Cute store, well organized. Really intersting gallery shows. Color me a fan. read more

If you want to fuel your vinyl/plush/plastic toy addiction, you must hit this place up! I went into the store looking for Shawnimals and Jenn who was working there was extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Everything was ever so neatly arranged in this quaint little toy boutique. It was almost ironic that they're toys and you want to pick them up, but not mess up their display either! A must see place by any means, and not all too expensive either. Toy collectors unite. Wallet be afraid, be very afraid. read more

True to my word, I purchased again .... within the week of my first purchase. Once again, absolutely AMAZING people there at Rotofugi! I called to change my order to something else and even though shipping labels had been printed and I am sure product packed and ready for UPS pick-up (I already received tracking info), they unboxed my original order and sent me the new stuff since UPS hadn't picked it up yet!! Wonderful customer service! E-mailed them about a figurine missing a part and although they didn't have the same one they offered to replace it with one from the same series of my choice (provided they had it)!! I really don't mean to be a problematic customer I swear but while typing the review it seems that way :s But they have the BEST customer service around! read more

I am an avid designer toy collector and this place is great. It's in a really good area of town, too. I think this location is a step-up from their previous location, space-wise. It holds more products and has more space for the art gallery. They have a pretty good inventory of toys, magazines, and other random stuff. The workers are always super friendly, and sometimes I'll see the owners with their dog (which I think is pretty awesome!) I definitely recommend this place for anyone, toy collector or not. read more

Rotofugi - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Rotofugi has an AMAZING selection of blind box goodies. If you're not familiar, they're usually a series of items (smoking food items, or bears, or little angry guys) that are packed into boxes. When you buy, you're not sure which out of the series you're getting. It's a surprise. I love blind box goodies. Anyway, Rotofugi has tons of these, along with some of the bigger designer toys (Circus Punks, KidRobot Vinyls, etc), and even some wearable goods. It's a pretty fun store. (Stocking stuffer heaven!) Bad location, I think, but that's only because I live so far away. read more

Chicago's answer to MunkyKing / KidRobot- a store specializing in quirky toys and "urban vinyl" collectibles. Even if you are not into crazy cool clutter, there are great gifts here that you can be pretty sure no one else will think of. Oh and stickers. I'm all about stickers. Together with the comic book store "Vigilante Press" and the record store across the street, this is the hip stuff in Ukrainian Village-- a little oasis of cool. ALTHOUGH just up Damen is Glad Eye gallery and Sweet Cakes cafe, so there is hope for this place yet! read more

Rad people, amazing product offering, and plenty of bitchin' exclusives? Yeah. That's a winner. read more

Ultra Uber cool store....I was told about this place by a friend I was visiting on my recent trip to Chitown...I had to check it out...WOW lots of stuff I would've liked to have taken home but had no room in my bags...I picked up a shirt, a Danny Chan action figure and a pair of limited edition snorty and friends souvenir for my friend and I. Definitely recommend a visit if you are in Ukranian Village...go see their gallery next door...nice artwork to complement the hip merchandise. I'm a definite fan and will be a repeat customer if only via the internet at this point since I don't know when I'll make it back to Chicago. read more

2 awesome/positive statements about this place: 1 - I want to buy so many things from this store just so that I can put them in my cube at work. Everything is colorful, cute and fun. 2 - I love the blind box concept; it keeps things interesting! You never know what you're going to get with each purchase. Smoking Bunny. Make it happen. read more

Yeah, Rotofugi is pretty tight. My favorite part about this place is the people that work there. No pretension, totally ready to geek out with you. I particularly appreciate that. You have to stop by here. The coolest stuff, and nothing too expensive. read more

Amazing vinyl toy store with a great selection of custom, Kid Robot, and other figures to satisfy fellow toy nerds. The prices are a bit steep but that is given due to the limited quantities of some japanese toys. When I went in they told me about their showcasing their newest collaraboration drop later in the day. Employees are very friendly and willing to help. read more

