When I am in town, I make it a point to visit Toy Anxiety. They have everything. I'm a "smalls" type collector and they had a lot of Keshi as well as other fun grabs. My kids also got some Lego. The person working there was very kind and fun to talk with. I can't stand when collectible places are run by stuff people! Long story short: go here. Get deals. Have fun. read more

Very rude and unprofessional I had a very unpleasant experience with Ken. I was trying to sell some old toys, and he was extremely rude and kept interrupting me instead of letting me finish my sentences. He said that they weren't vintage, which made no sense considering some of these toys are 30 years old. Regardless of whether he was interested in buying them or not, he could have communicated that respectfully. Instead, he was dismissive, interrupted me repeatedly, and did not conduct business in a professional manner. Very disappointing experience. read more

My husband absolutely loved the store! The staff were super helpful and knowledgeable and very attentive. The place is really full of every kind of collectible you can imagine. It reminded me of stores that we have been in in New York City. If you are a toy lover you should not miss Toy Anxiety! read more

Some of the best selection of stuff I've seen in a collectible shop and the staff are all super knowledgeable. This store is a hidden gem 5/5 read more

This place is loaded with everything you would want. Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers, etc...new and vintage. My son found some vintage Star Wars toys that we had never seen before. The store is literally packed with so much cool stuff. The owner was super nice and even gave my son some freebies. Definitely worth the trip, if you are into vintage toys. read more

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There's no place like it! My boys absolutely love this place and the people there make it so special! Our favorite place!

So cool! So many action figures and toy items of all kinds. Definitely worth your time to stop in and browse. Nostalgia galore! I got all my child's friends Xmas gifts here in one stop shop. I like that there is a variety of price points also. And the owner is friendly and helpful. Wish all citizens would value the Happiness and Joy of supporting small biz company instead of WalFart, Targay, etc.... This is what America is made of! read more

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This place is great! I stopped in here while visiting friends in Phoenix. I always like to check out the local collector scene in cities when I visit and this was one of the best reviewed stores and was close by. Their collection of new and vintage toys is incredible. It's like a walk down memory lane. I found a GIJOE Classified figure I was looking for that had beens old out online for a while and I always like to support local when possible. They have an extensive collection of just about everything and the staff is super nice about helping you find what you're looking for. read more

Just moved into the area and figured I'd give this store a try , I'm happy I did . As a toy collector I found some stuff i would have only been able too find by ordering online and who knows how damaged they would have been by the time they got too me . Love this place they have a lot of figures of every variety and there prices match just about everywhere when it comes too DC , TMNT , STAR WARS . All that good stuff . I recommend highly read more

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My son's favorite place to go. Ken is very helpful and nice. We will always make a stop here when I'm Phoenix. read more

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Awesome place! I went in there got the first time just browsing and the owner was really cool. Prices were very good for some gems. They have a nice selection of boxes and opened figures. read more

Great selection of toys, large selection of Star Wars collectibles but they can be rude at times.

Solid solid solid. I came here and found the Hot Toys Civil War Captain America. The store owner/workers were quite helpful and very fair. Lots of Marvel Legends, Star Wars, and Sideshow stuff. Worth the time and trip to check it out, they got quite a bit. Especially if you're looking for any kind of Hot Toys. read more

This little shop is like a treasure trove of memories combined with every kid's wishlist. There are collectibles ranging from the 1970s all the way to ones that came out this week. I found presents for the Star Wars, superhero, Transformers, Disney, video game and Ninja Turtles fans in my family. They have so much to choose from that it was easy to find something for everyone. Their prices are competitive and they gave me a deal because I had so many things I was buying at once. I've been going back every other week to see what new treasures came in. They get collections in all the time. read more

Found this place looking for Hot Toys sellers, we LOVE coming here. The owner is so helpful and will answer any questions you have as well as look in the back for anything you're looking for. He gives fair prices for a reseller and always has new stuff in stock. There is so much to look at in this store! We always meet new people here to talk to about figures and toys, we always have great conversations too! The parking lot is a little sketchy, but we've never had a bad experience here. read more

There is so much cool stuff to look at from old transformers to marvel to any horror movies and Starwars. It's a little cramped in there but it is so worth going in and wonder around. Soooo cool!!!! read more

I take my son here quite a bit so he can find action figures that he wants. I have to say this is hands down the best place for that, and I've been to pretty much every place in the valley that sells figures. Toy anxiety has the widest variety, old and new. read more

Very rude customer service!! Unfortunately they have the worst attitude towards customers is like they are doing you a favor. There's other nice stores don't waste your money here. read more

