Stopped in here, because I am a huge Lego fan and wanted to see what type of mini figures they had…read more There is a selection of mostly Star Wars, Harry Potter, Batman (DC/Marvel) and other mini figures already prebuilt. There are also sets that you can purchase, but they are smaller in size, and not as intricate as a bigger sets The prices are average, but for certain mini figures, I saw them priced as over $500! I know what to do with my built Lego sets if I ever want to get rid of them (which I won't). BUT This place takes them in for trade for cash or for store credit

I come here for their Halloween & Christmas events for the kids which I gotta say is a great time…read morefor them alone ,now add Lego pieces to the mix, fun is all the way up ! The employees are always super friendly and the store tidy & organized. You can fill a bucket/bowl and they weigh your pieces for a solid price or there are kits you can buy. They have tables or single pieces to pick from and bring home to create your new favorite piece . Collectors will find this store just what they need.

This is the gift shop of all gift shops!! They literally have something for anyone you could need…read moreto buy for. I was so pleased with their selection of jewelry. It's a wide range of casual to sparkly, fancier stuff, all differing in price. I love the earrings and bracelet I got and have been wearing them all day! They have so many items from candies, socks, PJ's, coffee mugs, wine glasses, stuffed animals, candles, cologne, soap, toys... really anything and everything! The staff was so friendly and welcoming. This is going to be one of my regular stops when I'm visiting the area!

I won't lie to you, I was sort of dragged here not knowing what it was and my expectations were…read morelow. I was pleasantly surprised when we got there and I started looking around. They truly have something for everyone! This is a great store to go to if you need to buy a gift for someone, of nearly any age and any gender, you will find something! They had snacks, candy, jewelry, clothes, games, outdoor stuff, guy stuff, books, trinkets, and so much more. I wish I had a place like this around where I live because this would be a go-to spot for any birthday gifts I need to purchase. Check it out!!

This place is every teen and kids dream place. Lots of choices to decorate and collect. Is another…read moremall attraction for kids

Minoso finally has a location at Westfarms Mall! Similar to…read moreits other locations, this store is like every little girl's dream. It certainly brings back life and available goods in Asia! Thanks for opening! Take advantage of membership. It's free and no cost. Staff are friendly and helpful as well.

This store has an extremely large collection of basically anything you could want and it's so fun…read moreto look through the entire history of games right there on the shelves. If you're looking for games, TCG collections or memorabilia from your favorite fandom they probably have it for a great price. John the owner is extremely knowledgeable and gives great care to making sure you leave happy. My boyfriend and I had a blast here. :)

I turned on my DS back in August and was sad to see the bottom touch screen was almost illegible…read moredue to a creeping white fade from the sides of the screen. My husband looked it up and said it should be a relatively easy fix of swapping the screen, so we brought it to M&J on 8/31/25. John, the owner, also made it sound like it should be an easy fix and quoted us a few weeks turnaround time (within September), and we paid $80 up front. We were clear that this was nostalgic as my childhood DS and didn't care what they had to do internally, but externally wanted it to be the same DS. When September came and went, my husband called John for a status update, who said they were waiting on the parts to arrive. No biggie. October comes and goes... still no real update, and again, we had to be the ones to reach out (we actually went in person this time because we started getting a bad gut feeling). We expressed at this time that the lack of communication was concerning us. More months of the same until we eventually learn after repeated calls that now the motherboard is apparently frying every screen they try to put in, so they had to order a new motherboard entirely. My husband had expressed again that if he could even just text him status updates occasionally, that would be great so we weren't in the dark constantly and feeling annoying when we called, even though we tried to limit it to once a month or every few weeks. As the six month mark approached, I figured I was never going to see this DS again. To our surprise, my husband calls and what do you know - the DS is all set and ready for pick up. Great, but also, were you ever going to call and tell us that it was? We shouldn't be surprised that we had to be the ones to reach out with no communication from their end for the umpteenth time. We decided to go up immediately that night to pick it up, and while I am so glad that it's working again, I'm annoyed at the lack of care that went into this repair, especially considering we stressed the nostalgic value here. My DS was sticky, missing its original stylus (my DS is pink, they gave me a white stylus that didn't even have the pen tip... luckily I just happened to have another one), and they lost the panel for the bottom where a game boy cartridge would go, something I wouldn't have even thought they would lose. Now it's on me to reorder one, which I know they're cheap, but it's the principle of the matter - I expected my device to come back with everything I left it with. There were new cracks, and the new bottom screen was scratched up for being "new". As a kid I took better care of my DS than what I received back. I understand that to complete the repair, my DS looked like "Frankenstein" (owner's words), and while I get it turned into a Pandora's Box situation, it just felt like this repair was handled carelessly. My husband was charged more for the motherboard when we went to pick it up, and I do appreciate that John worked with him on the price. At the end of the day, I'm glad to have a working DS back and understand the repairman did what he had to, but after seeing similar reviews to my experience, it's disheartening to learn I'm not the only one that feels this way. The lack of communication from John was honestly the most frustrating part. I wouldn't return for any other repairs or business.

