Best toy stores in California: find options near you

They have almost everything, Buy, Sell Trade. Best toy warehouse for your inner child needs. Cos play Vintage Toys R Us mixed up under one roof. Pokémon stadium legit. Sports memorabilia must haves signed balls and boxing frames. Wowzers.. I will sign up for a membership

About time I made it to Frank & Son Collectible Show! This place is a kid’s dream… or a 45-year-old kid-at-heart’s dream who should NOT be trusted around Hot Wheels. ​ I said I was just gonna look – left with quite a few Hot Wheels. My son finally found his S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla Minus One and I think I heard angels sing. We all got something we wanted. Definitely coming back, my wallet is not happy about it.

If you’re here for Magic the Gathering most of the booths are to the back of the warehouse. Most have pads of paper where you write down the cards you need and they find them. Booth 638 took almost 2 hours to find my list of 15 cards but found everything at a good price. I recommend a booth further down called, Atlas Game Store, they were much faster and kinder. Pros: free parking and admission on weekends, lots to choose from Cons: Parking can be a nightmare when it’s busy

I was not expecting all that was going on in here! This place is definitely a one of a kind of experience! There are so many cards and vendors! People dress up and it is definitely a sight to see. One thing you should not forget and that’s you bargaining hat!

We were in the area so decided to check it out. The whole experience can be pretty overwhelming as it’s just rows and rows of endless collectibles, Pokémon cards, figurines etc. for the young at heart, this place is a treasure trove. It definitely healed my inner child a little just walking around and checking out all the booths. That said, something in there (probably dust?) triggered my allergies really bad. We didn’t get anything and still spent a good hour just walking around and checking out the place. There’s a big parking lot outside but it can still get a little crazy with the crowd!

What can I say about this place. It’s overall a good too spots for any nerds out there. You can find very unique items like these rings.

Good place to hang out and look for items you enjoyed as a kid growing up. Parking sucks after 10am, especially when they have special guests doing signings. Kinda pricey for certain items to buy and pretty challenging if your trying to sell items to vendors. They have a little bit of almost everything you would find at a comic book convention. Wear comfortable shoes and bring snacks and water, you will walk alot.

Great place to bring kids if they love books. The children’s section is fantastic with a huge variety of books for different ages, from picture books to chapter books and graphic novels. There are also plenty of toys and fun items like LEGO sets and themed merchandise. Kids will definitely enjoy browsing around here. The selection is excellent and it’s easy to spend a lot of time exploring the shelves. A great stop if you’re looking for books or gifts for young readers.

Jalana is absolutely amazing. If she’s there, find her and she will help you find anything . She should be the CEO as good as she is . She helped me search through the kids books exhaustingly. I really appreciate her efforts

I was just there at the cafe and ordered some coffee and told the young woman that I needed cream for my coffee and she still filled it to the rim which left no room of course. I found her service very disrespectful knowing well aware of how to serve a cup of coffee. It’s not very hard to listen to the customer. The staff which dealt with the books was a little to mechanical for my taste . There was no greeting what so ever just frowns. I am not sure what happened to this book store since I have been gone.

What’s not to like about this wonderful book store? Great selection of novels, autobiographies, children’s books. We came today because they were giving out lego snowglobes. They have a great selection of toys for everyone. They even have a selection of vinyl records & dad’s. And they have a large magazine rack. Along with a Starbucks. You can’t go wrong here

Do better.. my wife went in and asked for a set of specific books and was immediately judged and looked at in an ill manner training needs to be done. To sit and judge someone over a book is insane that was by far the worst experience she has ever had in your store she left tears because how this employee treated her we will not be visiting this establishment until things are taken care of

The staff is super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable! My fiancé has been coming here for years and has picked up good singles. I’ve been coming here with him for over a year. Today we got a box of the Battles of Legend Glorious Galary; we pulled a Chibi card! 😆

So many cute figurines and collectibles! Most of their stuff is pre-owned and marked down so you can get a really good deal on whatever you are looking for! The staff are very kind and attentive and will help you without hesitation. I got this super cute figurine. It’s poseable and has interchangable hand expressions and also an interchangeable face plate and moveable eyes! Very cute find in the Little Tokyo Mall. 🥰

I went to an Event for Godzilla, they were hosting it. It was an enjoyable experience, it was really fun for fans and collectors alike. Prices are fair, and they have a great selection of merchandise that I wanted to see that can’t be found anywhere else. The Staff is really nice and very professional and kept me informed about what recommendations very informative and im definitely coming back again in the future.

