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The fun hobby shop with a wide range of hobby supplies. RCs to sewing.
Pony Hop Bouncers, Trikes, Pedal Cars, Slip Slides and More Toys.
5.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic old school toy store. The selection is huge for such a small place, the prices are decent and the staff is always incredibly helpful.There are lots of nooks and crannies in there and often...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff. We live in San Francisco and we do not have children of our own. We are not very in the know...what am I saying... we are not in the know at all... I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place in town to buy a children's toy. We have been there dozens of times.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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They have a great selection. Their staff is amazing, not over solicitous but definitely enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Unique items.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is small and crammed full of stuff. Kids and parents were everywhere and the story was in a bit of disarray on the rainy Saturday when I stopped in. Despite all this, it's a great toy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do I have to have a kid, a nephew or niece, or friends with kids to shop here? (Because I don't.) Can I just come and play all on my own? They have toys for tots, toys for kids, and toys for kids...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an uncle, not a father, so I'm not "in the know" when it comes to what rings the bells of the little people. However, thanks to the prodidgious breeding habits of my siblings and friends, I quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in here today with a friend and spent like an hour looking at toys. Let's not lie, this place is pretty sweet. It seems like it has a really good selection of toys and books for babies and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place better when I was a little younger - it's the kind of thing you grow out of. They have a wonderful array of toys and knick-knacks. Literally something for everyone. It's a small...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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the ultimate toy store for kids of all ages... Gund Blankets to board games and arts and crafts... great place to find unusual gifts... staff made super gift suggestions based on age and sex of my child......
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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a classic neighborhood toy and book store... our family's favorite toy store... huge selection of amazing books, crafts, games and costumes for all ages... infant toy selection could be better... go early on...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Barston's gets an extra star for the adorably cute train table that they have to occupy the kids. This toy store uses every bit of their small space to sell almost every toy, book or game you can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Wonderful, locally owned toy store. Staff is very knowledgeable and honest and easily recommends gifts for kids of all ages, including pros and cons of the latest fads. They were kind enough to talk me out of...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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One of the best toy stores in the region. I can always find something and the staff is very knowlegeable
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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No need to trek out to Rockville Pike to hit Target or Toys R Us - this place looks tiny from the outside, but is packed with wonderful toys, games, and gifts!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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Tons of toys and crafts here!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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Pretty good overall.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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adorable and fun
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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Adorable toys! Great gifts!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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The best thing about Child's Play is if they aren't able to answer your questions, they will find someone who can. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Great selection, knowledgeable staff, a fun place to shop
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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Most prices are competitive with Babies R Us and cheaper than Buy Buy Baby.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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DC has several independent toy stores. This one is fun and convenient. The staff are very helpful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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don't have alot if sizes.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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Same as Child's Play included in this list.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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Primarily a toy shop with great variety.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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Great selection! Although it's not so easy to find things around the store, the staff is very helful in locating things for you.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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great toy selection both fun and educational
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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A great little toy shop always full of kids and parents. Focuses on high-quality toys and games,as well as dress-up items and music. Free wrapping for gifts.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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The best toy store of the area!They have everything for children and it's really more convinient than target.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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LOVE this store...neat and orderly and Ronnie always has great ideas...front cashier is a little grumpy though
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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Wouldn't go anywhere else for toys or kids' craft supplies. There is no other place more knowledgeable and patient.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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Huge selection and great service make finding a gift for any age child a breeze. Also, reasonable about returns. Parking in the lot can be a drag.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/24/2005
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A classic neighborhood toy and book store. The staff are incredible -- they can take the profile of a kid and will make wonderful gift suggestions across a range of prices. Their prices are always a little...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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jUST VISITED THE STORE YESTERDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME AND FOUND IT TRULY ENJOYABLE
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/29/2005
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This is a great store! There is a huge selection for every age group and the staff are really nice and helpful. I also like the fact that there is a large book section in back. There is also a restroom w/ a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/29/2005
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Great neighboorhood store, not only the staff are very friendly and helpful, they even went ahead to offer ordering a small stuff animal that they don't carry. The choices of books & toys are way better than...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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Great clothes for reasonable prices
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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great toys!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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The best toy store around-- though not the cheapest. The staff are super helpful. they always are right on with their suggestions!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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staff is very knowledgeable and willling to take the time to assist in picking out the right gift.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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I love this toy store. It is expensive but they have the best toys and my girls love to play in there while I look for birthday presents.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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Pretty reasonable and very cute designs.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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hands down, the best toy store in the area. staff is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/20/2005
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the staff is very helpful
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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decent spot, but expensive
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/10/2005
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Pricier than Target et al, but fabulous, helpful sales staff is worth the extra $$ and more!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/26/2005
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This is a terrific, neighborhood toy store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/18/2005
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Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. Carries products not available in mass toy stores.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/10/2005
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A solid independent toystore.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/03/2005
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very uniques clothes and very cute!
