Marblehead Toy Shop is a great family owned business that has an assortment of quality toys,…read moregames, trikes, wagons,dolls, puzzles, books, arts and crafts, and stuffed animals! If you are in the market for a kids birthday toy this is the place to go, the staff is super helpful and can help select the perfect gift.

The one thing that I have always appreciated about being a resident in Marblehead is its small town…read morecharm. I could not have been more disappointed when I went into Marblehead Toy Shop today. The manager, Barbara, was extremely rude! I am always willing to pay more for a product that supports a local business than buying a bargain item at a national chain, but that is because of customer service and that did not happen today. When I actually brought to Barbara's attention how rude she was her response was that they have been in business for 18 years so must be doing something right, no apologies at all. Go to Mud Puddle in Old Town - the staff is friendly and helpful, its a much better shopping experience!

So happy I stopped in here! I'm a big reader so I basically had too;)…read more It's the cutest little book store but it holds plenty of reading material for all. I especially enjoyed the section dedicated to the Salem Witch trials! There are quite a few famous books and authors with ties to Salem and Essex County! Just a little fun fact:) The books were the perfect purchase for my long flight home.

Horrible experience. Shortly after entering the store, the owner started loudly blasting two of her…read moreemployees in front of a store full of customers. A flyer advertising an upcoming Pride event had been hung on the doorframe of the store and the owner was accusing the two staff present of having posted the flyer without her approval. Despite denying having been the ones to place the flyer up, the owner continued to blame and berate them publicly. During the conversation, the owner repeatedly made homophobic and transphobic comments in reference to the LGBTQIA+ folks hosting the event. I ended up leaving as I was so disgusted by her behavior. If I could review separately for my experience with the staff, I'd give 5 stars as both maintained professionalism, continued to welcome customers into the store in a friendly tone, and help customers while being yelled at by their boss. Following that visit, I left a review pertaining to this experience on another well-known review site. The owner proceeded to leave inflammatory comments on that review (which, no surprise, included homophobic assumptions about myself), which is a violation of that site's policy. As such, the site removed my 1-star review because of her comment. Seems the owner has figured out how to get low-star reviews removed on that site. So, hence why I'm leaving a review here. Owner also has a history of threatening lawsuits (as she's also a lawyer) against those who leave low-star reviews. I wish she would either sell the business or close it down. Indie bookstores struggle as it is - she's not helping the business out. Update, 8/1/2024: Owner has now taken to harassing me via Yelp's messaging and comments system, leading me to have to report them to Support. Owner seems to think that I am a former employee and continues to violate Yelp's TOS by including that employee's name in comments left on my review. I report each one and owner edits it to still include personally identifiable information for that employee. Meanwhile, I have no idea who that employee is, nor have I myself ever worked at this bookstore or for this owner. Frankly, the owner's response on any reviews that are less than 4 stars, both here and on their G listing is telling--very disturbing pattern of behavior, harassing customers, threatening to take them to court, insulting them for simply leaving the less-than-stellar review the owner earned. If they go out of business, it won't be due to fiscal issues. It will be because the owner has a well established reputation and there's nothing really special here that you can't find at other nearby indie bookstores whose owners don't act this way.

Harrison's is such a gem- My son and I enjoy coming here every time we are visiting Salem! The…read morestore is huge with two floors and something for everyone. The second floor (downstairs) is packed with Pokémon cards and other trading cards sold as singles and in bulk, plus they host battles there which is awesome. Upstairs you'll find collectibles and more, from comic books and records to books and fun novelty toys. Super nostalgic, very well organized, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. If you're in Salem and into comics, cards, games, or pop culture, this place is definitely worth checking out!

This comic book store might as well be called an art gallery. All of the different art on the walls…read moreand statues and figures in cases were great. They have a huge selection of back issues. A little pricey, but what do you expect from a store in a tourist area. The staff are crazy friendly. This store has a lower level which is all of their cards, Pokemon, MTG, Sports, Yu-Gi-Oh, etc... I purchased a few items and admired the view. Awesome place.

Such a sweet shop with so many cute items for lovely little witches :) The staff were super…read morefriendly and helpful!

Charming store! The owner, 'the Good Witch', was there in the flesh to help us navigate the store…read more She was very informative and was very patient with the slower adults and hyperactive kids. The store is very pink, much to the excitement of my granddaughter. There's all sorts of toys, dolls, and magic related to positive qualities. We took the owner's book home with us, and my youngest granddaughter has been begging me to read it with her nightly. Thank you, Ashley, for the magical experience.

