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Toy-Go-Round
Category: Shopping Toy Stores Toy Stores [Edit]
1361 Solano Ave(between Carmel Ave & Ramona Ave)
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 527-1363
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
16 reviews for Toy-Go-Round
Review Highlights
"A marvellous children's book collection."
(in 3 reviews)
"Selection's great, and clean, and very nicely organized."
(in 3 reviews)
"...the sheer amount of toys, books and games that they stock."
(in 4 reviews)
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16 reviews in English
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Review from Gaby R.
Berkeley, CA
11/23/2011
Our home is full. It's full of love, but fuller still of STUFF
and trying to get rid of it can be a little rough
especially when each of our two charming little boys
have trouble letting go of any of their many toys.
They tripped, they fell, and worse: were running out of space to play,
but then we found our Toy Go Round, and WOW! it saved the day!
Now all I have to tell them is "let's go to to the used toy store!
We'll take some toys that you don't need, and maybe find some more!"
It's painless to drop off the toys, and you'll never regret it
Just one month later, you check back and find you've lots of credit!
Selection's great, and clean, and very nicely organized
and priced just right - so each time we leave with a little prize. -
Review from Kimi m.
El Cerrito, CA
12/22/2011
Excellent local and independent-owned toy store for both new toys and gently used toys.
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Review from CJ C.
El Cerrito, CA
11/13/2011
We love Toy Go Round!
I absolutely love being able to find things for my daughter that are unusual, unique, hard to find, no longer made, etc.
We have found so many great treasures here.
We also take toys and books in to be consigned and have gotten a lot of money in return.
I always, always find a "treasure" when I go in there, and the search is so fun, because this place is PACKED full of stuff.
I have been on the hunt for a particular, no-longer-produced toy for my daughter for a while and finally found it here the other day -- so exciting!
My daughter was suddenly into maps and globes, and I wanted to get her the interactive Leap Frog globe, but the one I wanted was no longer made. I said to my husband "Toy Go Round!" Sure enough, they had it.
Such a great place for finding things like that. -
Review from Mutant O.
Berkeley, CA
2/3/2011
Stuffed to the gills.
This is the first time I've used this expression, and had often paused in wonder when I've heard it used. What does this mean, exactly?
Toy-Go-Round is literally stuffed to the gills with excellent old toys, new toys, and weird toys. A marvellous children's book collection. Wonderful labelled tubs of small plastic people, critters, and creatures.
Narrow aisles, lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore.
Friendly staff, reasonable prices. -
Review from Kelly B.
San Jose, CA
9/26/2008
I play games for a living (I'm a speech therapist) and I usually end up buying them myself, so I really appreciate Toy-go-round's used prices. I love that Toy-go-round recycles gently loved toys for children of all ages. I loved that their toys are all clean and all the pieces are there. I love that they have batteries in all their toys, so you can try them right there. I love the sheer amount of toys, books and games that they stock.
Today I bought... preschool toys, reading games for my autistic student, glow-in-the-dark building materials, star wars potatoheads, a book, two puzzles and a handful of small plastic cats. Everything was under 85 dollars, but it would have easily been 150 dollars worth if I had gone to a big box store.
It's a small store and sometimes can be really crowded with kids and their parents. I tend to notice which toys that are grabbing the attention of the children. One thing, there are some "new" toys interspersed throughout the store and these can be a little pricey, just be sure to check the price.
I hope I can encourage you to enjoy this store as well, AND bring in those gently loved toys that your children are no long playing with... so I can buy them!!! (I know, I am sooooo greedy!)
I love this store, and I hope that you will love it too! -
Review from M F.
Albany, CA
11/23/2009
Visited Toy-Go-Round for the first time this afternoon. The store is neat and organized and is staffed by friendly and helpful people. The store is filled with recycled toys, books and children's level DVDs in good condition along with some new toys here and there. It is a great consignment place to bring toys your children have no interest in.
Was fascinated to scan their shelves. Some of the toys in their store are old and are similar to ones I played with such as the little metal loom in which you could weave elastic strips into perhaps a pot holder.
It was enjoyable to listen to the kids that came into the store with their parents and their excited comments.
The store is open 7 days a week. Aisles are pretty narrow but perhaps might be accessible for wheelchairs. Parking is on the street.
