Billy Galaxy went from rock star guitarist to rock star toy seller, and has since traveled the world in search of new treasures for his store; Billy Galaxy Vintage Toys and Collectibles. The dedication he has for toys is mirrored by the dedication to the hardworking employees of his shop, and he'll do whatever he can to make sure they're taken care of when COVID-19 forces him to close his doors.
Nestled in Lawrence Kansas, at 1/4 1021 Massachusetts St. is 1313 Mockingbird Lane. The Munsters reference should give you a hint as to the aesthetic of this devilishly charming toy shop. Once you meet owners Terry and Liz Taylor (both medical professionals) and see the passion they bring to both toys and those in need, you'll want to move in right next door.
From humble service "hatch" to his current brick and mortar Leicester Vintage and Old Toy Shop, Joseph Hand has always made sure to provide the same level of warmth and friendliness along with every toy he sells. Because of this, loyal customers have became close friends, proving that the community around shops like Joe's are what keeps the hobby alive and well.
When Victoria B.C.'s Candice Woodward isn't penning a new children's book, helping organize the Victoria Ultimate Toy Fair and Capital City Comic Con, or raising her two kids, she and her husband Biagio co-manage Cherry Bomb Toys, one of Canada's foremost toy stores. Oh, and did we mention their store just so happens to double as the home to the National Toy Museum of Canada to boot?
As the epicenter of youth culture in Japan, the Harajuku district in Shibuya, Tokyo, is a world of color and energy, so its only natural that the vibrant and eclectic store Kayoko Takahashi owns and operates, SPIRAL Toys, fits right in with its surroundings.
Way down in Kokomo…Indiana, Todd and Amber Jordan have built one of the most impressive toy stores you’ll ever see,” reads the official synopsis. “With row upon row of grails, exclusives and rarities both old and new, Kokomo Toys and Collectibles is the cornerstone of what’s become known as “Geek St.” With the reputation of the store reaching far beyond Indiana, Kokomo is now a destination location for those looking for an epic toy shop experience. It’s the spirit of community that makes this store, and Geek St. so special.
Located in the former Fireplace Shanty of Mays Landing New Jersey is a “Museum of Memories” as Justin and Penelope Daniels like to call it. We know it as Farpoint Toys, one of the most beloved toy stores in America. And while they’re in the business of selling toys, it’s the experience that’s most important for Penelope and Justin when it comes to their Eisner Award winning store. Interspersed amongst their inventory are incredible, permanent exhibits, and it’s the Danielses’ hope that soon people will once again be able to come and experience this carefully curated nostalgia themselves.
Nick Mayor and his wife Jen Lamasters exude the same kind of cool as the Chicago neighborhood their store Bric-A-Brac Records and Toys calls home, Logan Square. It’s the kind of rare, genuine cool you get from those who are confident about who they are and what they believe in; for Nick that’s selling vintage toys and records at prices everyday folks can afford, thinking local, and doing his best to avoid selling online. While the reality of Covid-19 might put those ideals to the test, it’s Bric-A-Brac’s ethos of always re-investing in the community that will ensure their success.
In idyllic Santa Rosa California, Batcave Comics & Toys owners Mike Holbrook and Amanda Barlow share more than just their namesake with the caped crusader, they’re both do-gooders in their own right as well; such as donating comics from their store to local youth charities while under quarantine. And if the actions of Mike and Amanda weren’t admirable enough, the treasures inside their store are equally impressive (one-of-a-kind prototypes, including the unreleased The Last Starfighter line!), making Batcave Comics & Toys a beacon to collectors from all walks of life.
The humble origins of San Francisco California’s Super 7 can be traced back to the titular magazine born out of owner Brian Flynn’s love of collecting Kaiju toys. Since then, it’s grown into not only a retailer of collectibles and apparel in both San Francisco and San Diego, but also a producer of esoteric and imaginative products, the likes of which would never exist anywhere else. After bringing the never-before-released 1979 Alien figures to life, Super 7 has never looked back. Through all of their success, Brian Flynn and Co. still maintain an independent, small-business mentality, understanding that the key to surviving is remembering what got them there, and to have fun while doing it!
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Chuck French assembled the band of joke cracking, toy loving brothers to create big redhead vintage toys in Tampa Florida
After selling any pop, culture item, they can get their hands on to pay off adoption expenses. John and Dee Davis quit their jobs and move across the country to John‘s hometown to grow their family and a one stop shop for vintage toys, Serge and Reds toys and collectibles! Sarge and Reds is the destination in Utica, Michigan for any collector to be amused by John and Dee’s fun YouTube
Former tattoo, artist, John O’Block, and former steelmill worker, Tom Waddell, set down their ink and steel to turn their love of toys into Crown point, toys and collectibles, vintage toy shop in historic Crown point, Indiana downtown Square, and one of the largest toy stores in the region. Jon and Tom acquire, massive, toy collections, which lend a hand to their enormous inventory.
Philip Dobbins and Renee Rivers-Dobbins travel the world, acquiring collections of Power Rangers, Star Wars, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, toys, comic books, video, games, and much more for their one stop shop for everything, pop culture, total nostalgia in Trinity, Alabama! With Philip and Renée‘s charm, humor, and knowledge of Toys, most customers end up becoming part of their toy family
Julio Galvez wanted to do two things in life: make a movie and open a toy comic book shop. His wife said the movie thing probably wasn’t going to happen, so he opened. We can be heroes Comics in Chatsworth, California! We can be heroes host, pop, culture, events, year-round, and has accumulated a fun and wacky cast of customers, including comedians, comic book, writers, musicians, and more.