This a pretty cute toy store. The people working here seem pretty nice especially since my toddler…read morewas running around the store touching everything. They have a good collection toys. Most of it is normal price but there were some things that were reasonably priced. The toys aren't all in wrapped paper but instead, kids can touch and play with the items. I bought my daughter a Peppa pig doll and she loved loved it. It was a great stop to visit.

Do you like Pusheen? Then this is your store? There is a 8 ft x 4 ft display with all types of…read morePusheen you would want. Little ones, big ones, some with cupcakes, some with sushi. What one for your backpack? Yes they have that. Want a mug? I think I saw that as well. Yes there are other toys In the store. They have a ton of TY animals. Legos and Playmobil are available. What did I learn today? For 3 days I called is Poosheen, until I was corrected by my 8 eat old. I like Poo-Sheen better.

I love checking out the toys and goods carried here. It is a fantastic spot for gift-givers, and…read morealways a great feel in the stores. It has always been a tradition for me to come here with my grandmother since I was very young, and funny to see how it has evolved over the years. Good options for Jellycat enthusiasts. I am sad they no longer carry much playmobil!

This little corner toy store definitely packs a punch…read more You can't miss this place: the exterior is painted all sorts of happy, bright colors, and there are usually toys and balloons outside the door, too. I've driven past this store a gazillion times and always smiled at the happy, exuberant exterior and toy display. I finally visited inside the store today and I was even more impressed. I personally love jigsaw puzzles, and this place has an excellent selection of puzzles in every range of difficulty, from 100 pieces to 1000 pieces. Most of the manufacturers were high-end brands. Walking around, I was so impressed by the sheer selection and types of games and toys in this place. I loved how they all seems to foster the imagination and creativity, and/or were "fun educational" in nature, like really fun geocaching tools, or science kits or activity books or "fossilized poop" (I'm not kidding you. From 1000 years ago. For real!). Games and toys that make exploring and learning fun. And lots of stuffed animals, too. And advent calendars in many fun themes (including crafty advent calendars). I loved how the toys were not stereotyped or categorized by gender or age. I kept thinking, if my kids were younger, this totally would be my go-to toy store. It is perfect for any kid IMO. You'd be hard-pressed not to find the perfect toy or game for even the pickiest kid here.

Like another reviewer, I remember coming in here as a child, even when it was located across the…read morestreet in a tiny shop. I would crane my neck to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous toy-filled window as the bus fly by on the way to school. The window is still crammed full of amazingly fun-looking toys, but now it's about five sizes bigger and on the opposite side of the street (which was the coming-home side of my daily bus ride). If you need to buy a present for a kid, or a kid at heart, you will find something perfect here. Guaranteed. The prices are not dirt-cheap, but when the goal is a beaming smile on a child's face, who's to argue? Yes, if you have the time you can order things online and probably find them for cheaper, but if you're not in the kid loop full-time, how will you even know what you want to get? Try Kaboodles - the friendly, helpful staff will be happy to make some recommendations based on age, gender and interests to get you started in your browsing, and they definitely have options you simply cannot find at a discount store. October Challenge 29/31

Not as if Toys R Us could ever find space in this posh neighbourhood, so it's a great option…read more Was in the area waiting for my meeting nearby so decided to kick some tires and see what type of present to get for my nieces and nephew, and glad I've got one down. They got these really cool tin lunch kits, and while looking for Sponge Bob Square or whatever you call it, i did find the Spam, totally hilarious. Tasty stuff, btw ;) Annoyingly, they've got a small Hello Kitty section in the back ;( And surprised they still carry some of the old Jellyhead stuffed animals. amex, yay!

What a wonderful toy store for kids! They have lovely toys for kids from newborns ( such adorable…read morestuffed animals, including a large selection of Jelly Cats), lots of wooden animals and dolls. They've also got a selection of toys by a French manufacturer, along with a good selection of books and games for toddlers up to tweens. They've also store is beautifully set up, and I love the fact that I'm supporting a local business! Staff are really helpful and the store is designed to make it easy to find just the right item at the right price!

Wow! This store was…read morerecommended to me by a Vancouver friend. Growing up in New York I had many toys/toy brands from Europe and in raising my son I've been looking for a lot of the toys I remember from my childhood. I found my beloved Moulin Roty toys here to give to my son. The selection here is an awesome combine of whimsical aesthetic while simultaneously avoiding much of the plastic that has come to be a part of childhood. They also shipped easily back to the Bay Area.

