The ArToy is an absolute gem…read more The owner is the sweetest person - super helpful and so happy to be there. There are so many blind boxes, gashapon, and figurines! They also have a few small claw machines. Overall a great variety of items to choose from. Prices are very fair for both tokens and merchandise; they're definitely comparable to or slightly cheaper than bigger stores. They also have a trade section for blind buys and a fun game to try for more prizes if you turn in your empty capsules! Plenty of parking in their shared public lot. Very chill ambiance - not too overstimulating but definitely a fun vibe to shop around in. I adore how the owner has decked out the store. My family and I had the best time here. 1000/10 recommend!

An adorable toy store, with an endless amount of blind boxes and gashapon toys available for…read morepurchase. There is ample parking in front of the store and around the corners. We came half an hour before closing, and decided to take a little walk around the shop. The exterior is brightly lit with captivating lights and the machines itself are blinking at you, asking you to spend your money! The prices were consistent and decently priced. Since we were window shopping, we didn't ask for any support but a couple next to us did. The person at the register was very friendly and had wonderful energy! If you're finding a specific toy, this place is sure to have it. I didn't end up purchasing anything tonight since I came from the POP MART in Costa Mesa, but I know where to go when I need to!

Oh my, this is a very cutesy place. I've eyed Jini Mini a lot as I'm often nearby but didn't know…read morewhat they had in store. Recently, I came across them on a hunt for cute bag charms (thanks, Yelp Assistant) and I was blown away by the selection! In addition to tons of plushies, they have a whole wall of bag charms. I didn't find what I was looking for (something Disney and/or cherry-themed) but I found a cute charm for a friends birthday gift and the claw clips on the shelf below caught my eye because many of them were metal and large. Perfect for thick hair! The cashier confirmed this as well which made me feel confident and I can confirm they hold up with long, thick, hair. It seems like this place does a lot of limited drops so definitely get there early if you're looking for a trendy item. But, it wasn't too crowded when I went around 11am.

I walked in expecting a full Jellycat selection. The shelves looked almost empty. It felt…read moremisleading and frustrating. My excitement disappeared instantly. This was not what I came for. The only options were the Lunar New Year one. There was also a random softball plush. That was it, nothing else. No variety, no classics, no fan favorites. The selection was honestly disappointing. I drove out of my way for this. The display felt poorly stocked. It seemed careless and unprepared. Three stars only because the plushies were decent. I expected far more than this. .

The location has improved. Owner was very nice and help rearrange some machines to help my kids win…read moresome prizes. Definitely like the changes so far. Adjusting review to 5 stars

They loosened the tension a lot. They usually wouldn't fall off after being successfully lifted…read moreup. But we had 3 drop today. Staff is still friendly at least

Zillymonkey is one of my favorite go to gift shops for my Miffy and Monchichi loving friends!!…read more The store has a variety of many different items/characters as well as a gashapon machine! Everything is so cute, it's hard not to shop for yourself as well! The owners are truly the sweetest. Every time I come they will gladly provide any recommendations to find the perfect gift! I was looking for a Miffy plush and they helped me find the one! The owners are also very knowledgeable about all their products as they informed me that the specific teddy material I grabbed was being discontinued so this was the last chance to grab it! Parking is plentiful as it's located in the Irvine Skypark business center!

Zilly has a great Milly selection -- anything from themed cups to baby rattlers…read more The store was well put together and had a good atmosphere walking in. The service was friendly. My favorite part here was that when I checked out, the items I picked up were swapped with fresher versions without the price tag sticker. This made it easy to prep as gifts. Will be coming back for more stickers (and hopefully for any Pochacco restock).

Amazing! Will be…read moreback here on regular days to look at their back issues! Amazing $1 comics books!

They have great customer service. The shop was well stocked with comics and figures, especially…read morewith transformers. The prices were reasonable and the staff was very knowledgeable. Definitely will be back when in the area.

Bixby knows is one of the best communities around, but what makes it amazing is the shops and the…read morepeople who own these shops. Heather and Robin are part of those amazing shops! They run Pixie beautifully! I refuse to shop anywhere else for my children's interest and their friends interests. When I walk in the store all I have to do is ask Robin "What do you got? What's new and cool!?" She always has the most creative awesome ideas for birthday gifts or holidays. She's always willing to take time and show you and engage with you. The prices are always on point and reasonable. It's just a great place to be with fun, wonderful things to play with and the best community around. Don't go to target. Don't go to Amazon ---- go to Pixie!

