Very good toy place for kid and there is a lot of toy here. Will come back again…read more Very good toy place for kid and there is a lot of toy here. Will come back again

The owner is very knowledgeable about all the products and is very kind. We've purchased large…read moreitems and she is so kind to answer questions. Highly recommend.

Collector's Paradise is more or less a classic comic book shop featuring new and backissues,…read moregraphic novels, posters, pins, and many other things. The emphasis, though, is primarily new and recent comics. Passing through on a rainy afternoon I was pleased to find its location is near a few important stops in Pasadena, and there's some parking available in the private lot. I was mostly there to check out the selection and see if they specialized in anything unique. Not to say they don't, but it's still a well-stocked store. I was the only customer and enjoyed the classic jazz playing in the background. Pro Tip: Most established comic shops have subscription plans paid annually, or one-time up front. A customer goes through Comic Book Geek to pick their titles and sometimes preferred cover art, and the shop pulls their requests and holds them until the customer picks up the stash.

Was visiting the area since my son is a "Big Bang Theory" fan, so of course, we had to hit up the…read morecomic book spots. Now, they were all no Stewart comic book store but out of all of the ones in the area, this was the best by far. Chill vibes, plenty of comics, easy access, and easy to purchase at the end. Only critiques I would give it would be to have a little more for the other collectors. And what I mean by that, have a couple more action figures, Funko, pops, etc. that will probably bring in some more people for sure. The other thing would bethe music playing in the speakers. Didn't care too much for the rock, but still all in all, nice place to go. There's plenty of parking and easy to find.

They literally have something for everyone here. My daughter loved this place she's only one, but…read moreshe had a blast looking at and sifting through the wide range of toys. Most of the toys are for kids just a bit older, so her choices were somewhat limited. They do have a decent number of dinosaur toys, figurines, and accessories, as you might expect from the name "The Dinosaur Farm." However, they offer a wide range of toys, everything from lava lamps to play dough. There's a decent amount of plush animals and educational toys as well. The staff is helpful and friendly, and there's usually parking available on the street."

30 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN PASADENA AND NOT EXTINCT!…read more I was one of those dinosaur kids growing up and I know I would have loved this place if I visited as a kid. Heck, learning of its existence, I love it even now as an adult. Everything is very dinosaur themed and very geared towards both children and the community. They have events that support the community too such as book readings and much more. Make sure to join their email list before checking out. I love that they also have cute dinosaur themed gift wrapping paper too. I think a neat touch that they have is all the dinosaur art that they have on the walls as well as the cute dinosaur trinkets and toys that they have all around. I love the variety of little plastic dinosaur figurines that they have. Probably the most diversity of species that I have seen and in the most sizes too. Some which I have never even heard of, so much more than the stereotypical T-rex and Triceratops that you can find anywhere else. Also, fear not, there are toys and other goods for the other children in your family/party who may not be as dinosaur inclined if that is your worry. I got a really neat Dinosaur Farm t-shirt there (they come in blue and green) and a little figure for my desk. It def more of a toy store geared towards children than a super educational museum store towards geeky adults, but that's fine with me too! As a dino enjoyer, I support all ventures into the prehistoric practice!

