Best Toy And Game Manufacturer Grand Rapids Near Me

Tj Howe: Major customer at the alpine location and I love it there. Was into the kentwood 28th st store tonight and waited at the counter for 15-20 minutes waiting to check out whilst the 2 employees working just chit chatted the entire time I’m standing in front of either one of them. Then after they are no longer busy they both walk away from me to help other customers that were clearly their friends. Probably won’t come back to this location after this experience.

Chris G: If I could give this place 20 stars, I’d do it. Bar none, this is easily the biggest card game and gunpla store I’ve ever been to. MASSIVE selections of gunpla, and tons of Pokémon and general anime figures, plushies and cards. If you’re visiting out of town and never been here and are an anime fan, this is a mandatory mark on your to-visit list

Daniel Pock: Great selection, awesome atmosphere. Didn't hangout and play but there was plenty of place to if i had time. The staff were also really helpful.Just wish they gave box toppers with a free (cheap quality) sleeve to protect it on the way home. Carrying the raw card home was a little concerning, but it made we safe.

Samantha Bileth (Sam): Made my son's day! Found everything he wanted for his birthday, and he highly recommends the mystery boxes.

Katie Holwerda: We attend the pokemon trading events on Saturdays with my kids. The staff is great with the kids, very patient, and make it a fun event for my kids. This is their favorite store.

James Tucholski: By far the best games and cards place to take your kids!

ali nuriddin: Great atmosphere

Katti Malmberg: Saturday Pokémon trading /card playing event was a success!!

Amber CH: Purchased an item online that never came. Their “support” team has given me the run around for days. Absolutely shameful behavior.

razzle jazzle: This shop honestly works better than my antidepressants

Aaron Butler: Owner was caught buying items in bulk and selling online at a mark up and then tells you it’s out in the store. making himself a scalper Skip this place for any other of the dozens of geek stores in grand rapids

Thomas Blackport: The staff was super friendly and very helpful. Great selection that covers a wide variety of interests and hobbies. Definitely worth checking out!

Jon Shomali: Upon entering Galactic Toys for the first time, my excitement to browse the board game section was deterred by the smell of bodily musk. A smell that was frighteningly similar to that of the MSU Engineering Building. There were many people in the store, so I decided to just put my mask on and continue shopping. I found their board game section to be sufficient and chose to purchase a strategy game called Décorum. During this process, the person working at the cash register asked if I wanted to make a rewards account. I agreed and gave him my first and last name. He then proceeded to mutter something under his breath, so I asked him what he said. He then asked where my last name was from. I told him I am from Palestine. He continued the conversation by telling me about how he had friends online from India. Palestine and India are two different countries, so this felt off putting and confusing. For the remainder of my time in the store he yelled out names of cities in India to me, even after the transaction had ended and as I walked out the door. I felt extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome. The employee that interacted with me at Galactic Toys displayed microaggressions and blatant inappropriate behavior. Despite my love of board games, I will not be returning to this store. There are more inclusive and welcoming board game retailers who also host community game nights, such as House Rules.

Tim Baker: Meh

Toxic: The whole experience was ruined by very rude employees. If their not ignoring you they cut you off to ask about a " party " thier co workers going to. Took 45 min to ask 3 things cause thier more worried about each other and their personal lives then customers.

