Nothing like visiting a toy store to remind you of how depressing your adult life has become. Pizzazzz is deceptively large, with a whole other section/back room with even more toys. It's a bit cramped, but that's so they can stuff the place floor to ceiling with toys. Get your giant Hot Wheels playsets. Some Magna-Tiles. Paw Patrol whatevers. Dumb ass Blippi stuff. Puzzles. Other toy cars. Board games. They've got it all! A few doors down is Pizzazzz Kidz, which has more stuff for new parents, and for babies/infants/toddlers. read more

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Cramped and dark store, very surly employees, very difficult to see the products or selection. Just generally an unpleasant experience. Much prefer Disco/Picnic down the street. read more

The store is ok, the products are great, the service, was awful, really rude and disrespectful, which is a big shame that they treat you like that understanding that they have high prices, dont get me wrong, i understand that a good product will cost you and i happily will get it. My issue was with the person in the desk, i got a lunchbox and a bottle, beautiful and definitely love them, it was close to 100 dollars, again i love them and dont mind paying higher for a good product, so i ask to wrap it, as they normally do in these type of stores, and she got a scrap piece ( i dont mind that, but this one was all wrinkled, i thought like ok, children will not notice, in the middle of wrapping she was doing a really bad job and having difficulties to do it so i try to help her and she scream at me "i can do it, its all good" really frustrated for what i did, well im really frustrated for what she was doing and didnt scream at her at the end i let her finish but i was 2 secs away of requesting back my money, though i really like them, i did tell her its not a great job (i will add the pics took 5 mins later) and she made me a face of fu*k off. Im welcome to not comeback again, thats why next door store has more clients, i guess i should stick to my regular store, this happened may 11th around 5:15 pm, i hope it arrive to the right person to be able to train better your personnel read more

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I went to this toy store with my sisters and mother. They had a pretty good needoh section but the prices.. don't even get me started! $20 for a popsicle one and regular needohs! Super overpriced! The two teenagers working were SUPER rude. My little sisters who is 8 asked how much a needoh was because the price sticker said 1999 so she didn't understand. When she showed the cashier she said, "OH MY GOSH IT IS RIGHT THERE!!!!" which was such a rude response to a simple question. There were two nice girls in the back of the store looking at stuff and the second worker said, "LADIES YOU CANNOT BE IN THE BACK! WE DONT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING?" read more

Love this place!!!! We got a few toys on different occasions and were pleased with each purchase. I even got an awesome Thule stroller on clearance when my old one got STOLEN! Cramped, but absolutely filled with a plethora of choices! Love that there are 2 different "rooms" based on age. read more

Unfortunately had the absolute worst experience at Pizzazz. I came here a couple of days after Christmas to get the Lego Mercedes G Wagon set because I had called around to the Lego stores in the area and everyone was sold out. I called Pizzazz because they are close to home and I was under the impression they were an authorized Lego dealer (more on that later). I spoke to a woman who confirmed they had it and said she'd hold it for me. Later in the afternoon, I purchased the Lego set along with 3 packs of pokemon cards and 2 blind box Godzillaz. I was so excited to gift this Lego set of my fiance because i knew he had been eyeing it. Fast forward to the next day when I gifted him the Lego set he immediately noted that the box had been opened and questioned the authenticity of the Lego set. I had no idea counterfeit Legos were even a thing so I was totally thrown off. I opened the box to see what was inside and matched the contents with half a dozen YouTube videos of unboxings of this set and they did not match. Upon further inspection, we noticed the bags of legos said "2017" when this set came out in 2024 and would not have been produced that many years prior. Obviously, this was upsetting and heartbreaking as they charged me not only the $250 MSRP but an additional $30 mark up. We attempted to call the store but they were closed. We ended up going into the store today to make the return and immediately the cashier woman (a different woman than the first who had helped me) called someone on the women and told them to come over. The owner arrived with 2 younger looking small men and right away he was rude, accusatory and was trying to get me out of the store. He called the police, so I asked my fiance to come in and support me as I was surrounded by men on all side of me. My fiance stated that the LEGO set was counterfeit and the man accused us of scamming him by saying we switched out the legos. I told him that even the box was counterfeit. When I had looked online the day before I noticed that the boxes even opened differently. The owner admitted that this was his box and claimed he was an authorized LEGO dealer. I asked him for proof and he would not provide proof. I then also called the police and we waited for 1 hr for them to come. Unfortunately, the police were no help and said it was a civil matter. While we were waiting for the police, I called LEGO directly because they are incredibly protective of their brand and I couldn't bear to think that children are getting scammed daily because they can't tell the difference. The team at LEGO was very helpful, they immediately forwarded the report to their legal team, who informed me that Pizzazz Toyz is NOT an authorized LEGO seller. I'm not sure where they are getting their legos from, or if they were scammed as well but they cannot be trusted. I highly question if the toys in this store are legitimate at all. Long story short, I'm now out $280 plus tax and was accused of being a liar and scammer when I was literally just trying to buy a hard-to-find lego set as a present. All in all, I am so disappointed in the experience. read more