While shopping for mofusand toys online, my search lead me to Top Canvas. For those of you who love…read moretoys and collectibles, this store offers a wide variety of merchandise. Located on the corner of Main Street and Garfield Ave, it is a great place to visit while going for a stroll in the heart of downtown Alhambra. Plenty of great eateries and cinemas in the vicinity as well. A free parking garage is conveniently accessible right behind the shop, in addition to street parking. Although the shop is small, they were able to feature hundreds of items without it being overwhelming. As a newbie to the current line of collectibles, Top Canvas serves as a great introduction to the new trend. As I walked in, a young woman politely greeted me and offered me assistance. Upon request, she promptly directed me to the Mofusand plushies and a wall of keychains. She took down the plushies from the shelves, so I could take a good look at all of them. And then, I spotted one very adorable Hello Kitty plushie holding a strawberry which totally makes a great Valentine's Day gift. For less than twenty bucks, I quickly secured my choice and went on to explore the rest of the shop. The average prices range from $9.99 to $29.99, so you can build up your collections without breaking the bank. Top Canvas is a great place for buying gifts on a budget, as they offer so many cute things for under $20. I also purchased 2 Lokiki blind box plushies as gifts. The gift recipient seems to love it, because it's always fun to open up a blind box. She totally adores her Lokiki plushie. Without a doubt, the highlight of my visit is the wall of Mofusand keychains! At $9.99 each, big or small, these are just too darn cute to pass up. I want them all!! Some of the more expensive and fragile collectibles are showcased behind glass. Great for avid collectors!! Tired of shopping on Amazon like me?? Then support your local business and come to Top Canvas. It's so much more fun to go shopping at a brick-and-mortar store where one can actually physically feel and touch what they're buying.

Top Canvas is one of many collectible stores in Alhambra and this store specializes in various…read moreblind boxes, anime figures, and plushies. There is a free public parking structure behind the store. Some of their blind boxes are slightly cheaper than same boxes at other similar collectible stores. The anime selection is above average and there's a giant Capsule Corp background (from Dragon Ball) and a giant Luffy figure (from One Piece) to take pictures with. The One Piece trading card vending machine was out of service at the time of my visit. This is one of those stores that is great to at least stop by for those who are into anime or Sanrio plushies. Personally, I still prefer Ebisu Life Store a bit better. P.S. - Due to limited availability of pennies, cash totals are rounded to the nearest $0.05.

I have purposefully skipped visited this location for many reasons, one being the amount it would…read morecost me if I brought the entire family. The little ones have now gone full Hello Kitty and like Mommy, Daddy feels the burn. Tiny shop but excellent service and the owners were very nice and accommodating. The selection of Hello Kitty items from Japan was a huge plus because others don't have the same inventory. Great value for the limited items because in the HK world, collectors notice. Spent an obscene amount here and now our little one has a chococat fixation. Guess what he wants for Xmas. I will definitely be back because there is a tea set, slippers, giant size plushie, backpack.....and the list goes on and on. Looking forward to coming back. I say that I wont bring the family but that is really the best part. Keep on Yelping

Way too cluttered disorganized…read more and a personal wheelchair cannot get around. Had stuff falling on me and almost had the big hello Kitty block me from exiting

A hidden gem - well, not so hidden, but I never noticed it all this time that it's been here! Shop…read moreopened up two years ago. The owner Millie is super sweet. I wandered in and was welcomed by her two little girls. It was a whole experience. It felt like I walked into a little girl's side quest or day dream. Come here if you're looking for a gift for your friend's kids. That's why I was here. You'll definitely find something - maybe even for yourself! (I did, couldn't help myself.)

Such a cute little boutique to shop at. I stop by here every now and then to see what they have,…read morebecause it's all things cute! I never leave the store empty handed because there's always something trendy and worth the visit! The owner is sweet and the staff is always helpful every time I come in. You should definitely drop by, it's also by the famous coffee shop Mandarin so it's a win win! I'll be coming by regularly :)

When in need of a traditional toy store... look no further. We went this past Saturday (we being my…read moregrandkids and me). Let's face it, there aren't any toy stores anymore, which is a bummer for the little ones. So I went here and Man, oh Man WOW they have all the good stuff!! Although I will comment that some of the Barbies looked... off. This place isn't cheap either, but thank goodness, they are still open. Bring your kids in and let them see the toys on the shelves and pick out the one they 'JUST HAFTA HAVE' Kites, puzzles, Barbie dolls, all sorts of trucks and toy cars, Legos, stuffed animals, and plenty more. There are also the coin-operated kiddie rides here too. Respectfully Reviewed