This place is pretty dope. If you're a fan of designer toys -- you are, aren't you? -- get yourself to Rotofugi!! The store is nice, and has a pretty decent selection; bigger than other designer toy stores I've seen, anyway. The employees and the owners are super-nice and helpful. If you're looking for blind box items, they can offer some funny-but-possibly-useful advice. I want to rate this five stars on principle, but I'd love it if they carried more clothing and had an even BIGGER selection. I'm insatiable, I know. Also, I want more collabs and exclusives! MOAAARRR!! read more

This place makes me feel like I'm 10 years old again, seriously. It's only downfall for me is... I'm more likely to spend more money than I should on cute vinyl trinkets for my desk. Nerds/graphic designers, beware. This is a place that carries Kid Robot, Tokidoki, and all those other fun exclusive toy brands. I will say it's fun to go there to check out what they have and admire their displays. Plus they have a gallery in back which is cool for us artsy folk to check out. My interaction with the staff has been minimal, but they've always been super friendly and seem like people I'd hang out with. read more

I love all things nerdy! They have all sorts for all ages..cute baby items and souvenirs if you like.. The art canvas of the wall was beautiful! I love the mix of colors and I'm sure there was a reason there was a bear on all the canvas but I'm not sure why. Other animals would've been as much appreciated..food for thought. Overall: I got a positive energy being there! That's one way to be recreational! read more

Wow. How many great things can I say about Rotofugi? Having moved from NY where there is no shortage of vinyl toy shops, Rotofugi is one of the reasons I chose to move into the Wicker Park neighborhood. In Chicago, Rotofugi does not merely support the toy scene... it IS the toy scene. Rotofugi attracts a good ratio of hardcore collectors (I've seen people leaving with the Ashley Wood Bertie and Futura Nosferatu) and moms looking for an Ugly Doll or Shawnimal plush for their kid. They have a great selection of blind boxes and are sticklers for the "blindbox only" rule- which is a good thing even though I often break down and cry at the sight of a rare piece open FOR DISPLAY ONLY. The store is very well organized making items easy to find. Blindboxes on one side, non-blindbox in the back, books and apparel in the middle. There a section for the plush toys, DIY vinyl, and even an extensive Kaiju collection. Next in line for a compliment? The people! Everyone in the store is an absolute joy to talk to. I've had conversations with most of the staff there and they are very knowledgeable in what they sell. Kirby's a great guy and is very helpful. I've never spoken to Whitney, but I can imagine she's just as nice when she's not busy doing her thing. The gallery adjacent to the main store features a new exhibit every few weeks showcasing a mix of great local talent and internationally renowned artists of our time. 2009 offers a particularly strong line-up - MacPherson, Kozik, and Visell topping the list of heavy hitters IMO - securing Rotofugi as Chicago's definitive common ground for artists and collectors. This place gets SIX stars in my book. I recommend Rotofugi to anyone ranging from the extreme vinyl enthusiast to the plain curious. read more

Rotofugi, how could I describe this place. One word comes to mind "AWESOMENESS". It's the little toy store around the corner. They have a variety of toys to choose from vinyl, vintage, zines, dolls and even art from local/ well recognized artist. The staff is great. I believe I met Sarah the second time I went to this store. She friendly and very knowledgeable. Looking at the extensive collection of toys on the wall can be quite confusing and a little bit frustrating. I was like a bewildered cavemonkey lost in the woods. Sarah actually showed me around, explained the origins of each toy, who made it and why it is valuable. There would be other customers that would walk in the store from time to time but she went through their whole inventory and explained it to me. I stuck around the store for way too long, we talked about nerdy topics that I have failed to recollect and they treated me like a friend they haven't seen in a while. I failed to mention that they have an art gallery right next door. They have a gallery opening bi-weekly. Please check there schedule or sign up for their mailing list . The gallery openings have a hip vibe to it with live DJ in the background and constant stream of people checking out work and talking to the artist. I love their logo by the way it's a Abraham Lincoln with an eye-patch :P So if you have a slight vinyl toy addiction and waiting for you plastic fix or if you just wanna check out an extraordinary toy store don't check out Toyz R Us. Check out ROTOFUGI..... I made the letters bigger for a greater effect. Mahh hahahahha..... If it wasn't for Yelp and I would have fallen in love with this place. So Thanx YELP...... read more

