I called and the poor kid who answered didn't have a bit of training and struggled with simple…read morequestion before telling me he would have to call the owner and have him contact me. Why leave a new employee all by himself? The owner who called me was rude, and seemed extremely inconvenienced, very unprofessional, got irritated at every question I asked l, tried to pressure me into stupid additions ($2 for a name tag)... My main request when I was talking to him is that he didn't process the credit card payment til the day of delivery. I explained to him it was a birthday gift for my wife and she does all of the bills so she would see the charge and know what it is... Needless to say, surprise ruined! Charged my card and my wife seen it. Thanks Bears & wishes for nothing! Also, this is a great idea, and I don't know of any other company that does teddy bear gift baskets, but the charge is ridiculous! $50 for a small stuffed near they probably paid $5 for and you have to pay to add any sweets to it and it doesn't even come with a small card to say who it's from, as mentioned earlier Rey want $2 for that! Bottom line, Rude, overpriced and terrible salesmanship!

Really good service. They called me to arrange the delivery whenever I had the time. The person who…read morewent to my house to deliver my present was really nice and smiley and the way they decorated what I got was really cute. I loved it!

Whyte Knight is located up a long flight up stairs, but it is worth the ascent. Bringing together…read moreclassic comic books, magazines, and science fiction and comic toys, Whyte Knight is like hunting through a treasure chest. Many of the collectibles and comics are quite valuable (meaning: expensive) but fun to look at nonetheless. I occasionally grab something out of the bargain bin just for laughs, like a Magneto or Batman figurine. I've also taken advantage of the bargain comics which are fifty cents or a dollar each, and come away with some interesting titles. This isn't the right place to head if you are looking for the newest titles in comics. There are also a lot of items you would never expect to find in a store like this, such as statues, armour, and medieval weapons.

Extremely rude, in fact aggressive and confrontational proprietor who made it clear to me and my…read moreson that we weren't welcome in his shop. It was a huge inconvenience to him that people wanted to browse his wares and maybe buy his stuff. He was explicitly clear that we had very little time to view his wares and would have to leave, then confronted me because my phone was turned on. Unbelievable. Never had an experience like this in any retail environment.

Another west end favourite for us !!…read more Ooooh, I was nervous walking in !! Two boys & Mama was eating ice cream (Eeep!) Ice cream could spell trouble, but did it ??? No way Jose !! With, ice cream in hand, we were welcomed with smiles and good afternoons. (PHEW) Had the boys also been eating ice cream this may have not been the case. Note: I wouldn't tempt their good natures (haha) We came today specifically to look at books, there's always a great selection here. The staff chatted with the boys, asking them questions with authentic interest. The $5 fill a bag rock station is great !! Enjoy !

I was looking for a specific toy for Christmas and I wasn't able to find it online. I searched and…read moreMastermind came up so I checked out their website but couldn't tell if they had the specific ones I was looking for. I called the store and the person who answered told me they had them in store and if I didn't find the ones I was looking for to ask as they have them in the stockroom as the display won't hold them all. I went in around 8:30 after checking that they closed at 9. They were counting money and likely anxious to close soon as there were no other customers. I asked one of the staff where I could find the toy and she directed me to the display. There were 4 items but they didn't have any others so I gave her the names of the 3 I was looking for. Her and her colleague went to the back to look for them. It didn't take long and they brought out 2 and then continued to look for the third. During this time, I browsed the store. It's larger than I thought and the section seemed organized. The prices are a little higher for items I have seen elsewhere. They also sell candy, smart marketing to entice the children with sweets. But they have some unique items like a stuffed giraffe family. If you are a Three's Company fan, you could get one similar to the one Chrissy bought! They couldn't find the third item but I was happy they took the time to look for it. I paid for the items and since I spent more than $15, I could have bought a voice changer megaphone which I declined. I was offered gift wrapping and gift receipts. I declined the wrapping but for receipts. I appreciated the service at the end of the night and would consider this store for a hard to find children's gift.

This place is a learning station haven. There are so many educational toys and resources it makes…read morethis an amazing spot for homeschoolers and anyone looking for tools or teaching materials. I love the surplus of science kits and the smaller handy items like flashcards, pretend money, magnifying glasses, counting tools and more. Literally a huge selection of educational stuff. Lots of parking and they have a customer bathroom. If you haven't been I would highly recommend checking out their upstairs area as well which features lots of their wooden furniture, rugs, and quite a few of their toys you can try as well. This is a spot we always enjoy spending at least an hour at to explore and I love and appreciate that the staff let us wander as we please. I've had several recommendations for great workbooks you can find here. And every year we always order up the caterpillars for hatching painted lady butterflies. A great price for a wonderful and fulfilling life cycle learning experience. If you haven't kids or know kids this is a place you should know about!

