Cool vintage toy store. Had lots of things I remember from my childhood. Prices seemed decent…read more Small shop, isles are narrow located in a cute European village area. Staff seemed feien

There are so many positive things I can say about this place - Serge is so kind, knowledgeable and…read moreon top of things - he's so cool and fair when it comes to dealing with customers he knows how to make a sale and give great service to customers that makes them come back like I do with my family - we've been here so many times and we are never disappointed with the selection and service thank you guys for always being amazing and having the best items to choose from we will always come back - makes a great day Kelly's Toys and the German restaurant amazing

It's places like this that make me feel proud to be part of the hobby. Fantastic selection and a…read morestaff that knows their stuff. Will definitely be coming back.

Ok this place got me back on my Gunpla hobby. I was only supposed to browse but I ended up buying a…read morekit. And after a few days I came back for another. And as of today 22May2024, due to their buy 3 get 1 free I ended up coming back and bought more! Did I also mention that their staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about the stuff that they sell?!? Definitely coming back again...and again...well you know what I mean.

I mean if you haven't visited frank and son... are you really a true nerd? I don't think so. I've…read morebeen to Frank and son since they were located at the previous location when I was kid. That place felt massive. This location does feel a little smaller, but it's still massive. Plenty of vendors and variety, some shady vendors that will overcharge too much or just be plain rude, but overall it's a great experience as you will find very niche and interesting/weird stuff. You will also find vendors selling things for great prices. Make sure to bring cash and most vendors will give you a discount. The only downside is even with the ridiculously large parking area, it STILL fills up every single day. It's literally always busy, so prepare to walk a lot. Always fun to visit every once in a while.

This place is so popular that it is very hard to find parking. I used to come here as a kid with…read moremy brother and we would peruse the aisles looking for treasures. comic books, transformers, Nintendo games, etc. you never know what you can find in a box or a shelf for a dollar. One time, I was looking at buying some TCG cards, when a guy bought a whole booster box, opened them all, picked out the couple cards he wanted and asked the vender if they wanted to buy the rest back. Vender refused, so I offered $20 for everything. It was amazing. Now, it's gotten way too commercial for my liking. Everything cost way more than they should, and You can't find a deal anywhere. Last week, I came in looking for a couple MTG to fill out my cEDH deck. Seller says they price things competitive off TCGPlayer website, and then quoted me $6over the tcg price for a $20 card. He says they have to charge more since the booth costs them money. So... I could just buy online, save the upcharge, and you will have to pay for shipping? Thanks but no thanks.

This toy store is unique and magical for many reasons…read more This is a magical place for our family because of the thoughtfully curated items within its walls. It is not overwhelmingly superfluous. This store lends itself to making thoughtful purchases, allowing us to think about the recipient and the joy it will bring them. This store and the items they have on their shelves really speak to the purpose of toys, but also their expertise of providing what is trending in addition to the classics that continue to bring smiles and joy to people. I've gifted items to high school graduates, college graduates, primary school aged children in my family, and colleagues from this store and they all loved and almost all of them knew the items I purchased! I love the feeling of giving a gift and knowing the recipient loves it.

Wonder Emporium is such a fun shop! The owners are always incredibly welcoming and fair, and the…read morestore always has the funnest toys and surprises for kids. We were especially thankful to attend the recent NeeDoh drop! Unfortunately, there was an uncomfortable situation outside in the parking lot involving an older woman approaching customers to purchase their newly purchased NeeDohs and taking pictures of people waiting in line without permission. This was not related to the shop itself, but I wanted to mention it so others attending future squishy drops can be aware. Overall, we highly recommend Wonder Emporium and always enjoy supporting this wonderful local shop!

Didn't buy anything, but this place just has lots of little knickknacks that are cool to look at…read more It has a nostalgic, classic toy/candy store vibe with both modern and classic toys, board games, candies, and sodas. Inside is a little chaotic and claustrophobic but that kind of adds to the experience. Staff members seemed friendly and helpful, based on how they were interacting with other customers. I would come back during the Holidays or when I need to find unique gifts for friends. This place has some funky flavored sodas like peanut butter & jelly, and bacon.

This is definitely one of our favorite places to visit when we are in uptown Whittier! The variety…read moreas well as the staff are always amazing! We recently stopped by to find nee-dohs and were pleasantly surprised to find the collection they had. Heaven was very helpful and informative. Thank you to the wishing well staff! We will see you soon!

It's that time of the year where you are getting ready for the holidays. And it only means one…read morething...getting the cutest gifts for your favorite humans. You can choose from blind boxes to tees to plushies to kitchen and home goods, believe it or not. This store reminds me of my bedroom as a single person, packed with toys in every nook and cranny. Give yourself a good amount of time to check out all that you can. Go through the store twice, because chances are, you will miss something the first time around. I love all the fun Miffy and Monchhichi items available. And there are other popular characters like the Peanuts gang, Moomin, and the newest edition Zilly Tales created by Zillymonkey. The store is pretty well-stocked...until it sells out - worst feeling ever! Pricing is subjective. Black Friday prices were pretty cool. Anyway, you can order online too and pick up in-store. Service is super friendly. Parking is plenty. Happy shopping!

I love this place! Be prepared for expensive prices, but they have a cute variety of items you…read morecan't find at other places! I really recommend their grab bags :) They do stuff the grab bags quite a bit! I attached a video of the items I got in my grab bag! So worth it. Please do more zillymonkey:,)) The lady who owns the place is super sweet.

