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Puzzle Zoo

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Local(310) 393-9201

1411 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Puzzle Zoo
Local(310) 393-9201

1411 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/external/157857/santa_monica_ca/puzzle_zoo.html

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User Reviews of Puzzle Zoo

Yelp.com Review - by Javier J.

2.0 of 5 stars. My has this place changed in size over the years. Though it never changed in being over priced and really a terrible place to buy toys in. As a young child I would look to this shop in wonder and awe....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jewelyn T.

2.0 of 5 stars. 2 stars just for the little Hello Kitty section they have in the back! Not much, but it's still cool that they carry HK stuff.Come here if you're looking for a gift for a kid! Tons of selection!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jena S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Shopping for my sons in search of something a bit radder than stuff in a normal toy store or Target, I ventured forth into the haven that is Puzzle Zoo. Despite its size, there wasn't much in ways...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony N.

3.0 of 5 stars. They recently remodeled Puzzle Zoo. From the outside, it looked like it got a lot smaller, but once you go inside, the selection seems to be about the same.You can get a lot of different stuff here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Puzzle Zoo. Whenever my boyfriend and i are at 3rd street, it's usually our first stop haha. He goes for the puzzles, and i go for the cute little wind up toys and the teeeeny tiny little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is better than where a kid can be a kid because they have so much cool stuff here that it's hard for me to leave. Why it's called "Puzzle Zoo" makes no sense to me, but regardless I have to come...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber B.

2.0 of 5 stars. This store is definitely not designed for crowds, and certainly not Xmas shopping crowds. They don't even have any sales on anything anyways. Everything was way overpriced but, being that I am...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brendon D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't feed the animals.This is a fun little store with all sorts of games you've never heard of. There are items for kids, but plenty of items for adults too. (no, not "those" types of "adult"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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A wonderful discoery by Carolyn H. at InsiderPages

We are so pleased to have found this terrific store. They have unusual toys, for children and adults, and we'll be shopping here for Birthday presents from now on. Great inventory
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is what a neighborhood toy store should be like. Great and unique toys.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth w.

3.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced.The store is packed and not well laid out. They have tons of stuff but it's overwhelming almost. And this is a store for adults to shop. Sadly, I have two small kids and their train table...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris F.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a fantastic toy store! I visited Puzzle Zoo while I was puttering around Santa Monica for E3 2007, and I wanted to stay foreeeever. I found tons of great video game character action figures that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gi L.

4.0 of 5 stars. What do you get when you combine anime figures/figurines, Star Wars merchandise, stuffed toys, Disney-themed puzzles, tons of talking Simpsons paraphernalia, and a Jackie Chan doll in one store? You...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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User Review

Puzzle Zoo on 3rd St. Promenade is a great little toy shop that has all kinds of different toys and hobbies to choose from. It ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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One of the coolest stores on 3rd st!

I love coming here. I don't even buy that often; it's just cool to check out their stuff. I've bought a few figurines and some toys and just love their selection. Some of their puzzles seem to be overpriced...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Food for your inner child

As long as there's a song in your heart you are never too old for this amazing toy store. They have a huge selection of things ranging from your general toy fair, to a good selection of brio, to coll...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always stop by the Puzzle Zoo when I'm at the 3rd Street Promenade. They offer a wide selection of games, toys, and (of course) puzzles. Prices are cheaper if you shop online, but this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Puzzle Zoo

This unique toy store on the Third Street Promenade is worth a visit. It carries much more than puzzles. From hard to find action figures, to puzzles, games, stuffed animals, legos, blocks and more yo...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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A great toy store by Meryl B. at InsiderPages

This is a great place for kids and those young at heart. The toys are neatly arranged by category and there are salespeople easily available to help you. Toys are also arranged somewhat by age. They both...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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Fun store for kids and adults by Eric W. at InsiderPages

This fun shop is locating on the 3rd Street Promenade. This is a fun area of Santa Monica where you can spend the day walking around and seeing lots of unusual shops such as this one. This is a great toy store...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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One of the Best Toy Stores in Southern California by Chris L. at InsiderPages

The antithesis of Toys R Us. Puzzle Zoo carries a selection of toys that no one else has. Located in the heart of the Promenade, the store sells everything from beanie babies to old collectible Star Wars...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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I Love Zoo!

The giant elaborate displays in the windows always lure my five year old into this great toy store. Apparently, the store did start out carrying only puzzles, but feedback from customers made the own...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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Not just for puzzles. by Eden F. at InsiderPages

The giant elaborate displays in the windows always lure my five year old into this great toy store. Apparently, the store did start out carrying only puzzles, but feedback from customers made the owners start...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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Great toy store in 3rd street promenade with lots of cool stuff by Trish W. at InsiderPages

The Puzzle Zoo is located in the 3rd street promenade in Santa Monica and looks tiny from the outside, but if you wander in, the store is pretty deep and filled with lots of toys and gadgets, and the latest...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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Toys! by David K. at InsiderPages

Puzzle Zoo on 3rd St. Promenade is a great little toy shop that has all kinds of different toys and hobbies to choose from. It can be a fun place with a couple friends to look at all of the toys and mess...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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Specialty shop by Jane K. at InsiderPages

Another overpriced, specialty toy shop in los angeles. Prices are extremely high, but they do have a fairly good selection of toys and gifts you cannot find at large chain stores or most toy stores for that...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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Movie tie in toys and puzzles

Puzzle Zoo has everything for kids and adults alike from plush animals and games to Barbies and Beanies. Puzzle Zoo specializes puzzles and licensed toys: everything from Tim Burton hard-to-find collectibles...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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Puzzle Zoo

Puzzle Zoo on 3rd St. Promenade is a great little toy shop that has all kinds of different toys and hobbies to choose from. It can be a fun place with a couple friends to look at all of the toys and m...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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Good selection for kids

This place is great for kids and for mothers who want to pick up some cute stuff for their babies. My sister used to love the toys in this place when she was younger but she's a bit older now, and has...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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tons of action figures!

This is such a great store. They have the biggest selection of action figures that I have ever seen, which is the reason that I enjoy the shop. They have mostly new figures, but also some older ones l...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Cool gifts and toys

Puzzle Zoo carries lots of toys: stuffed animals, vinyl figures, board games and of course, puzzles. They also sometimes carry collectible items which are normally located in the glass cabinets or be...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Great toy store in Santa Monica

The Puzzle Zoo is on the 3rd street Promenade in Santa Monica. They always have the best and latest toys or gadgets in stock. Remember the Furbies? They were one of the first to carry them. People wai...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Fantastic Store with Toys No One Has Elsewhere

The perfect place to go to find toys that no one else sells.Puzzle Zoo has a great mix of toys for kids and adults of all ages.I personally enjoy the Steif collection they have.
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Sci-Fi Toys, Action Figures, Dolls, Puzzles by A L. at InsiderPages

This store has a great selection of toys that are sometimes discontinued, limited edition, or just hard to find. Since this location on the Third Street Promenade is not especially large, they don't have many...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Great selection of collectible toys

This little store on the Third Street Promenade is the store I go to when I need to find small toys that are not readily available at chain toy or department stores. They carry so much more than puzz...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Amazing Finds

This place is AWESOME. I don't know how well suited it is for children but for collectors with some cash to spend it's a kind of Paradise. Their selection ranges from retro to brand new toys with lots of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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