I'm glad to hear that buybuy BABY in West Hartford has reopened, providing a valuable in-person…read moreexperience for assessing baby items. It's a great place for those who prefer to feel and see products before making a purchase. The reopening is a welcome addition to the area, helping customers make informed decisions about the quality of baby items. Overall, a fantastic resource for parents-to-be! Selection was great and also lots of sales going on.

Valley Kids is a store located in the Shops of Farmington. They sell toys, clothes, party supplies,…read morecostumes, art supplies, and more, for children ages 0 to 7 years old. The store was organized and the staff were friendly. They also have a play area; it's an indoor playscape with toys. For open play, it is $10 per child for 3 hours on specific days and times. They also hosts camps, parties, and classes; these are offered in partnership with The Little Green Tambourine company. The events involves baking, arts, crafts, various activities, and exploring. I have not purchased tickets for the play area or events yet but look forward to it. I did shop around the store and they had some quality products but it is on the pricier side.

This shop is located between Claire's and Talbots at the Shoppes in Farmington Valley. There's…read moregenerally plenty of parking in this corner of the plaza. The store is decorated with painted images on the doors and windows. It's very cute and inviting. The store has very high end toys for children (IMHO) ten and under. Lots of stuffed animals of high quality, and lots of toys made of wood. You'll definitely get your money's worth in quality, but it is a fair amount of money. There is a play room in the back half of the store that looks as though it can be rented out!

"I'd gladly lose me to find you I'd gladly give up what I…read moregot To catch you, I'm gonna run and never stop I call that a bargain The best I ever had" (The Who) Man, oh man, do we love the bargains at Ollie's. This was our first visit to Newington's Ollie's, and we scored a fantastic deal. I am the Committee Chair for a convention next month, and one of the participation activities for the conventioneers will be assembling kits to donate to a Boston charity for children in need. We are set on the school supply side, but we are still a little short on the socks and underwear side for 50 boys and girls. So, when I saw a "15% off" email from Ollie's, it seemed like a divine sign to make a pilgrimage to the new Ollie's in Newington. And guess what we found? How about 5-packs of boy's underwear marked down to $2.99? BEFORE our 15% discount. Thank you, Lord Ollie. Ollie's was stocked to the gills and very neatly shelved. We bought this eclectic mix of goods: a big bag of Dot's pretzels, five boxes of K Cup coffees, a bottle of shampoo, a jar of pickled zucchini, a jar of salsa, and 20 of the aforementioned underwear 5-packs for just a shocking $88. Ollie's is a fun store to browse around in, and today we made out like bandits.

If you're a bargain hunter, this is a great place to check out! What surprised me was their book…read moresection. We were on a time crunch, so I will definitely be back to check it out, thoroughly. They had a great selection, and I was impressed with the children's section. We also found a great selection of old school candies, and brands I haven't heard of since the 70s, lol!