There are countless stores throughout New York, but there are only a handful that unleash the inner child in everyone. From birthdays, to holidays or the “just because,” here are our picks for the best places for children’s toys in NYC. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Hottest Toys | Feed Your Foodie | More: Best Natural Playgrounds For Kids Children have a creative imagination to build exciting things, and the LEGO Store is the perfect place to capture that creativity. With locations in Rockefeller Plaza and the Flatiron District, people will be amazed to see the elaborate LEGO sculptures on display, including the torch of the Statue of Liberty and of the Greek god Atlas. Whether you are a child or an adult, The LEGO Store makes everyone want to play with the famous building blocks. As children step inside one of Kidding Around’s multiple locations, they are transported into an emporium of toys and wonder. From stuffed animals to wooden train sets and dollhouses, there is an endless selection of toys that will make an ordinary trip to the toy store an unforgettable one.
There is even a wooden model of the Staten Island Ferry, which is the perfect for any native. The Children’s General Store 168 East 91st Street More: Best Indoor Activities For Kids Nestled in the Upper East Side is The Children’s General Store, a quaint shop that blends vintage toys with chic and trendy new options for the tots. Currently under a renovation, The Children’s General Store has reopened with an upgraded technology system that will enhance the imaginative experience for everyone. One of the many interesting toys that people will notice is the dollhouse of an Upper East Side townhouse — a must have for any young New Yorker. 306 East 9th Street New York, NY 10003 More: Best Activities For Kids In Lower Manhattan Unleash your inner child at the East Village’s Dinosaur Hill. Customers are amazed by their colorful and vibrant window displays, which is a precursor to what can be found inside. Filled with vintage toys and new favorites, children and adults are sure to fall in love with something in the store.
Don’t just keep your eyes on the shelves — look up and you will see miniature hot air balloons, and marionettes hanging from the ceiling. Some of your childhood favorites will soon become your child’s favorite new toy. With a wide selection of stuffed animals to choose from, children are able to stuff, dress up and name their newly-stuffed pal. The selection of stuffed animals constantly changes and includes some of characters from popular movies and television shows, including Star Wars, Paw Patrol and Finding Dory. , , , , . Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon Services LLC. This content is provided 'as is' and is subject to change or removal at any time.We will be closed Monday, February 27 through Friday, March 3 as we build new adventures! The shop will remain open Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm, and Friday 12pm-5pm. The attraction and shop will return to normal hours on Saturday, March 4. Family fun with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more!
How to get here We're open every day Save up to 25% on tickets 12 family attractions & activities4D cinema, Kingdom Quest laser ride, Merlin’s Apprentice, LEGO Fire Academy... and more! Discover the city in miniatureSee all of New York's top attractions made from LEGO in our MINILAND® Birthday parties & group dealsLEGO themed birthday parties here in Westchester! Get LEGO® building tipsLearn building tips from our Master Model Builder Workshops. School tripsOne-of-a-kind school trips to support the National Curriculum. Sign up for Offers Enter your email and we'll send you the latest news and offers!With its sand green patina windows, nifty interior details like a big safe and banker’s desk and lamps, and a neighboring building housing a laundromat, the newest modular set in the Creator Expert line is the Brick Bank, #10251. Planned release is January, 2016; it will be posted as a “Coming Soon” item on shop.It will cost your $169.99 — a new, higher price point for a Modular.
😦 But it really looks like a beautiful set and will probably become a fan favorite. Enjoy these photos, followed by the text of the LEGO press release. (Um, the money launderer, as it were, is probably my favorite sight gag here!) Our members put on a successful AFOL display at the Angelika Film Center in Manhattan for the NYC premiere of “A LEGO Brickumentary”! Parents and kids stopped by to check out New York City-themed MOCs by NYCLUG members Lyn, Donald, Sid and Don, who gave out free “Brickumentary” posters and postcards, and answered questions about the film! Our MOCs included Don’s George Washington Bridge, Lyn’s Citibike stand and Brazilian Trio Electrico, Donald’s joyriding motorcyclist and Sid’s Bricklyn Bridge. A Saturday morning into afternoon well-spent! Every tourist who has ever been to New York has probably looked through a pair of these: mounted binoculars, often seen at landmarks such as the Empire State Building. Beginning this year, the LUG Showcase Windows at your local LEGO Brand Retail store will switch from a monthly display to a permanent one…
It’s been a busy few weeks for NYCLUG, which continues to grow in both members and LEGO displays. It was a quick conference of AFOLs to be sure, but hopefully worth the wait as Charles Dunlap (r.) from the Hawaii LUG stopped by the LEGO Brand Retail store at Rockefeller Center last week. In 2001, Lego first released their legendary Bionicle line of highly articulated, mask-wearing robot creatures, complete with transparent colored eye stalks, piston-packed elements, and lots and lots of ball joints. On Sept. 24, NYCLUG members were treated to a special preview of the new LEGO Brand Retail store in Manhattan’s Flatiron District — and it’s like no other LEGO store around! Last month, members of NYCLUG installed their latest MOCs for the Community window at the Rockefeller Center LEGO Store — and met with their newest members! In this (long-delayed) edition: a really, really big Tumbler; a bus stop made out of LEGO; and what’s washing up on the shores of the U.K.?