7 NYC Toy Stores You Need to Visit This Season (And What to Buy!)

What's moving in Boerum Hill? Flying off the shelves in the East Village and the Upper West? Read on to find out!

By Yuliya Geikhman November 5, 2016

Sure, doing all of your holiday shopping on Amazon is convenient. You don’t have to leave home and you can find almost anything. But NYC’s full of fabulous indie kid shops, where they know what is truly hot this year. We spoke with the top toy stores around town to find out what items are flying off the shelves. Some are obvious — Pokemon trading cards, anyone?— others might not be on your radar. But all of them are sure to bring some cheer. Flip through to discover what the cool kids are getting this season.

Boomerang Toys: Pokemon Trading Cards

Want to nab the perfect gift for every child on your list? You’ll find something special for all ages at this family-owned Tribecca toy shop. It boasts a well curated selection of education-based gifts, including puzzles, toy instruments, building blocks and magnatiles. Not to mention, they carry a full line of scooters for tykes on-the-go.

The shop also stocks trendy, more commercial toys. It’s no surprise that Pokemon trading cards are all the rage and selling fast at Boomerang. You’ll have no problem finding a coveted pack for all of your little Pokemon fans, whether they’re longtime collectors or newly into the craze.

Boomerang Toys
119 West Broadway
Tribeca
212-226-7650
Online: www.boomerangtoys.com

photo: Boomerang Toys via Instagram

What toy is all the rage at your local store? Tell us in the comments below!

–Michelle McIvor Cohen