This adorable lil toy store is filled with a variety of unique, one-of-a-kind toys that somehow…read morebring back childhood memories. I found some miniature tech decks (build-your-own) that I know my nephews will absolutely love. While some items were a bit pricier, others were very affordable. I was a bit bummed there were no anime items, but that was fine. We still scored on some cool findings. My son also made a new friend instantly and was so engaged that he didn't want to leave the store. We def' will be back.. I found some cool mystery boxes I would like to purchase.

I walked in here today because I saw that this place sells those viral Grabie acrylic pens with…read morethose coloring books with it. I got one and it's the forest set for about $28. Is it worth it? Yeah, if you're a stationery lover. This place even sells sets you can use to grow flowers for butterflies, Venus fly traps, peanuts, and even bananas.

We've shopped here many times because we genuinely want to support a local toy store. With so few…read moreindependent toy stores left, we've always been willing to pay the higher prices instead of buying everything from a big box retailer. Unfortunately, our most recent experience was really disappointing. We purchased several items, including three gifts for the same child, and simply asked if they could be gift wrapped together. Instead of just wrapping the gifts or politely explaining the policy, the employee repeatedly insisted that they charge for gift wrapping on items under $10, even though the three gifts we wanted wrapped together totaled well over $50. In total, we spent close to $200 during our visit. The interaction quickly became argumentative and unnecessarily uncomfortable. The owner was present and ultimately wrapped the gifts herself, but rather than helping de-escalate the situation, she allowed the interaction to continue in an unprofessional manner. To make matters worse, when we got home, we realized we'd been charged twice for one of our purchases. I called to have the extra charge reversed, and while they corrected the mistake, I also shared how disappointed I was with our experience in the store. Instead of receiving a sincere apology, I was met with what felt like a dismissive, backhanded response. Mistakes happen, but it's how they're handled that leaves a lasting impression. We genuinely want to continue supporting local businesses like this one, even if it means paying more than shopping at a big-box store. Unfortunately, after this experience, it's hard to justify returning. I hope this feedback encourages the owners to prioritize customer service, because that's ultimately what keeps loyal customers coming back. *also to add at the end of all of this I realized I had forgotten to get a birthday card so I wanted to grab one after checking out with all of our items and they wouldn't accept card or Apple Pay for a $6 birthday card. I needed to purchase something else to make it a $10 purchase or cash only (who carries or accepts cash anymore?) Like in what world!? Of course they wouldn't make an exception. The icing on the cake of a bad experience! This response is back to the owner- Thank you for taking the time to respond. I understand that small businesses need policies, and my review was never about expecting special treatment or criticizing those policies. My disappointment was with how the situation was handled. At no point was it explained that the $10 minimum applied to each individual item rather than the gifts being wrapped together. That had never been our understanding from previous visits, so the interaction was confusing and quickly became argumentative instead of simply being explained. One of the reasons we've continued to shop at your store, despite paying more than we would elsewhere, is the convenience and service, including gift wrapping. When purchasing multiple gifts for the same child, wrapping only some of them defeats much of that convenience. While you mention they were wrapped as a courtesy, that only happened after an uncomfortable exchange, which is the part that left a lasting impression. I appreciate your apology for the duplicate charge, but when I called, I was hoping for acknowledgment of the overall experience, not just the billing error. My review wasn't about policies, it was about customer service. We genuinely wanted to continue supporting your store, which is why this experience was so disappointing.

I have been wanting to come to this store for a while now since I found them on IG. I always saw…read morethe items for sale in pictures and now seeing it in person is wow ... so many cute toys are sold here. It's hard to choose. One can go crazy here... lol the store is beautifully done and is very organized. Customer service is welcoming and friendly. So many collective items here. I have been buying the Maileg mice for my niece from various stores but this place has it all. So many different ones. Loved everything here. If you are in the are just walk in and see how beautiful eveything is.

This store is nostalgia for me. Growing up, we always played with wooden toys, simple toys not…read moreoperated one and this brand always remind me my fav childhood movie the school of mice (مدرسه موش ها)...i did my own research because whenever i walked in this store i had same feeling and i started searching about the creator and i came up with his name Atila Lotfi and forsure he is of a Persian descent. Long story short, i stopped by to my best bestie's daughter a wooden toy that i promised last time and also it came up in my mind that imsupposed to start collecting this brand pieces and get the City of Mice. Probably this will be my new addiction m...I love also their books and great customer service. It was a pleasant visit to this gorgeous store.