Even if you do not have any kids in your family, come by and check them out as a "big kid". You might find something that will interest you. -
Review from adlih z.
Oakland, CA
4/21/2009
In the words of my 2 year old nephew who accompanied me on my visit to Toy go round--Awesome!!
This place is amazing. Great stuff for kids at the right price! Hooray for toys!! -
Review from Diane G.
Ukiah, CA
5/21/2008
I haven't been in Toy go Round in many years, but when my kids were growing up in Albany, this was our favorite store. I recall about 3 locations over the years, and I'm guessing that this is still a corner location.
When your kids out grow their things, this is where to take it, since it is a consignment shop and you get an account & can periodically pickup your earnings. But I, & Laura & Ben used to love finding treasures here. I especially liked their used, but usually complete, jigsaw puzzles, since I was a puzzle fanatic for a long time.
The store has always been friendly & the 2 ladies who originally ran it [ I don't know if they still do] knew how to run a very good business. Anyone could take lessons from them on how to do it. We always felt welcome there & always left with fun stuff.
I have a grandchild now & by writing this have convinced myself that I need to go shop there again! -
Review from Katy B.
Berkeley, CA
1/11/2009
Excellent place for selling your model horse collection when you finally grow up or get too embarrassed to keep it, kid's gifts, and teaching kids about reuse.
Very well run consignment shop. They usually aren't. BRAVO! -
Review from Barney Q.
Berkeley, CA
12/3/2010
This is the best toy store around, stuffed with things for all ages, even games for adults. The prices are the best. These toys delight everyone, the child and the adult that gives them. Even the child who wants something for a friend will find what he can afford. I love this place.
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Review from Stacey M.
San Francisco, CA
1/4/2008
Okay, this is going to be my most biased review... I worked at Toy Go Round all through college and some time after. This store has the best used children's book collection you will ever find. The books are half off their original cover price and if you are dilligent you can find almost anything. The used toys are careful checked over by the employees and if you are jonesing for that Fisher Price Farm that your parents tossed, TGR is the place to find it and it will be as close to complete as anything you get off of ebay. I still shop there and recently found a great collectiable Star Trek gift set for one of my hard-to-shop-for co-workers. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you believe in buying local, going green and supporting community, shop here.
Listed in: Born to Shop
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Review from K P.
Berkeley, CA
5/25/2011
I find this place to be overpriced for what they offer. I am also very uncomfortable when I have my children in here, which seems odd since it's a toy store. I do not think your kids should be able to run around and rip things apart, but the last time I visited this place the people that worked there just didn't seem to "like" kids at all.
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Review from kate f.
Berkeley, CA
2/18/2009
These guys are great. I love being able to consign our old toys for store credit to buy new ones. Talk about recycling. I also love supporting a small local business like this. They have a great revolving selection and are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!
Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Nicole P.
Berkeley, CA
1/22/2011
Went to TGR for the first time today. Love it. Easy way to buy local and go green. They took most of my girls' toys that I brought in and were efficient without being curt. Great selection and everything is clean and organized. Will definitely be doing most if not all of my birthday and xmas shopping at TGR. Many items look brand new and kids don't care if something comes in the original package or not. Awesome!!! :D
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Review from Mikes M.
Berkeley, CA
5/24/2009
This is my son's favorite toy store. The staff is just wonderful and the selection is great. I have found some good bargains. In a time when big box chains have taken over the toy world it is nice to have an old fashion toy store to go to just like when I was a kid.
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Review from Melissa H.
Albany, CA
2/7/2007
This family-owned business is my favorite toy store. They're small and don't have tons and tons of stock like Toys R Us, but they are still far and away my fave. Why? The staff are super-friendly and helpful, it's a family-owned, local business, and its main stock consists of a fantastic selection of used toys. What does that mean to a huge geek like myself? COLLECTIBLES. And not just any collectibles but assloads of collectibles at very reasonable prices. Hmmm. Perhaps I shouldn't be posting this online and keep this secret to myself. They stock lots of new toys as well, and their book selection is excellent-- far better than TRU. Every Tuesday is discount book day! Between the reasonably-priced collectibles, dirt-cheap used toys, great selection of new toys, stellar and cheap used videos and DVDs, and huge book selection (new and used) you simply will not leave there without finding something you or someone you know will love. Check it out.
Listed in: Cherry-Poppin' Mama