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/01/2004
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A great local toy store full of interesting gift ideas. Prices range from small toys for a dollar or two to the very expensive.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/11/2004
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The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. the store carries only a selection of toys based on those that received the best ratings or that children liked when they tried them at toy expos.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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The staff is wonder, very knowledgeable. The store does not carry bigger toys probably because it's already too crowded.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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This toy store doesn't look like much from the street, but it is full of great toys including more unusual things. The staff is really knowledgeable as well. They have a really nice selection of books.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Staff are nice and do ask if you need any help with finding anything. Toys tend to be geared for slightly older kids (2 and up).
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Great toy store! Prices are higher than target or toys r us, but they have everything and kids love playing there. Well worth the visit.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Love that store, especially their wonderfully knowledgeable and helpful staff... I wish they were open a bit later than 7 pm on Fridays, though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Great selection of books
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/18/2004
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Good selection for preschoolers not so great for infants.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/16/2004
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The salespeople help you find the right type of toy for the right age and then they wrap the gift for free!
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/12/2004
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Good mix of clothes, accessories and interesting toys. Ideal for working mom seeing maximum impact for time spent shopping on lunch hour.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/11/2004
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It is a huge store. My 3 yo son almost had a nervous breakdown trying to touch all the truck/train selections. Also has a very nice book selection.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/08/2004
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A fabulous store. They have every toy, book or game you could possibly want and the staff are very helpful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/05/2004
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The staff is very pleasant, their degree of knowledge varies widely from person to person.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/01/2004
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This is a fantastic store with a knowledable staff. They take care in stocking items, so almost everything you buy there is great.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/30/2004
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Our favorite toy store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/31/2004
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The store has a specialized selection. They have great stuff, but i haven't always been able to find what i was looking for or an appropriate alternative
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/10/2004
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This is an amazing place to buy toys or books for kids. We shop here for our seven nephews and nieces, ranging in age from 2 to 15. The staff is incredibly helpful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/30/2004
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They have everything here - including a staff that can help you find a gift.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/31/2004
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Friendly & helpful staff. Great selection of products for all ages, including books, toys, crafts, board games & costumes. They have it all!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2004
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Great selection of wooden toys like trains and play food. I prefer the wood over plastics.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/25/2004
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Amazing toy store. Employees are always available to help recommend an age appropriate toy.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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Nice local toy store; could use more infant toys.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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Great toy store but usually too crowded on weekends to see much. Very good selection for all ages.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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small local toy store, packed with Lamaze and Tiny Love products, Sanrio, books, games, costumes -- a lovely place to shop.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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Amazingly helpful staff...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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CHild's play sleepers fit our girls really well and are very cute. We are saddest when the girls outgrow these outfits!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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This is not your ordinary toy store!! If you ae not quite sure what to get (for a gift for a friend that you don't know well, for example), the staff will help you find the perfect gift. I have never gone...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/11/2003
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This is one of the best toy stores I've ever been to! They've got toys and books to match any kid's interest, as well as a great dress-up section. The staff members are great, and they don't mind kids running...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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Staff are very helpful!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/07/2003
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very knowledgable staff, good selection, the book section is excellent
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/04/2003
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Child's Play has a very well informed staff w/lots of patience!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/02/2003
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Staff is very helpful; store carries a lot of different toys -- not just the same old stuff you see everywhere; selectio is great for a city store; free gift wrapping at the holidays!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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Most items are competitively priced and the staff is extremely helpful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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The staff knows their products and are extremely helpful when I have gone in looking for "age specific" toys for birthday parties, etc.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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Child's play has toys that you can't find at toy's r us or any other chain. They also have a train table and computer to try out games.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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Although a little crammed, it has a good selection of toys. Staff is helpful. I always find it easier to shop here than in the big chain stores.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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Awesome...they have almost anything a child would want to play with.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/18/2003
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Very knowledgable staff - more manageable than the big stores but still has great selection of toys and books
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/15/2003
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