Stopped by today to browse the shop with our toddler... he was DELIGHTED to find so many official NYC subway trains that fit with his train tracks. There are LOADS of toys, games, scooters, etc... you name it, they've got it. They also do gift wrapping! read more

I needed a specific toy that was sold out in stores and they had it. So I went. The store is very well stocked with toys that people want, well organized, cheerful and bright. Excellent customer service and free gift wrap on purchases over 10$. They have a website too. Located on W 15th street between 5th and 6th ave. Basically not too far from Union Square station or 14 street F or 1-2-3 trains within walking distance. read more

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Wonderful, well-priced selection for many ages. The people who work at Kidding Around are always friendly and helpful. Nice wrapping, packing and shipping. Such a nice place. read more

This was the perfect place for me to find fun and unique gifts for my niece and nephew. What a huge collection of toys, accessories, and miscellaneous items for kids of all ages! There's lots of room to peruse, and they have a little bit of everything: board games, puzzles, tea sets, science kits, backpacks, stuffed animals, even unicorn pogo sticks. The staff is friendly and won't rush you at all, giving you space unless you want any recommendations. They also do complimentary gift wrapping with an assortment of beautiful ribbons (although the red one apparently bleeds a little, so watch out), and you can get a customer card, one point per dollar, with rewards every 500 points. read more

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The difference between every other toy store and Kidding Around is how well curated Kidding Around is. It feels like they understand what kids want better than kids do. In 15 years of buying presents for nieces and nephews and now my own children, I've never whiffed with something from Kidding Around. E.g., The Pablo The Pug doll is made by Jellycat. My son has a bunch of stuffed animal. There's something about the texture of Pablo that makes him play with him more than any of his other animal friends. read more

Kidding Around - Pablo - Toy Stores Near Me - New York, New York

I have lived in the neighborhood for over 25 years and have always loved this store. However, a few months ago I went in there to get a few gifts for my niece's son (18 month old- they live in England), I found some great toys including a set of stackable shapes. When we opened the stackables it turned out that one of the shapes was duplicated and so one was missing. When i got back to NYC I called the store and without hesitation they said they would fix the issue and send the part to England. They did so very quickly and it must have cost them more than the toy itself. Perfect customer service! Love them even more. read more

Visited this toy store after paying homage to Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment nearby. I stopped in with a couple friends and our kids, and we thoroughly enjoyed browsing this shop. They offer a selection of well-curated toys and books that you're bound to find something appealing that you haven't seen elsewhere. Some of the toys available reminded me of the Lovevery packages he gets, which are his favorite toys. We picked up a dozen books, finger puppets, and a few toys to keep these infants/toddlers busy. The team here are very helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

Rosa was terrific. Helped chose the best gifts for my Grandchildren. She was patient kind. The gift wrapping was so appealing G with names clearly written. She helped chose age appropriate gifts. Real dependable. This was a great overall experience read more

I needed some baby/little kid gifts and this store was perfect. A wonderful array of colorful safe toys, books, teething rings,etc. beautifully wrapped while I waited. Thank you! read more

Big boys like toys too, and I couldn't resist picking up some of the tiny plastic smurf figures that I saw in the window as I walked by on my lunch time exploration. ($5 ea.) The clerk was very friendly and helpful, and there are a LOT of educational toys here too. Some of them have an ecological theme to them. Others are NYC centered, like the toy sanitation truck or the Staten Island ferry boat. (see picture) Just a nice alternative to the big box stores and a unique mix for all the little ones (or big ones) in your life. read more

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As close to a dreamy old toy store as you can get..there used to be so many way before the toys are us style super markets., legendary places., with Lionel trains, chemistry kits, play sets, Steve canyon helmets... read more

Love this store - great selections in all price ranges with knowledgable and patient staff. The toys we gave out have been the favorites!!! read more

Kidding Around - Toy Stores Near Me - New York, New York

This is an absolutely wonderful toy store. But it's no Kay-Bee or Toys R Us. These are upper-scale toys. Wooden toys. Puzzles and games. Electronics kits. Papo animal and soldier figures. High-end clothing. And the like. It's perfect for browsing even if you don't buy anything. And it gives you faith in the toy industry. Some of the items are extremely well designed and interesting. Bring a child! read more

Very cute toy store with a good selection for all ages. A little play table in the back which my kids loved. Good pricing and friendly staff. I definitely recommend. read more