Just a terrible experience every visit. Horrible customer service, both employees are rude and will make you feel like it's a burden to show you an item behind the glass case. I have spent a lot of money on figures here over the years and promise not to return. The woman that works there may be the most unpleasant person to deal with in my years of collecting. They will always be on the phone or packing something up or unloading packages to even care that a customer is there waiting to make a big purchase. There was also a time I spent all weekend gathering toys for trade or to sell and drove a far distance to show them. Ken said my stuff was worthless without even looking at it, didn't even bother to walk a few feet outside to look at what took me hours to prepare. Arnold is amazing and a joy to deal with but he is not there most of the time. I drive more than 45 mins to visit this store and each time my experience has been worse because of how I am treated. Very rude people (except Arnold) and I do not recommend this place. Go to The Toy Box or Collectors Marketplace instead. read more

Absolutely LOVE this store! There's always such an amazing selection of new and vintage toys and they always have rare or hard to find toys, even around the holiday season. The store is clean and welcoming and the staff is always very friendly and inviting! We LOVE to bring our son and let him pick out a toy from time to time. Definitely recommend! read more

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I do like this hobby shop a lot but last time had a poor experience. The first time went great bought about $100 and asked about other items. This last time I came in with $200+ because I wanted Subzero from World Box. I did not get a greeting when I came in and faced the owner/employee. Nor did I get any questions of any kind. The owners/employees were too concerned with customers touching things and I left immediately afterwards. Every customer during the Amazon era enters your store, they are there to buy from you. Even if I don't like anything but am greeted I will buy something knowing how difficult it is for retailers to compete especially hobby retailers. read more

Just left here and I planned to buy something though I have to say the staff was just in their own conversation and didn't greet me nor once broke from conversation to check in. If someone is up front and looking at stuff - ask if they need help. Simple ask , also no wrestling figs? read more

This is not a toy store for children. This is a toy store for grown men who collect small, plastic figurines (yes, I said figurines) molded to resemble characters from their favorite movies and TV shows. This may sound odd to some of you but believe me there are more of them out there than you think. If the toys are new, they may claim that they are an investment and that they will be valuable someday; if old they say they want something that they loved as a child to be passed on to their own children for that sense of nostalgia. Either way, all lovers of toys and action figures will be well satisfied by this place. Their selection of comic book based figures was fairly limited but they did have some of the more obscure characters so that was nice. Lots of "Star Wars" of course but I was surprised no Lego versions. They had some "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter" stuff that was pretty cool. Also TV shows like "Battlestar Galactica" and "Buffy". I got a cool zombie toy based on the AMC's show "The Walking Dead". They even had "retro" toys from "Terminator" and "Back To The Future". Awesome!!! They did have some truly collectable pieces behind the counter for the big bucks but I am not into that at all. Most of their items were very reasonably priced. They even had used toys in bargain bins. I got a ziplock bag full of dinosaurs for my nephews for just a dollar. You can't beat that. They did have gift cards available so that was a big plus, too! read more

I found this place one day while waiting for my food at Dragon Palace. I am not the nerdy toy buff and collector type, but this place is fun. Lots of fine new and vintage toys starting at $1.00. I was able to find some great Star Wars toys for my son as well as some classics including The Beatles Yellow Submarine. In addition, plenty of Marvel and DC Comic based items. The store is open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. It can be a challenge to find open. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. From my experience the customers are truly originals! My first time in the store an Elvis impersonator told my four year old that he is pushy and rude. I will leave it at that.......... Some of the toys are from McDonald's/Burger King which is a good thing. I would rather get my son the toy here than go to the fast food h*ll and pay double to have some unedible food type items in a card board box. If you are around the area, check it out. Even if you are not into toys, this place will likely bring up some position memories of yesterday. read more

When most people think "toy store" the first thing that comes to mind is Toys 'R Us, or something similar. If you are like me, and lucky enough to have visited Toy Anxiety, it is surely the new standard for toy stores. The place is packed full of toys; old, new, pre-loved, collectible, classic...you name it and they have it. When you enter the stores' jam packed full of toys location, you can't help but be overwhelmed. After orienting yourself with the layout and "zones" it turns in to a real life treasure hunt. There is something for everyone here. One of the things I love most about this place; There are a few plastic chests of drawers full of $1 toys, the perfect distraction for a toddler that would otherwise be tearing apart originally packaged, extremely expensive action figures or "riding" an AT-AT, thus allowing the adults to enjoy Toy Anxiety to the fullest. read more

If you are a collector,or are looking for an awesome gift this is the place to go!! It's so COOL! Wish i would've taken pictures of some of the toys they have. I think you can also trade or sell toys in good condition. read more

