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    The Brain Shoppe

    4.9 (9 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Carol T.

    The brain shoppe in Ithaca is right on the commons. I have always wanted to look in and was pleasantly surprised. Lots of cool games, a kaleidoscope and books for keeping yourself thinking. Great stuff for gifts too. Check it out. You will feel smarter and smarter for the exploring here.

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    Brain S.

    Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful review, Heather!

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    5 months ago

    Fantastic place with many puzzles! There is a table that features puzzles . My fiancé and I loved visiting and plan to go again next year.

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    4 years ago

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    3 years ago

    This is such a cute store!! They have cool brain puzzles that are so fun, and it's a nice store to walk around and try the different puzzles

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    Thanks for your review, Jessica! Glad you liked it here!

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    4 years ago

    Nice, unique store! Great if you're looking for something different. A little pricey, but worth looking around!

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    Hammergirl Anime - Look how pretty the colors are!

    Hammergirl Anime

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    Very happy with the service we received at Hammer Girl Anime. Went to get a birthday gift for our…read moreson and we could not find the item. Showed the employee working a picture of the item and he went out of his way to get this for us. He explained some of inventory was in boxes due to returning from a convention, but he would look into it. He sent a picture to the manager who confirmed they had the item and he went into the boxes to grab it for us. He really made a huge difference for us, as this was the only thing our 7 year old wanted for their birthday. The employee was so helpful in answering any questions we had and made our experience pleasant. The selection at the store is great and we enjoyed browsing the variety of products. Will be shopping here again!

    I have been frequenting Hammergirl Anime for close to 15+ years. The short and sweet of it is this,…read moreyou won't find more variety, a more knowledgeable staff, and a more comfortable atmosphere than you will here. If we start with merchandise, you can find almost anything you could be looking for. Figures, trading cards, pins, international snacks, stationary, drink water, clothing, plushes, mangas, movies... should I keep going, because I absolutely can! The selection is huge and regularly changing. It can be a bit hard to find older anime/manga merch but as of yesterday I was able to find some Trigun(1997) items which I thought was fun! If you or your children like Pokémon, you're in for a treat!! The staff knows so much about everything!! Each of them are the human Wikipedia of their favorite genres. It's so refreshing to be able to ask if they know something like --- and be directed to something you will love! They are welcoming and warm, if you have questions don't hesitate to ask. You will be helped and educated! The atmosphere is comfortable! You don't have to worry about feeling out of place, this place is welcoming to all. The TV in the front is always playing a different anime which is a cool way to find new anime's to watch! My husband and I started playing in the Pokémon and Final Fantasy card tournaments just recently and everyone is so warm it's wonderful. We instantly felt welcomed. If you like Anime, Manga, international TV/Movies I'd highly suggest going!

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    I came thru the area looking for antique sores on Yelp to browse and instead found The Laughing…read morePlace, which is a toy store. It's jam packed with all sorts of neat, unique items that you don't find at the other big box stores. Nearly all of the inventory has educational value with a heavy concentration on free form play. My niece is exceptionally gifted and we struggle to find gifts for her that actually stimulate her. She's blessed with a mind that visualizes solutions quickly. I picked up several brain teasers I've never seen elsewhere, some card games that seemed as if they may challenge her and a hanging seat for my son that I've looked for elsewhere without success. The woman at the counter was incredibly knowledgeable about her products and took the time to go get a former demo item so I could be certain I was purchasing something I'd enjoy. I live several hours away from this store, but plan to make another trip down soon for birthday and holiday gifts. I wish she was closer to my house, but then again I'd spend a fortune at her store. This little trip cost me $250, but I have no guilt because they seem to be unique, well made toys with a heavy emphasis on educational components! I'll be back... With more money and men to carry out my bags!

    If you are looking for a unique present for a child or baby, look no further!!! They have such a…read moregreat selection of toys for all ages: way better than any selection you would find at a chain store. I love it here and always buy my son the cutest stuff !

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