My grandchildren, like most children whose age is a single digit, think that every store should…read moresell toys and that more is better. They have a point. Grocery stores stock toys at kids' eye level. Target has several aisles stocked with toys that have their own television shows. Best Buy displays toys next to the checkout line. Gepetto's in Carlsbad is a small store stocked with top-quality toys, and in my experience staffed with people who are always eager to help and often able to help. The place is insane during the week before Christmas, but the staff somehow copes. I try not to go there at Christmastime. Shopping with a child for toys in a store whose inventory is not advertised on television is much simpler and more satisfying than taking the same kid to Target. Trust me, I've done both. Since in general the toys at Gepetto's are unknown to the child, there is far less of the "gimme gimme" that happens at Target. And whether a toy is still interesting and unbroken the next day is unrelated to its advertising. A 5-year-old in my family was astonished that there were no Minecraft toys at Gepetto's, and asked if we could go to the nearby bookstore because it would for sure have Minecraft toys. I find Gepetto's selection of child-compatible art supplies to be superior to what's in stores like Michael's, but they cost more. I don't mind.

I am a great fan of Gepetto's. It is not a toy store but it is a magical world of creativity…read more It is my first time here at the Gepetto's Forum. There are ample parking spots in the Forum. The shop is spacious and well organized. They have a lot of great merchandise to explore. For example; puzzles, board games, Legos, gel pens and other stationary items. In addition to an amazing collection of toys,stuffed animals, dolls, arts and crafts. The staff were very nice. The service was efficient. It is just an awesome place to shop at or buy some gifts.

This place is a scam. Notice the price(s) on this toy. They are selling it for $36, retail is $25,…read morediscount is $15. Also, the owner will yell at you and her son (?) for all the hear.

Was looking for the perfect doll for my 9 month old daughter and found the toy spot, so I decided…read moreto stop check it out. I bought a Calicorn doll and was charged $26. I went home and found the doll is a Walmart doll for $10. I called and the gentleman who answered said they do not price match Walmart dolls and if I was charged wrong I can get the difference. I decided I wanted to return the doll and the girl behind the counter seemed fully aware that the dolls they sell from Walmart are marked up almost 3x's the price of the dolls. This is a scam and will not be recommending this place and plan on rating 1 star on other forums so people are fully away this place isn't a good place to buy from.

Looooove this store. The selection is super cute! I want everything in this store. I have to…read morepractice self control not to buy everything. Luckily I found this store on the shop app so I can still shop there without physically having to be in san diego.

Wonderful store with the cutest items for kids. It's a little on the pricey side but typical for…read morethe area it's in. If you need a gift or cute item for a child in your life, you should definitely check them out.

The Big Shop is Lego heaven unless your kids are tired and losing their minds at the end of a long…read moreday at Legoland. Then it can kind of become Lego hell. I can't complain too much, though, as the promise of a toy store at Legoland allowed us to bypass the San Diego Zoo shop without incident. It was also a legitimately fantastic place, with an enormous, thorough inventory. I'm an adult Lego enthusiast, and I enjoyed seeing all the sets I'd ogled online. I saw several I wanted to buy, as well a few Lego-themed jigsaw puzzles, but I controlled myself. We were there for the boys, who were allowed one item apiece. Our sons are four and two, and they both went for the same stupid giant light-up sword within seconds of reaching The Big Shop. The Lego Group knows how to make money, and they know what they're doing putting these swords right at the entrance to their theme park gift shop. The swords dangled from two sides of a display stand, and one of my kids went left while the other went right, both of them drawn to the swords like Gollum to the precious ring. I didn't want to go home with two loud, cheap, plastic swords when we were surrounded by wonderful toys, and I managed, with great effort, to divert their interest and return the swords to their racks. I showed our four-year-old Leo all the cool Lego City sets and he picked a fire station before seeing the larger, more expensive Command Rover and Crane Loader. I was happy to pay for this, as it looked fun and was not a light-up sword. We got our toddler Wade a Duplo brick box that came with almost 100 bricks and a cute container, where we'd be able to stash all the Duplos already floating around our house. We paid for these toys, then instead of being grateful and happy, Leo threw a full-blown tantrum over the fucking sword. We held our ground, but it was a tough one. We had to carry him crying to the car. We were at Legoland with our friends, who also have two boys, and when we told them about the sword, the other mom said, yep, we have one of those. Turns out she'd had the same experience with their older child--denying the sword, facing the wrath--who then came back to Legoland with his grandparents and returned home with the sword in hand. Truly, the Lego Group is evil for this one. Our purchases have panned out, though, and I believe both boys are enjoying them more than they would have out the shiny but ultimately useless swords. Leo and I spend days building that rover, and it sparked a general interest in Legos, which has been a very positive development for me. Wade loves his Duplos, too, and is constantly playing with them and announcing, "I'm making a building!" Not a bad outcome, all told, and I look forward to our next visit to The Big Shop. We'll just have to get ready to vanquish those swords again.

