Stopped in here a few weeks ago for a quick look - and didn't emerge until almost an hour later…read more With the exception of a small Disney range, most of the products on sale here are quite old fashioned - but there is something for everyone here. From traditional wooden trains, puppets and dolls, to swords/shields and the occasional drone - you will find it here! The staff seemed really friendly, and were on their hands and knees playing with some kids as their parents were wandering about. I spent the whole time resisting the urge to buy every other item (especially their awesome robots) - for me obviously (yup, big kid here!).

Roz M & Rob K are right - this is the kind of toy shop that dreams are made of! It's got a lovely…read morewelcoming vibe to it (thanks to the lady behind the counter who is incredibly sweet and helpful) and all the stock seems like it's hand-picked and of a high quality. I was in to buy a #socialmediasanta present (presents go to Shelter Scotland to go to a kid who otherwise wouldn't get a gift on Christmas day) and I like to double-up my good-deed doing by supporting a local business at the same time. Hence, my first visit to The Big Top. As soon as I walked in I saw a wall of books which were perfect - a great range of books on interesting topics and for different ages, and all reasonably priced. I had a little bit of a look around - there's a wall of cute plastic animals (remember the farmyard animals you had as a kid?), lots more books, wooden toys and railway sets and the CUTEST collection of kilted bears I've ever seen. Yes, you heard right - bears wearing kilts. These are made in Scotland by a famous kilt-maker (not sure who) and they seemed of really high quality (as well as being adorable). They are definitely going on the to-buy list for all my Australian nephews and niece! If you've never been here, then definitely go - it's the definition of a hidden gem! And if you love dogs, there are two in the store which makes the experience all the more exciting.

I just happened to walk by this shop and couldn't help being sucked into it. I didn't expect such…read morea massive manga and anime shop in Glasgow. Lots of books, character goods, costumes and clothes and toys... Be warned, you better have good self restrain or you may go broke here!!

Tryes to sell some pokemon cards and thw cards where rear and it was £6.56 cash or £15 store credet…read moreand every thing is too expencive

I love the big displays they often have in here, usually LEGO related, and their supermarket-style…read more"3 for 2" offers are great as well. Nice big shop with plenty of variety in store, and room to play on the toys... I mean "make sure they're suitable for the kids". It can be a little scruffy at times, but I guess that's the price you pay for running a business that attracts young children!

Toys R Us really is a toy emporium! I don't think there is another store quite like it in the UK…read moreand the store on Helen Street is exceptionally huge! If you are looking for a toy and Toys R Us doesn't sell it, it probably doesn't exist! The store is divided into toys for girls, boys, babies and preschool children. There is also the games wall where you'll find all manner of board games and jigsaws. I am a big fan of the construction wall which consists of a plethora of lego and meccano type toys which would keep kids and adults amused for hours! There are also multimedia toys such as Wii and PS3 games and Hannah Montana TV sets. I love the Universe of Imagination section in Toys R Us also which contains learning toys such as leapfrog computers and arts and crafts. Toys R Us also has a good selection of kids and adults bikes which they can build for you in the shop. Although most of the Babies R Us stand alone stores have closed down the Toys R Us store on Helen Street contains a Babies R Us department within it. This sells cots, buggies, breast pumps, all sorts! Be warned, if you take your kids into this store they may never let you leave!

