I was happily surprised to see a local toy store at Crabtree Valley Mall. Not sure if it is…read morepermanent or just there through the end of the year, but I loved wandering through. The store is organized which makes it easy to find what you are looking for. The have a huge board game selection up front and a whole baby/toddler section in the back. So many spots have the smallest selection for children under three, but not Tic Tac Toys they had so many options. From age appropriate books to a ton of age appropriate toys it is the perfect spot to grab a gift. I especially loved all the Yookiddo toys and wooden toys they carried. This shop is on the second floor across from the food court.

Fun and quirky toy and games shop in the main portion of the mall. They have a wide variety of…read moreoptions for you to look through and pricing is about the same as you'd find for these items in other stores. Shelves are kept clean and it's easy to look through everything without any messes or clutter. Everything from Pops to stuffies to games and more. I liked the unique metal puzzles they had as well. After looking through for a bit we spotted a giant stuffy that was the same as a smaller one we already had for my daughter, so I opted to get it for her. Staff was quick to ring me up and have it bagged. Overall: A Solid toys and games store to pop into.

Fantastic store. Difficult to choose amongst the vintage toy gems. I made my choice but there were…read moreseveral things I eyed on the way out. Highest praise.

Purchased an item online that clearly had a factory defect. The defect was never disclosed on the…read moreposting or in any photo. When I found it (factory seals never disturbed) all they could say was, "Its factory sealed and we didn't do it" must be they package their items blind folded as it was very visible through the clear window. Now after charging an inflated price they will be kind enough to accept it back from me at my cost and charge me an additional 3% restocking fee. Buyer beware!

This is such a neat store with such a variety of stuff. From toys and games to full on classroom…read moredecor, this spot has it all! What my son really loves about this store is their large train table. He could literally stay and play for hours. I have to explain to him that this isn't Marbles and it's a store, we aren't just suppose to stand there all day. They are usually very kind about it and don't mind that we are loitering for far too long. When I'm looking for a kids birthday gift, this is a great spot due to the variety. They have a great selection of curated games and puzzles. Of course they also sell a few train items as well which my son loves checking out. Parking is super easy and overall just a neat store to wander around in!

This place is amazing! I am starting out as a school media coordinator in NC and thought I would…read morestop by to get some inspiration on what to do for display/bulletin boards. Not only did I find some great stuff but the staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. The quality of service here is top notch!

I always wanted to stop by and I'm glad I did. It's a cool place if you are into card games like…read morePokemon and board games like D&D. They host tournaments and game night. I went in to get my nephew some items to get his gaming started. They have miniature game pieces that you can paint and some already painted. The clerk is very knowledgeable about everything in there. Took his time to answer all my questions and I was able to get everything my nephew can use for his first rpg game night adventure with his friends for a good price. Definitely worth checking if you are into gaming but not video games since this is not that kind of venue.

Really cool place to visit. They got some free games to play. Also, they got a good section of…read moregames you can buy with some expansion options. I usually go to shop around and see what new games are there. There always people playing different games at the tables. Super clean and nice place to visit if you like board games.

They have a lot of great toys and games that are more unique than what you would find at typical…read morestores. well organized, clean, and great staff.

Their toys are overly priced and break easily. My first time…read moreand my last time shopping here ever. I go to buy my daughter the viral squishy dumpling and as soon as she opens it and give it a squeeze, it bust open. I have bought lots of squishys over the years for my daughter for way cheaper at other stores and they are still till this day in good condition, not one has ever bust opened. The store won't do nothing for us. Says they are no longer accepting refunds for the dumplings. HINT HINT CLUE CLUE, this must be happening to several ppl but yet no warning in the store or a price drop on theses cheaply made, over priced dumplingings. They didn't bother to make it right just told me to buy another one. Warning , they don't care about the children and how they feel. EDIT*********** PS: I STAND BY WHAT I SAID. Btw my daughter actually did get a glitter one that she actually loved. So no one scamming over here. Picking a cheap toy supplier and hiking the price up but won't make it right is sad and money hungry. They could care less about kids but want to sell to them. Awful place. There are much better toy stores for way less and better quality.

Hello fine folks of Cary, North Carolina!…read more I would give this place 10 stars if I could, 100 all the way! If you have kids or if you are a kid at heart (like me!) you need make a stop in here ASAP. The young gentleman working the counter was really nice and knowledgeable, I think that his parents own the store, so you should feel good about yourself when shopping here by SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES. Make this place a staple for Christmas shopping this year, the pictures speak for themselves.

