Interesting to have a place like this in that area of Chicago. It's pretty large and has a Portland artsy niche type feel. They have a lot of independent artist collaborations as well as commercial items. Tons of toys, blind boxes, collectibles and art work with nice displays. Came for an ADO x Pusheen pop up so nice to see this collaboration. Also seating area on one side as well. Street Parking in the area is free on Sundays too! read more

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I love this store! If you like collecting figurines and blind box characters you will like this store. I came here for the first time last summer when visiting Chicago and it was on the list of places to go for my current visit. Staff is friendly and helpful. This store is very unique compared to other stores that sell blind boxes. Here you can purchase a blind box, then open it while at the store and if you do not want what you got then you can exchange with the display. I love this! If you are in the area definitely stop by this place. read more

Rotofugi - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visited after Pride and attempted to purchase a my little pony skullpanda blind box. There is a significant markup on the ones in stock at rotofugi- $55 dollars for something I can buy from the manufacturer for 40 and get points towards my account? I decided against it after being rudely corrected that the MLP skullpandas were more expensive and went to put it away. The employee checking me out took the box and when I went back to see if I had just been mistaken (I was!) I heard her and the employee chatting rudely about me. I won't be back, and I will encourage my queer toy collecting friends to avoid and just get their expensive collectibles right from pop mart. At least it'll be 15 dollars cheaper. read more

Rotofugi - the not,extortionate MLP skull panda, in stock at pop mart. - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the best toy stores in Chicago. If you like these types of collectibles I'd say it's the best store frankly. They also have rotating art shows. I like the seating are and also their policy to trade figures with the open model if you want that one instead. Major fan here. Keep doing you Rotofugi. read more

Rotofugi - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a fun experience! They had the rainy days Sonny angel blind boxes which is why I came. Price is reasonable and they always have different stock every time. A blind box heaven! Service was great as well! read more

Rotofugi - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Rotofugi is a really cool designer toy store. They have all kinds of brands. They have cool little knick knacks too. Half of the store is the retail side and the other side is an art gallery. They have a new show there every month. It's a really cool space and it's five blocks from the Diversy L station. The store's entrance is at the intersection, it's inside a beautiful old building. I was visiting from out of town and was so happy I stopped by. I got a few cat pens as souvenirs for my friends. read more

Besides the occasional Smiski, I'm not someone that's super into mystery boxes, but Rotofugi was such a fun experience! I'm definitely a maximalist, so a store like this can be dangerous and I love that. From their collectibles to offering local art there is so much to enjoy. Got introduced to the ShinWoo Ghost Bear series (so cute) and haven't seen them since, so I'll have to make another visit eventually. Had a great time chatting with staff as well. Prices vary depending on what you're looking for which is reasonable. read more

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I really enjoy shopping at this amazing store. It's great to see that they showcase an item from every figure/plush series. Additionally, they offer a fantastic selection of designer toys created by talented artists. read more

Such a cute little store! I love blind boxes and this has so many cutes one (they have sonny angels!). I love their in store trading policy they have too! I'll definitely have to come back for more sonny angels and smiskis! read more

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I love all the tokidoki stuff they have here I can't get enough of it also if you purchase a blind box and don't get the one you want if they have one that is already open you want you can tradesuper friendly staff read more

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I absolutely love Rotofugi. Rotofugi has an amazing selection of blind boxes and other trinkets and art dolls. If you open your blind box in store and like the display figure more than the one they pulled, you can swap it out. Do be aware that a lot of the figure series don't get restocked. I had to finish a set online from a different retailer because they didn't restock at Rotofugi. So, if you fall in love with a whole set, be prepared to spend. The prices are nice compared to a lot of online retailers though--and no shipping makes it so much more gratifying. The service there is awesome, by the way. The employees are angels. read more

Rotofugi is a designer toy store but is also discribed as an art gallery. I wasn't really sure what made it an art gallery until I went inside. Honestly, the items might as well be art pieces. I bought a super cute bag for about $80 and it was honestly worth every penny. I can see myself coming back for some cute little knick knacks and I want another bag but next time I'm going for the fanny pack. The employees were awesome and all covid measures were taken. Even though it is a toy store, I would recommend any kid at heart adult to come here as well because some items are more expensive and definitely more styled towards an older person who has eyes for cute/kawaii items some would say are for kids. If I could buy out the store, I would. Everything was just so absolutely adorable that I almost burst of joy. read more

