Dollmenders is a professional doll restoration shop located inside the Tawny Tortoise gift shop in downtown Plainfield. Dollmenders repairs broken hearts by tending to damaged dolls of all types, from antique to modern. Services include re-stringing, reattachment of vinyl limbs, rebuilding of fingers and toes and eye and wig repair. Cleaning and restyling services are also available. Dollmenders works with bisque, china, leather and papier-mâché. Help can also be found here for dolls that have been damaged by water or smoke. See Dollmenders for replacement parts and clothing, as well. Appraisals can be provided.
The Learning Express staff offers support in purchasing high quality gifts for children from infancy through age 14. This store features products not available in the mass market, such as personalized items (e.g. plastic bins). Brands sold include Playmobil, Lego, and Arts and Crafts by Alex.