A: This is a long review but it is genuine and should be of high interest to anyone who is thinking about going here to purchase Pokemon cards.I wil say they do have a lot of options to pick from if you are going with intent of purchasing Pokemon, Magic, or other types of card games. Their inventory is always pretty nice.However! Tread with caution if you are going to purchase things that they have behind the counter that is not factory sealed. Pokemon to be specific since that is what I would go for. Any individual packs purchased are 99% likely to be weighted. I'm so sure of this because I have purchase a fair share and they have always been the code cards that indicate there is nothing inside the pack. A friend has also had this experience. The only reason I do not say 100% likely is because I haven't seen them do it but the evidence is there. I've purchased a factory sealed Evolving Skies ETB that did have an alt art Espeon in it, that's why I say if it is factory sealed you should be good to go. When I purchased the Evolving Skies ETB the gentleman I dealt with was nice, but he did let it slip that they get their individual packs from promo boxes that they open which also makes me inclined to believe that they weigh them and then put the duds out for the public to purchase. Bottom line: Do not purchase individual packs from this store, you will be highly disappointed.My second and more important point is that I went in with the intention of getting a quote for trading in some cards for store credit. My local store often gives me about 75-80% for in store credit because I go multiple times a week and they know what I bring in is valuable. They were a bit dry so I went here to check what they would offer and what they had available.This place offers a humiliating "60% store credit", less if you sell. Besides that, I brought in a Gold Arceus vstar ($130+ card at the time), Deoxys vstar, and Deoxys vmax + some other less notable cards. These cards total at the time would have a retail value of a little under $200. They offered me $80 for everything. For reference, this same stack plus a couple other small cards got me $150 at my local shop.I had the cards sleelved and in hard cases. The girl who handled my cards took them out of the cases, out of the sleeves and STACKED them on top of eachother and was sliding them around on top of each other as if they were a bunch of commons. She also walked away with them all like this, risking dropping them.DO NOT bring valuable cards to this place, they will handle them like they are worth nothing and then offer you basically nothing for them. After you purchase individual packs from them and get nothing for 10+ packs the girl says 'well I had to buy 20 before I got anything' as if that's helpful. She clearly doesn't actualy know what she is doing. The young teenager at my local shop handles cards with grace and eloquence because he understands the value of what he is handling.2 stars because they do have a lot to pick from on top of trading cards and they do have factory sealed stuff and some hard to find things.-1 star for weighing packs.-1 star for mishandling of customer belongings.-1 star because the employee doesnt know what she is doing.

Phil Williams: A great shop with a large selection, friendly staff, and a nice TCG play space. Absolutely worth the drive from Detroit!

Amber Hartigh: Wow! Board games and trading cards. Lots of table space to gather. Plush toys and funko

zachary Raider: Cool to have a nationally recognized Gunpla distributor in my own back yard.

Lucas Holwerda: Pokemon Saturdays at Noon for kids is awesome.

Bill Purnell: Just not satisfied. Overpriced and little stock of interest. Hopped right out of here! 🐇

Tracy Bourassa: I make baby blankets and match them to Jellycat stuffed animals and books to create a gift basket for gifts or donations. Hopscotch Children's Store is always helpful selecting products for me and shipping them out. The customer service from this small business is amazing and I will continue to support them from Kawkawlin, Michigan!

Clayton: great selection and friendly staff

Amber Widemire: I ordered from Hopscotch Children’s Store online and was so impressed with their customer service! I accidentally used my parents address from my saved addresses and emailed them right after, knowing they may not correct it. I got an email back quickly saying they could correct it and the item even shipped out that day!! Amazing customer service, quick, and exactly what I’ve been looking for. I will be ordering from them again in the future!

Jeremy Daugherty: Great selection of children's toys not found in big box stores. Caring staff we ready to help and answer questions. We were surprised they offered complementary gift wrapping as well. Overall fantastic experience.

Whitney Heinen: I've been trying to order a backup for my daughter's very well loved Jellycat bunny and it's been out of stock through Jellycat's direct site. Once it restocked, shipping was expensive and would have taken 2 weeks. None of our local toy stores had it, but Hopscotch had the exact bunny I needed and had it shipped to Kansas in just a few days! Happy to still support a small business! packaging was also cute! : )

Jody Pierce: This place rocked. The gentleman working was extremely kind, genuine, and helpful with my cloth diaper questions. Unfortunately I live a few hours away so I won’t be able to shop in person often. However, I’m happy to have a wonderful small business to support through online ordering. Don’t miss this place!

