Fantastic store. Difficult to choose amongst the vintage toy gems. I made my choice but there were…read moreseveral things I eyed on the way out. Highest praise.

Purchased an item online that clearly had a factory defect. The defect was never disclosed on the…read moreposting or in any photo. When I found it (factory seals never disturbed) all they could say was, "Its factory sealed and we didn't do it" must be they package their items blind folded as it was very visible through the clear window. Now after charging an inflated price they will be kind enough to accept it back from me at my cost and charge me an additional 3% restocking fee. Buyer beware!

This is such a neat store with such a variety of stuff. From toys and games to full on classroom…read moredecor, this spot has it all! What my son really loves about this store is their large train table. He could literally stay and play for hours. I have to explain to him that this isn't Marbles and it's a store, we aren't just suppose to stand there all day. They are usually very kind about it and don't mind that we are loitering for far too long. When I'm looking for a kids birthday gift, this is a great spot due to the variety. They have a great selection of curated games and puzzles. Of course they also sell a few train items as well which my son loves checking out. Parking is super easy and overall just a neat store to wander around in!

This place is amazing! I am starting out as a school media coordinator in NC and thought I would…read morestop by to get some inspiration on what to do for display/bulletin boards. Not only did I find some great stuff but the staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. The quality of service here is top notch!

I show up here almost every Thursday for their EDH night…read more These are my opinions and observations: - It can be difficult to find a parking spot after 6pm. - The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. - There's a wide variety of games to choose from. - Their merchandise is reasonably priced. - It can get crowded in there, but you can always find table space. - They don't sell MTG singles beyond the current set. Overall, this is my favorite hobby shop, and if I didn't like the store, I wouldn't show up every Thursday.

I always wanted to stop by and I'm glad I did. It's a cool place if you are into card games like…read morePokemon and board games like D&D. They host tournaments and game night. I went in to get my nephew some items to get his gaming started. They have miniature game pieces that you can paint and some already painted. The clerk is very knowledgeable about everything in there. Took his time to answer all my questions and I was able to get everything my nephew can use for his first rpg game night adventure with his friends for a good price. Definitely worth checking if you are into gaming but not video games since this is not that kind of venue.

They have a lot of great toys and games that are more unique than what you would find at typical…read morestores. well organized, clean, and great staff.

Their toys are overly priced and break easily. My first time…read moreand my last time shopping here ever. I go to buy my daughter the viral squishy dumpling and as soon as she opens it and give it a squeeze, it bust open. I have bought lots of squishys over the years for my daughter for way cheaper at other stores and they are still till this day in good condition, not one has ever bust opened. The store won't do nothing for us. Says they are no longer accepting refunds for the dumplings. HINT HINT CLUE CLUE, this must be happening to several ppl but yet no warning in the store or a price drop on theses cheaply made, over priced dumplingings. They didn't bother to make it right just told me to buy another one. Warning , they don't care about the children and how they feel. EDIT*********** PS: I STAND BY WHAT I SAID. Btw my daughter actually did get a glitter one that she actually loved. So no one scamming over here. Picking a cheap toy supplier and hiking the price up but won't make it right is sad and money hungry. They could care less about kids but want to sell to them. Awful place. There are much better toy stores for way less and better quality.

Hello fine folks of Cary, North Carolina!…read more I would give this place 10 stars if I could, 100 all the way! If you have kids or if you are a kid at heart (like me!) you need make a stop in here ASAP. The young gentleman working the counter was really nice and knowledgeable, I think that his parents own the store, so you should feel good about yourself when shopping here by SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES. Make this place a staple for Christmas shopping this year, the pictures speak for themselves.

Such a sweet little trinket store. I love bringing my friends here and exploring through their mass…read moreamounts of products. The animals are well looked over and seem to have a lot of enrichment.

Bad news. Stores like The Toy Shoppe are bad news. Like a kid in a candy store bad. There's a toy…read moreof some kind for every age group. Although I needed only one item and found it quickly, I spent more time perusing. What I saw was every available spot filled with toys. The manager mentioned the toy fair in a couple of weeks and after that, what little space was available now would be crammed with new things. That will be yet more bad news. Nearly everything was reasonably priced, less than in competing stores and in fact, I didn't notice a lot of duplication with things available in chain box stores. That makes The Toy Shoppe good for picking up something different. I didn't see any board games or jigsaw puzzles, unfortunately, but since I can get those anywhere, I'm okay with not finding them here. Perhaps they'll show up later. Despite escaping from The Toy Shoppe with only one item, I saw enough, like balsa planes, classic harley motorcycle models, and what looks to be the first of a train collection, to know I'll be visiting again. The Toy Shoppe, a classic mom-and-pop shop, is worth a visit when needing an escape from the madison-avenue marketing hype for toys.

RUDE AND SMELLY! The rude is from me, the smelly is from my daughter…read more I don't know how these people stay in business. We walked in and not only does the middle age creepy looking guy not look up from his computer, he doesn't even acknowledge we were there. We were looking for something particular, and didn't see it. When we asked this guy, he again did not even look up from the computer, and in a sarcastic tone filled with contempt, like we had the nerve to ask, says, "We don't carry that here, you'll have to go to a big box store!!!" So we left and as soon as we get out the store my daughter asks "did you smell his breath?" We both laughed and went to the "big box" store to get our item.

