Puddlejumpers Children's Shop is a locally-owned and operated boutique. It sells children’s clothing, accessories and shoes along with items to keep the kids entertained and for gift-giving, including stuffed animals, activity gyms, alarm clocks, pirate ship kits, puzzles, bags, blocks and counting puzzles.
Warp 9 is a comic book heaven, filled with thousands of comics, ranging from 50 cents to $500, and include some classic issues dating back to the early 1940s and '50s.
The store also has an array of action figures including the Fantastic Four heroes and others from the early 1920s and '30s.
GameStop is located on the first floor of Southpark Mall near Dillards. This store has every thing for the video game lover as it carries new and used games for almost all the current platforms. GameStop gets the newest releases the moment they first become available.
The store also has all the latest video game accessories. GameStop's friendly staff is very knowledgeable and is more than willing to share its expertise.
Hilltop Gifts is a boutique gift shop with an eclectic selection of items for sale. Most of these items can be described as kawaii, meaning "cute" or "adorable" in the context of Japanese popular culture. As such, much of Hilltop Gifts' inventory consists of small figurines and models of animals and cartoon characters, key chains, gel pens, pencils and drawing sets and plush toys. Hilltop Gifts has locations in Fremont, San Jose and Cupertino; customers also may order items from the company's website.
Games and fun events are the focus of Uncle's Games, located in the Crossroads Shopping Center next to the library. Here you'll find everything you need for "mind-building, unplugged family fun," including chess sets, puzzles, games for every age, award-winning German games you can't find at a big-box store and a vast array of trading cards, including Pokemon, YuGiOh and Magic: the Gathering. It's a one-stop shop when you need stocking stuffers and party favors.
The knowledgeable staff love to play, too, and can suggest gifts. You can also drop in on Saturday board-game night, when the shop stays open to midnight to encourage game play.
Five Little Monkeys is a unique toy store that carries high-quality, creative, and educational toys and costumes for children. The cozy atmosphere makes shopping a pure pleasure for children and adults alike. The easygoing staff are helpful and encourage kids to test drive the toys. The store sells adorable T-shirts with its logo on it for adults and children. Gift wrapping is free.
On-the-water enthusiasts at Watersports West will find everything they need for an active day off the Pinellas beaches. Kayaks, windsurfers, surfboards, skimboards, wakeboards, kiteboards, stand-up paddleboards, water skis, snorkel gear, wet suits, cool clothing and even sunglasses are all here. The shop also offers regular classes and free demos of the latest watertoys.
Located in Frankfort since 1991, this full-service comic shop is one of four stores that have been around since 1978. The store offers a full line of comics and graphic novels from publishers like Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image, IDW, Oni, Moonstone, Archie, Avatar, and many more. This location also has the largest selection of manga anywhere in the area and has manga-/anime-related toys as well. The shop, located in the Vineyards Center strip mall, also has a great selection of board games, a full line of RPGs, CCGs, Heroclix, and other painted miniatures. There are even Sanrio gifts!
Known for its large selection and customer service, Joseph's Department Store offers a great small-town shop feel, with the popular brands you know. It is one of the only clothing stores on Washington Street and has brought Havre de Grace quality clothing at reasonable prices since 1937.
Founded in 2008 by two Long Beach natives, Lil Devils Boutique is an independent shop that carries retro-inspired toys, games and apparel for children and toddlers. Stop in during business hours to peruse the latest inventory.