Matthew Curry: What a fun store ! When I’m looking for a gift for a child I know where to go now…this store has everything. Buy local.

Ben Tobar: Rude service, not polite and disregarded how uncomfortable the clerk was making me

Emily Webster: I don't live in Michigan, and I don't have kids, but I am a jellycat enthusiast and collector. I've made two online orders from Hopscotch of different jellycats and I'm beyond satisfied with their shipping and customer service. Both orders shipped extremely fast (I'm talking same day or next day, depending on if I ordered before 5pm or not), and arrived within 1 day after shipping.I've never had to reach out to their customer service because I haven't had any problems, however I feel confident that if I did have any issues they would take care of it. I will continue to look for any Jellycat I want from this website first! You guys have a loyal Wisconsin customer :))

Katherine Fairbanks: I ordered online on Wednesday night (after closing) with the base shipping package — and received my order Saturday morning! This store has a lot of items that are hard to find in stock, and is 100% a great place to order from if you’re looking to have something shipped.

Alejandra Brevé Ferrari: This store is a dream!!!! It shows the amount of care and thoughtfulness that goes into selecting every single one of the products they sell. You come here to purchase a toy a child will never forget. But if you are like me that easily loses concentration you can buy a Tegu block travel set (magnetic blocks) and keep it on your desk.. to take a break from your thoughts. I need to go back again!

Katie Hungate: My favorite children’s store in Grand Rapids! My go to for gifts for other children that are fun and educational. The owners are just as awesome as the store (no wonder), they go above and beyond - even if it means chatting on the phone with a customer and shopping through the window during COVID :) Thanks again!

Isabelle Morgan: Support small businesses. I was looking for a gift and found the cutest stuffed animals. They were delivered very quickly and are adorable. Great customer service!

V K: The cutest little family owned toy shop! There is even a nice little play area in the back- where kids can play with some of the actual toys!I was so pleasently surprised. So fun for a little parent toddler date. My 3 year old was on top of the world!

Lindsay Frazee: Wonderful little store, I’ve taken my daughter there a few times and we never leave empty handed! Great quality and selection of unique gifts, toys, books etc.

Matt Smetts: Great people and great selection

Billie Lyons-Super: This place is so much fun! They have a great selection of eco-friendly toys, toys that are educational and fun, cute clothes, and it’s reasonably priced, so we could get gifts for three grandkids without breaking the bank. 😍

Jacob Nash: This is a great store for anyone who has a child in the family. I go here for my nephews gifts. They have curated a selection of toys, clothes, and items that I feel focus on inspiring children. Highly recommend this store to anyone that is looking for gifts for their children.

Kendra babcock: Wonderful selection of eco-friendly and responsibly made toys, books, cloth diapers, and clothing. Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly owners. Can't wait to visit again!

Brian Purwin: Great customer service👍

Carlos Amaro: If you want to pay resell prices, this is the place for you! I could understand older products but new? What a joke.

Dire “Wolf” Reborn: Great place to enjoy your hobbies

Tim: Very good store

Ranged_ Yapper69: 100% The best place to go for anime figures, play DnD or trade pokémon cards

Julien Cisternino: I had ordered a box of 6 funko pops and of course, the box was in no damage at all, and when I opened the box, the chase was crushed. They offered at best if I buy another chase a 25% off discount, what if that'll be damaged? They package it with no care and expect you to pay even more money to send it back to them. *Don't order from here!*

Amber CH: Very poor customer service. My item was not received and after a multiple useless email exchanges, they were absolutely no help. Buyers beware. Crunchyroll is a lot more honest!

Robert Dault: Love it great people great card love it

justin kutz: Amazing store

Raven Close: I frequent the store and the workers Jon,Ethan, (pictured bellow)and Austin are polite and helpful and make sure you make an informed purchase they make coming to this location a high point of my week every week

Sarah: Definitely the go to hot spot for all things Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, Digimon, figurines, funko pops, etc. The 3 guys who work there are super fun, so nice, and really easy to talk to. They're really accepting of all kinds. They deserve a raise.

