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Toy Joy
Toy Joy is a toy store in Austin, Texas; its Downtown shop is at 403 West 2nd St, with additional stores on Burnet Road, at The Thinkery, and at Austin Bergstrom Int'l Airport. The site organizes merchandise into Figures & Collectibles, Plush, Vehicles, Construction & Building, Games, Puzzles, Classic Toys, Science Toys, and Housewares. The shop states it has been operating "Since 1987".
What this shop is
Toy Joy is a toy store in Austin, Texas; its Downtown shop is at 403 West 2nd St, with additional stores on Burnet Road, at The Thinkery, and at Austin Bergstrom Int'l Airport. The site organizes merchandise into Figures & Collectibles, Plush, Vehicles, Construction & Building, Games, Puzzles, Classic Toys, Science Toys, and Housewares. The shop states it has been operating "Since 1987".
It is a toy shop and independent, so what it stocks changes with what it can get — a reason to call ahead for a specific item.
Brands and lines
Its own site lists Bandai Hobby, BRIO, Calico Critters, tokidoki, Gund, KITAN CLUB.
Part of the Austin shop guide and toy stores in Austin.
Before you go
It is at 403 W 2nd St in Austin, TX, and the shop's published number is (512) 320-0090. Its site is toyjoy.com. Hours change with the season; call or check the shop's site before a long drive.
Shop facts and sources
| Fact | Detail | Quoted from |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 | “Since 1987, Toy Joy has been on a mission to prove that toys can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.” |
| Downtown address | 403 West 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 | “403 West 2nd St” |
| Number of listed locations | 4 | “Toy Joy can be found all over Austin!” |
| Press mentions | Rolling Stone, Mashable | “We've been featured in Rolling Stone, Mashable” |
| Recognition | Named a Top 10 Toy Store in the world | “named a Top 10 Toy Store in the world by USA Today, Yahoo, Tripadvisor, Fatherly, Timeout and countless other publications” |
| Brand | Bandai Hobby | “Tepig #14 Pokemon Model Kit Quick!! by Bandai Hobby” |
| Brand | BRIO | “BRIO World Rechargeable Engine” |
| Brand | Calico Critters | “Calico Critters Biscuit Bear Family” |
| Brand | tokidoki | “tokidoki Botanical Bonsai Unicorno Series” |
| Brand | Gund | “Gund x My Melody Cafe Latte Bear Costume 10" Plush” |
| Brand | KITAN CLUB | “KITAN CLUB: Mushroom and Frog Series V2” |
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