A Toy Store Near You - Episode Guide

Billy Galaxy went from rock star guitarist to rock star toy seller, and has since travelled the world in search of new treasures for his store; Billy Galaxy Vintage Toys & Collectibles. The dedication he has for toys is mirrored by the dedication to the hardworking employees of his shop, and he'll do whatever he can to make sure they're taken care of when COVID-19 forces him to close his doors.

Nestled in Lawrence Kansas, at 1/4 1021 Massachusetts St. is 1313 Mockingbird Lane. The Munsters reference should give you a hint as to the aesthetic of this devilishly charming toy shop. Once you meet owners Terry and Liz Taylor (both medical professionals) and see the passion they bring to both toys and those in need, you'll want to move in right next door.

From humble service "hatch" to his current brick & mortar Leicester Vintage and Old Toy Shop, Joseph Hand has always made sure to provide the same level of warmth and friendliness along with every toy he sells. Because of this, loyal customers have became close friends, proving that the community around shops like Joe's are what keeps the hobby alive and well.

When Victoria B.C.'s Candice Woodward isn't penning a new children's book, helping organize the Victoria Ultimate Toy Fair and Capital City Comic Con, or raising her two kids, she and her husband Biagio co-manage Cherry Bomb Toys, one of Canada's foremost toy stores. Oh, and did we mention their store just so happens to double as the home to the National Toy Museum of Canada to boot?

As the epicenter of youth culture in Japan, the Harajuku district in Shibuya, Tokyo, is a world of color and energy, so its only natural that the vibrant and eclectic store Kayoko Takahashi owns and operates, SPIRAL Toys, fits right in with its surroundings.

Super 7 can be traced back to the magazine born out of owner Brian Flynn's love of collecting Kaiju toys. Since then, it's grown into not only a retailer of collectibles & apparel, but also as a producer of esoteric & imaginative products.

Located in the former Fireplace Shanty of Mays Landing New Jersey is a "Museum of Memories" as Justin and Penelope Daniels like to call it. We know it as Farpoint Toys, one of the most beloved toy stores in America.

Batcave Comics & Toys owners Mike Holbrook & Amanda Barlow share more than just their namesake with the caped crusader, they're both do-gooders in their own right; such as donating comics to local youth charities while under quarantine.

Down in Kokomo...Indiana, Todd & Amber Jordan have built one of the most impressive toy stores you'll ever see. With row upon row of exclusives & rarities, Kokomo Toys & Collectibles is the cornerstone of what's become known as "Geek St."

Nick Mayor & Jen Lamasters exude the same kind of cool as the Chicago neighborhood their store Bric-A-Brac Records & Toys calls home, Logan Square.

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and it goes without saying that also applies to the personality and perseverance of Jayden's Toys owner Jayden Frost. When he's not entertaining fans with his George Michael cover-band Freedom, or being a superhero dad to his daughter Emmy, Jayden is constantly striving to provide an incredible toy store experience.

In 2016, Chicago-native Jonathan Schoonveld found himself at a professional crossroads. A former ad-man inspired by the Cubs World Series win (and realizing his neighborhood Edison Park was in need of a toy shop) he decided to use his nest-egg to open S.M.A.S.H. Toys.

Nestled above a charming neighborhood in the North Holland city of Haarlem you'll find de Toyboys; an aptly named toy store owned and operated by age-old friends Pieter and Michel. Tracing the store's origins back to Pieter's workplace desk toys and Michel's web-design savvy, they soon realized their destiny as purveyors of pop-culture gold.

For over 20 years, Andrew Leung has made Toy Fusion a cornerstone of the toys & collectibles scene in Sacramento, CA! The namesake of Andrew's store isn't simply a Dragon Ball homage, it's a business model, fusing the items for sale in his store with toy art from local artists, movie and wrestling props and even aerospace collaborations with a local private space company!

Christine Osborne and co-owner Dan Morrisey opened the doors to the very first Wonder Works on August 10, 1990. Their mission was to create a toy store aimed squarely at kids, one that inspired the magic and wonder of fun. Two generations in, Wonderworks is still a place where children can play, grow, and experience the wonder of a new toy sparking creativity and joy.

When artist Juan Salazar originally inquired about renting a studio space at a nearby toy store, he never imagined he'd end up owning the place. After a chance opportunity, that's just what happened, and Super Happy Incredible Toys was born!