Easy with a jam packed store that has "everything". Large variety of stuffies of all prices and sizes, Games for all ages. Dolls and collections of all types.Books and projects and art supplies too. Friendly service with good suggestions. Nice to support independent and local business. read more

I have been going here for many years and always had a excellent experience. They sell the normal stuff but also the oldies but goodies. As an example today I went to buy solar eclipse glasses (it happens tomorrow and NO one had any to sell) and they sold them at the normal price and gladly allowed me to buy 3 for all my kids. read more

These folks know what they're doing. They often run Saturday sales, which is when they sucker you in with big $5 or $10 bins of toys they put out on the sidewalk so your kid can see them and won't leave you alone until you get them something colorful that they probably won't like 10 minutes after you buy it. Much like their sister shop a couple storefronts away (Pizzazzz Kidz), this place is much deeper than it looks, and the shelves are absolutely packed, floor to ceiling...but with toys. That's why it's called Pizzazzz Toyz. They've got the balloons you need for birthday parties, the nerf guns you need for household wars, the dolls, the games, the trucks...the toys for the parents you like, and the toys for the parents you don't.* Of course, this is Brooklyn so yeah, if you want to buy that game/doll/truck/ball/whatever on Amazon, it's probably going to be cheaper. But keep in mind: 1. There's a cash discount here. 2. You get to walk out with the toys in your kid's tiny hands, and nothing beats instant gratification. (Also, last minute toys for that upcoming shower/party/whatever can be a lifesaver.) 3. If you like living in this amazing neighborhood with all the adorable shops, you should start spending your money in those shops so they can afford to stay here. _____________ *Have you heard of Yellies? These things that go faster the louder your kid yells? Satan is making a killing with those. read more

I just love to wander, discover, engage, muse ... And the staff is so smiling, helpful and ... forgiving for some broken toys (which bring tears to the children when this happens) read more

Great selection of toys and neighborhood staple. my kids and I have been going here for years for gifts and bought a last minute sled before the last snow storm. also good for balloons. read more

Unfriendly staff and terrible service. Wanted to buy a gift for my younger cousin, but I wasn't allowed inside because I'm 17 years old? Last time I checked toys were catered to a younger audience. Clearly this store doesn't want my money. If I could give this 0 stars I would. read more

This shop is surprisingly large. But I am still impressed with the amount of stuff they managed to put in there. It is a nostalgic toy store with something for everyone - adults too! Yes, it is cramped and can be very overwhelming - but isn't that the point? I love visiting just to walk around. They have a wide selection of Lego sets, which I am always interested in checking out - sometimes they have great discounts too. read more

Well, Toys R Us is going out of business so relying on these small local toy stores is pretty much it if you live in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn. I just can't bare to shop here. Small, cramped, claustrophobic and I swear this place is a fire hazard since merchandise is stacked on top of stacks on top of stacks. It was stressful just to look for a toy. They have a lot, but good luck trying to find anything in the clutter. Prices are steep and the staff aren't exactly courteous making this not so nice place to shop. I like supporting local businesses but this place is just too stressful. read more

