The Deep (at their previous location) was my weekly comic shop when I lived in Huntsville 20 years…read moreago (groan). We were in town for a concert and to meet up with some friends and it happened to be "Free Comic Book Day" and we had time to kill, so we stopped at some local shops including the Deep at their new location. They had all the goodies for giveaways-- who can beat 3 free comics plus another 5 freebies if you make a purchase? The companies (Marvel, DC, and the indies) made a good show of rolling out freebies to give readers a sample of current offerings and hopefully they roped in some new readers. It was nice to see The Deep still has a swath of back issues, I was able to cross several titles off my never-ending search list as I poked around the store. They still have a wall of new releases, a ton of games and figures, etc. It was also very cool to see such a wide diversity of readership, people of all ages and backgrounds grabbing up new releases and picking up pull lists. Not sure if ownership has changed in the past decade or more or if it's more to do with the changing vibes of the subculture itself becoming more mainstream and accessible, but it just felt overall more "welcoming" and open than ever before so that anyone can find the book they're looking for and get into comics. Very cool. Plenty of parking. Appreciated the additional 20% off of purchases for the comic book day, and back issue prices are fair--more expensive than some, far cheaper than others.

I love this place, and always will. Been a customer for 20 years. As a tabletop gamer, they have…read moreevery that I need. D&D, board games, Warhammer, TCG's, etc. Their comic selection is outstanding. Just a generally great place to shop. They also have gaming to join, upstairs.

What a fantastic experience with Melissa today. She was very patient with my son as he tried to…read morefigure out what special toy he may have for his birthday. This place has tons of educational ideas for kids of all ages. I highly recommend this place to parents who want the very best for their kids' education.

I have many calico critters and squishmallows that I've added to my collection from this fine…read moreestablishment. These purchases add a distinct environmental punch when you enter my lovely abode; that would make the most seasoned interior designer quiver with admiration for my ornate decor.

I bought a Rocket Balloon Set for my son today and when we opened it, all the balloons were melted…read moreand fused together. They also had a nasty chemical smell. I paid $20 for this and the box looked like it had already been opened. Pretty disgusted with my purchase and will not be going back. Toys here are WAY overpriced for what you get.

Great little toy shop with surprisingly good prices! They have a better selection of under five…read moredollar toys than Wal-Mart, Target or Toys R Us. That was a pleasant surprise for a mall store.

This places reminds me why it's best to shop brick and motar stores. Wonderful customer service…read moreevery time we have been. Everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable about so much. Their selection of strollers and car seats is amazing. We bought furniture and are planning on buying more from here. Clothes galore, a lot of good quality furniture, strollers, etc.. they have so much that you can put your hands on and get a feel for before you buy.

This is your one stop shop for all things cute kid's clothes, accessories, furniture and more! They…read morehave everything you can think of for babies and toddlers. This is mine and my mom's go-to store when shopping for clothes and accessories for my two girls. I have a 10 mon-old and a 3 year-old. We've been buying from them since I was pregnant with my first daughter. I love the style clothes that they offer and fits how I like to dress my kids. Their store is huge. They have clothes in the front on one half of the store with furniture, bedding and room accessories on the other half. In the back they have a shoe room with accessories (i.e. socks, stockings, leggings, tights, bloomers, etc.) and an embroidering area. They also have a huge bow wall to pick from with tons of colors. They have stuff you can buy for parties as well. They even have the latest kid's food containers, food mats, pacifiers, sunglasses and more. When I say they have it all they have it all! I love this store because you can almost find anything you are looking for for your baby and/or toddler. They even have the latest snacks for breastfeeding moms. Yes, they sell boys clothing and accessories as well. Now.....I will say the owner who is always working is not the friendliest. She has a very stale/dry personality. You would think being in the business of selling products she'd be a little more welcoming but that's just her personality. She's one of those people that she is more "friendly" if she knows your going to buy something. However, she's still dry. When my mom and I first went in when I was pregnant with the first daughter, she was not welcoming at all until she realized my mom was going to buy baby furniture from her. She has since then been more welcoming to us when she sees us. Again, she just has a drier not so welcoming personality, period. It's just less dry if you buy something. Haha! Now her daughter who has been working the front and checking guest out lately when I've gone, is super sweet. I like the daughter, she is cool and talkative. The baby furniture is good quality and last. We initially bought the furniture for my oldest daughter. However, my oldest daughter didn't use the crib (she slept with us). We used the dressers for her clothes. My oldest daughter got new furniture and we now use my oldest daughter's old furniture for my youngest daughter. Overall, they probably have the best store in town for all things kids. Literally when I say all, I mean ALL! They are a well rounded store. I would just encourage to look past the owner's personality. If you can get past that, this will be your go-to store.

This is a great alternative to the actual Lego stores . I believe B&M is a franchise but have only…read morebeen to the Huntsville location. They have some great discontinued sets as well as a nice variety of current sets. They sell loose bricks by the cup or bags. I wish their loose bricks were a little bit more organized like plates, bricks, etc. They also have a build your own mini-figures as well as a nice collection of set mini-figs for sale. They have different kids activities like homeschool Mondays and some sort of race on Fridays. I don't have children so I can't really comment on those two features. They have a nice rewards program also. Overall, a great Lego alternative. So if you like building MOCs or looking to expand your collection, definitely go check them out.

Disappointed with Bricks & Minifigs Corporate - Not returning the consigned items back to the…read moreoriginal owners. LEGO is a an amazing company and this franchise company makes LEGO look bad. Just give the LEGO back to the original owner in Oregon.

Has a great selection for a small family run shop. The staff is always friendly and helpful. My son…read moreloves going in to get rewards. I absolutely recommend this store.

A serious gem in the area! My seven year old is obsessed with Pokémon and Legos. Love that they…read morecarry all kinds of Pokémon thinks. Legos sets of all kinds can be found. Pricing is very reasonable. Customer service can't be beat. Clint was patient, engaging, and showed my kiddo all the cool things. Thank you so much for a great first visit. We will be frequent shoppers! A true local small business.

Although I have not had a need to go to Lawren's in ages, this is the go to spot for (or was)…read morewedding registries. High end china selections, crystal, and I believe sterling flatware. Also, they have high end stationery. Godiva (and maybe other brands) chocolate products, local and area cookbooks and other books. It's a pretty eclectic shop. The reason I'm not a big fan, is, as long as this store has been around, my experience service-wise has been that the people who work there are not overly friendly, and borderline "uppity." Also, parking is cramped, and it is caddy corner to the Huntsville hospital emergency room entrance which makes accessing it a bit difficult. From their website they offer: "casual, fine crystal, silver, table linens, gourmet cookware, serving accessories, party papers, candles, candies, and confections," if you are in the market for these items. Check them out!

This charming gift shop is a Huntsville fixture and my go to for bridal registries and nice gifts…read more They have a great selection of China, Crystal, linens and bar ware, as well as an excellent stock of higher end cookware and kitchen gadgets. Best selection of Caspari paper products and candles too!