Another great addition to Main St in Grandview. The owner also owns Housewife KC next door. Truman…read moreGeneral focuses on providing local items for purchase from stationary to candy and toys. They also serve homemade ice cream. It is a beautiful easy to shop store. Upstairs you can sit and relax with your ice cream or items from the coffee shop while classic movies play on the television. Truly just a happy and kind place. A lot of great food items that would make great host gifts.

I'm a transplant from a big coastal city and am deliriously happy to be living here in the…read morepeaceful, kinder, more caring Midwest-but one of the few things I miss about my old cosmopolitan city is the plethora of mouth-watering artisanal ice cream. Truman General's homemade ice cream is here to solve that problem. Its offerings are on par with the best ice cream shops in larger cities on the coast!

This location is clean, has ample parking, and has a ton of different figurines and model kits. I…read morewas quite excited that they had the most recent Tamagotchi Paradise release. However, I was disappointed that they marked up the toy $5 over MSRP. If they hadn't, this place would have been 5 stars. I'd recommend this shop to those that are into anime/are otakus.

It's great to have a store like this so close to home! Huge variety!! Hope it does well, go visit!…read more(:

The total are good Prices are high…read more But the political views of the owner or manager not appreciated. We weren't even talking politics but he went on a rant. We were taught not to talk politics or religion I'm public. Ruined our shopping experience. Nota good idea.

Every toy you could possibly imagine is here! You don't need to come in with a shopping list. Let…read morethe toy store tell you what you need.

We went to check out the store for their He-Man sale this weekend. There was an amazing selection…read moreof all sorts of GI Joes, He-Man, Star Wars, etc, and some hard to find, originals from way back when. The owner is super nice, and talked with us the whole time we were there. You could ask him about anything in the store and he could tell you about it. It was great to have an expert! It's a great store, very nostalgic! We don't live close, but we'd be happy to make the drive back!

This place is a must for anyone looking for vintage toys. Owner is very personable and very…read moreknowledgeable about the toys. A HUGE selection of G.I. Joes, Star Wars, Star Trek, He-Man and many others. He seems to have something new every time we go there.

As a Nana to two wonderful grandsons--a 1 1/2-year-old and a sweet 8-week-old--I am always…read moresearching for high-quality, super comfortable baby clothing. This boutique has exceeded all my expectations with its innovative, solution-oriented products and outstanding customer service. One of my favorite finds is their adjustable magnetic closure onesie. I have bought nearly every pattern in newborn to toddler sizes. These sweet jammies grow with your little one, extending the life of the outfit. The foldover cuffs on both hands and feet extend its usability and ensure comfort and it is nice to have the option to fold over at nighttime. The magnetic closures make diaper changes quick and silent--an absolute lifesaver during the middle of the night as my daughter has stated numerous times now! Plus, the fabric (modal) is silky soft, breathable, and perfect for sensitive skin. My daughter and son-in-law literally dress the boys in these for daytime and nighttime now because they love them so much. Another recent purchase that was a hit is the Widgeon Polartec fleece coat, which I believe is a must have outerwear piece for infants and toddlers. I wish we had these when my kids were little. The flap-over-flap design with a hook-and-loop closure makes dressing and undressing frustration-free, while the double-layered soft fleece fabric keeps them warm and cozy. It's stylish, functional, easy to put on without a fuss from the boys, and has the hood attached with easy gathering to keep it around their face. The boys do not fuss at all when we put these on them and it is so easy and fast! What makes this boutique truly special is its dedication to exceptional customer service. They genuinely care about their customers' needs, making every shopping experience enjoyable and stress-free. The owner and her staff are so helpful and fun to shop with! They are going above and beyond to include classes for parents and on-going support. As a Nana, it brings me so much joy to find clothing that my grandsons love and that makes life easier for their parents. If you're looking for thoughtful, well-designed baby apparel that combines style, functionality, and sustainability, this boutique is the place to visit in Downtown Lee's Summit. I love being the Nana who brings home the best--and most-loved--clothing for my grandsons! Highly recommend!

This new store in downtown LS is a perfect addition to an already amazing area. The selection of…read moreitems, and customer service is top notch and they have the best selection of clothing for your young child. Highly recommend a visit to the Purple Hippopotamus!

