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New Jersey’s 4 Best Toy Stores

November 4, 2011 6:00 AM

The season for gift giving is about to get underway. The malls are going to get hectic, so why not check out some of your local toy stores this holiday season? Creative and unique items found at these four New Jersey toys stores will be a hit for the child in your life. By Emily Tamburri.

Tons of Toys

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315 Franklin Ave.
Wyckoff NJ, 07481
201-847-9317
tonsoftoys.com/

Tons of Toys in Wyckoff, NJ lives up to its name with the thousands of toys lining their shelves. Stop by the store or search their online database for some of the most popular toys at the best prices, where they are sure to include something for every budget. You can search your results by age, gender, category and brand, or use one of their knowledgeable and friendly staff members to help you find the perfect toy for any age.

Learning Express Toys

learning express New Jerseys 4 Best Toy Stores

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301 Center Ave.
Westwood, NJ 07675
201-666-0500
westwood.learningexpress-toys.com/index.html

The Learning Express has been known for years as one of Bergen County’s best neighborhood toy stores, for the unique, intricate and educational toys that they specifically seek out to engage children throughout New Jersey. The warm environment is perfect for educational learning that embodies the mission of The Learning Express—to educate children of all ages in creative and entertaining ways.

Just Kidding Around

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507 Bloomfield Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 233-9444
kiddingaround.us/

If you are looking for the unusual and unique gift, Just Kidding Around can provide you with the perfect toy to suit any need. For over 20 years, this store has provided New Jersey with the high quality and well made toys for holidays, birthdays and family fun. Each toy housed in the Montclair shop is hand selected by experienced buyers with a passion for the eccentric toy.

The Grow-Cery LTD.

the growcery New Jerseys 4 Best Toy Stores

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190 Rock Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
201-447-0447
thegrowceryltd.com/

The Grow-Cery offers the perfect combination between the learning experience and childhood entertainment. The knowledgeable staff can assist you with gift ideas from newborns and infants all the way through the teenage years. Creative and crafty gifts stand alongside popular children brand name toys. With the wide selection and interesting gift ideas, the possibilities of finding a toy to captivate your child is limitless!

Mark Pawlikowski

What about Drew’s hobby shop in Nutley NJ? Or are they no longer there?
Dee Stevens

Many thanks to everyone who either emailed me or stopped into the store to congratulate me on this recognition! Thanks to PATCH for sharing this with your readers!