Step inside this comic store & prepare to have your mind blown!It's like a secret treasure vault…read morefor collectors so many unique goodies tucked into every nook & cranny. The glass fixtures throughout the whole store are packed w/ collectibles that are so unique & rare! It honestly feels like wandering through a museum where everything is cooler than the last. There's 2 floors of pure awesomeness (w/ no shortage of things to admire)! From rare comics to jaw-dropping action figures, every corner has a WOW moment. It's the kind of place where you want to take your time & stare at every display.If you love comics, collectibles, or just stuff that makes your inner nerd scream w/ joy, this store is an absolutely must see! Pricing went up from the last time I was here but honestly what hasn't. Prepare to spend a good amount of bucks b/c once you see everything it's hard to leave empty-handed. Visiting here has officially become a tradition for me every year when I'm in Salem & I def can't wait to go back!

Silver Moon Comics is basically what happens when Walmart action figures put on a horror mask and…read moremove to Salem. The walls are crammed with figurines, masks, and memorabilia--some genuinely cool, some you could find online for half the price if you can spell "Amazon." But hey, Salem tax is real, and apparently nostalgia comes with a surcharge. The store itself is brightly lit, which sort of kills the "spooky collectible" vibe and makes it feel more like you're shopping in a dentist's waiting room with masks on the wall. Window displays draw you in, but once inside it's a quick lap and you're done. Definitely not a place you'll get lost digging through hidden treasures--unless you consider Funko Pops a rare find. The staff? Friendly, technically. If they talk to you at all. Some days you'll get a warm hello, other days you'll wonder if you accidentally broke into the store after hours. Overall: it's fine. Quick in, quick out, nothing offensive but nothing remarkable. Three stars for existing, charging too much, and reminding me that in Salem, even plastic monsters cost a premium.

Been coming to this store for almost 5 years, excellent selection of halloween mugs, key chains,…read more tshirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, signs, glasses, posterers, souvenir collector items, books, tokens, bumper stickers, you name, they got it there. Next, prices are very reasonable there, can pay by either cash or charge card. Also, there store is always kept very clean and items are well stocked in in the store. Last, the staff is awesome, very friendly group of people that work there, who are always very helpful and accomodating for anything you need help with there. Cass, Jen and Wendy are the A team there and do outstanding work at Salem Dipity.

One of the first shops we went into and the sales associate was wonderful! Fair prices- plenty of…read moret-shirts and jackets. I grabbed a little witch ornament, a bookmark, a magnet & a much needed umbrella! I wanted more- but being one of the first shops- I was attempting to pace myself! They simply have a good selection of a bunch of Salem souvenirs. Plus it's at the waterfront! Win, win.

I love this toy store so much!! From the vintage Star Wars to horror movie figures. This store has…read moresuch a great variety of stuff. Even though I'm Not a skater I love the skateboards stuff too. It's such a fun vibe especially in city of Salem it fits in perfectly. The owner who was a wicked cool guy, told me that they just opened this week.. he also told me they have parking in the rear which was awesome in Salem. I will def be stopping in here on the regular. I can't wait to see what else he has coming!! Great store, would def recommend checking it out.

Had That is a breath of fresh air for the collecting vintage community. Danny is very knowledgeable…read moreand he knows about everything in the store as well as the price. He has exclusive hype items and all the action figures we all had growing up. If you want a blast from the past, look no further. And it's not just toys and collectibles either. He has an full skateboard section as well with a bunch of cool decks, trucks, bearings and more. He does good business I highly recommend checking it out. Relive your childhood memories. Support a local business

this place had every trinket & souvenir you could think of! Typical tourist shop - but was perfect…read moreto get the gifts I wanted! Think magnets, ornaments, spell jars, hats, sweatshirts, you name it! The woman who checked me out was fast & very sweet!

Many different stores to choose from down in Salem, selling similar things but this one I went back…read moreto! Bought a couple things and then also bought a super soft sweatshirt at a decent price. Worth the stop if you are in the area!

There's always fun things to look at in this store. I especially loved the Betsy sign for obvious…read morereasons! Didn't really find anything here this time - I wish I did but I don't need another t-shirt, sweatshirt or hat with Marblehead on it. I usually like to find something good in the sale section, but nothing this time. Lots of beautiful items however to fawn over!

In town to visit a friend and decided to visit downtown and stopped in and bought a couple of…read moret-shirts. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice little downtown to explore.