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A neighborhood gem. The owners even delivered toys to me during the Covid lockdown so my kids could get a new soccer ball and I could get birthday presents. They are always happy to gift wrap, and help find anything you don't see on the shelves yourself. We are lucky to have this store in our community. read more

The Rainbow Loom craze is hot right now and if your children are making bracelets at a breakneck speed, Pizzzazzz has replacement rubber bands in stock. The are priced similar to online sites like Amazon and no need to wait for while there shipped. If you don't know about Rainbow Loom (like most parents) your kids do. Great craft project for 8yo and up. read more

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AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! What may be toxic junk on the balloons from here. My entire apartment is ruined with what looks like black mold that came off their balloons. Unable to clean and will require expensive testing to see if it is toxic, and whole living room needs to be repainted. read more

Sorry to inconvenience you lady buy spending over a hundred bucks and being your only customer in the store. Major unnessasary tude. Chatted to coworker entire time of transaction even ignoring me when I asked a question. Completely unhelpful. I was shocked at the level of rudeness! Store is way overpriced and inventory so packed u can't find anything in any sort of order. She also tried to sell me a rusted dusty robot as a birthday present. Really? I'm just outraged at my second horrible experience (nearly eveyone deserves a second chance). This place will not get my business or recommendation. I'd rather shop at the most ghetto Target on the planet or the most expensive shi-shi boutique, this middle ground hack is not cutting the kid/parent satisfaction mustard read more

I was in there yesterday with my four year old daughter and right next to her, one of the proprietors said to a coworker, "We got a lot of new train shit in today." Nice. read more

Walking by outside, I've never thought much of this toy store, which I assumed would be like the neighborhood toy store near my place in Greenpoint. But you know what assuming does, and sure enough, it did just that. This toy store is awesome. It's much bigger and deeper than you could ever tell from the front steps, and its somewhat narrow aisles are filled to the ceiling with tightly packed toys. Little space is left unfilled. They have all kinds of toys in stock, from the rubber balls on the front steps, Papo fantasy and soldier figures near the checkout, Brio trains and Thomas the Tank Engine, Marvel superhero action figures, games and puzzles, and more wonderful stuff. It's kind of like Winn Discount, only full of toys and slightly higher caliber. The shop is packed tight, and it's a joy just to walk up and down the aisles looking at the modern state of toys. Of course, you should also buy a toy for a child in your life. C. and I bought several! read more

There may be a lot of shi shi boutiques for moms and kids in and around this Brooklyn neighborhood but this one shouldn't be missed. It looks like an overstocked warehouse with all the bikes and strollers lined up in front. Thanks to our daughter who spotted it while we were eating at Osaka, we visited it out of curiousity and saw the potential of this neighborhood business. Their shop was packed with toys that could make every kid in this neighborhood wish he/she got locked in for a night. It's no FAO Schwarz or Toys R' Us but I think the toy brands are well-represented. I believe we met the family who runs it and it looks like they know their stuff. I would bet that if you didn't find something you needed in this store, they will try to get it for you. Their baby store is located two doors away and they have stuff you wouldn't find at Babies R' Us! They have some trendy strollers and high chairs. My favorite find was a giant Rollie Pollie Ollie Doll. read more

Miserable staff who couldn't be bothered to greet me or my child. Prices were double what I found online for same item. Walked out and won't be back . Thumbs all the way down read more

I'm so happy this store is in the neighborhood. It's got a great selection of top of the line baby items and all the basics. I only come here when I'm too lazy to go to the city to the big toy stores and don't want to wait for an amazon shipment. For the convenience of the location, I'm ok paying a little more. Plus the customer service has been nothing but pleasant whenever I've shopped there. Will definitely be back for my next emergency baby item or last minute gift. read more

I felt compelled to write an update because due to my sheer laziness and last minute shopping, I have been forced to come here very often. Yes, you overpay by a LOT, but the latest experience with their sales people has been nothing but pleasant. In fact, one of them even admitted that everything is very expensive in their store. I recently bought a few items and then checked on amazon to learn that I overpaid (in some cases) by as much as double!!! Yes, there was a toy I purchased that was just over 30 bucks and I paid 60. That's shameful! I give them three stars, mostly for improved customer service and fantastic selection. read more

This is the best toy store, it's family/locally owned and a great neighborhood treasure!