This is my first time purchase thru their online store. I purchased lego 71774 at $199.99 plus tax…read more I found the box was seriously wear and tear. I was very disappointed. However, the shop owner reached me out immediately after she noted my post. I appreciate she brought another set to my home for exchanging mine in person. This one looks better. Even I had not good shopping experience initially, now I do appreciate for her professional, prompt and thoughtful services after she noted my disappointment. She is responsible owner and do care about customers.

If you are on Granville Island and have a bit of time to spare, come wander around this place…read more There are various children's stores inside with items ranging from clothing to toys to books. Also you will find handmade unique and slightly creepy art throughout the building. Bonus points for the store with all of the "magic" tricks and gags - the fake poo was surprisingly realistic looking. At the back of the building, there is a place to sit, feed ducks, and captain your own pirate ship. Ahoy mateys!

I highly recommend this toy store on Granville Island. In fact, it's one of my favourite toy stores…read morein the city, bringing quality products from Europe and around the world that can be used for years and years! The owner and his staff are very knowledgeable and give you a personal service and recommendations you just don't get elsewhere. I've bought tons of toys from here for my kid as well as many birthday and Christmas gifts.

Camelot Kids promotes "learning through imagination." They carry a lot of developmental toys for…read morebabies. They carry lots of accessories for babies like swaddlers, diaper bags, and stroller gear. If you want a replica of your baby's hand, Camelot carries several casting kits. They also have a lot of great toys, games, and puzzles for interactive play for toddlers.

This quaint, compact little toy shop in Steveston, not far from the wharf, is positively crammed…read morewith toys, games, puzzles, books, stuffed animals, costumes, and a whole lot more, mostly for the younger crowd (newborn to pre-teen for the most part, I'd say). Many of these toys are geared towards fostering creativity, imagination, and interactivity, which is something we need more of, in our increasingly screen-addicted society. We purchased a baby dragon stuffed animal for our baby son, Sir Galahad, but hopefully he'll befriend him, instead of slaying him!

Not as huge a selection of toys compared to Toys R Us, but they have a larger proportion of…read moreeducational toys. The video game section at Toys R Us is about the size of the entire Splash Toy Store. That gives you an idea how tiny this place is. They have a lot of plushies, puzzles and building block type toys. They don't have (m)any of the usual shelf-warmers: Transformers, G.I. Joe, Barbies, My Little Ponies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc.... Splashes seems to focus more on quality toys with some component of discovery, problem-solving or learning. Some of the puzzles and building toys are quite pricy, however. They also seem to carry some stuffed animals and figurines from companies I've never heard of. During COVID, they are restricting how many people can enter the store at a given time. And, since the store is tiny, the lineup can be long. On our last visit, there were 5 families ahead of us, and we had to wait about 20-25 minutes! Worth a look, especially if you're looking for a unique toy for that special someone.

As the name of this colourful retail shop in Vancouver's glorious Granville Island suggests, this…read moreis your destination for all things kites and puppets. Though it's not every day one needs to buy a kite or a puppet (though both items make fantastic, fun, creative, imaginative, playful, whimsical gifts for kids of all ages -- better than a video game, I say), if you ever wake up on a sunny and slightly windy Sunday morning and decide you absolutely need to go fly a kite, Kites and Puppets is the place you ought to head to immediately. Because the store specializes in these two items, the selection is broad (broader than I could ever imagine a selection of kites to be), and runs the gamut from your basic diamond-shaped, one-string kite to truly complicated works of art that require skill and patience to fly expertly. And once you get your kite, head down the sea wall and over to Vanier Park (site of the annual Children's Festival and Bard on the Beach) to fly it with fellow enthusiasts -- beginner and advanced alike.

This place is fun. The people who work here are very nice, and seem to encourage goofing around…read morewith the puppets. I visited Granville Island many times before realizing what I was missing here. The kits are my absolute favorite. As a kid, I never had much luck with kites, and part of me is still wanting to get it right. So, this spring I'm gonna do it- learn to successfully fly a kite. This is the place where's I'm going to buy the perfect kite.