Jamaica Plain Toy Stores

Great for Gifts

1. Black Ink

Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

pros: black ink is a great place to find unique gifts. everything is fun, different, and sure to please. the air conditioning feels EXCELLENT in the summertime. they gift wrap.  cons: small store so...

2. Magic Beans

Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

This is a great place to get a gift or gift card for expecting parents.  I love to go get gifts there for my friends that are expecting because I can share this gold mine with them, and turn them...

3. Every Little Thing

Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

board. This store is definitely a great shop for gifts and stationary-  too bad there are no little ones in my family anymore and I buy all the items for myself, shamelessly I might add. I'm addicted...

4. Boing Jp's Toy Shop

Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

that would have to do.  It was a great idea.  Boing had exactly what I wanted- a cherry red race car perfect for a young girl of 1.  No gender stereotyping from her feminist Auntie!    Boing is moving...

5. Eureka Puzzles

Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

that she claims is the coolest thing ever, but I think "cool" might be the wrong word. In any case, they have a great selection, especially considering the size of the place. And the staff is great...

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1. Magic Beans

Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

a childrens store.  I got a little carried away.  Here's why five stars:  (1) Great toy selection for all ages.  They have a lot wooden toys, which I like.  I mean, my boy likes.  The layout...

2. Eureka Puzzles

Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

; something for that hard to please 'tween? They'll do their best!). Their jigsaw puzzle selection is also very extensive, though priced a bit high. the boardgames are priced pretty reasonably, though...

3. Pandemonium Books &…

Neighborhood: Central Square

This is where I go to get my geek on.    I love the staff...they are some of the friendliest folks around.  The selection of sci fi authors is impressive.  I've found books here not carried in any...

4. Milalilu

You know, sometimes the BabyGap just doesn't cut it for me.  My 2 year old cousin deserves more than that!  MilaLilu is great for that kid with extra personality.  They have the best selection...

5. Black Ink

Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

producing a catalog and it sounds like rubber stamps are no longer their primary focus. Hopefully the unique selection and quality are still there. One day I'll return to the fine city of Boston and hope...

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