I came here a few weeks ago, not for the toys but for the ice cream of course!…read moreScoops is located in All Things Kids toy store. Offering Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Scoops serves a selection of 42 flavors such as French Toast, Amaretto Cheesecake and Smores - changing seasonally and complimented by classic sodas, shakes and sundaes. Those who visit will also find gummi bears, sour worms, taffy, gum balls, jellybeans, chocolate raisins, lollipops and lemon drops in bulk! If you elect to buy a scoop of ice cream, you can purchase some of the bulk candy add it to your ice cream - Similar to my last review of the Baked Bear, the combinations here are endless. #supportlocal

Fun toy shop with delicious ice cream! They have small cups which is great if you just want a…read morelittle treat. I tried the bee's knees & the peach cobbler flavors -- both were great! Apparently, it's for sale. The shelves were a bit empty, likely due to this reason. Hope nothing changes with new ownership (unless it becomes even better).

Great selection of wonderful toys! Rebirth of my childhood. Pricing is the same anywhere but…read moreselection is phenomenal !

Same comments as other people have said, I don't really feel welcome here and it seems like they…read moredon't really want people's business? It's not a rude or hostile environment but could improve on being welcoming to all kinds of people. As far as stock goes, they have a lot of board games, warhammer goods, some ttrpg books, and some cards for mtg/yugioh. Overall would not recommend to others and I will not be returning here.

Austin kids never fell into the toys r us kid hype- sure Geoffrey the giraffe was cool BUT we had a…read moredragon who guarded endless rooms of toys, books, and crafts to Explore. A lot of my childhood memories don't even really include buying things here- my parents weren't exactly rolling in the dough in the 90's but this place was so magical I never left disappointed. But- here's my adult perspective review. I love coming here for the nostalgia, gifts for everyone in my life, the seasonal items, and for The dopamine hit. I love all of their fidget toys, tiny silly toys like baby doll race cars (as in a car in the shape of a baby), blind box toys and their trading set up, and baby section. This is where you go when your friend is having a baby and already has all of the gear she needs. This is where you get stickers, your Christmas ornaments, a jellycat moon that is larger than you, a family of squirrels, a custom dollhouse family...I could go on and on.

Love the plan e so many cool stuff and just a good atmosphere love going there so much and you can…read morealso assemble a puzzle with other people for fun

I've been to both Toy Joys in Austin plenty of times. The main location on Burnet is always a place…read moreof joy for my girlfriend when she's in town. Even when she's not in town, I find myself going there for her to get Sonny Angels and Smiskis that are oh so popular these days. The store's entrance has slightly been taken over by blind boxes, but if you step to the other side, there are so many exciting toys all over the place here. It's always a thrill to step in and find a little trinket to take home with me. A true toy store. We are lucky to still have some like this in Austin. RIYL: Childhood wonder

I love Toy Joy. All the locations. This one is next to my dentist office and I usually arrive early…read moreso I come in to kill time and browse. The thing is, I can never just browse I always end up buying something. The selection is just insane. Literally anything and everything you can think of, they have. If they don't they will do their best to order it for you. Love shopping place where the people working really want to be there. The folks here have a passion for what they do and it comes across in volumes when they are assisting customers.

I have always been a Pokemon lover but i have never quite seen a shop like this. You can buy, sell,…read moretrade. They have a variety of collectibles and store exclusive items. Every time i come here there is something new. Staff is always friendly and available for whatever questions you may have.

What a great selection of Pokémon cards, games, and merchandise. It's one of the one reasons I come…read moreto Austin from San Antonio.