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Amazing store and art gallery! I just happened to be in the area and the store caught my eye so I dragged all my friends in. And wow I'm so glad I did! It's filled to the brim with interesting, quirky, meticulously detailed art and toys. The line between art and toy is definitely blurry. I could spend HOURS in here, honestly it was way better than a lot of actual "art" museums/experiences. I must warn you if you have an addiction to blind boxes (like me) this place is DANGEROUS bc of the selection! Proceed with caution haha. I love their blind box exchange policy which means you can open any blind box you purchase (while you're still in the store) and trade it with one of the display toys if you don't like what you got. So fun!! read more

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This is another of those what I call " Holy Grail " stores ! Just an amazing store that sells so many blindboxes and limited editions. Everywhere you look is another surprising delight. The staff is amazing and knowledgeable in answering questions. They also have art exhibitions too. One of my favorite stops when I was in Chicago. As I get time I will add more pics. read more

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Don't get me wrong - I am not huge into collectibles by any means, but I do love a good blind box from time to time, and Rotofugi always delivers. The selection is cool and the staff is friendly. In terms of price, it is a bit expensive (say, $10-$20 on average per blind box), but I understand and appreciate it for what it is. Plus, I love that they spotlight different visual artists from Chicago. read more

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So cute, love gachapon and it was so fun to see all the variety! Love the in store exchange policy and it was just a great experience overall. read more

Rotofugi - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had been here years ago and when I was planning a field trip with 14 middle schoolers from Detroit I knew we had to stop here. The employees were so friendly and welcoming! They took group photos and answered so many questions. Highly recommend! read more

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This place has got some of the weirdest toys, but fun to look around. I did find what I think are Corgi figures. I bought the last two they had. Young lady up front was very friendly. Very colorful store and unique. read more

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Oddly lovely selection of toys and collectibles that will transport you to Japan or inside a video game. Rotating gallery of art as well. Makes a great stop to browse and reminisce read more

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My daughters loved stopping by this Asian toy store & art gallery. There were Hello Kitty, Pusheen, & Tokidoki clothing as well as many figurines. Both my daughters bought blind boxes with a surprise figurine. They also found a gudetama plush toy. They actually said I made a good choice in finding the store. read more

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I love this place. Always my go to when I'm in the city. Great selection of not just tokidokis but other great blind boxes as well. They have plushies, featured artists and fantastic staff. read more

Rotofugi - Hella cute figure in their display case - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I don't totally understand this place, but I don't care. I love the idea of a toy store that isn't just yet another Target toy aisle. What are all these creatures and statues and collectibles? Probably ask the friendly staff. They have stuff for the kids or for your inner kid. Don't forget to checkout their gallery too. There's a bunch of great artists displayed. One suggestion I have is with the clothing. Are there men's sizes? I saw a lot of Women's labels on all their hats. So I just assumed there wasn't any men's sizes around. But I love Sanrio stuff and the designs of some of this stuff. Seems like it's catered though to girls and women. Which is totally fine. But if there are men's sizes, it was lost on me. If you're in the need of toys or games definitely visit. You are guaranteed to find something interesting you aren't going to find at most places. read more

Man this place was such a surprise find!! I was waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant and decided to wander down the street. See...the thing about Chicago is that it is a walking type city...when you drive you miss so much. So as i strolled down the street I come across what I thought was an art studio, but upon further investigation it was more than just an awesome art studio, it also was a store full of amazing Japanese "cartoon" collectables. I am positive that there is a very specific name for this genre of items but I am not a connoisseur so I don't know, however, whatever it's proper name is, it was COOL! The little dolls and collectables ranged from the low end of $1.25 erasers to upwards of $70-$80 for full dolls...The art is not to be missed either. They were reasonably priced and very beautiful and ranged from movies to current even art/paintings (so not Japanese anime specific). I will definitely return with my daughter!! read more

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Awesome place! Great prices for Sonny Angels, friendly and helpful staff. Fun environment.