This shop is awesome!! This is the biggest lego store in LegoLand, so definitely stop by! They have…read moresets for beginners as well as experienced builders, and of every different topic. Things are expensive, but the same prices as every store in the park. Kind employees, and awesome that you can buy a huge reusable bag for only $2.

There's ha ha games were fun, I enjoyed stopping by when at the mall. They had a good variety of…read moreprizes. Idk why I closed but i hope to see them again.

Very small pop up shop. It's at a mini scale compared to Japan Gashapon. The selection is limited…read moreand unhelpful staff. Located in the sleepy Escondido mall. Not much to see.

Closed!!!drove all the way there only to find it has been closed since 2021…read morePhone kept having a busy signal

Great service, great location . Very clean. The front desk employees are very nice and helpful.read more

This location of Comics 'n Stuff is huge. It has a limited selection of back issues, which are…read morearranged very neatly. But where they excel is in trade paperback reprints. WOW Fabulous selection. Name the title and I would make a bet that it is here.

Large selection of back issues…read more Definitely bigger than I thought it would be Lots of collectibles

As a young boy, 50+ years ago, LEGO bricks helped me to hone my creativity and wonder when I built…read morejets and planes. And today, I still have that wonder and creativity that attracts me to LEGO and its abundance of creativity for anyone young at heart. It is so much fun to build with LEGO bricks!!! The LEGO community has expanded exponentially with the help of Social Media and places like Bricks and Minifigs in Oceanside. Don't let the humble entrance deceive you because once you enter you will transported to a place full of wonder and amazement of LEGO. There's a great selection of LEGO products and so many mini figures. You can spend a lot of time here just looking and admiring the vast selections. Found LEGO keychains and was able to sign up for their rewards program. Look for them on Instagram. What will make me return again and again is the knowledge and experience of the staff with LEGO. They are aware of the LEGO community and have their thumb on the pulse of the community. I had a great conversation with Will, a manager at Bricks and Minifigs. I was impressed with his knowledge and understanding of how LEGO has evolved and impacted so many generations of people. He was very passionate about LEGO and I appreciate his warmth and friendly perspective. I look forward to receiving the emails about future events. I will return!!!

Decided to drop in to create a customized mini figure family for a wedding anniversary gift…read more Pleasantly surprised on the F1 bodies available as the family are McLaren fans. We ended up spending close to 3 hours in the store, but had a blast and the end product turned out better than we expected. Staff were friendly and helpful with our needs, even more-so with our sweet golden, @pete_the_goldenboy, who accompanied us. As aforementioned we ended up spending close to 3 hours sifting and crafting our mini-figs from the table bins, so our backs were aching from bending over during this build, so highly recommend asking for a seating option if you're like us...the demographic that looks for seating options at concerts. Iykyk

This was our first time visiting this Bricks and Minifigs store, and wow we were absolutely…read moreimpressed! We visited the early afternoon of 8/23. Any LEGO lover needs to make a stop here. They have such an amazing variety of items, including some fantastic retired, still-in-the-box sets that were so fun to browse. They also had a huge selection of mini figures, which was definitely a highlight for us! The store was clean, well organized, and easy to explore. What really made our visit special, though, was the employee who helped us. We mentioned that it was our first time in the store, and he took the time to explain everything and answer our questions. He was incredibly kind, friendly, and genuinely helpful. The receipt lists two employees, Blair and Chris, and unfortunately we aren't sure which one helped us, but he was tall with blonde/light brownish hair and provided excellent customer service. Thank you for making our first visit such a great experience! We ended up purchasing two mini figs and a boxed Da Vinci LEGO set, although there were definitely a few other things we had our eyes on! We will absolutely be back. If you're a LEGO fan or shopping for someone who is, this store is definitely worth a visit!

The parking, no fault if BAM is a little limited, that's just an FYI to the visitors…read more The BAM and staff is terrific, I got a great service and found everything I needed for my build in bulk. I appreciate the value of my purchases, I can sort all day long through the pieces I need. They also had a lot of really fun pieces in the cases that I got this time. My niece will love this castle. I can't wait to finish it for her. Thank you for everything. I'll be back. Highly recommend.

Mermaids is a women's apparel boutique located at Carlsbad Village Faire…read more The boutique has chic, relaxing and inviting ambience.The decor and furniture has a mixture of soft and light blue color and crisp white which reflects the beach environment. I visited the women's apparel, but I realized there is another Mermaids boutique for children and gift shop. Unfortunately, it was closed by the time I stopped by. The boutique has a nice selection of chic and fashion clothes as well as casual style for the beach. They also have beautiful accessories. The price was reasonable. The staff were very nice. Definitely, I will come back to Mermaids

Such a great shop!!! So many cute things to look at!!! Take your time, so you don't miss anything…read more Cute clothing, great gifts, decor, jewelry and even souvenirs. Something for everyone!! Very helpful, friendly staff!!!