Why shopping local is so important.

We'd like to take a moment to share a little holiday PSA. Sometimes it just seems easier to shop online, we get that. We've started to notice more and more predatory trends taking place online, ESPECIALLY around the holidays. It's easy to be drawn in by free shipping, high ratings, and "sales". Is it really free shipping or a "sale" when you're paying double the price for the item? An item that your local shop *cough* has for half the price? These are just a few examples out of the thousands of items we carry. We always aim for MSRP (manufacturer suggested retail price) or less. We realize we can't always have the best prices. Sometimes the juggernauts win, it's just the way things are. The important thing to remember is we at least try to get you the best prices possible. We're people too, we're locals, we want you to leave happy and we'll do everything in our power to make that happen. That means we won't jack up the price due to corporate greed. All that said, we ask that you please consider shopping local this holiday season. It's been an amazing 10 years and we look forward to serving you for years to come.

Staff Picks | Be the Bus

"I can’t get enough of these quotes and life lessons brought to you by 'The Pigeon' and Mo Williams! Probably one of the funniest takes on the Pigeon Series." - Harper

Happy Tolkien Reading Day!

Did you know that March 25th is universally known as Tolkien Reading Day among fans? Today, we celebrate everything Tolkien by reading his stories, watching films based upon those stories, doodling our favorite characters, playing games, & surrounding ourselves with all things Tolkien.

Bachmann Train Sets Have Rolled Into Little Village!

“My Christmas memories with trains range from “It’s a Wonderful Life”, to a more recent memory like “The Polar Express”. I feel like the classic train set has been a staple of the American Christmas experience. After hearing from one of my toy subject matter experts… a.k.a. my kids, it seemed a no-brainer to bring some train sets into the shop. We recently acquired the HO Scale Bachmann Thoroughbred (mid century diesel engine design) and Santa Fe (1900’s steam engine design) sets right here in the shop. These sets come with a 47 x 38 inch “E-Z Track System” for easy assembly and use. The Bachmann line is a trusted American model train company that dates back to the 1830’s. Their products are time tested and Jackson (my Son) approved.” - Ken