This place is very lovely with a lot of nice things for kids. Only issue with this place, is that…read moreit's way too pricey. You can find a lot of the same things in othwrblocari9ne for way less then what they have it for. It's a good place to look around, but budget wise, it's not.

Brick and mortar toy stores are increasingly struggling to keep their doors open, so it's a relief…read moreto find a really good toy store in an easily accessible area. They have a really great message and seem to be conscious of being inclusive. They have books from different cultures (I found a really good one about Ganesh, an important Hindu God), a Black Lives Matter sign in the window, and the customer service is top notch. I arrived a few minutes before opening and was willing to wait, but the woman working inside saw me and immediately unlocked the door. She was very friendly not just with me but with the kids in the store. It's such a warm, bright and friendly environment. You can find so many things here including toys, books, large items like ice cream making stands and rocking horses, costumes, legos, puzzles, art and other creation making kits, stuffed animals. It's nicely set up, bright and welcoming. The prices are also reasonable. They provide wrapping and choice of ribbon color as well. They continually change what they have in stock and stay relevant with the seasons and holidays. So if you're looking for a gift for your child or someone else's, I highly recommend supporting this business.

Wize Guys Collectibles is primarily a Pop Vinyl shop. Parking is a little challenging, it's on the…read morestreet in a residential neighborhood. Pop Vinyls are stacked floor to ceiling with a good selection. Biggest complaint I had was some of the older pops had boxes that could have been in better condition for the price. Huge selection of signed Pop Vinyls, many kept behind glass. Prices on new limited releases were what I would expect for a retail shop. They also had a small selection of other collectables and a few comic long boxes. Overall, if you a Pop Vinyl fan, Wize Guys Collectibles is 100% worth a stop.

found this place randomly through yelp. they have a huge selection that took me a while to go…read morethrough. it was cool to see funkos in person because ordering online is always a risk with condition and shipping. i was able to get cash/store credit for funkos that i brought in. they gave about $2 for commons. the lady rachel was super nice and helpful and i cannot wait to come back even though i live 30 min away, in nj u dont find many funko independent stores.

I don't like to order on-line, so I was excited when Sunshine Sam opened a store-front. The whole…read morestore is battery-free, and everything is chosen by the owner. They even do "kid reviews" of new products. I've purchased birthday presents here, and the guidance from the owner and staff has been really helpful. I love the variety of games and creative toys as well.

Great selection of unique gifts for kids. It is a battery free store, so there are a lot of…read moreinteresting puzzles, games, art supplies, & toys that really use the imagination. There are party supplies you won't find in the chain stores. There is also an Etsy section featuring one of a kind, hand made gifts. Free gift wrapping too!

Tuesday night, I stopped into the Verona Amazing Savings. I was searching for shrink…read morewrap/cellophane and bows for assembling a holiday gift basket. I've been to the East Hanover location, which is the store I usually go to, but this was my first time at the Verona location. This store is organized and well stocked. I had a few options in the gift wrapping aisle, and the prices were very good. The woman who rang me up at the register was nice also, and answered my question about their return policy (refund up to 15 days with receipt; store credit after 15 days).

This spot has a little of everything from glassware to toys, to home decor things. The place is…read morewell stocked. Though I didn't find anything here that I needed, it was a cool quick 10 minute stroll to see the place.

We have yet to find a store in Northern Jersey to satisfy our tabletop board game needs. By…read moretabletop board games I mean things like pandemic, everdell, wingspan and arc nova, not monopoly, clue and sorry. This place has a decent selection of board games, but the organization scheme is somewhat of a disaster. I think basically the games were vaguely in alphabetical order and then a tornado went through them. So if you have a particular game in mind, you might be able to find it by looking in the general area of the letter it begins with. But seriously very few people come to a board game store with a particular game in mind. A better (and more common) scheme would be by complexity - light vs medium vs heavy strategy, with coop games on a separate shelf. We asked the staff for recommendations, and the person who helped us was less than helpful. You could tell from his tone that he wanted us to leave. He pulled games arbitrarily off of the shelf without much explanation of why he even recommended them. All board games are at market price. I guess we will keep going into the city for our board games.

Excellent spot…read more They have all the anime, comic and board games here. There is even a spot where people come to play board games. If I was younger, would have enjoyed it more. However, brings back childhood.

East Side Mags 491 Bloomfield Ave Suite 102…read moreMontclair, NJ 07042 This locally owned comic book stores has a variety of comic books ranging in price from highly valuable to a single dollar. They also sell a variety of action figures, cards, children's books and other memorabilia. If you are a fan of Dungeons & Dragons, this is the perfect spot for you. Owner Jeff hosts D&D parties at the back of the store. Although I currently am not in the market for any comic books, it was still a neat experience exploring this store. It is a must visit for anybody who is a hard core comic book collector in search of a particular issue. #eastsidemags #montclairnj #comicbooks

If comics are your thing, then here is your spot. The employees are super nice. They greet everyone…read morewho comes through the door. They hold DnD games in the back of the store, and they are so much fun. I highly recommend.

10/10 stop. I went to world market for Halloween supplies…read moreand after my trip to five below I returned everything to world market. Amazing options at this five below and very organized. The employees were also so helpful and enthusiastic!

UPDATING REVIEW. They're finally open. Staff here is funny when speaking to each other. Place was…read morenice and fully stocked, everything was organized. Am happy to have one five minutes away now. They have lots of cool items as well. Some items here I didn't see at other locations. I love how the store is laid out. All the super cool stuff is at the back of the store. I spent too much here today. But love it!!!!

Odd Job Trading is a fun place to stop in to see what closeout deals they have…read more Some times you can get a really good deal there.

Odd Job is a dollar store but they don't only carry things that cost a dollar. So, if you need a…read moretoaster for $5, this is the place to go. That's not to say that I get my toasters here, I've just noticed that this seems to be what they carry. I think the best deals in this store are on kitchen stuff. You can save a lot of money on brands like Pyrex and Kitchen Aid, but there's also a lot of no frills stuff to wade through. I like to stop in occasionally if I have nothing to do and waste 15 minutes looking at holiday stuff, glassware, $5 and $10 toys, off brand portable cd players and that kind of stuff. I once got a great deal on a roll of white electrical tape. I think it was like 64 cents.

When I think of going to a quaint, local bookstore.... THIS is what I envision. Friendly people…read moreworking to assist you in finding your next favorite read, enough books, quantity and variety, to offer the customer a diverse and amazing amount of ideas to make it difficult to decide on a single book, and Chatsky's to make it difficult to settle on a single item. The next time I am in New Jersey, I will definitely be stopping in here! As for the attached restaurant next door, I have nothing negative to say. The food was fresh and had a great taste, and the people were friendly and helpful with everything. We sat outside because the weather was fantastic, and they delivered the food to us and picked us up afterward.

For those of us who are old enough to remember the movie You Got Mail . This gem of a book store…read moreis " The Shop Around the Corner " . The staff was young so they admittedly didn't get my reference LOL .Has the quaint & cozy vibe . The selection is expansive , albeit they may have one copy of a book on the shelf , understandingly given space . The Kids section is 4 doors down . Also great selection . Awesome space . No Big Box store feel here . Just note , for those parents who do take oversight to what their child is exposed to , know there is lots of material & books SOME parents might not find unsuitable for your OWN child to be exposed to . Literally there is a " Banned book " selection for young as toddlers .