It's such a rare experience to have excellent customer service in a store. I have shopped at…read moreLearning Express in North Hills Mall for years and have never been disappointed. I am typically a person who doesn't like store staff to help me but I have learned to welcome help from staff at Learning Express. Every staff person who has helped me through the years has gone above and beyond to help me find age appropriate gifts for my great nieces. Lily helped me today and was incredibly helpful. A huge thank you to the staff who are friendly, knowledgeable about the inventory, and helpful!

I think this is a super cute locally owned bookstore. Tucked away in North Hills it's perfect if…read moreyou are looking to buy a gift and not go to one of the bigger super stores. I also love that if you are signed up for their loyalty program they do free gift wrapping. Literally the perfect spot if you are trying to grab something and are quickly running out of time to wrap it. The selection has a little something for every kid- toys, games, puzzles, kits, stuffed animals, you name it!!

We had a very positive and fun shopping experience at their Cary location. This store has a large…read morevariety of STEM toys, cool gift items and surprisingly pets ! The costumer service here is unmatched and the store layout is clean and engaging. We visited today just to browse for Christmas gifts. My daughter stumbled across colorful biospheres that house African Dwarf frogs. A small aquatic frog native to parts of Equatorial Africa. Each biosphere comes with 2 frogs. Jordan educated us on care instructions and we found this be a very affordable low maintenance pet for a child. These frogs are adorable in pairs ! We were informed that we receive free food within the first year of owning the frogs. The lifespan is up to 6 years. Much better than fish. We enjoyed browsing the rest of the store and I scored some personalized ornaments for our Christmas tree 3 for $10. My daughter identified a company called Dope Slime whose items are not sold everywhere. The staff was very friendly and courteous and we can't wait to come back and visit the other locations. Thanks so much Jordan for helping with our pet purchase !

The two employees were unbelievably rude! There was truly no reason for their unkind behavior. I…read morewas being friendly and polite. The other woman who I saw being treated with shocking rudeness was with her teen granddaughter, and was also being nice. She left without a purchase, as did I.

Deco Raleigh is located in Downtown Raleigh on Salisbury Street. The iconic neon sign caught my…read moreattention and drew me in after a walking tour of Raleigh. The store opened back in 2012 and moved to its current larger spot in 2018. At the time, it was the only place downtown to buy a card and a gift. The building was once the NC State Bar's headquarters. Parking is on the street or at a nearby garage, so it can be somewhat challenging. Did you know that Pam Blondin, the owner, campaigned and built Raleigh's first parklet, and she commissioned the city's first sidewalk mural? She is a true pioneer of downtown's public culture. Deco Raleigh is an upscale gift shop with curated gifts. I thought the store was a good size and bigger than it appeared from the street. But the aisles were a little narrow in places. The store carries work from over 100 North Carolinian artisans. Inside, there is pottery, artwork, jewelry, textiles, apparel, home decor, puzzles, books, cards, and other unique finds. The store carries the "Raleigh" and "North Carolina" themed items. You'll also find some gourmet food items. The custom wrapping station makes things so convenient. It is the ideal place to browse and find a thoughtful gift for someone, or just buy something for yourself. The store design is warm, welcoming, and a total visual treat to explore. I'll definitely be back!

Love this store! So much to see and so many unique brands and artists…read more We spent about 1/2 hour in Deco Raleigh, but could have stayed longer and spent a lot of money. Bought a clever dish towel from BlueQ, some magnets, bookmarks and some very unique gifts. Highly recommend!

I've worked with Caleb Dillon of White Metal Games from 2014 - 2015 on a variety of historical and…read morefantasy projects with wonderful results. For historical miniatures, I commissioned him to paint 17th century Russian Cossacks, over 300 Aztec warriors, and a Bolt Action Japanese force. For fantasy miniatures he converted two Lord of the Rings Mumaks for use in Kings of War, converted a large number of custom female centaurs, and created a playable montage of nymphs and dryads for Kings of War. Finally, he painted about 200 models for me from the Eureka Miniatures "Frog Wars" line of models. In my recommendation of Caleb, I would like to point out three aspects of his service which garnered my consistent and repeat business over the past two years. 1. Communication: Without fail, Caleb provided a weekly check-in with photos to show the status of the models. It gave me a clear understanding of how the various projects were proceeding and allowed ample time to make changes if desired. Moreover, he consistently asked questions to ensure I was happy with how the project with the progress. In projects where he had more room for creativity, he used this opportunity to provide me with an outline of his thoughts and visions which was immensely useful. 2. Conversion Work: All studios are expected to paint well, but not all are great converters. Caleb really did a wonderful job with the conversions. He took my initial ideas and went wild. For instance, I asked Caleb to convert two Mumaks into a traveling Goblin caravan, and he made the tops of the Mumaks into full working cities. For a dryad/nymph project, he made it a seamless transition to make it appear as if dryads were emerging from the trees. I was very happy with his work in this capacity. 3. Timeliness: Caleb has shown immense discipline in delivering the models on time. For 2015 we created a monthly project calendar and an associated budget. For every project he delivered the models earlier than projected without neglecting any details. Overall, I have been immensely pleased with my collaboration with Caleb Dillon of White Metal Games and highly recommend his work.

From the owner: Miniature Painting, Conversion, and Customization. We build models of all shapes and sizes,…read moreincluding dioramas!