Such a sweet little trinket store. I love bringing my friends here and exploring through their mass…read moreamounts of products. The animals are well looked over and seem to have a lot of enrichment.

Bad news. Stores like The Toy Shoppe are bad news. Like a kid in a candy store bad. There's a toy…read moreof some kind for every age group. Although I needed only one item and found it quickly, I spent more time perusing. What I saw was every available spot filled with toys. The manager mentioned the toy fair in a couple of weeks and after that, what little space was available now would be crammed with new things. That will be yet more bad news. Nearly everything was reasonably priced, less than in competing stores and in fact, I didn't notice a lot of duplication with things available in chain box stores. That makes The Toy Shoppe good for picking up something different. I didn't see any board games or jigsaw puzzles, unfortunately, but since I can get those anywhere, I'm okay with not finding them here. Perhaps they'll show up later. Despite escaping from The Toy Shoppe with only one item, I saw enough, like balsa planes, classic harley motorcycle models, and what looks to be the first of a train collection, to know I'll be visiting again. The Toy Shoppe, a classic mom-and-pop shop, is worth a visit when needing an escape from the madison-avenue marketing hype for toys.

RUDE AND SMELLY! The rude is from me, the smelly is from my daughter…read more I don't know how these people stay in business. We walked in and not only does the middle age creepy looking guy not look up from his computer, he doesn't even acknowledge we were there. We were looking for something particular, and didn't see it. When we asked this guy, he again did not even look up from the computer, and in a sarcastic tone filled with contempt, like we had the nerve to ask, says, "We don't carry that here, you'll have to go to a big box store!!!" So we left and as soon as we get out the store my daughter asks "did you smell his breath?" We both laughed and went to the "big box" store to get our item.

It's such a rare experience to have excellent customer service in a store. I have shopped at…read moreLearning Express in North Hills Mall for years and have never been disappointed. I am typically a person who doesn't like store staff to help me but I have learned to welcome help from staff at Learning Express. Every staff person who has helped me through the years has gone above and beyond to help me find age appropriate gifts for my great nieces. Lily helped me today and was incredibly helpful. A huge thank you to the staff who are friendly, knowledgeable about the inventory, and helpful!

I think this is a super cute locally owned bookstore. Tucked away in North Hills it's perfect if…read moreyou are looking to buy a gift and not go to one of the bigger super stores. I also love that if you are signed up for their loyalty program they do free gift wrapping. Literally the perfect spot if you are trying to grab something and are quickly running out of time to wrap it. The selection has a little something for every kid- toys, games, puzzles, kits, stuffed animals, you name it!!

The two employees were unbelievably rude! There was truly no reason for their unkind behavior. I…read morewas being friendly and polite. The other woman who I saw being treated with shocking rudeness was with her teen granddaughter, and was also being nice. She left without a purchase, as did I.

I normally give 5-star reviews or not at all...this time it is worth mentioning that if you are…read moreseeking Pokemon packs, they will cost you $12.99!! However, if you go [next door] to Walmart, the SAME Pokemon packs cost $4.99. No kidding!! Plenty is stock too.

Deco Raleigh is located in Downtown Raleigh on Salisbury Street. The iconic neon sign caught my…read moreattention and drew me in after a walking tour of Raleigh. The store opened back in 2012 and moved to its current larger spot in 2018. At the time, it was the only place downtown to buy a card and a gift. The building was once the NC State Bar's headquarters. Parking is on the street or at a nearby garage, so it can be somewhat challenging. Did you know that Pam Blondin, the owner, campaigned and built Raleigh's first parklet, and she commissioned the city's first sidewalk mural? She is a true pioneer of downtown's public culture. Deco Raleigh is an upscale gift shop with curated gifts. I thought the store was a good size and bigger than it appeared from the street. But the aisles were a little narrow in places. The store carries work from over 100 North Carolinian artisans. Inside, there is pottery, artwork, jewelry, textiles, apparel, home decor, puzzles, books, cards, and other unique finds. The store carries the "Raleigh" and "North Carolina" themed items. You'll also find some gourmet food items. The custom wrapping station makes things so convenient. It is the ideal place to browse and find a thoughtful gift for someone, or just buy something for yourself. The store design is warm, welcoming, and a total visual treat to explore. I'll definitely be back!

Love this store! So much to see and so many unique brands and artists…read more We spent about 1/2 hour in Deco Raleigh, but could have stayed longer and spent a lot of money. Bought a clever dish towel from BlueQ, some magnets, bookmarks and some very unique gifts. Highly recommend!