This review is for darling online selection and service…read more I love bamboo Kickee Pants for baby (especially classic or loose fit which is hard to find since they converted to fitted/snug onesies) and Peek-a-Boo had a rare find online. Upon ordering, it arrived very quickly, beautifully wrapped, and with a handwritten note offering to help me with any other kickee pants needs. Since I am not local, I've bookmarked this store on my computer. Wonderful experience and customer service - check them out online as well.

From the owner: PeekaBoo is know for our outstanding customer service and knowledge in the areas of Baby furniture…read moreand clothing as well as unique gifts, toys and books for children of all ages.

For your nerdy subculture things, The Core was pretty much the only store available in the entire…read moreCedar Valley area for awhile. Now there's another comic book store, but this one still reigns supreme in terms of selection available. The Core sells tabletop gaming items for Star Trek, Warhammer, Star Wars, and others. It has a huge selection of comic books (it takes up most of the store). For people like myself, it also sells adorable things like the neat Pop! toys as well as more serious (and expensive!) collector's figurines. They also have a huge selection of Magic The Gathering cards, and you can purchase by individual cards as well. They also have a small selection of snacks and other items available for purchase. Along with that, The Core has playing tables as well. When I stopped in, it was Friday Night Magic. I'll also say that, out of the 25-ish people in the store, I was the only female, and it was slightly off-setting (though I'm used to it in this type of store). Their Friday Night Magic was pretty active, though, so it looked like a lot of people to play with. I picked up a Star Trek game, and prices were fair. It was only a dollar more than Amazon, and for that, I'm happy to support local business. Store interior decor (and exterior) is a bit drab. There's literally merchandise on every available surface of the store. There's a huge selection, but it doesn't strike you as a "fancy" place or anything. It's well kept-up, but it doesn't seem to go out of its way to be nice. Employee was friendly enough while checking out. Didn't demean or talk down to me because I'm a female. He seemed a bit bored with his job (or maybe busy since it was so packed), but I have no complaints. Final thoughts: It's not as amazing as nerd stores you can find in larger cities (such as Ames), but this is pretty much the best you'll get in the Cedar Valley area - and it's not a bad store. They have a decent selection of nerd things, and they have events for those that like to gather and nerd out. As an odd note, though, I'm not sure I've ever seen any bathrooms here, so it may require leaving the building and going somewhere else for that.

They have a little of everything and great customer service! Tons of new and collectibles in…read morefantastic condition.

Easily the best comic book shops in town, as well as one of the best I've ever been to! Even though…read morethere isn't a ton of floor space, they still manage to fit a very impressive library into their store. Also, they almost always have a great sale going on. Graphic novels are 20% off all the time, making this place perfect for collectors of tbps and graphic novels. The store really goes above and beyond with its other sales. Just this year I got in for 30% off everything in their back to school sale, as well as 50% off all the comics in their basement for the forth of July. One of the coolest and most unique things about this place is the fact that the owner cuts hair in the store. So for those that feel awkward getting their hair cut by strangers with nothing in common, this store provides a great opportunity to talk about shared fandoms with your barber.

Located in the UNI downtown area and near-ish to Sidecar Coffee and other bars, this is the newest…read morecomic book store to come into the area. However, be aware that that's exactly what it is: a comic book store. Many times, a comic book store will also have a lot of other nerd toys like gaming supplies, figurines, playing cards, and things like that. Limited Edition Comics isn't like that. They're a comic book store through-and-through. They have a very small selection of tabletop accessories for Star Trek and Star Wars games as well as a couple of board games to choose from, but that's about it. Everything else is comic books, and they definitely have a huge selection. As I'm not a comic book fan, but instead, I enjoy the "nerd supplies" like the figurines or tabletop accessories, this was a bit of a let-down. It's a pretty small store, and as far as I can tell, the playing tables are downstairs while the upstairs is the shopping area. Also, to add to the weirdness, the upstairs also seems to include a barber shop. There were people getting their hair cut while I came in. There were also a bunch of people having friendly conversations, so it seems like there's a group of people who probably come here regularly. Since they have tables and whatnot downstairs, I'm assuming they probably host local tabletop gaming or card game tournaments. Nothing was going on at the moment as far as I could see, but it did look like they had space downstairs. From the prices of items I compared to Amazon, their pricing is usually within $2 of what Amazon wants, so very fair pricing. Definitely worth purchasing locally. Wasn't greeted or really acknowledged while in the store. It's a pretty small store, so it felt a bit awkward to not be acknowledged, but it did allow me to browse in peace. No one was outwardly rude or giving me "the outsider!" looks, though, so it's possible that greeting customers is not usually within their usual procedure. Parking here is standard parking for a downtown-ish area. There is a small free parking lot down at the base of the hill of the street, but it's a small walk to get to the store. You also could park curb-side if you wanted to, but I didn't find it a problem to walk to the store instead. Final thoughts: If you love comic book stores, you'll probably enjoy Limited Edition Comics. It's a great comic book store, but don't expect a lot of the other "nerd toys" that usually come along with comic book stores. I probably won't come back, but that's mostly out of personal preference for something other than comic books. Not a bad store, though.

I've left my star rating the same but wanted to update my review because some of the information in…read moremy original review was out dated. Blaine's has a bit of everything. Farm supplies, pet products, clothing for all ages, tools, automotive center, household needs, candy and snacks, paint department etc. In October every year they have their toy shop for Christmas. It's a big deal. They open it on an advertised day and it's crazy in there. There toys are often unique items you won't find other places. I've went there for years for Christmas gifts. I also like their children's and babies clothing department. They carry Carter's brand and I buy lots of pajamas and baby gifts from here. I've bought several winter coats, snow pants and boots over the years for my kids. Their items are quality and good priced. They have a large women's clothing department. You never know what you will find. They no longer have a greenhouse in the spring. I think when menards opened they couldn't compete. In the winter I frequent for ice melt and their bulk bags of candy and nuts. Great prices for both. I used to bring my car to their automotive center for oil changes. But it always took way longer than the quoted time. I think if you are able to drop the vehicle off and pick it up later it would be okay. Overall it's a very solid store. I probably venture here once a month or so.

Went in for duct tape...asked 2 women where it was. Niether had any Idea. Left and went to Farm…read moreFleet on Ridgeway which workers knew right where it waa!

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Says they close at 6 just drove over an hour to get here and them be closed NOT COOL!read more

This is a Target light, close enough that I go here frequently as I prefer it to Walmart…read more It's easier to get in and out, so they get my Business on the quick trips. I think being basically across the street from a Super Walmart they should have went all in. For me this smaller format store comes up short.

Just your typical target, sad and lonely. Employees were emotionless, store was lifeless, floors…read morewere empty and everything seemed sad. It may be because it was sunday but even though most businesses are not thriving, these old school businesses are not understanding the concept of business. It not about having a website or having cool items in your store or just the basic stuff. You need to understand what it takes to be someone like costco.

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There is a brand new Aldi store next door. Better, fresher food, fast cashiers and less junk to…read moresort through. There is a Target store across the street that carries most of what you need. Target is clean, friendly and low cost. Wal mart would not allow me to return an unopened item after they put it in my online pick up order. I was forced to eat the $20 cost after they put it in my order. I went back the next day to return it and they refused. I watched the employee walk the item back to the shelf. This Wal Mart store is dirty and disorganized. Poor customer service. Save yourself the hassle.