This is our second year in a row coming here. A weekend getaway for us and since our first visit…read morelast year, decided to make it a tradition to pick something for each of our kids. They have a well organized, wide selection of toys, crafts, instruments, costumes - anything! For all ages. The staff are always friendly and helpful. We are looking forward to coming again next year!

Loved shopping here! They had so many options and I found tons of cute stuffed animals to get for…read moregifts!! My favorite was the little stuffed pretzel, adorable!!! If I was a kid I would never want to leave.. I hardly did at my age also the fish tank made me so happy!

I'm reviewing this store after visiting during the grand opening. I wholly expect some things to…read morechange (such as having more used sets available), but had a great visit overall. They also note future possibilities on the website. This is an "aftermarket Lego retailer" (not an authorized Lego Store) as noted on their website. This means that even the well-priced pick-your-own used Lego bin was virtually all Lego brand.  There was a mix of already built sets to gawk at, as well as plenty of new but often already retired sets to buy on site. I saw a couple used sets and expect to see more in the future. There was an additional make-your-own minifigure bin. I didn't find the price that appealing, but many other people seemed to and there was a good amount to choose from. As for pricing of sets overall, it's likely as you would expect. Lego sets tend to go up in value as they are retired and become scarce. The main difference here is that you'll get a set for around market price, but not have to pay an additional shipping fee from an online marketplace. Plus, the security and joy of seeing the box in person, seeing the face of the person you bought it from, and putting that box under your arm the same day adds so much to the experience. I'm excited to see what the future brings for this store. On another note, I'm told they also buy used Legos directly from people. It seems to be a physical manifestation of the EmpireBricksNY storefronts on Brick Owl and BrickLink.

From the owner: Empire Bricks is an aftermarket LEGO retailer. We offer minifigures & accessories, bulk LEGO parts,…read moreand new & retired sets.

If you love collecting comics this is the place to go! This…read moreshop brings in stuff you can't find very easily. They are also pretty no-nonsense as in you are not going to find their walls filled with new comics and those 1:100 variants, but you will find boxes and boxes of back issues. They do have some new weekly issues, but really focus on the older stuff. And they have some pretty reasonable prices. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and can answer almost anything you have a question for.

Collectibles Gallore is a great comic shop with a little something for everyone. The collection of…read moreback issues ranges from a few Golden Age rarities to new releases. Dollar Bins with a decent selection are present, as well as big boy Key Issue books. Store is a bit cramped, so make sure to check every square inch, you may just miss something really cool. Mike the owner is quite chatty and has been more than kind to both me and my family whenever I stop in from out of the area. This is easily the best selection of pre 2000s comics in the CNY area, but if you want post 2000s books, he has those too. A must stop for comic collectors passing through CNY.

Lovely little upscale toy store. It's immaculate and appealingly displayed. The toys had a pretty…read moregood mark up, which you kind of expect in a college town like Ithaca. We still walked out with a new game and armful of new books. Masks are still required and they provide one if you don't have one. Worth a stop in.

Cute little toy shop to visit while in town. Not many toy stores around these days so it was…read moreexciting for my kids!

Going out of business. Very little inventory left, the building smells moldy and half the lights…read moreare off. Any current positive reviews are fake.

Walt's is a pretty big hobby shop, with a wide variety of stuff, including RC cars and planes,…read moreplastic models, model rockets, and lots of random supplies for making cool stuff, including paints, balsa, dowels, glues, etc. And as big as it is, there's an even bigger space out back with an RC car track, a crawler track, and even an extra meeting room. That's where Walt's really shines -- long after the posted hours, they open the space to all sorts of local hobby groups. I've been there with a rocket club in the back room, RC cars going on the track, and yet another group up front, meeting in the actual hobby shop part. The staff is super-friendly, and willing to help out and offer suggestions for whatever kind of project you want to take on. If you need hobby stuff, this is a great place to go in the Syracuse area.

Comic books, vinyl records (and more). They have a great selection of both…read more They recently opened a Cicero location as well. Seems like the flagship store would be a better place if you're into comics while the Cicero location has an incredible inventory of vinyl. Prices are good and the staff are all great.

I advised my 79 yr old mother to try taking her "home companion" client as he is in his early 40's…read moreand on the spectrum. The staff treated them both wonderfully for the 90 minutes or so they were in the shop. It's alleged that Jeff W. is partial owner, so I know the staff knows their stuff, but having them treat my elderly mother and client so well demonstrates the level these guys play at. 100% better than Larger than Life. This shop is for the "true believers" and "Constant Readers," not just the "Big Bang Theory" popular kids. I even hear Jeff W. has lifted the ban on mentioning who Luke's father is, so as soon as he changes his stance on the Babadook I might consider returning! Thanks, Funky Town! Waylou, indeed.

I stopped into this spot while I was attending the Yelpie awards. You can miss the shop, the store…read morefront is bright and open. When you walk in, the shop takes you back to a fantasy store I wish I had as a kid. They have so many of the shirts from the 90's, toys, excellent quality jackets and other vintage stuff. They even have a working floor piano! If vintage swag or old school street wear is your thing, I think this store will have something you'd like. The service was excellent and the owner was excited about his goods and that made the experience even better. I'm always a fan of clothing stores that have a passion for fashion and by the owners style, I'm sure he'll get you right.

The selection here is amazing; you'll go in thinking you're getting something for a friend and…read morelikely walk out with a few things for yourself. Prices vary depending on the item type, but the goal of offering woman-made products explains some of the markups. Employees aren't pushy about sales which is quite appreciated in such a small store space. It can be difficult to navigate with a lot of customers, so make sure to see how full it is when you head inside. (Part of the reason for the clutter is the addition of a large Seneca Falls/Wonderful Life merchandise section, unfortunately.)

This store is a destination in itself! There are so many great gifts for yourself or others packed…read moreinto this store. I love that there is a baby/kids section to start teaching children young about the contributions women have made.

This is just about as good as your Friendly Local Game Shop gets. I have only been here once, but…read morecan't wait to go back again. Just Games is located in a large strip plaza in Penfield, and can be a bit tricky to find if you're not familiar with the area (i.e. me). However, once inside, it feels like you've left the hustle and bustle of the plaza behind. The manager (owner?) of the store was super nice and showed me a few things in the store, gave me their normal schedule of events, and made sure to introduce himself and get my name as well. I purchased some sleeves for one of my games and signed up for their free customer rewards program. As well as having your normal Magic the Gathering cards and supplies, the store boasts a large collection of tabletop games and accessories. Newer titles were on the shelf as well as plenty of expansions and other goodies. The store itself has a large collection of games that customers are welcome to open up and play while in the shop, and if desired, rented out for a small fee. This was probably the highlight of my visit. I tried out a couple new games and made mental notes of the games I wanted to come back and play/rent. Despite living about 75 miles away, I fully plan on taking a trek back out here to join a game night and meet some new people, learn new games, and enjoy what this shop has to offer.

Just Games is awesome and I wish covid was over so I could go back and play. They're open for…read morepurchases and I've been buying my Magic the Gathering products their since. I've been a customer and player at Just Games for a few years and I highly recommend it. They do pre-release events at Nox bar and it is so unique. The ownership is inclusive and cares so much about their business. It's wonderful visiting the shop because you see how passionate they are about table top gaming. TL;DR Fantastic ownership, friendly environment, great products