So yeah, just how much do you like your Japanese toys, and how much do you really want to pay for…read moreit? And is it really Japanese that you are looking for? It'll depend on your upbringing. I grew up amongst the Sogo 崇光, Mitsukoshi (三越), Yaohan (八佰伴), AEON and Seibu (西武) and had access to some really quality Japanese toys of the Showa (昭和) period. Did I grew up in Japan? No, I grew up in Hong Kong, and all I really wanted back then was a decent diecast KMB bus, the one that ran outside my childhood home on Jordan Road. I might've looked at all the Tomicas and Gundams, but none of those things really captured my imagination. That's why my parents bought me Legos instead. Fast forward to today. See, when your $dayjob have you run IT operations for a mid-sized company, you need a hobby that would help you majorly de-stress. For me, that implies building model kits, Lego sets, or travel. Oh, even better if it helps you remember your Hong Kong roots. I might run my plarail train sets, but those are MTR Plarail sets exclusive to HK. It also helps to have a wife who are understanding of your stress shedding hobby (she also love Re-ments). On the way to Toronto we made a stop in Mitsuwa (the US successor to Yaohan) in New Jersey and picked up a few Re-ments and F-Toys trade models before heading north. Me and the missus were driving around Markham looking at the mostly mediocre Chinese malls out there (seriously, how many travel agencies, herbal shops, restaurants, cellphone stores and "Korean" clothing stores do you really need?) during the snowstorm 2 weeks ago, and we came across Langham square, which is this kinda-premium shopping mall complete with free indoor parking (my wife loved that) and a T&T Supermarket, which was in total contrast to the other malls like Splendid China Tower (totally misnamed), which didn't even bother to shovel their parking lot. Maybe the name references the large snow bank walling up their parking lot on Steeles Street East. So why are local Chinese owned malls so keen to crib names from their more famous Hong Kong equivalents? Langham square was named after Langham place, which is this kinda-stylish vertical shopping mall that was located in the heart of Kowloon (fun fact: it was built by Hong Kong's infamous Urban Renewal Authority in an attempt to kill off the nearby Portland street red light district and gentrify the area - totally didn't work). This one was slightly different in that the area features some rather nice premium condos nearby (so if you came from the transit-shopping-podium-condo tower indoor complexes of Hong Kong's upper middle class, man, is this home-like to you). The mall features some of the same we saw all over Markham, while other stuff just seem like it can only exist here at this mall. A tax attorney. An IT consultant. The Markham equivalent of BlueRibbon (pre-prepped meals aiming towards a Cantonese palate). A maid agency. A social club. This seems a little more tailored towards the Crazy Asian Rich. And then my wife pointed out an anime store - those are a dime a dozen, probably selling some fake Pokemon merch painted in garish colors straight from Shenzhen. "Babe, this one is carrying TinyHK merchandise". WAIT, WHAT? So there are only 1 other place that I am aware that would sell you TinyHK diecast cars and models. It belongs to a shop that sells Airsoft guns located on the 2nd floor of Pacific Mall's "Culture walk" (or as I call it, Stereotype Central). I already bought an F-Toys model from them, and I was a bit put off by the owner's non-existent customer service skills. "Hi, may I help you?" Whoa. Is that the TinyHK mushroom hawker center model? And the price isn't too overly ridiculous (Canadian dollars, taxes included). See, I order TinyHK merch directly from HK, but the shipping is fairly atrocious. This store will sell me Tomicas and TinyHK diecast vehicles for a few bucks. "Hey, here's our card. If you order more than 100 USD we'll ship it stateside for free". Score and paydirt. So yeah, the quick and the easy - its a small storefront that is part-time staffed, they carry Tomicas, Re-ments and are an authorized TinyHK retailer. They also sell some other figurines, plushies and toys straight from Japan (so you won't see the same BS as all the other anime stores in Markham). Decent selection, pricing isn't too bad, and if you are a Honkie nerd (like me) you'll pretty much know what you're looking at and how much you want to buy. Definitely a stopover if you collect TinyHK or want that piece of collective memory from Hong Kong in your home. Seriously, they should just call this place "Yaohan". Us old school Honkies will totally get that.

Lots of miniature cars, food, and other miscellaneous toys, purses, bags…read more Friendly staff! Wifi: Mall. Loyalty: No.

Good mid to high end bike store in Durham. The only bike store in Ajax and has been around for 15+…read moreyears. Good place to go for quality bikes and repairs. Helpful staff. Not much selection for used bikes, although there are some in the front entrance occasionally.

From the owner: 32 Years of Excellence – Your Trusted Bike Shop in the Durham Region!…read more Proudly serving the Durham Region for 32 years, we are an authorized Trek & Electra Bicycle dealer, offering a full range of bikes, E-bikes, clothing, parts, and accessories. Our full-service repair shop keeps your ride in top condition. Visit us or call 905-619-8875 today!

Super professional service provided by Ryan at Durham Autoh. Thanks again for such doing such…read moreamazing job!