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Kidding Around is a terrific toy store. It is one of the few toy stores in NYC with a large selection of Haba toys - Haba is a German toy maker that makes gorgeous, colorful, tons-of-play-value wooden and plush toys. Kidding Around also has lots of kid-pleasing toys. I'm talking about a $20 jewelry box project that included 500 little pink jelly stickers that must be stuck on the box according to a special number code. Pink jelly stickers aren't my personal style, but the project made my five-year-old-niece's eyes light up. The store has a tiny footprint, and is stocked to the rafters, and the staff members look more like owners rather than like minimum-wage employees. Great neighborhood store. Minus one star for the prices, which are a little more than you'd pay online, and for the loyalty program, which requires a lot of loyalty to earn any rewards. read more

Great selection and array of unusual and exciting toys and gifts for kids. If you know what you're looking for and don't need any help, this place is for you. However the big miss for me in my visit was the lack of help or attention from the staff. I walked in and was never greeted or asked if I needed help or spoken to whatsoever. I was in the store wandering the aisles looking for 3 gifts for about 15 minute (I was looking to spend approx $75 on 3 separate kids)s and was never helped or even noticed, really. The 3 staff members in the store spent the entire time talking amongst themselves about their social lives at the cash, while I wandered around unsure what to buy that could be packed in a carry on and brought to cousins of varying ages. In the end I walked out and will instead return to my favourite children's store Piccolini in Nolita because I can walk in there, tell them I need a "small, packable gift around $25 for a 2 year old boy" and I leave 5 minutes later satisfied with a unique and personalized gift, gift wrapped beautifully. read more

I come whenever I need to get a present for someone young among friends or family. Not only I enjoy so much browsing the store, I always could find that perfect and unique gift that brings so much smile on the recipient's face. Why bother going to chain stores when you can get all sorts of "alternative" (I don't think it's the right word, but I'm using it anyway) toys here? Most of their toys are unique, safe, educational and NOT boring! Screw those mainstream toys that you can find anywhere if you want to give a kid something really special. Staff is always helpful and nice. They are always happy to help you to find that gift for your lucky one. read more

Such a special place. The anti-Buy Buy Baby or Toys R Us. I love supporting a shop like this. Lovely and unique toys for all ages, great books (many with a NYC theme), free wrapping and a frequent customer point card. The service is gentle and attentive. Couldn't have been happier with my experience here. Will be back! read more

Great selection of puppets and board games. This store's sections are well organized and it is easy to find what you are looking for without assistance. I will definitely be back, toy stores like this are harder and harder to find in the city. read more

Great little toy store when you need a gift in a pinch, or just something cute and not standard wares from the big boy box stores. Very nice people working here--they wrapped our toy real nice and everything. read more

I don't know where NYC kids shop for toys after toys r us and Faz were running out of business! After a yelp search, we found this little toy store! Not too disappointed and nothing to standout. But we found the mystery toy bags and it was fun for my kid. read more

This place is great! A staff that is willing to help you and a great selection of toys. I wouldn't really say that it was mostly specialty toys because they had a lot of brand named items. (Playmobil, Hello Kitty, ALEX, etc.) Costumes, musical instruments, and great clothing as well. My personal favorite was the masterpiece artist temporary tattoos (Kahlo, Michelangelo, Rivera, Monet) and the Book of Immaturity, very cool. Lots of puzzles and cars, trains and planes. If you bring a child in here, you'll probably never leave. read more

Best toy store for kiddos! Best staff, best everything! Always a joy going there. Very diligent and nice about keeping safe covid protocols.

This is a great toy store with a fantastic array of dolls, games, DIY kits, and structures for kids of all different ages. It's well organized, laid out by age and type of game. The sales people were wandering the store, able to help me find exactly the toys I was looking for. They offer a rewards program, unfortunately I can't explain the specifics, I didn't entirely pay attention, but make sure to ask about it at the register. They also do gift wrapping. For a store that was extremely busy on a Monday night before Christmas, Kidding Around was well-stocked, nicely organized, and people were around to help anyone who needed it. This place is five-stars! read more

Excellent selection of toys for children under 16. (Actually, there's a settlers of Catan set, along with some expansion sets, that would be suitable for adults as well). There's a fantastic variety of educational games for different ages (math, verbal, science), arts and crafts, Lego additions and general hands-on toys. In this current age of technology over abundance, it is so much better to get fun educational games for small children than let them be distracted by an iPad. The people who work here are helpful and friendly, but be aware that it would be impossible for them to have intimate experience with ALL the games. My Hong Kong cousins (6, 6 and 13) respectively loved the things I got them (Zingo - English word bingo -, mighty minds - geometric shapes for spatial intelligence - and a watercolor pencil set with books). During the holiday season, they even do gift wrap, which is fantastic. I love this place and I would definitely come back for more gifts for other children. read more