Recently bought an action figure from here. The staff are very nice and knowledgeable. They’re so passionate about what they have and are actual collectors themselves. The prices are reasonable as well depending on what you’re after. This is the only place in LA I know of that carries Tamashii Nations items. Highly recommended.

I went here with my brother recently and the experience was absolutely horrible. We picked up something off of the shelf and while we were still browsing a staff member came up to us and told us they had to keep it up front. There were MANY other people also holding items they found on the shelves and they didn’t get the same treatment. The staff repeatedly followed us and kept pushing about what we were there for. Obviously we were still browsing but they continued to pester us. I was done and didn’t even want to browse anymore so I payed for my one thing and left. I won’t be coming here ever again.

(The card shop of Anime Jungle) Harsh, strict, and just an overall not so good experience. Definitely not a good place for beginners to start out. Haven’t heard anything positive about this shop. (The figurine, manga, and merch shop) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A perfect place to find anime merch you’re looking for. The deals are reasonable, the staff are helpful and the ambiance is a weebs dream.

This place is great. I’ve been coming here for years only to look around. But last weekend I came in and decided to buy my first gundam kit and let me tell you I had fun assembling it. The price was great $10. Well this thrusday I decided to order online from them. I order 3 new kits. But as I finished ordering my items I noticed on one of the item it was just a weapons kit not the actual gundam. I called In spoke with Ivan and made a fix on my order quick. They didn’t make a problem they made it quick and easy and received my orders today. Thank you anime jungle and Ivan for my order 🙏🏽

So 2 stars only because some of the staff are pretty nice, but from November 8th they «can’t go back that far» to get a receipt that I lost whilst moving from a purchase made on October 24th of the same year, and here’s the real issue, BECAUSE I don’t have their rewards program?! And she openly told me they would go back many years for receipts if I had the rewards account…. Wow. Just wow. Will definitely never return, Adam and Eve can give me shotty merchandise for cheaper and have a built in electronic receipt.

The staff here is insanely nice! The section is great for the area. Prices are crazy higher than we thought for certain items. As a whole, happy to go back time and again.

Yes, this is a great retail version to find intimate items and more. I personally decidied to buy a book this time but my last purchase was awesome as well. The novelty glassware are awesome thanks guys.

Bobby from the Fresno location helped me out soooo much. He made me feel comfortable asking him questions and what else i needed for my items. He made my experience enjoyable with no judgement. Very knowledgeable.

The staff is great, list my phone there one night and they put it up for me. They wrote my name on it and put it up, and when I got it back I saw that they took a pick with it and I thought that was funny.

The employees are friendly, helpful and professional. They offer a basket when your hands are full. They have great sales and unique items. I love to look at the magnets for new ones for my refrigerator. I will definitely go there again..

I have the best experience in here every time. The staff is always super friendly cool and helpful. They’re always suggesting cute pieces and fun things to try. Drew and Julie and Gilbert are some of my favourite people and always so ready to help out and always really nice to me and my bestie, Always a good time at Hustlers

My kids can’t get enough of this store! The customer service is GREAT! They have a lot of merchandise available, and happy employees willing to help you find what you are lookkng for. Most everyone knows their products and availability, which is awesome! Laysha, an employee who is frequently working, is very knowledgeable, and helpful; always doing their best to know the store’s current inventory, has a smile, friendly disposition, and a willingness to help. It is hard to find employees with that kind of drive and heart; but this store has a lot of really good hard working employees!

Wasn’t great at all terrible customer service. My sister-in-law and I, mind you, were looking around, found something we liked, and thought about buying it. We were laughing with each other when she said, «Do you guys have a problem?» Should’ve known it was a red flag when we weren’t greeted as soon as we walked in.

Wow! The store was Super clean I’m talking about spotless. We were greeted as we entered as well as throughout the store or shopping experience was wonderful I picked up a book as well as some candy. Check out was fast. customer service was awesome!

Omg this place is my favorite. You find everything here. Paint by numbers, dog stuff, more art, learning stuff, books, organizers, electronics, everything. This store has quickly become my favorite. It’s not like dollar store for like cleaning stuff but man it has a lot of stuff. Woo also workout stuff and some clothes. Canvas, ever paint you can think of for art. If you haven’t been here you much go.

Stopped by this Five Below and picked up these cool little books.

What an awesome place to find your some of your most memorable childhood toys and games! Very personable customer service and if run out of room and take it all with you they will ship! My personal favorite were the awesome collection of Gi Joes from the 90’s!