My comments pertain to the Kids store: The sales people here are really not that bad. Plus, where else can I go in Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill to grab a wide range of items for my baby? Would love to know if there's a better place around. I stop by here every week or so to pick up Medela replacement parts, natural skin products for the little one, sun hats, stroller toys, etc. They seem to have everything I need. Prices in some cases are high, though. But shocker -- it's an independent store. Go to Amazon if you want to save a few bucks and wait for the shipping. read more

I weigh in here to concur with reviews about the service. My review is based on 4 years of shopping here, only when I absolutely must. Believe me, it's horrible. Mainly, the salespeople are so rude. They missed out on the be-nice-to-customers day in store school. They act as if they are doing me a massive favor by letting me pay top dollar for a toy. I absolutely go out of my way to support local business, but this is one instance where I have no guilt at all shopping at big stores like Toys R Us and paying 20% less all while being treated nicely. I would give one star, except that their inventory is good. read more

I try to support local business like this one but, yeah...I won't be going back. We bought all of our toys from here during the holidays and I periodically buy from this store for my daughter but after reading the comments and having my own little rude encounter yesterday, I think I would rather buy over priced toys from elsewhere in the neighborhood...at least they would be nicer to my child. read more

We have bought stuff before from here and haven't had any issues but I think going forward we will only go here if we need a gift on short notice. My wife was on Amazon 2 weeks ago and suggested we buy this fisher price toy for upcoming birthday party for a friend. I suggested we not bother and pick out something at this store. That toy was listed for 25 dollars on Amazon. After looking around and not finding anything we ended up buying same toy we saw on Amazon. After having it gift wrapped we learned they were charging $60 for that same toy. Wow, don't I feel dumb. Nice markup. I'll plan ahead better in the future. read more

Where to begin? Their selection is okay, and the neighborhood depends on having baby stores around, fine. But Pizzazzz is run by very sketchy people. As other reviews have pointed out, they have bad customer service (don't be surprised if you get barked at for some random thing). I guess I would be a little bit less surprised with the sketchiness if it were a pizza joint, rather than a place to buy children's items. read more

First of all we should note that Pizzazz has 2 storefronts on the same block - one is toys and one is kids. Kids I think this place is great. I saw a review about the salesperson having a tude, but I've had the complete opposite experience! Every time I've gone in (which is often), I've got nothing but respectful staff who take the time to answer all sorts of questions. In particular, they were SOO helpful when it came to deciding on a stroller. They have literally like every brand and model in the back, and you can take them for test drives. We went several times to look at strollers, and 3 of those times we spoke to clerks who were so helpful. They gave us suggestions on what we might consider based on our criteria, demos on how to fold them, and they let you take them for a test drive on the street (more than you might think, it's great to actually feel the diff between various levels of strollers in a given brand...) I've also gone in requesting tips/advice on other products and received the same knowledgeable and thoughtful service. I think the overpriced comments might be more for the Toyz store? In kids, strollers (for example) are standard prices. read more

ZERO stars...Such poor customer service echoing many of the other reviews. Miserable sales woman today was very uninterested in helping us. She was very unprofessional and rude. I wish I had never even stepped foot inside the store. We left feeling so upset. Not a feeling you would expect after visiting a children's store. I am born and raised in the area and it's a shame for a family owned neighborhood business to be run so poorly with such a surly and unpleasant sales woman. I will not be returning and will tell my family and friends the same. Do not waste your time here. Many other lovely stores in the neighborhood. Try Sprout on Court Street instead. Very nice selection and excellent customer service. read more