Super cute toy store. A huge variety of toys and the staff were so helpful when I was looking for a Christmas present to my friends 2 year old toddler. Ended up with a brio toy train. They gift wrapped it without extra cost as well. Will definitely be back whenever I need to purchase any gifts for the little ones read more

I visited the store for the first time yesterday and immediately fell in love with the wide variety of options and range in pricing! When I shop for a child, I always consider gender, age, budget, size/weight of gift (if it needs to be shipped), and most importantly, the uniqueness of each gift. I want the item to be unique, not something sold at every major retailer or online so that the child would cherish the gift and not receive something that they may already own or be gifted by someone else. This store sold just that including french toys and tea sets I couldn't find on Amazon. The assortment varied including but not limited to puzzles, games, plush dolls, arts & crafts, toys - for both boys and girls of all ages newborn and up with prices ranging from $5+ The staff is efficient and helpful to make suggestions. The store layout is confusing but I think it is loosely organized by age. They also provide gift receipts and offer complimentary gift wrapping with gorgeous ribbon. Given the many factors one may consider when purchasing a gift for a child, this store definitely has something for everyone! read more

This toy store had the look and feel of one of those vintage shops. They had old school toys like socker boppers, etch n sketch, play-doh, etc. Going into this place can give adults and children that simple joy. read more

No reason for indulgent aunts, uncles or friends-of-parents to shop anywhere else - this place is amazing and has it all, for all ages. They gift wrap for free and have a frequent buyer card. Sold. read more

Love this toy store!! They have unique items, and our son usually spends like 30 minutes just looks at random things. The employees are really nice and welcoming. We feel it's much easier to pick out a toy than searching on the internet and ending up with something that's not expected ... will definitely keep coming back read more

Found this store today when I needed birthday presents for my nephews (in a hurry) and I had a great experience. The staff was knowledgable, helpful and pleasant. Prices seemed reasonable and the wrapping was really attractive. I'll definitely be back. read more

Growing up in a world where there used to be toy stores in abundance, including Toys R Us, this store is refreshing and important to have today. Walking down the aisles brings me back to when I was little with my family and I got to pick out a toy - there are so many varieties and a huge selection of quality toys for kids. They also are the only store in the area that I have found that hosts a huge selection of Jellycat stuffed animals, including large and huge ones - besides Nordstrom - but if I can support small businesses, I'd rather do that. I corresponded with Kasey on their selection before arriving to the store and she was prompt and informative, allowing me to make my selection when I arrived at the store. It made my experience so much more personal and I shall certainly be returning in-person for gifts or utilizing their online website. This is such a good find in the city and I highly recommend. read more

Incredible old fashioned toy store. Wasn't anyway what I expected. I was thinking it was like most stores, with all those eletronic toys and everything and was really surprised to find that I was wrong. Not that it doesn't have newer stuff but they have a lot of old school toys that made me feel like a kid again. I surely recommend this store for all parents of young kids and for those who want to remember what nostalgia feels like. read more

I was looking for a unique toy store to get something special for my daughter's first birthday. I have to say I was impressed with the selection they had. It wasn't the typical type of toys that you find in the big name stores. I was so excited to come across Raggedy Ann and Andy, which I never see anywhere else. I was able to share a happy memory from my childhood with my daughter. There was some cool looking things for older boys too... I will definitely be back to see if I can find something for my son. If you are looking for a special gift, something unique, then definitely stop here! read more

Since I hate the toys r us on times sq because it's just bearable for 5 min max I enjoy this toy store with very cute and extraordinary toys. It's very unique and if you have small kids stop by you won't regret it! read more

I rarely write reviews, but just had an exceptional experience at this toy store! Knowledgeable and helpful staff, competitive prices, wide selection (both product and price wise) and free gift wrapping. Avoid the Lego Store and Toys'R'Us and patronize a well run local business. read more

This store is so much fun, and the staff are SO sweet- very helpful when I was looking to buy for Toys for Tots, and they even gave me 2 toys for free to donate! I will definitely be back... read more

This place is amazing. They have everything...and are so incredibly kind and helpful. The girls went out of their way to help me and accommodate my every request. I will come back any time I need a toy gift or a new game...it was a delightful experience in every way! Thanks for being so awesome girls... read more

Best toy store in nyc. Went a couple of months ago for a birthday gift and I am planning to stop by tomorrow for a last minute christmas gift. Great selection, the store is small but well organized and the staff is very helpful and really friendly. I find prices to be very reasonable considering the quality and originality of the products. The only place for toys shopping from now on... read more

OMG This store has an excellent selection of toys and gifts for children. The staff are able to provide helpful suggestions based in child's age and interests. read more