Portland's Mark Pederson has always been a monster kid at heart, so it's no surprise his store's name is an homage to a horror-themed SCTV sketch. Inspired by the model and toy magazines he loved reading; Mark realized there was an opportunity to make a living selling vintage toys.

Toy de Jour owners Sam Wells and Liz McArthur's irreverent sense of humor is reflected in their store slogan, "Vintage toys, arts and farts" as well as their whole business model! In addition to an incredible array of vintage toys, Toy de Jour showcases independent custom toy-artists, toy-themed art shows and more!

Starting out as a consignment shop, Toys From the Past has since expanded to multiple locations throughout Lincoln Nebraska. Influenced by their toy-collecting father, Mike and Dan Bretta have amassed not only a larger-than-life toy operation complete with multiple dioramas and a giant-sized AT-AT Walker, but a top-notch staff of toy experts and enthusiasts!

Nashville Tennessee is known for a dazzling array of sights and sounds, and thanks to LJ Landrum and Mathew Powell, vintage toys as well! Their store, Totally Rad Toyhouse, is a must-stop spot for out of state toy-hunters and locals alike. LJ and Mathew have a passion for helping people find their childhood, one happy customer at a time.

Dustin and Polly Benzing (along with their kids Oscar and Mabel!) are the proud crew of Earth 2 Kentucky, a highly unique toy-store specializing in weird and unusual vintage toys, and in particular, custom art-toys, making Earth 2 Kentucky both a toy store and an art gallery!

What started out as a means to grow Matt Houk's own personal toy collection quickly turned into an opportunity to start a new business! Realizing the need for a quality vintage toy-store in the Keller, Texas area, Chuck Mahoney partnered up with Matt to launch a full-fledged toy Empire, Empire Toys!

Carrying on the legacy of Kirby and Deb Tardy's original comic-book shop, Tardy's Collector's Corner, are long-time customers Gavin and Deanna Willard! In addition to taking the reins, Gavin and Deanna added toys to the traditional comics inventory, creating a one-stop-shop for collectors!

Johnpaul Ragusa is inspired by heroes; whether it's his wife Ginger, a nurse, or Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight, they've all played an important part in the story of The Imperial Castle. Opened in 2017, with the support of his wife and kids, you could say Pawling New York's The Imperial Castle Toy Shop was Johnpaul's destiny!

After working in retail for 18 years, Jerome Kunkel decided to follow his dream of opening his own retail space, one that specialized in the collectibles he's loved his whole life. With his wife Shelley by his side, that dream became a reality with House of Plastik!

Chuck Fenech (a.k.a. Red) assembled a band of joke-cracking, toy-loving brothers to create Big Redhead Vintage Toys, a Tampa-based shop that is a Transformers mecca with a loyal fanbase that includes a wrestling superstar.

After selling any pop culture item they could get their hands on to pay off adoption expenses, John and Dee Davis quit their jobs and moved across the country to John's hometown to grow their family and a one-stop-shop for vintage toys, Sarge and Reds Toys and Collectibles! Sarge & Reds is THE destination in Utica, Michigan for any collector or to be amused by John and Dee's fun YouTube.

Former tattoo artist, John O'Block, and former Steel mill worker, Tom Waddell, set down their ink and steel to turn their love of toys into Crown Point Toys and Collectibles, a vintage toy shop in the historic Crown Point, Indiana Downtown Square and one of the largest toy stores in the region. John and Tom acquire massive toy collections, which lend a hand to their enormous inventory.

Phillip Dobbins and Renee Rivers-Dobbins travel the world acquiring collections of Power Rangers, Star Wars, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toys, comic books, video games, and much more for their one-stop shop for everything pop culture, Total Nostalgia in Trinity, Alabama! With Philip and Renee's charm, humor, and knowledge of toys, most customers end up becoming part of their toy family.

Julio Galvez wanted to do two things in life: make a movie and open up a toy and comic book shop. His wife said the movie thing probably wasn't going to happen, so he opened We Can Be Heroes Comics in Chatsworth, California! We Can Be Heroes hosts pop culture events year-round and has accumulated a fun and wacky cast of customers including comedians, comic book writers, musicians, and more!