We absolutely love Knock Knock Toys and Gifts. The owner is super sweet and they have something for…read moreall kid ages =)

Good toy selection. My son had a great time shopping with his money and got 3 toys for under $15…read more It's located right next to the beach in a great location. The cashier helped us out picking his mood ring and he was so excited. Will come back!

We've shopped here many times because we genuinely want to support a local toy store. With so few…read moreindependent toy stores left, we've always been willing to pay the higher prices instead of buying everything from a big box retailer. Unfortunately, our most recent experience was really disappointing. We purchased several items, including three gifts for the same child, and simply asked if they could be gift wrapped together. Instead of just wrapping the gifts or politely explaining the policy, the employee repeatedly insisted that they charge for gift wrapping on items under $10, even though the three gifts we wanted wrapped together totaled well over $50. In total, we spent close to $200 during our visit. The interaction quickly became argumentative and unnecessarily uncomfortable. The owner was present and ultimately wrapped the gifts herself, but rather than helping de-escalate the situation, she allowed the interaction to continue in an unprofessional manner. To make matters worse, when we got home, we realized we'd been charged twice for one of our purchases. I called to have the extra charge reversed, and while they corrected the mistake, I also shared how disappointed I was with our experience in the store. Instead of receiving a sincere apology, I was met with what felt like a dismissive, backhanded response. Mistakes happen, but it's how they're handled that leaves a lasting impression. We genuinely want to continue supporting local businesses like this one, even if it means paying more than shopping at a big-box store. Unfortunately, after this experience, it's hard to justify returning. I hope this feedback encourages the owners to prioritize customer service, because that's ultimately what keeps loyal customers coming back. *also to add at the end of all of this I realized I had forgotten to get a birthday card so I wanted to grab one after checking out with all of our items and they wouldn't accept card or Apple Pay for a $6 birthday card. I needed to purchase something else to make it a $10 purchase or cash only (who carries or accepts cash anymore?) Like in what world!? Of course they wouldn't make an exception. The icing on the cake of a bad experience! This response is back to the owner- Thank you for taking the time to respond. I understand that small businesses need policies, and my review was never about expecting special treatment or criticizing those policies. My disappointment was with how the situation was handled. At no point was it explained that the $10 minimum applied to each individual item rather than the gifts being wrapped together. That had never been our understanding from previous visits, so the interaction was confusing and quickly became argumentative instead of simply being explained. One of the reasons we've continued to shop at your store, despite paying more than we would elsewhere, is the convenience and service, including gift wrapping. When purchasing multiple gifts for the same child, wrapping only some of them defeats much of that convenience. While you mention they were wrapped as a courtesy, that only happened after an uncomfortable exchange, which is the part that left a lasting impression. I appreciate your apology for the duplicate charge, but when I called, I was hoping for acknowledgment of the overall experience, not just the billing error. My review wasn't about policies, it was about customer service. We genuinely wanted to continue supporting your store, which is why this experience was so disappointing.

This place has educational tools for many kids and an example was this Thinking Skills: Using Logic…read morebook for young kids. This is great for parents to increase their kid's cognitive function. There's even the shoe laces tie that is compatible with lots of kid's shoes.

I don't normally leave reviews, but Hidden Collectibles in Orange County absolutely earned this…read moreone. I came in needing to sell some Pokémon cards because life has been hitting me pretty hard financially. I wasn't expecting miracles, I just wanted someone to be honest with me and give me a fair deal. From the moment I walked in, Tien treated me with respect. He took his time going through every card instead of rushing me out the door. He explained everything, answered my questions, and genuinely wanted to make sure I got the best deal possible. You can tell he actually cares about the people who walk into the store, not just the transaction. What really stood out to me was that they listened to my situation. They didn't have to. They could've just made an offer and sent me on my way, but instead they worked with me and made the whole experience feel personal. They even helped make sure my son got to keep the cards that meant the most to him, which honestly meant more to me than they probably realize. A huge thank you as well to the supervisor (I think his name was Logan the one with the tattoos). He was just as friendly, respectful, and helpful. The entire staff made us feel welcome. We ended up walking out with close too $500, kept the majority of my son's collection, and left feeling like we had been treated fairly. That's a win in my book. I've read some of the negative reviews, and after my experience, I genuinely don't understand them. Maybe some people walk in expecting retail prices when they're selling to a business, but that's just not how buying collections works. I felt like I was treated honestly, fairly, and with kindness every step of the way. Thank you, Tien, and everyone at Hidden Collectibles. You helped my family more than you know. I'll definitely be back, and I'll recommend your shop to anyone looking for people who actually care.

Our new favorite card shop!! They're super friendly here and will help with any questions you may…read morehave. Very knowledgeable about their product and very wide selection. We went in to look for Pokemon singles & sealed, by far the most organized store we've visited. Items and cards are usually around market price.

After browsing various online shops for Tamiya hobby paints and being disappointed by needing to…read moreplace several orders to get all the paints i needed, I decided to make the drive and checked this place out. Upon arriving, i was excited to find a wide selection of tamiya paints/supplies in stock, plus a ton of model cars and a huge selection of gundam models from HG to PG. Prices seemed to be in-line with internet prices, which is always great to see. Supporting a local business + not having to pay shipping/wait for shipping is a huge win in my books!

Walked around the shop for about 10 minutes No greeting or acknowledgement…read more 70% RC mostly cars, a few aircraft Some plastic models, 10% off Gundam kits Large sections of empty shelves, looks like at one time the had a lot of model rockets but now very sparse section. Non existent model railroad section 2 LGB switches A couple of HO track sections, no locomotives or rolling stock. Some slot cars, does not live up to the name.