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Spilling over with variety, they supply some of the classiest of figures ranging from everything out there. Their service is excellent, friendly and up front with the process if you're there to buy, sell or trade. They split up their specialities, which makes trading or identifying pieces a little difficult if you go on the wrong day. Worse still if you're visiting the wrong location since some of their guys only specialize in certain stuff. I'd recommend calling ahead before coming in with trades. I've come in several times to buy and trade and I am immensely satisfied with the service and definitely the ample variety of outstanding toys available. read more

Hands down the best specialty toy shop in the Phoenix area! I have been a loyal customer of Toy Anxiety since they were Empire of Toys on 12th street. Each time I walk in, I'm instantly transported back to my childhood and amazed at the variety and selection of new/vintage action figures,prop replicas and many other items I could only dream of as a kid. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable of the products available in the shop and I have often been stuck in many nerd conversations while visiting. If you're a serious or beginning collector, want some toys for your kids (the dollar bins are always ravaged by happy kids), or just want a blast from the past, Toy Anxiety is a place you want to check out if you haven't already. read more

My husband loves this place. I have no first hand experience going inside as I was stuck in the car with sleeping babies. The center it is in a really in need of a facelift. If you are a collector, hubs says to check this place out. read more

There was a large selection, and looking around is fun. But the staff fluctuate between disinterested and rude. And it's waaaay overpriced. If you consider buying something there I highly recommend googling it first. We've bought quite a bit of items we saw in there for muuuuuuch less online. They have arcade game machines you can buy at Walmart marked up by at least $200. They had little Lego packs for $20 that are $10 at Walmart. Fun for 15 minutes of browsing, but I wouldn't return. read more

This place is great depending on what you are looking for and if the owner/staff is in a good mood. They have a little bit of everything and their prices are very fair for a brick and mortar shop. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Incredible store, incredible service incredible prices! Everyone is always so friendly and ready to talk to you and answer whatever questions you have! They have great selection and variety. Almost never walk out empty handed. Always have great prices, especially for their 3.75 inch Star Wars. Although recently their has been a lot of power of the forces figures (that I hate) I think it might be because of me for buying all the great figs. Can't wait for my next trip! read more

Such a great place! Toy Anxiety has a big selection of new and old, well priced, rare and cool toys! Staff was nice and friendly which makes a world of a difference! I will definitely be going back for more....Thanks Toy Anxiety! read more

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This place is so cool. That have a ton of old and new toys. The older toys are all my favorites from my childhood. They also have really cool stuff just to look at. Huge selection of Star Wars! read more

So many cool toys from the 80s! Took my kid there a few weeks back and he loved it. Will be stopping by again soon so he can pick out a toy. Workers are nice and very helpful with any questions you have about trade ins and getting in certain toys. I'm a G1 Transformers fan myself and they don't disappoint in that category at all! read more

They have a great selection of collectibles to choose from, even as I was checking out I noticed more stuff. The two main things I noticed that struck my interest was sideshow and funko. I even found sideshow statues from around 2010. The people working their were also very nice and willing to cut you a deal if you buy multiple things. I recently moved here and I look forward to coming back again! read more

This place is awesome. Just bought a loose super powers darkseid. Will def be back for more. Lots of loose figures. Great prices and friendly staff. read more

Was a long time customer since they were in their old location. Noticed recently that the staff does not greet you or look at you when you're in the store and are not very that friendly upon check out like they used to be. Last time my friend wanted to go but I was reluctant because of how the staff has been. Went anyway and same thing happened. A woman and man were sitting behind the register talking to each other the whole time. I stood directly in front of them because I was looking at the items behind them (they put a lot of small figures behind them where it's harder to see). They never once looked up or asked if I needed help. I even said aloud to my friend that I felt invisible and no response. That was it. I have the Collector's Marketplace around the corner from me where when you walk in, they greet you and they check on you when you're in the store to see if there's anything they can do to help and super friendly when checking out. Of course they also have a huge selection because they are a much larger store. I still wanted to support Toy Anxiety since I've been a customer for so long and still remember how great it used to be, especially at their old location. I am all for supporting small businesses, but if they don't care about my business, I have no reason to go back. read more

This store has a large selection. They however try to sell broken toys. I tried to talk to the manager about a mark down and he was very rude and said one thing then walked away. I will not be coming back! read more

One of my favorite stores in Arizona. Although it's small, I can spend upwards of 30 minutes looking around. There's a ton of stuff (updated regularly). It's got great customer service. I've dealt with "Ken" on multiple occasions. Great guy; he's always so eager to help. He's really relaxed and cool, too. The prices are always fair. Me and my friend have bought things that end up being more expensive on amazon.com. I've been to many other toy stores and comic book shops, and that rarely happens. The trade-in feature is also very neat. I made $15 in cash for a couple of Star Wars figures. Very satisfying experience. I'm not really a toy collector or anything, but every time I visit the store it's a blast. Definitely check this one out. read more