Cj Robinson: The staff here is so knowledgeable and kind. Very welcoming and doesn’t harbor any judgment for not having the familiarity about certain games or subjects like some other comic and game stores have before. The person who works there with the septum piercing and pokémon tattoos literally deserve a raise and promotion. He was so helpful and personable and I will 100% be returning for all of my upcoming purchases not only due to liking the store and environment, but also because of how phenomenal his customer service and rapport was.

C Blair: Love this place! Great for finding collectables of all sorts. A little on the expensive side but they're pretty reasonable. I go here for cards, Funko pops, and all sorts of Pokémon collectibles. It's worth stopping in and checking some of their stuff out!

Walt Lodes III: This place is a nerd paradise!!! Anything and everything gaming!!! They even have anime figures!!! 10 out of 10!!!

Kent King: Great games and all things related. Super friendly staff

Allen Brock: Kudos to Ethan for running an introduction to Dungeons and Dragons session on short notice.

Nick Lampe: Great place with tons of things in-store at great prices. 10/10 would do again.

steven willoughby: Stopped in here while on a work trip to kill some time and ended up spending money 😅. This place is like Mecca for nerds. I wish we had one in Indianapolis. Super friendly staff, fantastic selection of models, figures, tcg and pops!!!

Reuben Beattie: Great place for Dungeons & Dragons books, Gundam models, and anime merchandise.

Brad Ather: Like their other location, great staff, friendly service, and good prices.

Aram MrxXx: Lots of cool toys for kids of any ages, would definitely recommend 👍

Liana MXMB: I don’t usually leave reviews for stores, but I have had such a great experience shopping at this store and I hope they get more recognition. I went to this store with my little sister and brother and they had so many great toy options that we bought so many more toys than we thought we originally planned lol. Not to mention the great customer service and helpfulness of the staff working there. A++++ I’m usually an introvert, but it felt really comforting and fun to be there which made me feel a lot less shy than I usually am with speaking to staff. Also don’t forget to try out the animal rides they have! Both my siblings enjoyed it and you can ride it with the kids too so it’s definitely worth it if you get tired from walking around the mall the whole time and want to take a break!

Abigail Hoppen: I have tried to come to this store twice because they carry the power Ranger toys my son likes. Great selection but they’re never open on time or ever.

nitrowrench79: Came in on a Sunday afternoon to return a toy for my son. I didn't know the mall didn't open until 12 so we waited next door and played video games. I checked at 12:05 and the doors were still closed and lights off. Checked again at 12:15 and it looked like they were getting ready to open but lights still off. I know people run late sometimes getting to work, but come on, its noon on a Sunday. The staff is friendly, but I don't plan on coming back. There are other options for toys, including the Target at 28th/I-96.

Minor League Gaming: Great place to get presents for your kids. Would recommend

Alex Kloeppner: Very nice and a great selection!

Tim Byrnes Jr: Awesome experience! Exchanged stuff for me last second and saved some money! Love it!

Amanda MacInnes: We bought a remote control car a week ago and the finger remote wouldn’t work according to my 8 year old. We brought it back in today and Ben helped us not only figure out how to work it correctly but let us replace it without a fuss. I’ll definitely be shopping here in the future for all our toy needs!

Michelle Michaels: They didn't have what I was looking for.

Tiane Napilot: Decent prices many selections

mohaned halawa: The customer service was super good and the staff who is working inside has a lot of knowledge about toys and about age ranges.

Shanika Anderson: This toy store is awesome! I am so glad they serve Grand Rapids,MI

Simi Multani: Ben is a nice sales person.he give me a better deal

Kristy Hess: I tried reaching them by phone on a Saturday got no answer or answering machine. Then i filled out a communication form to hace someone contact me and NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK! I AM GUESSING NOT GOOD FOR BUSINESS!!!!!

Angela Sutton: Great customer service!