I looooove the Education Station. Sure you pay a premium here - think of it as a boutique…read moreteacher/classroom supply store but this is where it's at if you're on the hunt for something special! If for nothing else, you NEED to come here for lamination services. At $1.25/linear foot it's the cheapest in town and they'll place your items next to each other for maximum value. Be warned that if you bring your kids here, it is dangerous! There are so many, many amazing things here! Upstairs is the school/infant furniture supply area and large items like wood play kitchens, sensory tables, and light tables. See you soon Education Station, see you soon!

I have been shopping here for 22 years, three daughters. From newborn up to teens and adults and…read morematernity. Its amazing, the owner treats anyone who walks through the door like family. The store space has high ceilings that add spaciousness to the assorted shelves and displays. The selection she has in this store is unique, the rare finds from vintage to up to date are very good quality. She has a little bit of everything, toys, books, games, clothing, outdoor toys, sensory, wall decor, starter plants, movies, kids furniture, so much more. She will even be your personal shopper if you know what you are looking for and she will set it aside. I personally like her selection of yoga and workout lulu lemon attire. Have fun and find your special item or drop off your gentle used things.

Hit & Miss with items and odd hours, to boot…read more Not my go to at all. I much prefer Once Upon a Child (for children's consignment) with several locations throughout Edmonton and area.

I haven't seen anyone write up anything about stores with specifics on Anime, and this should be on…read moreyour radar if you're a fan. If you're looking for a store that has genuine Anime paraphernalia, this may be the store for you. It has a tone of random little bits and pieces, but it also has figures of several different characters from all sorts of anime, such as Naruto, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and if your lucky there's a chance you'll get some Blue Lock in there as well. (And of course, Hatsune Miku is included.) Imagine+ also has plushies of all random sorts, including but not limited to brain-rot and Roblox. Yes. Literal Roblox. (Funko-pops are everywhere as well.) I've seen some Sonic included merch, and even some Genshin Impact keychains, there is a display section at the back of the store that has a plenty of knickknacks as well. I recommend going in person to evaluate it yourself. It may just be what you were looking for. Customer service wise.... It gets a solid 3.5 stars. Unfortunately, I do not have any images in my camera roll, I'll update this review when I get them.

Hello, what's this?…read more Shopping with my bestie in Phase One of West Edmonton Mall, beside The Bay, and in the spot where I thought I would find a bank or an ATM, stood Imagine +. Toys and gifts? We had to check it out. Especially with the display in front showing a Chewbacca backpack, Call of Duty merchandise and Cards Against Humanity. It promised to be interesting. It's a small, orderly store, and I like the selection. It seems to be a mix of collectables and toys. They have stocking stuffer bits, pieces from Doctor Who, Adventure Time, Lego, and other characters and toys I'm not hip enough to recognize. There are toys for all ages. I saw lego sets, plush toys, Call of Duty toys, Walking Dead paraphernalia, Minecraft, Pokemon, remote control cars and DRONES for sale. There's more, but I was too busy buying a Call of Duty gun for my bestie's boy and considering a drone ($180, I think? Might be less...I thought most of the prices to be pretty reasonable for the merchandise.) for my husband to remember all of it. Plus I was intrigued by the werewolf card game the cashier showed me, where up to 75 people can play at once. I thought the store could stand to have more in it...Having said that, it was easy to walk through and gawk. And who knows? maybe they'll have more as word gets around about them. I'd check them out again.

If you're looking for some completely random giftware or souvenirs from a trip to Edmonton's Whyte…read moreAve, visiting this institution of a store filled with kitschy items of all types is a must. While other similar stores haven't survived until today this one was a great visit when we wandered Whyte Avenue with some visitors from out of the country and they picked up some unique souvenirs. The store is so filled with items that there's always something new to spot when visiting. It is perhaps hard to find what you're looking for if you only want to find something very specific but if you're open to finding new things this is a great option! The floor creaks when you walk in some spots and the decor and store itself is old but this adds to the charm. It can be overwhelming to visit (but sometimes this saves me some money).

Friendly Staff. Superb selection. With ample of options to choose from, the lady is always greeting…read morewith the smile on her face. The value for money is also good.

This is a fun store to come into even when you don't need anything…read more I think it is the best place for boardgames though. They have all of them and many different versions. They also carry games that you wouldn't find elsewhere like the review below mentioned (ie. Ouijia Board). They have great pool tables, chess sets, dart boards etc. I always think of it as a one stop shop to fill up your games room (if you have one).

This is a fairly average game and hobby store…read more They are a little pricey compared to some other place but they do have some stuff that isn't found elsewhere. For example, they have really nice chess clocks. Not many places carry clocks specifically for timing chess games but these guys do. They also have some really nice chess boards and pieces. Other than that, everything is fairly typical. They have board games, pool supplies, the normal stuff. The staff is OK. They know a fair amount about what they have in the store but they aren't very enthusiastic of forthcoming with it. More often than not, you'll have to ask for help. This is a decent store overall. If you're looking to save some money though, I'd look elsewhere.