collectibles, and comic books. As I walked in on a Friday afternoon my six-year-old was wide eyed. Staring gleefully at action figures, Star Wars paraphernalia, Sega and Nintendo games. Oh my gosh and comic books. My daughter also enjoyed the my little ponies and other treasures. There's something for everyone. If you're struggling with what to get a (big or) little kid in your life-- Bartertown Toys is the place to go.

Love the owner - extremely friendly, informative, and has a lot of passion for this type of art…read moreform. Well-painted toy soldiers, figurines, and other pieces for a collector to enjoy - don't forget to pet the store dog - so cute! I bought an original piece by Kate, a 93-year old artist who had her own painting factory in her own home - a very round Santa. Loved my experience - a great place to come by and check the artist at work or to browse the collection! +toy soldiers +friendly owner :D

I love Ollie's! Two…read moreof my favorite stores are Aldi and Big Lots and I get both of those vibes when I'm in Ollie's. This location opened in the fall and I think we've been five times or so. The first few times just to browse, but the last couple of times for specific items (air mattress for example). You'll find something different each time you visit. It's like treasure hunting to dig through some of the shelves. I scored some limited edition Method brand hand soap on my first visit. Snagged as many as I could and paid less than half of what I would have at Target. Yes, I get excited about hand soap. A great place to go if you need guest items - I stock up on toothbrushes, body washes, things like that. They have non-perishable food/pantry items. No fresh food. Great place for baking supplies, spices, cereal, shelf-stable items if you aren't really picky about brand names. I would love to see the pet merchandise expanded upon, but they do have an aisles worth right now. Lots of things for the home like rugs, sheets, pillows, towels. Several aisles of toys and a huge area dedicated bargain books. Kitchen, automotive, electronics, office supplies, and seasonal also. While I love a bargain, some of the items at Ollie's are not. We did find an air mattress at Ollie's, but it was much less expensive to get one from Walmart. While their books are 'bargain' prices, I'm not sure they're less expensive than the big box stores. The price tags all have an 'ours' and 'theirs' price. Sometimes there isn't much of difference. I noticed this when buying Halloween candy. I signed up for their rewards program - Ollie's Army. It's easy join and use and you get a coupon for joining. Sign up for their weekly emails, too. The company did a really nice job upgrading the outside of the storefront and appear to be maintaining the parking lot. Customer service has always been above average when we've visited. If you need assistance with something, there are plenty of employees available. Grab a shopping cart - you'll need it!

There is a reason items are cheap..... they are just that…read more The only thing I found worth taking home was a few books. The store is extremely cluttered and would be difficult to maneuver if you had any mobility issues. I will pass on this the next time.