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.

The Children’s General Store: Puzzles of All Kinds

Gift junior with an old playtime favorite. There are several nostalgic toys to choose from at this old-fashioned Upper East Side shop, including Lincoln Logs and Candy Land. Located on the first floor of a townhome, it boasts an impressive collection of books, sock puppets, learning toys, board games, blocks, stuffed animals, dolls and more.

Puzzles of all kinds have been some of the top sellers at The Children’s General Store this gift-giving season. Jumbo floor puzzles and Melissa & Doug wooden sound puzzles are especially popular. Not only do they make great learning tools but they also serve as a good family-friendly activity to do during the holidays.

The Children’s General Store
168 East 91st Street
Upper East Side
212-426-4479

photo: The Children’s General Store’s Facebook Page

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

–Michelle McIvor Cohen