I wanted to have a good experience with my 1.5 year old today taking him to this toy store and…read morehaving him pick out a toy. Naturally as he is a toddler he had removed some toys from the aisles and left some out as I was chasing after him it was hard for me to also be cleaning up. I acknowledge I could have done better and cleaned up after him but I've been having some pain in my back and it was just hard for me running around after him in addition to cleaning up. The part that was so bad was the attitude of the people working the shop. He got so angry at me telling me he was picking up after my kids mess. I felt really bad and embarrassed and said sorry so many times but his attitude stayed the same. Mind you we were paying customers and as my mom was purchasing a toy I simply asked whoever was working at the cashier to be a little kinder to the customers and he doubled down telling me I made a mess and was incredibly rude. Again, I could have done better by cleaning up but there needs to be a little more kindness in the customer service of a children's toy store and maybe some understanding that the parents are doing their best. It's a children's toy store after all. Reading the reviews here and seeing so many others who had bad customer experience as well. No greeting no smiling nothing, you wonder why this store is empty most of the time. I will not be coming back and if what you're looking for is a positive happy experience buying your kid a toy do not come here. I'm sure the owner will respond and blame my child and me for making a mess, but that is clearly not the point. The energy and attitude he was just awful and ruined my entire day

This is a small little toy shop located in Pasadena. They have a private parking lot that does not…read morevalidate and they also have street parking. This store has a variety of puzzles, building blocks, stuffed animals, books, and many different activities for all ages. The price is $$. It can get costly for some of their items, but with each purchase, they gift wrap for free! I don't think you can find many places that offer that type of service in the area.

This is such a charming toy store with quality items at a reasonable price. A great place to find a…read moreunique gift that isn't made of plastic. They have beautiful stuffed animals and dolls, costumes, blocks, books and beautiful gift wrap.

I go to this Bricks & Minifigs occasionally to browse and I've purchased from them several times…read more I've also done a few trade ins as well. It's a great shop for those who like Lego or even those who are just trying to buy a gift for others. If you like Lego but are too lazy to build, you'll like how they have stuff that's already built. I initially came here because I had a project that I needed to finish by the next day. Regular LEGO stores mainly sell complete sets and are very limited when it comes to specific parts. WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE -Retired LEGO sets that LEGO no longer sells in their online or retail stores. -Sets that are new in sealed boxes -Sets that have their boxes but have been opened (the shop goes thru and verifies that the parts are complete) -Sets that are missing their box but have been verified to have complete parts -Sets that are already built -Minifigures sold individually. -Old gift with purchase sets that are no longer available from Lego. TRADE IN You can bring your old sets here and if they are in acceptable condition, they can make you an offer for them. They typically have to be retired sets that Lego no longer sells. SERVICE They've been friendly and helpful on all of my visits. VALUE Most of the prices (for unopened sets) that I've checked have been consistent with market prices. PARKING The closest parking is on the street (metered). There's also a parking lot in the back. I think your first hour is free.

I came here today to possibly sell or trade a set of mine but I was turned away because I was told…read morethat they only take discontinued sets. Where does it say that?! I asked the lady. There's a sign at the door she tells me. How absurd is that. What they think people in Pasadena are the only ones that buy Lego? But I checked online, I tell her, and she says it's on their website. I tell you no such information is readily available not should I have to go out of my way to find such information. They claim to practice sustainability, but they don't. And they're liars. They seem to have nice things, but they seem to be grossly overpriced.

Core is the best shop to go to in the Pasadena Area. They have the best selection you can find, and…read morethe prices may be up there at times but it's still better then anywhere else. The gentleman at the front Darwin is always very helpful, conversational, and easy going. Every time I see him he makes the experience a great one.

Visited CoreTCG for the first time and had a great experience. Darwin provided excellent customer…read moreservice--he was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely kind throughout my visit. He took the time to answer my questions and made everything easy to navigate, which I really appreciated as a first-time customer. Prices were also very fair, with some items even discounted compared to what I've seen online and at other stores. Overall, a really solid shop with great service. I'll definitely be back.