Not many stores provide an overall vibe of nostalgic nerd culture like Toys of the Universe. Every visit is like walking through childhood memories with all the throwback collectibles from Pokemon , TMNT, Action Figures, etc. The owner , Tony, is always pleasant to see as he always has an easygoing attitude , willing to make a deal that is fair and quite often generous because he wishes to make the visit an unforgettable experience. I visit often and made friends with the same common interests that makes the shop not only a store but a staple to hangout in the South Bay !

This store is so awesome I can spend hours in here looking at all the action figures and collectibles 🥰 I came back for some squishies their selection is awesome 🙌😍 see ya soon

Toys of the Universe is an amazing spot for collectors and fans. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and really knowledgeable about the items they carry. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and the community around the shop. What I appreciate most is how much they give back by hosting organized and well-run signing events. They bring in awesome guests and make the experience smooth and enjoyable for everyone. Great store, great people, and an awesome place to relive some nostalgia. Highly recommend checking it out.

My son is obsessed with droids—especially every variation of R2-D2 so this store was basically a dream come true for him. We ended up finding nearly a dozen collectible droids to add to his collection, including some harder-to-find variations. The selection is impressive, and the place is absolutely packed floor to ceiling with toys. Everywhere you look there’s something nostalgic or unique. Beyond the incredible toy inventory, they also carry classic PlayStation games and older console cartridges and CD titles, which was a huge bonus for me. It’s not just a toy store, it’s a full nostalgia trip. Tony at the counter mentioned they get new inventory almost every week, which makes it even more exciting to come back and see what’s new. We’ll definitely be returning soon to hunt for the next great find.

I teach special education and have been searching for sensory items to refresh my classroom before state testing, something that’s been nearly impossible to find. When I reached out to this store, the owner went above and beyond from the very start. Because we were driving all the way from Orange County, he kept me updated over several days sending photos of his inventory and making sure he’d have stock ready when we arrived. When we walked in, he was just as warm and genuine in person. He asked thoughtful questions about my classroom and my students, and at the end of our visit, he donated six Needohs for my kids. I was genuinely moved. I can’t wait to bring them in tomorrow and see my students’ faces. This owner has a true heart for community. If you’re looking for sensory items, or just want to support a business owner who really cares, this is your place. He’s the best.

They have literally everything and the staff is really nice. Everything is so organized and it was really inviting. Fairly priced and well kept, if I ever come back to Cali I will 100% visit again

It’s ridiculous that they got rid of self checkout. I’ve been in line 10 minutes now, it’s barely moved since they only have 1 cashier. Bring back self check out or put more people at the registers.

Well,it’s a low cost,lots of items,tons of toys,knick knacks,clothes,cosmetics,children’s books and candy store! Tons of stuff, Some items might be over priced,it’s overwhelming and messy in some areas. Lots of young people browsing and buying. I liked the children’s section for workbooks,games and educational reading.

The best store, I found it cheaper. I bought a yoga mat. Items start from $2 and go high. Must visit the store once.

Went looking for Halloween items and the selection and prices were amazing. We left with an overflowing cart full of goodies.

worst customer service maybe ever? tap wasnt working because of a problem with THEIR machine, and I just got the most dead fish stare from the chick behind the counter. i was nothing but apologetic, but she supplied no help and showed no concern. when i was checking my bank account she passive-agressively prompted me to try again. son if this is yo customer service maybe you need to bring back self checkout 😭😭🙏

This absolutely too freaking cute! Even if you’re not into Sanrio or anything related- check this shop out. It’s kinda like a museum shop of the super star, Hello Kitty. It’s in an iconic place in the city, Little Tokyo. Making this a must see if you’re visiting the area. The vibe was very friendly and you truly felt comfortable in there with the kind hospitality of the staff there. I look forward to making another stop by whenever I’m in the area for my dose of cuteness. Oh yeah, and they have super cute pink shopping baskets!.c’mon meow!

The official Sanrio store is a dream destination for Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans. They have a huge selection of exclusive merchandise, plush toys, stationery, and collectibles. The store is always clean, colorful, and fun to explore, and it’s almost impossible to leave empty-handed. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, this place is definitely worth a visit.

There’s a big line to go shopping in there. The store it’s super cute but make sure you don’t forget your debit/credit card. They DO NOT accept cash!. My 10 years had $200 cash to spend (bday money)but no credit card. Would had been nice for the girl in charge of the line to tell us as we walked in since she was blocking the sign on the door that states «NO CASH». I had forgotten my wallet in the car, we had to go back to my car and then make line again 🤦‍♀️

Hi . So my friend and I enjoyed our day shopping here. First off the shop is super nice. So fresh and clean everywhere you look .when I walked to the back of the store. I got lost because it’s so kawaii big. The shop boys and girls are so kind. They are so cute too.I had so much fun here . I can’t to go back. Thanks for the good experience.