Looking for small novelty toy gifts? Unique puzzles? Board games? Stuffed animals? The list of…read morethings to buy here is endless. Another perk is the customer service. There are helpful people there to answer questions and suggest options you may not have thought about. The Topeka Toy Store (Lawrence too) is large and open with a second floor full of toys, books, and activities. I do an opinion writing project with my 5th grade class every year about entomophagy (eating insects) and I rely on the Toy Store for the boxes of flavored crickets and larvae I offer to the brave kids who choose to try them. We've been coming here for a long time and my 16 year old and 2.5 year old still find fun things they want at every visit. We love the Toy Store! If you're looking to support local business and don't mind spending a bit more to do so, you have to check this place out. There's something for everyone.

Great service had a lot of selection the value isnt the best but I would still recommendread more

Our first trip to Fat Brain Toys was for a Toddler Tuesday when they do something free for young…read morechildren at 11am. It's a fun thing to do before visiting the museum at Prairie fire around the corner. The selection of toys is really great honestly especially for being a "smaller" store. They have great quality toys, all natural materials, and well renowned brands, such as Melissa and David. The set up is really inviting and everything is very well organized and easy to find what you're looking for. The prices are what you would expect for high-quality toys made to last. If I were to have a complaint, it would just be that the majority of the staff there very much gives that "Johnson County" uptight Service. don't get me wrong, a couple of the employees were very pleasant and didn't seem put off by the presence of children. The majority of the employees though very much appeared to be auditioning for a Disney villain role minus the wardrobe.

I have been going to this toy store a lot lately since I now have my first grandson! What a great…read moreplace if you have kids!! They have almost all the toys out on tables so you can play before buy! They have great door deals every Saturday the month of December. The staff are always so friendly and you are greeted once you open the door! One of my favorite parts is they have FREE gift wrap!!! Nothing is too small or too big!! If you have kids and just need a place to "play" this little Toy Store is absolutely awesome!! i can't wait for my little guy to visit. We will definitely be going in for a little adventure!!

My family decided to drive down to Leavenworth for a fun afternoon (bet Michael Vick has never said…read morethat), and this was our first stop. What a neat store! It has three floors--the second level, which is the main level, has a large collection of Banbao toys, which are like Legos but cheaper. They also had many other cool things like models, marbles, and marshmallow guns (and plenty of other things that don't start with the letter M). The top floor had more toys, such as a wall of Playmobile, some German toys, and some more neat models, including models of Leonardi da Vinci's inventions that you can put together and actually make work. There are also some toddler and preschool level toys, like pretend food and Melissa & Doug puzzles and toys that teach skills like tying shoes. The bottom level is a model train lovers dream. We love looking at model trains but absolutely aren't into making them, but it was really cool to look around and see what a model train enthusiastic world is like. Customer service is great. I think we spoke with the owners, or at least some of the main employees, and they were super nice, showing our shy children some of the toys and letting my kids try them out. It was clear that they really love toys and their customers. We left without buying anything, but we're hoping to come back soon and give them our business!

Miracle workers! We had a last minute ask from one of our kids for Christmas and Dad's came…read morethrough. We were able to pay over the phone and pick up Christmas Eve day. Great customer service!

I've challenged myself as of late to shop at local toy stores instead of the big box options, and…read moreThe Learning Tree might be the best in the area. It's pretty big, has a massive selection, and even offers a child sized door that kiddos can walk into on their own making it extra fun for them to explore. This place has been around since I was a kiddo and it still delivers. Pro tip: they will even gift wrap for you!

Some things you never outgrow, and for me, toys stores are one of them. While it's not me begging…read morefor everything I see, I know my 10 month old had a great time looking at (and tasting?) everything until we found her a new toy at The Learning Tree. I'll call out the elephant in the room and say that sometimes, yes, unfortunately for nice small businesses like these, it's easiest to order something off of Amazon and have it arrive on your doorsteps. However, there's a lot of value in supporting these local shops to offset that. For starters, they're very friendly here and help you out whenever you need anything. Secondly, you can make sure your little ones will like their toys before you pull the trigger. All those combine to also support a cool local toy store that adds to a sense of community. We found some great things for our little ones, and a few things I found to be too pricey for what they were. I think it's a nice little toy store in a family-oriented neighborhood and one we'll keep in our back pocket for gifts for sure.