Nancy Luangraj: They have a variety of different toys but my son was mainly looking for a squishy octopus and found it here. Reasonable prices and customer service was awesome. Staff was knowledgeable of toys for different age ranges. Will definitely be back.

Elena Trejo: Toysmark is one of the largest toy stores I’ve visited in the Grand Rapids area! They offer a large collection and variety of items, the staff are also super friendly and willing to help you out with a smile. I went in recently for their new squishmallow shipment and they had all the new squish I’ve been looking for! Definitely check them out!! 3

Alejandro Ortega: I bought my son the Range Rover ride on he loved it, the staff were very friendly.

Ira Miller: Nice affordable place my kids love it a must shop children store

Thomas Tran: Have some toys but unfortunately my daughter couldn't find the toy she like.

Carol Smith: The owners are very friendly - and they know their games! They have a great selection and can speak to everything they have on their shelves. We shop local as much as we can, and we love supporting them.

Rainy: Such a cozy vibe! The staff are always friendly and very knowledgeable on everything they have in stock.Be warnd though, if you're a dice collecting fiend, this is a very dangerous store. There's so many cool ones!

Nick Belill: Great selection of a variety of unique board and party card games. We purchased a few that we could play as a family. Staff was nice and helpful.

Corey Pool: My wife and I love playing board games and this place has it all. We always love browsing their selections plus the staff are very helpful with recommendations.

Reuben Beattie: Fantastic selection of boardgames, RPG's, and puzzles. Very helpful and knowledgeable.

Lyndsay Talen: Great place with an awesome selection of games! Owners are very knowledgable and so nice!

Mary: Such a well stocked and organized game store. The employees are always willing to help you find what you're looking for and they are passionate about their small business.

Devin Ryan: Very friendly and helpful staff! They're more than happy to answer any questions that I have.

Latross Dreadful: A broad selection of games to choose from, a very clean and organized space, and incredibly helpful and pleasant staff. We went in unsure of what exactly we wanted but within minutes we were offered help and given multiple recommendations. I highly recommend checking them out if you're prepping for your next game night.

Chris Grady: Good selection, good prices, good people!

Megan Hennessey: Really enjoy this game store. Small but surprisingly large selection - just enough to not be overwhelming but enough to where you feel like you had a good amount of choice if your looking for a new game. Staff is really nice and will answer any questions you have, and the membership is something my husband and I are seriously considering. We recently moved to the area and this will be a regular stop for us, for sure.

Zachary Thompson: Best place in Grand Rapids for your board game needs. The owners are super helpful and also just fun to chat with. The membership program is really great for trying games that you might want to buy. Their selection of games is excellent.

Ken Williams: Owners are really friendly and helpful. There’s always something cool to find when I stop by.

Paul Shields: Great selection and always super helpful.

BFreeman621: Great selection of games, the staff are very helpful

marie harris: DphAhhp

JD Sullivan: I went there to find something that probably doesn't exist, but helped me with an alternative solution that is perfect.

Erika Burrington: This is an amazing boardgame store!

Rafael Castillo: Lovely place! Staff are nice and welcomingGood deals on magic cards! I bought 6 of their 3 for 5 dollar blue bridge magic card packs where you have a chance to pull a sticker they place on the card to win a random magic the gathering themed item and I won 2 midnight hunt collectors packs! A bargain considering I spend 11 bucks on cards and got 40 dollars worth of cards! But it gets better! I pulled from one of the collectors a holo The Meathook Massacre which sells for 100+ USD! I can't recommend this place more! Especially if you want good deals on magic cards

Steven Hane: Great selection.Friendly shopkeepers.A perfect walk from the farmers market,A bit pricier than online, But, worth it to physically browse hundreds of games and feel the weight and quality before buying, and walking out with a game to play as soon as you get home.The back of the store has shelves of pre-owned games people can rent and try out...I opened a few, to see the quality, before buying a new version.I was told about this place by a treerunner.. and I'm glad I checked it out.