There is usually a queue to get in snd you have a limited amount of time to shop when inside. There is so much to look at once you are in though! Lots of cute statues and murals to take photos of/with and even a claw machine (it was out of order when I went though). The merchandise comes in a variety of characters, even some of the less popular ones. Easy to find because there is a big Sanrio mural outside of the shop.

Came on a Friday morning (09/09/22) and went in a little after they opened. There was no line, so I believe the best time to come is weekday mornings and maybe a bit before they open. They have a mask policy as of September 2022, so I recommend to bring one just in case. The store was clean and organized. There were not as many items as I expected but the store is small, so might have been the stock limit for the store. The staff were really kind, friendly, and attentive to questions I had. **This isn’t a discount store so don’t expect any unless the items are on sale** It was a nice visit. I enjoyed it. The online prices for the items seem the same, except here you wouldn’t have to pay for shipping.

My wife absolutely loved this store, they had a lot of awesome and rare Hello Kitty merch. I don’t think there are many Sanrio stores left in California and this was the first one we’ve found. Definitely worth the stop if you are a Hello Kitty fan.

The whole atmosphere and vibe of this place is hella super chilled as heck! 😀 Haha this place is kinda a hidden gem and if you didn’t hear about it yet. 🤭 This store got quite the few nerdy varieties of goodies for all your fixings. 🤓 if not be then headout to the second location in clovis for the cool nerdy finds. 😎

It was a great experience the owner im assuming was very nice and helpful and seemed like he had great knowledge of comics. A big selection, the only thing though is I wish there was more cheaper selections and they had more spiderman comics. I was only able to find a handful that were of good price.

Been coming here since it had barely opened. Got into a few good games, met a lot of cool people. The staff is great and amazing and the top staff are a great group of people who are extremely friendly. I would gladly go out of my way to come to this shop.

This is a great place to buy your comics. They are attentive to your needs and they really go out of their way to make sure you find what you need or what you’re looking for. The people that work there engage you in casual conversation and really make you feel welcome. You feel like family. I recently opened a pull list with them a couple weeks back and I look forward to doing future business with them. Awesome place.

Good selection of comics. Some gaming stuff to buy like dice, GW models and cards. They used to have a great selection of used video games but they stopped selling those. Staff is friendly but very out spoken about their political beliefs. Not something I am comfortable talking about when I take my kids to geek out at a hobby shop. Area is not the safest either. Lots of homeless roam the area but that seems to be the norm on Blackstone.

Staff is nice, well laid out! Good kids section.

Staff has always been friendly every single time I went, plus they have paints and a great selection of comics. They are very willing to help if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for which I find extremely helpful as someone indecisive and who honestly doesn’t know much about comics, would recommend this place.

Update 2026: I think stores like this are really awesome and they’re all around the world because if you want to let somebody know that you’re thinking about them on a special day, like a «birthday» what better way than to give them a balloon and a special card and just let them know «how much you love them» and «miss them» no matter where they are in the world🌍 it’s really nice that the store has many products to send great Vibes to everyone!! «happy birthday» 2025❤️🥳👍

I recently hosted an event with the help of PartyWorks Inc located at 7374 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience! From the moment I walked into their store, I was greeted with a warm welcome and outstanding customer service. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me choose the perfect supplies and decorations that truly brought my vision to life. The selection of products was impressive, ranging from chic table settings to vibrant, thematic decorations that catered to all tastes and preferences. Everything I rented was in pristine condition, and their prices were very competitive, offering great value for the quality provided. What really set PartyWorks Inc apart was their attention to detail and their commitment to ensuring my event was a spectacular success. They offered useful tips on setup and were very accommodating with my schedule for pickup and return of the rental items. I highly recommend PartyWorks Inc to anyone in Fresno looking to elevate their next event. Whether you’re planning a small birthday party or a large corporate event, you can count on PartyWorks Inc to exceed your expectations!

Party City has all of their party decorations color-coordinated, so if you wanted to have a specific color theme for your party it would be very easy to select different items for that party by color. They have a ton of selection and I wish I had known about all the selection they had before going online and buying most of the stuff that I needed. I could have just stopped here and gotten it all in one shot and it probably would have been cheaper getting it from Party City then from online.

Teresa was so helpful and so sweet! She went above and beyond to make sure I got what I needed AND the way I wanted it to be. Thank you so much! I will definitely be coming back to this location.

Great selection of Halloween products. Staff could be a bit more energetic. I found a nice looking animatronic. The display was all that was left. I asked for a discount, but they only offered 25%. It was $350 retail. Not much for an item customers have been handling for a while.