Kids want toys Kids can't have toys "Next time. For your birthday. After allowance." Kids cry, kids scream, kids scream Through the howls through the wails Through the walls (I live next door to this toy store) read more

This review is for Pizzazzz kids: I love this place! I end up going in to look for something every few weeks if not more often and have come to rely on the excellent customer service-- I've gotten help figuring out different strollers, footmuffs, hats, sippy cups, bottles, sheets, carriers, natural skin care, gifts, etc. I usually do a lot of research before buying baby items and still end up being confused-- being able to go into Pizzazzz and see the items and talk to the sales people here often gives me another aspect to think about that I haven't thought to consider. I also appreciate that when they don't carry what I'm looking for, the sales people have suggested other places to go to get what I need (i.e. when I was looking for a certain skin ointment for my son they suggested I go to Park Naturals down the street where they knew I could find what I was looking for). This kind of honesty, convenience and help keeps me coming back. I count this store as a resource that has made parenting a bit easier! I find the prices to be the same as the cheapest versions on Amazon. For the same money, I like supporting a local business and not having to wait for shipping (even with free 2 day shipping through "Amazon Mom"). I've only visited the toy store once and it was the weekend before Christmas so was not surprisingly busy and crowded. The service was still good! read more

Be careful. I have found that Pizzazzz dramatically overprices toys that can be found elsewhere for nearly half the price. I've shopped there for several mass produced toys in a pinch--Star Wars, for instance. The action figures are $12 or $13 at Pizzazzz and the same exact toy for $8 in any other store. To get totally specific, The Clone Wars plane "naboo skiff" is $29.99 at Pizzazzz and $18 anywhere else! The list goes on. I understand that Pizzazzz is a small merchant and may need to price their items a bit higher, but this is ridiculous and not fair to customers. I hope the owners of Pizzazz read this and reconsider their pricing strategy! read more

Great place to buy toys. The place may be a little bit smaller, but they have great toys and they always treat you nicely. Is an amazing place on Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. wish they have more Batman stuff do, but love the toys and sometimes they have incredible specials. read more

I can only speak to the Pizzazz Kids store, which is the baby-focused store (just two doors down from Pizzazz Toyz). This store has been a lifesaver for our new little family! With our new baby only 1 week old, we are discovering lots of things we didn't even know we needed, and Pizzazz has been able to provide so much of it. When I found out I was pregnant, I hauled myself out to Babies R us so I could see a full range of strollers for help in picking out what we would eventually get. UGH. It sucked and I put that chore off for months until I happened into Pizzazz one day. The man who helped me was a SAINT. I think he might be an owner? He spent over 40 minutes with me pulling strollers down, talking about the benefits , talking about his personal experience, etc. He was so gracious, even when he knew I was NOT purchasing anything. I came back again with my husband and we again got the same attention and help. In the end, the stroller he "pushed" was the least expensive one! That to me is a sign of trustworthy salesmanship. I believe he is also a stroller repair person. Now that baby is here, we've gone back for essentials like the breast pump (they carry Medela) and lots of parts for that awful contraption; bottles & bottle parts, diaper bag, etc. I was even able to exchange a gift I got months ago with no receipt and no clue where it was purchased from - but it was in it's packaging & they carried it, so no hassles. This has been my long winded way of saying before you hit Ola Baby or any of the boutiques, please go here! read more

Nice little neighborhood toy store. It reminds me of the toy stores that were in all the neighborhoods growing up. Toy-R-Us it is not but you can always find a decent toy for a young child. Sometimes you just need to buy a ball to play with other kids on the block. This is the kind of store you go to get that ball or small toy. read more

They are very pricey with a wide variety . You can be sure they will have what you want but at a much higher price

Lots of toys in this local shop and helpful staff. I was running to pick up a gift, I asked staff for a recommendation and was happy with the number of options for what I was looking for. Great to know I find a gift here especially when I'm tight on time. read more