From the owner: 'Durham Autohaus is a local supplier of vehicle accessories and enhancements in Pickering, Ontario…read more We offer window tinting, detailing, paint protection film for the exterior of your vehicle. We strive to enhance every aspect of your driving experience. From remote car starters to entertainment and audio systems, safety cameras, lighting accessories and more, Durham Autohaus is your one-stop shop. Come in and visit us!

I have ordered clothing and have seen many of the embroidered work which is top of the game…read more Do yourself a favour and include Al and team in your next quote, you will not be dissapointed

From the owner: We are Canadian owned and operated with 27 Years of experience putting logos on a wide range of…read more clothing and accessories. We supply and decorate promotional products and apparel for a variety of companies across Ontario. Our pricing on our website includes standard left chest embroidery of your logo with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Businesses large and small need our products to improve their company branding, we offer small 12 piece minimums with excellent customer service. If you need ideas come and visit our showroom where we have a great selection of apparel and promotional products for you to consider.

Great selection of beads, findings and accessories. Lovely staff. Plus, online live sales twice a…read moreweek are fun! Always a pleasure doing business with Bellaire.

Beautiful beads and great prices especially on the drilled hole bead chips! There is a discount…read morebased on the total cost of your purchases, if in bulk. Bellaire carries a range of beads in the low to mid price range as w well as findings, crystals, etc. They have malachite, blue banded onyx (lemurian calcite), dark blue kyanite, shungite, etc but don't expect seraphinite or charoite, Herkimer, etc. Overall would recommend this to anyone making their own beaded jewelry.

There comes a time in every man's life when he must purchase a suit... even if his job permits him…read moreto wear jeans everyday *sigh*... but I'm not bitter. This Tip Top location has been a staple in this mall since I was a kid. They have a wide selections of suite, shirts and all the accessories. They also have really nice casual attire as well as seasonal jackets and coats. I must say, this store has saved me on a number of occasions when I've been absolutely stumped on what to buy for the men in my life.

an enormous help with the fit of my jacket and very helpful explaining the sizes. very happy with…read moremy purchase and hospitality!

This outlet is the closest one to me. It happens to be in Ajax. I don't mind the drive. It's…read morelocated in a plaza that has many box stores and a decent Costco. I shop at the Gap often. It's one of my favourite stores, but I tend to hit the outlets more than regular mall retail stores. I like the deals and still think that it's ridiculous to pay over $70 for a pair of jeans! Today, I got a pair of blue flare jeans and a magenta hoodie. I had to try them on in the fitting room. The wait to get a free room was about seven minutes today, but the fitting rooms are clean and bright. The lineup to pay was equally as long. I figured out why it was so busy on Saturday when the cashier asked whether I had an e-mail coupon. I subscribe to Gap e-mails and had to look for it on my phone. I found it. I got 50% off my entire purchase, so I only paid $17 with tax. Wow! Needless to say, I was a happy camper. It's not every day that you can get a hoodie for $6 before taxes. (183)

Great store if you're looking to buy Jellycat items! Not only do they have a ton of variety of…read moreJellycat but other cute products of all categories. The store isn't too big, but the space is well organized to showcase their inventory. I was at the boutique on a Sunday afternoon and was helped by two ladies. They were quick to assist with my questions about inventory and patient with me when I was looking at requested items. It was a pleasant shopping experience that I haven't had in a long time.

Ordered two things off their website and it shipped so quick! Highly recommend. Good pricing and…read moreselection as well.

Wow. So overwhelmed by all the great options they have in this store…read more I came in to pick up a couple basic decorations and ended up purchasing a little bit of this and that. So many cute decorative items. The store has everything from hijabs, to fashion accessories, to children's books and toys, to greeting cards, to candy , to art, to soaps to holiday decorations and more. Yes you can anticipate the price being a few dollars more than secular/mainstream items but I can tell the quality of the products are really good; and many items are handmade. They also have an area to sit and chill or for your child to play while you shop. A lot of stuff here has been designed by Muslims who put a lot of effort and thought into products that meet our needs and are related to our Islamic identity. So come shop here and support this Muslim business. I recommend this shop.

From the owner: Hand Crafted Islamic Gift Shop. We support other small business owners who make handmade products…read more We carry Islamic Clothing, Scarfs, Islamic Stationary, Decorations for all events such as Eid, Ramadan, Hajj, Aqeeqahs, Islamic Greeting Cards, Islamic Themed Stationary, Handmade Tasbeehs and much more.

Rob is great, honest, fair, and very knowledgeable. I fully recommend Rob for all of the services…read morehe offers. He knows his stuff!

Great knowledge, easy to talk too and always helpful…read more I've had remote starters, a few accessories & stereo stuff installed which all worked flawlessly. He always gets back to me right away to answer any questions I may have and honestly improved my overall experience with my current car. It's strange people have such negitave things to say but it seems people only review when angry, when happy people keep coming back which is why this store is full of return customers who have been visiting rob at roar for almost ten years Keep up the great work & competitive prices