This place is amazing I don't even know where to begin. No offense and no shade on the other Lego…read moreshops in town there's nothing wrong with them it's just that this place has them beat. This guy's packed in as much variety as the other places into a building half the size. $5 a pound for bulk Legos I don't think that price can be matched anywhere. You got a good selection in the build your own minifig section also priced very very well. The new inbox Lego sets are priced , I think some of them might be a little more than you pay at Walmart or Target but they're ones that you can't find there anymore so it seems fair even his old sets and those kind of things reasonably priced. And to top it all off his mom sorts the Legos by size in the bulk Legos section that's just next level. Do yourself a favor if you love Legos just check it out you got absolutely nothing to lose and so much to gain

Smaller than bricks and minifigs, but there is still a good selection and I felt it made it easier…read moreto talk to the person staffed at the counter. The bulk pricing ($5/lb) was great for my little one. He picked out enough to make what he wanted and we didn't spend an arm & leg. Pricing for individual minifigs made sense for the demand. There is also a little area for toddlers to play with duplos, although there were none for sale at the time we visited

Chad kicks A$$ He's…read morebeyond professional, and we are customers because of him! We buy Gundams literally all over the world & we still pop in!

So glad this place is still in business. With online shopping killing so many businesses HobbyTown…read moreis a breath of fresh air. I had some completely discharged Traxxas batteries, brought them in and the guys got them to a chargeable state in less than ten minutes - no charge, just help and knowhow. Find that on Amazon. Thanks guys! I will be back for some parts and probably a new crawler!

This is a Japanese dollar store come to life in America. It has all sorts of quirky and inexpensive…read moreitems that you wouldn't find anywhere else. Many of the items are made in Japan but they are starting to see the influx of Chinese manufactured goods, to their detriment. Still, it's worth a visit for the unique snacks and housewares available. The clerks at the checkout counter are super nice. Recommended.

A wonderful shop full of Asian culture from chopsticks to snacks. This store is a tribute to the…read moreotaku and anime nerd alike. Prices are akin to a dollar general store. The selection of gifts snacks, home decor, toys, and tools bar greatly. Checkout has three self service registers but there were two cashiers working if you need them to. This is a great shop for those who love the tastes of the East.

I am grateful that Austin has their own Lakeshore Learning Store! This is THE place to go to for…read moreeducational materials, toys, and supplies store. They even have a great variety of paints, posters, games, and books too. I visited during the winter holiday and the staff was super helpful and friendly as I made my way around the store. I was offered assistance in finding the specific grade level flashcards and resources I was looking for. There is such a great diverse offerings of methods, themes, and strategies on all the things needed to help support any learner. I loved looking at every single thing in this store as I shopped. There was also great pricing and a large clearance area too worth your time to check out. I highly recommend signing up for the members free/texting offers. They always have great deals and offers. They offer discounts and freebies all the time.

Lakeshore is a great resource for teachers, homeschooling, and parents who want to educate their…read morechildren through toys and books. I bought magnetic building blocks, a light up ball, and book for my son. Twice a month, they offer free crafts for toddlers and up. I will be visiting their free craft days!

My nephew's birthday is in April and he's very fond of comic books. My brother asked me to look…read morefor Marvel comic books in Austin. First, visit Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy. From the outside, it sits quietly in a North Austin shopping center near Hop Doddy's. If you blink, you might miss it. Once you step through the doors, you feel transported to a totally different place like Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter story. You find shelves of comics, books, games...everywhere your imagination can take you. Dragon's Lair has been part of the Austin community since 1986. You feel a rush to flip through comics, try on costumes or transport yourself to a fantasy land. New releases co-exist with long loved series. Graphic novels, tabletop games, miniatures, dice, and collectibles are readily available. The prices at Dragon's Liar appear reasonable. According to the store manager, the tables within the store are reserved for Magic tournaments, Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) campaigns, and board games spread across tables. The energy is welcoming fostering collaboration between new and existing players. The shop cats, Diana and Brigid, wander through aisles like they own the place, which makes Dragon Liar feel homey and welcoming. The store stays open late sometimes, acknowledging that games and stories don't always fit neatly into set hours. Dragon's Lair is huge, busy, sometimes overwhelming in a good way. It reflects Austin's creative culture...inclusive, and deeply passionate.

Pretty massive space filled with comics, figures, collectibles, toys, graphic novels, fantasy,…read morecostumes and tables for game playing. They've been in business for forty years and it's easy to see why. They've cultivated a welcoming environment for everyone from the "comic book nerd" to the novice. Friendly service-chatting up books and games with patrons. Reading and play area for kids=bonus. Large selection of comics and other things (as mentioned above). Super clean store.