I was on a roll (not the bread type of course) with some shopping for two of my friend's wee ones…read more Funnily enough they are sisters so I was buying for cousins, one just born and other just turning 2 years old. Awww! Fun for me as they are boys and I do like shopping for boys toys. I was working my way through various baby clothes shops and remembered that Hamleys was in the St Enoch's Centre. It's in the newly upgraded part of St Enoch's, where TK Maxx used to be. I was gutted when it went but I have to say I do like Hamleys. It's like walking into a giant play area, designed by Willy Wonka but you'll find no chocolate here. Alas Willy had no imput and some dreamtastic person came up with this wonderland for kids and big kids too. Hello! I had been to the London store many many years ago, which felt like it had endless floors of toys. This is only one floor but it is pretty big, colourful, bright and full to the brim of toys. I have to say I do find it a tad expensive and stay away from the Steiff Bears unless you got the money to burn. Excellent quality but by joe, very expensive. I wandered round and round, I did get a bit lost. Aaah giant elephant and giraffe! I managed to find myself in the book section and found some pretty cool books and a there was a wee sale on. Yas! I thought I'd stick to a wee outfit and book for them both. Needless to say all parents involved were happy with my purchases, this is including mine as there were contributing to the presents. Yay! I believe there's a room for kids to have parties in too. The staff are all very happy, I went when it was quiet one morning and the staff were still cheery and entertaining with playing with toys. What a job eh?! Awesome toy shop and much fun!

A gorgeous big toy store filled with goodies for old and young. When you walk inside, you are met…read moreby a life sized cuddly elephant and giraffe, that you can't help but give a wee rub and contemplate contemplate climbing up on top of, however I resisted for fear of being thrown out (or thrown off by these life-sized lovelies). Every corner you turn, there are battery operated bunnies hopping around you and excited children, agog at the bright and colourful creations that surround them. As I scanned the aisles to find my boyfriend, past the wandering children and bouncing bunnies, I was amused to see that he was the biggest kid of all, wandering aimlessly with wide eyes and a big grin on his face as he was overwhelmed boy the amazing toys all around him. My very favourite part of the experience was the top hat wearing Hamley's mascot, who was joyfully coming down the escalator, waving to everyone, belting out 'Don't Stop Believin' at the top of his voice. Priceless.

Remember how great toy shops were when you were a kid? How there was always one toy you really…read morewanted but honestly you'd be pretty happy with almost anything? It's been a while since I've been given the chance to remember how much fun toy shops can be but fortunately I now have an excuse again. Shopping for the other half's 5-year old nephew had us start out with the Lego store. However, we found it packed full of infants and frankly, a little pricey. So we wandered a bit further and came across The Entertainer. Here toys are arranged by theme. Disney Princesses over here, Barbie dolls over here, Marvel Super heroes in this corner, Hot Wheels in that one, here some science sets, there some jigsaw puzzles. Outdoor toys, train sets, fancy dress, teddy bears, Sesame Street, Minions, etc etc etc. Turns out kids love labels. They must have the toys with the latest movie theme. The Entertainer is happy to provide, and for a fair price. We left with some Hot Wheels spinning top things for the nephew and a Cookie Monster cuddly toy for his toddler little sister and I've never encountered such dedicated sales staff. Aside from just chatting to use about the toys and pointing out other similar items, we were offered cards and gift wrap and informed the Hot Wheels needed C-type batteries. We were pointed in the direction of the customer survey. Somehow none of this felt pushy. So we were pretty happy. In spite of the low prices I think it would be very easy to be tempted by too many extras and end up spending more. Also, I imagine it would be a nightmare to actually shop here with a child - the tills are lined with temping treats including more toys and lots of sweets. For our purposes, though, this was ideal.

If Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons was real, he would work in here…read more I don't read comics, but I know enough to know there's a genuinely good selection on the go in here. I go to pick up obscure gifts for people and generally let me jaw drop at some of toys and games in here. There's alot of that in here, just looking around and such. Given the recent trend for superhero movies, there appears to be enough of an appeal for places like this to survive. And I'm all for it.

Brightening up the area behind Argyle Street with its bright yellow exterior, is the quirky A1…read moreComics which sells, you guessed it, lots and lots of comics. It has the latest imports as well as back issues and the knowledgeable staff go out of their way to help you. Like its sister store Static Games, my brother is a regular customer and chats about the guys here by their first names. I was once with him when he popped in & they chatted like old friends that even I, a comic novice, felt totally welcome and was in awe of their geeky knowledge. A fun place.

