Discover a shop shaped like a spaceship, where Barbie lives, or go head-to-head with a roaring T-Rex at these super cool toy shops.

1. New York's Newest Favourite Toy Store

Since the much-loved toy store FAO Schwarz announced it would be closing its doors this month (it’s looking for a new location so stay tuned), the torch has been passed to Toys “R” Us in Times Square

2. For All Your Pirate Needs

Kits, books and candies to help find treasures and cure scurvy. More...

3. The World's Oldest Toy Store

An overwhelming selection of toys across seven floors. Set a meeting point – you may get lost. More...

4. The Final Stop For Train Lovers

The largest selection of Thomas the Tank Engine toys in Southern California. More...

5. Lego In Its Homeland

This is a box that all true Lego fans must tick. More...

6. The Toy Store That's Shaped Like A Spaceship

The exterior is a “Space Portal” with a bit of an Imperial Star Destroyer vibe. Oh, and the toys, yes they do have lots of those. More...

7. For All Things Wooden and Retro

Sparkling princess costumes, cuddly teddies, wooden rocking horses and old-school pedal cars. More...

8. Explore A Life-Sized Barbie Dreamhouse™

Hang in Barbie’s living room, go through her closet and generally live the Barbie dream. More...

9. The Cutest Little Baby Cafe

If you happen to walk by this shopfront with little ones, they will spot the large wooden train with seats by the entrance and you will be dragged in. More...

10. Where It's Always Christmas

Known by visitors and even locals as “the Christmas shop”, Käthe Wohlfahrt is where you go if you want to have that warm 25 December feeling any time of the year. More...

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