Rotofugi is one of the most creative and crazy places I've ever been in my life! It's a veritable playground for anybody who loves quirky characters, funky art, and thinking outside the box. Kids and adults alike will go nuts for everything they have to offer. Rotofugi is a store filled with things I never knew I wanted but once I see them I feel I need! They've got an extensive merchandise offering in-store as well as online, and for the true art lovers there's a gallery in back showcasing artists and their talent. Go on a visit to Rotofugi, and experience what it's like to be a kid again (and a kid with way more spending money, at that!)! read more

Yes Yes Yes, this place is fun. The people working there are nice to talk to and friendly. It's fun to look around the store then check out the gallery. I love purchasing the blind boxes with the figures in them. read more

Nearly everything here is cute, creepy, funny, or all three; my friend and I circled the store five times looking at all the designer toys. We'd planned to go to the gallery here, and I told myself I wouldn't buy anything but... well, I had to. I love grab bags and blind boxes and spending money on the unknown. Unwise? Yes. Unfun? NO. If I'm in the area, well. I may have to return. I've never actually owned a designer toy before, and my new Dunny needs some company. Sadly, we didn't get to check out the gallery, because it was closed by the time we got there, but. Would go back. read more

A toy store for big kids? Sign me up. It might not be the place that you take your 5 year old to buy a Barbie/GI Joe/whatever kids play with these days, but its perfect for me. I always have a great experience shopping here and some days its fun even just to window shop because there is always something new. I love the huge new location and the staff is always cool. I wish the t-shirts didn't cost so much but hey, what are you going to do? I still love the place and I will be back again, and again, and again.... read more

I LOVE this store! I always find something quirky or cute here whether it's a treat for myself or a gift for a friend. If I still lived in Chicago I would be spending a lot more money than I already do at this store. This place is a must stop for me every time I'm back in town and I order online occasionally - they're super quick at fulfilling those orders too! read more

I like to walk to this store, and compulsively buy random things. Like today for instance... I am now the proud owner of a 2 foot tall ugly doll! I am starting to think this little guy is my new cuddle partner, I haven't told this to my boyfriend yet, but napping with monsters isn't as scary as it sounds! Oh, and I went through a phase of collecting the 'things that hurt' zippers pulls!!! It took me like $30 dollars, but I finally got a set of brass knuckles! I am set to make the tackiest charm braclet ever! read more

The new location really brings this place together. Worth a visit just to check out the latest art exhibit. Neat addition to the neighborhood. read more

So fun! I could stay for hours. You never know what crazy fun items youll see each time you visit. I started going to their old location when my young niece wanted a stuffed monster doll they carried and I got hooked. Where else can you get a bunny smoking a cigarette? read more

My son and I had a great time here today! Highly recommend this place if your looking for off the wall knickknacks. We picked up a book on origami and by the following week we had our T-Rex paper army on display. Go on a weekend and enjoy the variety of items read more

Rotofugi - Toy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I don't know. I feel that there should be more here. I know its a small store but it seems like everything is sprawled out all over the place to make you think that they carry alot of stuff. I suppose if you look at it as a gallery setting than its forgivable. Maybe I'm being unfair. It just seemed like Missing Link in Portland had twice as much stuff in a space that was just as small. That and I get the feeling that the owner always thinks I'm going to steal something. :( read more

if you're into japan-inspired vinyl figurines, toys, books, plushes, prints, t-shirts, and such... you've just hit the jackpot at rotofugi! they have a big selection of limited edition collectibles to blind assortment figurines... they have a lot of kidrobot, dunny, uglydoll, tokidoki, labbit, munny... as well as other less widely sold things... a lot of cool larger vinyl figures that i'd love to buy, but i'm only visiting this area so i have a limit on how much stuff i can take... but i was still able to pick out a few blind assortment toys to add to my growing collection :) some people decorate with antiques and ceramic figurines and statues... i'd prefer decorating my home with things you can find at places like rotofugi... read more