I was appalled when I heard from a friend that employees at Forbidden Planet Glasgowhad customised…read moredisplays for International Pride Month and then were told by management to take them all down. That's a terrible message to send when you're in the Scottish city with the biggest Pride celebrations in the country. I won't be shopping at Forbidden Planet in Glasgow again. We're a pretty big part of fandom, you know. Imagine if we all chose to take our business elsewhere.

Am I a Geek? You bet I am…read more THis store carries all the ephemera that you'd expect to find at a store that caters to geeks, nerds and comic book fan boys. From bobble heads to stuffed animals to collectible cards, it's all found right there. I even found a collectible figurine from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which amused me to no end. I ended up getting a few things, and am happy to say that though this store is not yet in my area, I hope it will be soon. They have one in NYC, I dont see why they won't have one in Orlando.

The Toys R Us on the Forge Retail Park in Parkhead is an ideal place to shop if you have a child…read morewho has money burning a hole in their pocket but are unsure what to spend it on. If they don't find something to entertain them in this huge store then I don't know what will! Parking is available outside the store and when you enter you will find toys on offer right at the entrance, tempting you to spend as soon as you arrive! The store has several departments and there are aisles galore, heaving with board games, soft toys, video games and consoles, DVDs, Lego, dolls - any kind of plaything imaginable really! The store also has larger items such as bikes and some furniture including desks and storage boxes. There is also an extensive Babies R Us department which stocks everything you could need for baby from nappies to travel cot. I particularly enjoyed shopping here when my daughter was tiny! Toys R Us Parkhead can get very busy and sometimes there are long queues at the till. I find the staff are always on hand to help and all in all would recommend a visit to this toy superstore.

When I saw around the Phoenix that there was a Smyths opening I was intrigued as the only other one…read moreI'd seen was at the Glasgow Fort. Curiosity got the better of me and I decided to pop in and see what it was all about. Inside it looks like high rows (even for me at 6ft +) of toys, games, cuddly toys etc. There is a large range of Lego (sometimes in places you don't expect), Disney and film related goods (Star Wars, Minnions, etc) for all ages of kids, even board games. In comparison to the Glasgow Fort branch (which I believe is being revamped), this store appears to be a lot bigger (not that you could tell by the tiny store front) with a wider range of items, some of which I didn't expect including items for babies, bikes and 'ride on' cars etc for younger children. I also noticed some interesting items close to the tills (most of which were unmanned at the time) and some kids party items such as balloons, paper plates, wrapping paper, etc just behind. I'll definitely pop back when I need something for my wee nephew or my god daughter, when the usual shops don't have whatever if the latest craze.

This place is dangerous! Don't try to walk past and ignore it with kids, or some adults (i.e me)…read more I could easily spend my wages in here, on my niece (Smurf) obviously (cough, cough). I was in yesterday enquiring about being able to open the store. This is an actual thing. I found out yesterday at 3pm and headed straight to the store to see if it was real. I spoke to a cast member who directed me to a manager. I have Smurf at the end of November so was chancing it to see if a space was available, they looked but sadly not. They book 3 months in advance for this event, but it is available every day, it doesn't seem to be restricted. Good to know as Smurfs birthday is in June (and mine in March) I was on my lunch break so didn't get to browse much this time, but there will be other times. I can guarantee this.

I vividly remember how I spent my first best friend's 7th birthday. We were driven to Glasgow by…read moreher parents for the sole purpose of visiting The Disney Store. After much shopping, some purchasing with our pocket money and a little post-shopping food, we happily dozed off in the car home. Although I've grown up, Disney still remains slightly magical and I know my little five-year-old cousin (who truly believes she is going to be a princess one day) would adore this store as much today as I did all those years ago. It is full of disney gifts from soft toys to dressing up costumes and often has deals on Disney DVDs. Sadly some fantastic items are just too expensive for what they are and you are paying for the Disney branding. However, a must-go for those with young children or perhaps overgrown kiddies like myself - a Disney wonderland.