Fantasy Island

We have a great supply of puzzles back in from Ravensburger; ranging from large scale 24 piece floor puzzles to the 9000 piece "keep you out of trouble for a LONG time" puzzle. I can't think of a cheaper way to spend time on an island halfway around the world!

Winning Moves

We just got the Rubik's cube back in stock. This picture is proof that some people have way too much time on their hands. Mike's Rubik's cube is slowly decomposing somewhere in the Utah desert after being hurled out the window of a moving car in frustration many many years ago! The "cube" has endured, however, and is still one of our best selling items. Winning Moves is a small game company that specializes in bringing back old popular games that can withstand the test of time. We carry most of their offerings, including Milles Bournes, Pit, Canasta, and more. Last fall they came out with Scattergories the card game, which was a hit, and we just got in the first of their new offerings: Risk, the original 1959 edition. I didn't realize it has been around that long. It was the perfect answer to yesterday afternoon's wet gloomy weather.

Happy Ground Hog's Day

One of our favorite toy lines is Folkmanis Puppets. We've grown along with them for nearly 14 years now. You can view their new offerings on their website. We will have them in as soon as possible. We have just spent the last two weeks ordering toys to get the store fully re-stocked after our busy season. I will be highlighting exciting new products as they arrive. Meanwhile, we are enjoying a few more minutes of daylight and looking forward to spring. It's good that the official groundhog is out on the east coast where the sun never shines.
Stop in and play with us. There will be new toys every day for the next few weeks as we get them in. Remember, we will gift wrap for free!

January is Hibernation Month

After all the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season, January is such a snoozer. We've cleaned from top to bottom; front to back. We've counted all the toys we have left and now it's time to buy again. We've ordered some new toys as well as restocking the tried and true. Meanwhile, it is game and puzzle season (indoor entertainment). I invite you to come downtown and visit us. We're not too busy to sit down and play a game or two with you...try before you buy.

Happy New Year!

After a short winter's nap, it all begins again. We spent Christmas morning basking in the knowledge that we helped make multitudes of children and their adults happy that day. It was a really intense season; shorter than usual, and so many people waited until the last minute to shop. A big thank you from us to all our loyal customers who support us. We are still here because of you. Best wishes to all for the new year ahead.

Avalon Theater - "Drop & Shop" Dec.22 & 23

This Monday and Tuesday the Avalon Theater here on Main Street is hosting an event for Kids ages 6-12 from 10 am til 2 pm. Included are two movies, a juggler, cookie decorating and a storyteller. For more information and to pre-register; call 263-5700.
This sounds like the perfect opportunity to get the last minute shopping done and enjoy a leisurely lunch downtown.
Remember; we are working overtime here for Santa (he needs all the help he can get). Our "mountain of cheap thrills" is loaded with stocking stuffers for kids of all ages.

Kids Night Out: Dec 16th & 17th

Creative Avenues, just around the corner from us, is having a special kids night tonight and tomorrow night. Drop off the kids and enjoy an evening downtown from 6 to 8 pm. That sounds like a romantic dinner and Christmas shopping at your favorite toy store to me! Pre-registration is a must. For more information and on-line registration : creative avenues or call 255-6757.