Toysmark is one of the largest toy stores I've visited in the Grand Rapids area! They offer a large…read morecollection and variety of items, the staff are also super friendly and willing to help you out with a smile. I went in recently for their new squishmallow shipment and they had all the new squish I've been looking for! Definitely check them out!!

From the owner: All our products are hand selected and consciously chosen for quality, safety, originality, fun and…read moreplay value. You'll find a unique selection of classic toys, educational toys, arts & crafts, wooden toys, construction toys, imaginative toys, batteries operated toys and more.

I absolutely love wandering in Vault of Midnight and coming in for little gifts for my friends!…read moreIt's a bit overwhelming to try and find something if you're not a big comic book or graphic novel enthusiast but even as someone who appreciates it, you can ask the staff at any point and they will be more than happy to provide recommendations or point you in the right direction. I've never gone wrong with purchasing a gift here and I definitely will come back. They even have a punch card for loyalty which is amazing. Parking is a little tough since it's right on Monroe Center and street parking but I haven't had a big issue. I'm a huge fan overall and encourage people to stop in if they haven't!

Vault of Midnight has been one of my go-to stores for years now! I grew up a comic book and graphic…read morenovel fan so to have a nice store right in the middle of downtown is great! They have comics, graphic novels, manga, board games, blind boxes, and some ttrpgs and trading cards. The staff are always incredibly helpful and kind and will definitely help give you a recommendation based on what you like. I love the area in the front with self-published and local zines. It really is a small gesture but shows an effort to uplift and platform the local community and creatives. This location is definitely smaller than the other I visited, but there's still so much to find! There are several other stores along the street as well as the Art Museum, so it's a great place to stop by on a day out!

GOOD THINGS!! -Great store in a great location…read more -Great staff, -Good judges, -clean bathrooms, -clean floors and tables. -Pretty good selection of cards, -Decent selection of the last decade of packs, -and a dedicated customer computer that makes it easy to pick out singles. -Events are regular and will often have 40+people most weekends. -Paints, tabletop games, minis, gotcha, ... a good mix of most everything. -Next door to some great food. Literally get there 2hrs early and feast first... unless you like to game on an empty stomach. BAD THINGS!! It seems that reviews for this store are low when this store has to enforce rules or work with third party rules. Online purchases get lost in the mail, mail takes too long, walmart colab, preordering thousands of dollars 9months in advance and order limits get put in place... that's when people seem to feel slighted. Examples: -Waited for an online order for over a year... before saying anything. -ordering 1k+ in preorder... and a limit cap put on it retroactively. -order canceled for suspected fraud. prices changed before new order. -Store charges more than market price... to make money... ...at a store. -"I've been waiting here, saying nothing for 3minutes, why aren't they helping me, me, and me!? I shouldn't have to ask or be active in getting what I want." -4staff total... 50person event in process, 3different tables have questions, Judge!, 10people in line to buy things, 15 people browsing, full moon and payday, Judge!, 18orders backed up for singles, (hey the bathroom on the left needs some looking into) Judge! Conclusion Most negative reviews are about online interactions going through third-party sellers or when third-party notifications don't work as intended. Almost all of the positive reviews show that the staff work hard, know what they are doing, are keeping the place as clean as possible, stock up as best they can, are trying their best to invite friendly people back, and operate with honor. My review: One of the only places left in this city that people can exist with no cover charge or service fee. I will gladly look here for cards, packs, and events before I ever go online for anything. An extra 10% on the price is an easy amount to pay for a half dozen full-time staff/judges and a place to gather with friends and foes. In-store:10/10 all the way. Online: 10/10 average or 3/10 when things mess up.

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all!…read more They have dupe needohs, pokemon, labubus, gachapon and more. I bought a mega brave 30pk SEALED for $111 (with tax) and hit a mega lucario ex and bulbasaur. Maybe 8 hits out of 30? Im sure they host gaming events here as well due to the tables in the back half of the shop. Japanese scarlet & violet 151 was $14.95 for one pack. Animal crossing, Pusheen, gunpla and more.

Captain Harassment and his Bizzaro world is not a place to visit…read more At the second we stepped in this business my family and I were treated like thieves. The owner let one of us use their restroom but then proceeded to hover over the door and harass them for taking to long. They also followed us out after and said very sarcastically "well at least you got to take a dump" then proceeded to lecture us saying that my family member didn't leave the fan on or spray fragrance. My family member has IBS and was very embarrassed. The owner then replied to a previous review that a friend of theirs got robbed a year back and he tried to say we were trying to do the same to him. We just wanted to see your store of overpriced crap and you basically made us leave because of your preconceived prejudice. Get a camera if you're so scared of someone stealing. Also grow up and understand you have a street store that is open to the public. It is not illegal for us to just look around old man.... Read through the reviews and you will see this isn't the first time he has treated his customers like this.

Amazing owner; kind, welcoming and incredibly knowledgable! Curation is on point. Best spot to find…read moreoriginal albums/records, vintage leather and denim jackets, period pieces, vintage toys, and props! Highly recommend you check it out and enjoy the great vibes and collections

Lovely shop! So many game options! And there's a place to buy used games at a discount! And space…read moreto play games! Will certainly be returning for a board game date night there!

Out of the Box Games is simply toy store HEAVEN!!…read more I think if I would have known this store existed as a kid, my mom would have been in trouble!! Out of the Box has any toy /game /puzzle /book you could ever dream of, it's honestly SO astounding! Towards the back of the store is their collection of puzzles, and even though we've made our way out of complete quarantine (shoutout to all the puzzles we did last spring), that doesn't mean puzzles should go out of style!! They even have puzzles that are pictures of local spots and attractions like the Big Red Lighthouse in Holland! The collection of doll clothes they carry is super impressive and there are stuffed animals GALORE! Looking for a game for your next game night? Out of the Box is your place!! Their game section is HUGE and they sell games for all ages and interests!

Periwinkle Fog is a charming shop in downtown Grand Rapids. Whether you are looking for a unique…read moregift, souvenir or a little something special for yourself you are sure to find something to fit the bill! They have a great selection of things from jewelry, art, puzzles and much more, you will definitely find something to fall in love with.

We were in Grand Rapids and stopped in this unique woman's clothing store. I purchased a shirt for…read moremyself and two for my daughter. Please stop in and see what this place has to offer!

Tardy's Collectors Corner is on a cramped part of Eastern Avenue, and a little tricky to get to,…read morebut well worth the journey if you like comics and collectibles. They have selections of trading card games, comics old and new, and toys and memorabilia for nerdy franchises going back decades. Stepping inside feels like searching for buried treasure at times, but when you find it, it's well worth the hunt--and you've probably found multiple interesting items along the way.

Great little store with huge comic selection and a wide range of toys. Owner was very friendly,…read moreexactly the kind of small business worth supporting!

So many items! Nice affordable pricing! Love going in there every once in a while to check out what…read morethey have in stock!

Pretty cool place lots of funds will definitely check it out again for sure wonderful pricesread more