Rotofugi is described as a designer toy store and art gallery on its website, and it's one of the coolest shops I've been to in awhile. My boyfriend were wandering around the area and stopped in on a whim while visiting Chicago last summer. I was blown away by the assortment of vinyl toys and art pieces. I have been collecting little figurines for my desk at work for a couple of years, and now since I've been working from home, I wanted a couple for my WFH desk. Rotofugi has a lot of blind boxes, which are mystery boxes that contain different figurines from all types of artists and collections. I ended up getting a little cat figure and he is so cute on my desk! We also bought a sushi cat blind box, in the hopes that we'd get the cat figure that looks strikingly similar to our actual cat. Unfortunately we didn't get that one, but the one we got is still very cute. That's the fun of blind boxes! The attached art gallery was really fun to explore, too. They also have a couple racks of apparel, plushies, stickers, so much fun stuff to look at. We got a free Lincoln sticker with our purchase, which was a nice little souvenir as we collect stickers while on vacation. I'm really glad we stopped in and got some fun items. read more

This place is always a gem each and every time I go. The gallery rotates pieces in and out so there's always something fresh to see. Thanks! read more

Though I live in Miami and Rotofugi is in Chicago, I acquired two art works through the gallery. The website is operated flawlessly with multiple images and precise explanations of the art offered. The checkout was smooth and easy. Both sculptures were reasonably priced and exciting pieces. The agents were exceptionally professional and followed through on all details. Email communications were fast and courteous. Packing and shipping performed with success and with the safety of the art put first. I've been collecting for 40 years; I highly recommend this gallery! read more

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Found this gem because I just got into Sonny Angel's and they carry them! Not only do they have a great trading policy, but they even helped me out with a shipment order, do to me being super far from their location! Shipping was SUPER FAST. Definitely recommend stopping in, or ordering off their site, you won't be disappointed! read more

Wish I had something like this where I live! I am a huge art toy lover so this was somehwere I had to stop on my trip. They have a great selection of high end collectibles and fun little blind boxes that anyone can enjoy. They also have a really great policy on blind boxes where if you open it in store and like a display one better you can trade! That was awesome, especially as someone who tends to like specific figures in big collections. Even if you just go to have a look it's a really cool toy store/art gallery combo. read more

Rotofugi - todays purchase! - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a very cool shop, that not only has a unique collection of toys, stationary, and clothes, but also art! There is a gallery portion with art that rotates out. I loved looking at the exhibit as well as all the neat knick-knacks they had. I would recommend Rotofugi to anyone who loves tiny little cute things, colorful art/clothing, pop art, collectibles, etc. -- whether to look at, or to purchase. The people who worked here were very kind and let us peruse for as long as we pleased. The only drawback is that the items were on the expensive side, but it was fun to look nonetheless! read more

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If you love Tokidoki & all things super kawaii, then you'll have a great time here! Will be back to shop again!

A designer toy store and art gallery in one. Stopped in to find some goods, and found an anomalous selection of baby/kids toys. My son picked out a mechanical toy of a cute pink bear that spins a young boy 360. He loves it. It entertains him, and he occasionally chews on it. They also had an eccentric arrangement of stuffed animals. I was looking for a Sloth, one of my son's favorite animals, and the only sloth they had did not really resemble a sloth. Needless to say, if you're interested in unconventional toys/gifts, this is the store to visit. read more

This is such a cool store. We stop every time we come through Chicago. It's so fun and colorful! My kids are into Gudetama and Toki Doki stuff and they're not available around where we live, so this place is such a treat for them. Things range in price from a few bucks to a couple hundred. There's also art on the walls for sale which is always interesting. It's definitely worth a stop! read more

Rotofugi - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A toy store for the big kids! It is definitely a "designer" toy store. Even though everything looks like it is geared towards young children, it is really more for the adult collector who likes to look and admire rather than play. Their store is very cool. It's located at the corner of two streets and is shaped like a triangle. You walk in and there are display cases everywhere. Stuff animals, blind boxes, and huge statues cover the room. I liked the layout, but at the same time, the place seemed pretty empty. They may need to add a little more inventory to so it looks more inviting, but if they are going for a gallery look, then they are right on the money. I did have a chance to talk to the owners (or a couple who worked there) and they seemed pretty stuck up when I asked about the difference between their store and the Kidrobot store in SF. Looks like they are very protective of their store. This store is way bigger than the Kidrobot store in SF and has the same items and more. I bought the Street Fighter and Futurama blind boxes. The prices were reasonable. Less than ten bucks for both. I can see the appeal of the blind box. You hate it, yet love it at the same time. The anticipation and excitement gets you. Once you open the box, you will either be extremely happy or disappointed. It's all in fun. They have an online store so if you don't want to make the trek out to the actual store (which is pretty far from downtown Chicago btw), you can easily access them from the convenience of your own computer. read more

