Big bubbles!…read more (Almost) Every weekend, Barry creates the largest bubbles outside his Forget Me Not Factory toys and collectibles store, downtown Ellicott City MD. He brings the fun, often (always?) with a tall top hat. If you're asking, yes, he sells various bubble-makers and his own Barry's Bubbles solution in the three story main street store. The store is full to bursting with unique, especially magical, toys. Rumor has it there's a player piano on the top floor! With the drop of a coin, you are the player piano player!

The Forget Me Not Factory is an absolute gem and time capsule located right in the heart of…read morehistoric Ellicott City. After living in the area for years, I always passed by the whimsical exterior. I finally ventured in for the first time and wish I had done so sooner. It not only has the charm and magicalness of walking into a witch's cottage or a fairy garden shop, but is also a time capsule where you can find calendars from 2007 with whimsical fairies that you can still buy today. In other places, I would absolutely be put off by the old merchandise, but in a place like Forget Me Not Factory, it absolutely fits the vibe of the establishment, and I actually really enjoyed finding old things for sale there. It felt like stepping into the past, and I cannot wait to go back. Whether to find new items for my garden or supplies to make my next Ren fair costume.

What a great shop in Catonsville! We stopped by on a Sunday morning to explore and found so many…read moregreat treats. The person working was incredibly welcoming and helpful, as they gave a short overview of the sales going on and where things were located. The selection was fantastic and the sales definitely encouraged us to buy more than we thought we would! There are great options for all ages (even us big kids). The baby gifts / toys were adorable. There is a little of everything here and it seems as though they also offer programming for kiddos. I'll definitely stop by again when I'm in Catonsville!

What a surprise. FYI: I am in my late 30s and do not have children. I can't remember why my…read morehusband, my brother in law, and I wandered into Doc Taylor's Toy Emporium when we were exploring Old Ellicott City last weekend (something in the window must have caught our eyes), but it was such a pleasant surprise. The store is very large (two stories) and so well stocked. We found lots of classics that we remembered from our childhoods and even made a purchase for ourselves (toys are for adults, too, right?). If you need to purchase a toy for someone or if you're just looking for something a little fun as a treat, stop in. They might have something surprising and fun!

This is what the world is missing. Toy stores seem to be a thing of the past and that's sad because…read morethey bring so much joy. We surprised our daughters with a Friday afternoon trip to Old Ellicott City to visit this toy emporium I saw on Instagram. We were met with what I believe to be the largest selections of squishables I've ever seen. I even left with a sizable one myself. My kids were pleasantly surprised by all of the options and had fun exploring both floors of this establishment. The prices were on the higher end in comparison to Amazon but who wants to wait for the mail when you can just go home with what you want? :-) There appeared to be only one person manning the place at the time but he was friendly. It wasn't busy at all. I heard it's only been open a year or so and I can see the growth potential if we keep spreading the word about this hidden gem. I'm excited to bring others back to find their new squishy friend.

This company does not stand by their products. I bought a squish toy for my son here. Before we…read moreleft the mall, it popped and got goo all over his hands. He was not being rough with it. I came back to the store with the receipt, to see what they could do. The store would not offer a refund, or a store credit, or an exchange. There was literally nothing they would do except throw away the broken toy. This is the last time I'll be shopping here--I'd be afraid of having an issue with other returns as well.

My wife made a purchase & within 1/2 hr realized she had made a mistake & returned for a…read morereplacement item. She was due a small refund but instead of putting the difference back on her credit card they issued a credit memo. I both called & emailed there "customer service" with no answer and after talking to the store manager who blamed this on the stores "system". My next call was to the credit card who did a charge back. All this for $8.09. We live close to 2 hours away so the chance of us going back any time soon is remote but after this I can assure you we will never be back. BTW, the receipt says you have 7 days for a return and the refund would be in the same method you originally paid, no mention of a credit memo. Buyer beware of there refund policy

I have shopped at this store a few times when I visit the area. Always find something I like. the…read moreowner is a great guy and willing to work with you on price. I recommend to anyone who likes comics with a happy owner.

I went here looking for silver age comics. While they had many comics of more recent vintage, they…read moredidn't appear to have any substantial amount of older comics. The prices I saw were a bit on the higher side but not outrageous. I think there's a benefit to being able to examine comics by hand rather than trust ebay descriptions. Friendly staff and an interesting basement with a wide assortment of less well known comics. Worth a visit if you are interested in more recent issues.

Stopped in while walking Main Street during HP Fest. Cool old school record shop with a friendly…read moreyoung lady who told us she had been coming there since she was nine. Shop is bigger than u first realize as it has a back room complete with a disco ball. My Granddaughter loved the vibe, plenty of records, nicely organized, and friendly staff.

Small hole in the wall place on Main St in Old EC. It has a lot of really old cool records, some of…read morewhich are rare first pressings and the like. The rarest stuff is up on shelves and runs $100+, but are definitely worth those numbers. The guy running the store was friendly and check out was fast.

Michael's always has something interesting that catches my eye. They have a decent selection of…read morejust about everything you would need for your crafts. The prices are moderate but I always check the clearance section. I've always received excellent customer service and everyone is always ready to assist.

I went to this location in search of premade icing and found a small tub. I was also excited to get…read moresome piping bags, even though the section was small. There is another location nearby and I'll look for more supplies there.

Last Saturday, we visited the largest, permanent, model railroad display in the mid-Atlantic, owned…read moreby the Baltimore Society for Model Engineers. The Society was founded in March 1932 and is the oldest exclusively model railroad club in the United States. They maintain 2,500 square feet of model railroad displays of steam and diesel freight and passenger trains and trolleys, plus so much more. It was fun to see all the parts of the display - it really gives you a glimpse into the history of railroading. It is not easy to find, as the doorway is tucked into the left front center of the building and the society is located on the third floor with no elevator. The display is normally open on the second Sunday of each month, except May.

These gentlemen have been around 81 amazing years. Great family environment with extremely…read moreknowledgable guys working. Displays are very detailed and even showcase popular Baltimore landmarks.

Great Place to Race RC Cars and Awesome Owners!! We traveled there from New Hampshire for a Weekend…read moreRace and Enjoyed Every Minute of it‼‼.