If you live, or stay in the northern part of LBI this is a great little store that has just about…read moreeverything. Every time I come to the shore, I always forget something and often don't want to either: A: make a trip off the island (a full day affair) or B: drive down to Surf City to the other stores there (could be a half day affair to get down and back with all the people and traffic). So instead I bike or drive north to this little store and pick up what I need (or want). They have shoes, flip flops, jewelry, clothes, and all kinds of trinkets and useful things as well.

The Islanders Store has been around for at least 30 years - at least that's how long I've been…read moregoing there. Located almost at the northern end of LBI in Barnegat Light, it is your "has everything" store. Lots of housewares, tools, paint - kind of like a mini-Target but not as large of a selection. You can also get keys made here. There is clothing. Nowadays it's mainly swimwear and LBI attire but there is some resort wear and flip flops mixed in. There is a back room of beach supplies - chairs, umbrellas, coolers. Right when you walk in are souvenirs and other beachy gift items. There is a health and beauty aisle in case you forgot to pack an over-the-counter medicine, need suntan lotion or bug spray. And don't forget the toy aisle, it also is pretty extensive. Prices are not too outrageous for a local store only open in the summer.

This shop is spectacular! They've been the same owners since 1976... used to come here as a kid…read more Glad to see they're still bringing joy to young and old!

Hay market is one of the places that my kids beg us to make sure they get to each year...usually…read moreeven before we leave home. There are so many 'things' here at there really does seem to be something for everyone...I have a friend who loves the Dukes of Hazzard and last year I found him a little matchbox-type car for him. Pretty neat store, but you will pay a premium since they're pretty much the only toy store on LBI. I love the place and the owner is SO friendly...

A small toy and game store with a decent selection and wonderful staff!…read more And best of all, we found a game here we'd been looking for in person for over a year!

I walked into this store and was immediately looked up and down by the employee working (Weds at…read more10am). I simply asked if they had a popular item in stock (as I was told by their sister store in manasquan that they were in stock at big fun toys.) I was rudely answered with attitude and shortness. Telling me her manager would be bringing the item in whenever she felt like it and would notify via instagram. She shrugged me off. When she realized how rude and unnecessary her energy was, she tried to overcompensate in friendliness. Nothing about this store was big fun, and not how a toy store should be!

Been coming to Surf City for close to 15 years with the family and we stop here every single year…read morefor some kind of clothing or souvenir. On our most recent trip, Wifey (who started the trip making us promise she wouldn't buy ANY more Santa ornaments) walked out the door with three Santa ornaments. The tradition started the first year when one of the kids needed a sweatshirt and we now go every year. It's always a fun little trip and we always find something to bring home...

We've been coming here for at lest 15 years as part of our LBI vacation. Kids have gotten the…read moreubiquitous red lifeguard sweatshirts and worn them till they outgrew them and got the next size up. Shark tooth necklaces, long sleeve LBI shirts, games, car magnets etc. Full of tchotchkes and gaudy wearables alongside some things you might like, it is always with a crowd and taken as a fun stop is a great place.

While my family and I were down in ocean city for vacation, we stopped in my kids were super…read moreexcited to pick out some Pokémon cards. They checked out some gold Charizard cards. They each got one. We got home and went to our local card guy to have them checked out. He took one look and said they are fake. We were told they are rare and new collectibles and when we told that to our card guy he said that's a joke we see a lot of them and they are fake. Hoping the owner has a guilty conscience and refunds me. I TAKE CASH APP!!!

Owner was knowledgeable and was satisfied with my purchase. Not as overpriced as everything else on…read morethe boardwalk. Would come again.

PROS: this is Mike's second location and it's really cool. Pops and action figures galore and Mike…read moreis very nice CONS: the place is cramped making it tough to maneuver around people OVERALL: I would definitely come back to this place when it's not too busy

Super nice to my special needs child, incredible customer service!…read more- Lovely assortment of items and competitive prices!

Adorable! Great classic and educational toys in a store that feels welcoming and full of joy!read more

Super. A toy store like the one you remember from when you were a child. Helpful staff, they…read morepersonalized my "piggy bank", gift wrapped it then personalized the gift wrapping. Awesome. Good selection of retro stuff.

Shopping with my son-in-law and my granddaughter for a surprise birthday gift and I asked to use…read morethe restroom. I was quickly informed that its not for public use even though I was shopping at their store. Now they didn't need to know that I just had prostate surgery kindness and decency doesn't require an explanation some simple Humanity would have sufficed but I wasn't extended any of that ergo I would never shop here nor would I ever recommend this store to anyone I do acknowledge that it is their store and they have the right to refuse service but I also have the right to submit a review and here it is.

This toy store has an incredible selection of toy trains. Why does it matter to me? Because my…read moreniece likes toy trains, and I do too (don't be afraid of your inner child!) I just wish they had another store in or closer to Northeast Philadelphia. There are plenty of vacant spaces at the Roosevelt Mall on Cottman Avenue, so that would be a great location. When I was a kid, the mall had a fantastic toy store. Let's make it that way again. Rock on, BBT!

So there's both good and bad here…read more The good is the selection is massive. Is floor to ceiling of collectibles. The bad is the place is a disaster. Nothing is organized, a lot of stuff is broken and all over the floor so you trip over it. The owner checks eBay daily and bases his prices off that, so nothing I is the same price two days in a row unless it's actually been tagged and he rips people off if you're not careful. Don't get me wrong, it's a neat place just be smart of you are going to buy something.

I've been to The House of Fun twice since they relocated to this much larger store in Barrington…read more Although they have a wide assortment of collectible toys, cards, video games, and comics, it can be a "house of overwhelming fun" to some. This store is jam-packed with inventory stacked from floor to ceiling so watch your step! It's not uncommon to see piles of items strewn across the floor and walkways because they have already reached the storage limit on the walls and shelves in this newer facility. I primarily come here for the comics, of which they have both a new release wall in the front of the store and a collection of back issue bins in the back of the store. And so this place can be like a treasure hunt looking for that key issue or rare gem, making it a fun place to shop. But what is not fun (and somewhat annoying) is that there are no prices on most items. It was explained to me that since there are millions upon millions of things in the store, there is no way the employees can keep up with the impossible task of pricing everything. So, instead, they wait until someone is interested in an item and inquires about the price. Then the employee checks with the owner, who presumably looks up the current market value on the item and then puts a tiny white price sticker on it. But be forewarned--just because you may see an item with an attractive price sticker already doesn't mean that's the actual House of Fun price. House of Fun only uses one specific price sticker (a small white rectangle in a particular font), and any other price tags that may be present on the item are leftover from when the owner originally acquired the collection. This is very evident in their large assortment of back-issue comics. I learned this the hard way when I found a bunch of valuable comics with dirt cheap and multi-colored price stickers on them, only to be told that those prices were incorrect. Another thing to note is the prices they are asking for on the back issue comics are either wayyyyy overpriced or a few bucks over fair market value. So, don't expect to go diving in a one-dollar bin here. Unless it's truly an essential issue you can't find anywhere else, I would say look for it elsewhere. You'll find lots of gems and essential comics at the House of Fun but not have fun with their pricing (or lack thereof).

Was not kid friendly. Very dark and creepy. Two year old has not stoped talking about being scared…read moresince leaving the store. Would not recommend. Walked in and walked right out.

Best place around! Go visit and say hello to the owner, he the nicest man and the place is full of…read moretreasures !