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This place is awesome - I'm not a huge toy guy, but could say there is something for nearly everyone here. Some fun toys, collectibles, enamel pins, an art gallery, stuff for the home, silly stuff, etc. I think this is an awesome place to buy a gift for someone and make it feel personal. The staff was very awesome and we spoke for a long time about art and other fun topics of interest. Highly recommend stopping by in the area if anything for it's eclectic nature. Also cool that you can rent the space out for events. read more

To be honest im not really sure how to describe this place. Walking in you quickly realized that is no average toy store. This is a high end toy store and price go to match that. I will say you are paying for quality items. The staff were all friendly and very informative when asked about some of their items. I will say that i did find myself some new top tier animated characters such as Mozzarella and thr Moofis. This place is cool and definitely work the stop. The reason i give it 4 stars is because there wasn't a lot of main stream items there. And that ok. Because for the items that do carry they are great. read more

One of my favorite places to shop for collectors toys & plenty more! I don't go too often, but when I do it's beyond difficult to leave without buying some gorgeous goodies. They sell adorable plushies, stickers, art magazines, posters, etc.. They even have a lovely art gallery that connects to the shop. Everyone there is really friendly and super chill. Lastly, there are events that occur at the shop every so often. I met one of my favorite artists there and I definitely have Rotofugi to thank for that. I used to shop at their previous location as well, so I'm definitely a long-time fan. read more

Kawaii art at its best! Wiki defines "kawaii" as the Japanese culture of cuteness. But Rotofugi manages to surpass this concept by presenting well-curated pieces in a direct and uncluttered fashion, lined up against the walls or atop the IKEA-like open shelves. In the back, is what I surmise as an art gallery of sorts. I regretted not finding the time to peek into this section of the shop as I was rushing to catch the uber ride I just requested. Against the backdrop of the brownstone buildings stands this charming and dare I say cute store. I walked around and inspected a few intriguing pieces. Finally settled on a few erasers (hedgehog, etc!), a glitter sticker sheet, and zipper pulls. Once a kid, forever a kid, I say. I wish I had purchased the hedgehog piece that came with an acorn (such lovely conversation pieces, would have sat beautifully on my work desk, keeping an eye out on kids I work with in occupational therapy, who will find it irresistible. I can't blame them, but why tempt?). But going back to the hedgehog set--it was well above $200. Ahh, my disappointed heart... The owner, by the way, is beyond nice and kind. I can understand how or why this is his store (which he co-owns with his wife, who also enjoys and collects the same things). read more

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Bottom line: While most of the vinyl toys are meant for collectors, children with discerning tastes will be well served here in the gift department with reasonably priced blind boxes, unusual plushies (check out the Pecanpals) and tees. $5 to $40 range. Inspiring collection of the best designer toys with something in every price range ($5 to several hundred). Mostly new vinyl, maybe a tiny selection of vintage Japanese. Lots of one of kind pieces and big names here. More Secret Base than I've ever seen in one place in person. If you have understood this review so far...you are drooling perhaps. If you are into graphic design or toys at all, you really must go. _________________________________________________________ I want to give you six stars, Rotofugi. The best big kid toy store I've been to in the US. Designer vinyl toys to make you cry. Bigger, badder and more dangerous now that they've consolidated all their holdings into one giant, light filled space. The gallery is beautiful, huge. It's as big as La Luz de Jesus in LA! I had the pleasure of attending the opening of Ralph Cosentino and Martin Tsu (Ruby Gloom fame) during this sojourn to Chi-Town. My heart was happy, my wallet was lighter and my walls now have 3 Cosentino prints! (I'm braggggging!) Thank you to the owners and staff for being so kind, so approachable. No hipper than thou at Rotofugi, thanks! Thank you for shipping my prints happily, explaining things to me and...even giving me great tips on where to eat in town! read more

Rotofugi - The new location is HUGE! - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Thank you for moving! You're SOOOO much closer to my house (making it easier to buy all kinds of things I don't need)! This place has a great (primarily designer vinyl) toy selection in a variety of price ranges. If you're into toys & kitch, this is your place. They also have books, art, and even apparel. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. They also have a great space for art exibits with a lot more room than he previous space. I saw the last exhibit about 2 weeks ago & am excited to head to the opening reception of the new exhibit tonight. read more