As many people know, I love bric a brac. This is a great place to get unique, beautiful, and hilarious items for yourself, or for your pals. They have a new gallery space where they have openings and events for local and well known artists, in addition to the retail space. Everything in there is so fun and cute. I like getting the little cell charms or blind boxes as gifts for friends. Now that they have Blythe dolls I will have to chain myself down so that I don't waste all my Christmas money on them. read more

Vinyl toys are like crack to me. I have tons of them in my office at work, and a few scattered about my apartment. Rotofugi is the best toy store of its kind that I've been to. It even tops Kid Robot in NYC. The owners, Whitney and Kirby, are very friendly and willing to chat at length about toys. In addition to toys, they have a small selection of magazines, tee shirts, and stickers. read more

one day you will die && you will wake up to spend the rest of eternity in ROTOFUGI! they have all my favorite collections of bullshit here. the staff is ALWAYS friendly---and trust me, I go here all the time. their website is pretty awesome too! shoot these guys an email if you have any questions about their merch. they will totally respond that day!!HOLLA read more

Can't believe i haven't reviewed Rotofugi! One of my favorite stops for little gifts for my cousins and friends. They have a ton of cool, reasonably priced, small gifts in addition to collectors items for the serious toy shopper. I like random, weird stuff, and they have a lot of it. bravo! read more

Hmm..I don't know if I would really call this a toy store. Its not like your regular Toys R Us. Its more designer, one-of-a-kinds stuff that is more keepsake or decorative. They have some really cute, unique stuffed animals here. And what you find here, you definitely won't find anywhere else! read more

For my birthday, my roommate got me a Wee Ninja cuddly toy and a matching badge from Rotofugi. He is very stealthy yet lovable. He used to stand guard on my dashboard and then as soon as I brought him in the house, theiving bastards broke into my car. Horseshit. And though my Wee Ninja is content to be solitary, I have been meaning to get him a companion for some time so I need to get back here. Prices and manageable and the store itself is bright and cheery. You'll enjoy yourself. read more

This is a very cool shop for unique toys, apparel, accessories, and art. I love coming in here and browsing through all of the products. Once my brothers get to an age where they don't break everything, I'll buy them some stuff from this place. The prices are a little high but I doubt you'll see stuff like this in any other store in Chicago. It is worth an excursion inside! read more

My son absolutely LOVES this place, which I am overjoyed about because it means that I get to go there more often. (and use him as an excuse for my designer toy addiction. *muuhahaha*) Is it wrong for a 31 year old woman to be addicted to plastic toys? I don't think so. Have you seen the Teardrips?? The Dunnys?? Marshall?? If you have, you totally understand. If you haven't, get to Rotofugi! They have so many great toys and the staff is super friendly. read more

very cool store. has everything that you will ever need to buy for the collector / vinyl toy lover... for the online shoppers, you can order some items online & pick them up at the store too... read more

I remember the first time I went in Rotofugi. I braced myself thinking everything was gonna really expensive. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had something for every one and every budget. Also they quite often play good music and don't mind shooting the shit. I also like the fact that within like one block I can get some vegan pastries at BHB, a vegan mushroom burger at Atomix and some records or dvd's at Permanent Record. Damn, why wasn't Chicago and Damen as awesome as this when I lived there? read more

Again, I'm floored that I have yet to write a review for Rotofugi. It's a short walk from me, but each time I go in, I spend a lot of time looking around. Sometimes I have felt more like i am in a museum than a store because everything is so orderly and pristine. The figures and toys they stock here are great for the nerdy friends I have and I've bought a couple things here for myself as well, including one of Heidi My Paper Crane's donuts that Kid Robot made. Mmhmm. I love it. read more

This place is awesome. There is something about blind boxes that I love! also the shawnimal's!! Thanks to this store my bf and I are the proud owners of an original Mustachio and a son of mustachio many Lil ninjas and a pocket pork!! and a growing addiction to adult swim and Simpson's collectibles. :) read more

Chances are if you go to rotofugi more than twice a week, you'll run into me there. From the great art gallery to the hilarious vinyl figures (that they have in constant rotation) it's pretty hard to get bored here. Every week it seems like there is a new series that I have got to have. The staff is incredibly nice and polite. read more