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    Thinker Toys

    4.0 (69 reviews)
    ModerateToy Stores
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    john j.

    Awesome toy store! Tons of games, puzzles and toys for kids of all ages. They have many of the latest board games and tone of ravensburger puzzles.

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    Visit regularly, disappointed today. Bought several items, discovered after returning home the stuffed animal I purchased was DIRTY. Was asked if I needed a bag for my purchases? Last straw was reflecting on this sign at the register. A tip?! For dirty toys and no bag? Will think about another store next time.

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    Umm...just realized they offer a discount for all teachers/educators with no limits. Shop local!

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    13 years ago

    Cute toy shop with friendly staff; a sweet refuge for the kiddies amongst the more adult-friendly shops in town.

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    All the toys a big & little kid could want. A must stop on visits to Carmel. Great selections and fun people!

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    13 years ago

    Great store! Its got so many old school toys that are fun to look at! And the ferris wheel they built is amazing!

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    This shop in the very nice shopping center of Del Monte has a ton of product, but like most comic…read morebook stores, the business is moving away from that business and focusing more on collectible toys. It's a shame because there are so few good stores in this area. I went to all of them today and didn't find one that was a strong comic book store. If you like certain collectibles, you'll find a lot here, but if you're looking for comic books (which this store is listed) then you might be disappointed. SELECTION: Definitely packed full of product but I find that these types of stores in the end don't do well because product that doesn't sell sits on the shelves so long they gather dust. Not focused enough. And the comic wall isn't well stocked. SERVICE: Helpful in explaining why there isn't a lot in stock but too bad because this place has lots of potential. In a waning market this is the most well positioned store to do well. If they only did an ordering service, it would likely solve some of their problems. COST: Reasonable but not exceptional. Instead of going the collectibles route (I would definitely have collectibles but not the fad kind), I would go the comic book / gaming / sports card route. Card collectibles are of high value and take up so very little space. Funkos are great, but to give them shelf space they aren't worth it.

    I came in to look for some Poison Ivy comics...and left with a horrible headache and feeling sick…read more The reason being the OVERPOWERING SMELL of mold or mildew that was in the store. Owner definitely has an issue that needs to be resolved immediately. As for the contents of the store, it sadly left a lot to be desired. Comics were not sorted alphabetically on the shelves, older guy sitting behind the counter made it clear he did not want to be bothered, and some of the merchandise was WAY TOO expensive. I understand he has a shop in the Del Monte Shopping Center so renting the space can be pricey, but $30 for a "normal" Funko Pop that isn't a Chase, or special edition, is just plain ridiculous. Hot Topic on the other side of the shopping center had the exact same Funko Pop for $11.90 My partner found a cool Batman graphic novel, but by that point I felt like I was gonna be sick due to the mold smell, so I had to leave. I hope the owner can get their priorities straight, and take care of the store before someone does get sick.

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    The Pleasure of Writing

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    4.2(59 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Great selection of pens, I've been in a few times and the staff is always welcoming, friendly, and…read morehelpful. I bought my favorite pen here!

    This store is world renowned per the lady saleswoman inside. My wife took many photos inside &…read moreinitially outside as she visited it & Yelp pointer had it located in the wrong place! That's not the first time Yelp was wrong. Finally she googled it for the correct address. Live & learn! The selection looked limitless but bc we had other errands to run she didn't stay to shop. Maybe that was a good thing for me bc shopping is a sport for her! LOL If your favorite hobby is collecting fountain pens then this store is for you! You would definitely appreciate it! This store visit was made for our special & cherished friends Klaus & Karen in Germany. We have been to Carmel many times before but it was our first time here in this store & probably not our last. My wife does like to journal since she was a child and is always looking for a new journal book to write in! It appears they do have notecards too but she didn't have time to shop. I'm sure she will find that perfect item the next time! The photos posted here were for Klaus. Enjoy! Even for us driving to Carmel takes us 3.5 to 4 hours bc we hit traffic this Memorial Day 2025 weekend! But we had a special family wedding to attend in Monterey & chose to stay in Carmel trying a new hotel. So we accomplished several things in this visit! It was all good! Life is worth living & travel to those far corners like this hidden gem can be very special. It was certainly our pleasure! Thanks Klaus for keeping my wife aware of these retail businesses. Live. Learn. Love. Life. You get only one chance at life bc you may be here yet the next minute you're gone tomorrow. If you are in Carmel come visit but google those directions as Yelp pointer is incorrect! Just a small reminder!

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