History
What is now the Toys for Thought building, built in 1906, once suffered from years of neglect. What was a prime example of Victorian architecture was an eyesore in the middle of the town. After a few months of hard work spent renovating, repainting, and refurbishing, Toys for Thought V1.0 was born: 2000 square feet of space filled with toys that we felt had play value and provided a benefit for a child's development, along with being just plain fun. Eventually our store took over the office space upstairs, expanding every year to include more quality toys. Already one of the largest toy stores in the country, we decided to make Toys For Thought into an attraction that would draw shoppers from far and wide: 11,000 square feet of the best educational, constructive, and specialty toys, wrapped up inside a work-of-art building. We commissioned artists to create store fixtures that reflect the whimsical playfulness of our store. Please come experience us in person and see how we've grown!
Specialties
Welcome to Toys for Thought! Where the Toys Work on Brain Cells, Not Batteries! With four floors and over 11,000 square feet to explore, we are the largest specialty educational toys and games shop in the country! We have what many have described as 'an overwhelming selection' and 'a store you can easily get lost in', both literally and figuratively! Beat boredom with a boardgame! We've got a selection of over 500 (and growing!), from kids games to strategy games for adults! Feel the magic with our juggling & magic section, for apprentices and masters alike! Discover (and create!) a whole new world of creativity with any of our dozens of unique construction & building toys! Got a little mommy in your midst? Make our doll section your destination! Planes, trains, automobiles & boats! They're all in our Things That Go Room! Get crafty with our crazy arts & crafts collection! Be brainboozled in our science section! Our book-specialists will help you remember the name of that one you loved so much as a kid, and will be happy to show you many, many more in our lovely literature library for little ones. Looking for Lego or pining for Playmobil? We stock almost every available set from each! Buying for babies is a blast with our excellent and unique selection! We're a great resource for teachers, educators, and therapists. Best of all, our staff is loves the products they work with and are the most helpful and knowledgeable you'll find. We're tour-guides, not salespeople. Toodles!