Thu 17 May 2007
Myron Toback
25 W. 47th St. (5th & 6th Aves.)/212-398-8300
Weekdays 8am–4pm. Closed July 1–14 and Dec 25–Jan 1.
The Edge: Large selection of jewelry tools and materials. § Sells bangles and gold, gold-filled, and silver chains by the yard, as well as bindings, plate wire, tools, and supplies. Make it yourself. § “The Jewelry District’s source for supplies.”
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quality style service value: 37 37 17 37
Thu 17 May 2007
Mary Arnold Toys
1010 Lexington Ave. (72nd & 72rd Sts.)/212-744-8510
Weekdays 9am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm (closed Sat July–Aug).
The Edge: An old-fashioned, personable neighborhood toy store with all the latest toys. § A neighborhood treasure for more than 60 years. Sells the full range of hot new and classic toys, with a good selection of dolls and trucks. You can call and have gifts sent. The staff gives great advice on what’s right for all ages. Great wrapping papers. § “A call-and-send place that knows what kids want.”
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quality style service value: 42 42 45 27
Thu 17 May 2007
Manhattan Dollhouse Shop
236A 3rd Ave. (19th St.)/212-253-9549
Mon–Wed and Fri 11am–6:30pm, Thurs 11am–7:30pm, Sat 11am–5pm, Sat 12:30am–5pm.
The Edge: To delight the little girl in any woman! § A huge selection of both new and antique dolls, dollhouses, and furnishings. Selection comes from around the world in a variety of styles—from period to modern. Huge stock of over 200 light fixtures. Also dollhouse kits for assembly, with prices from $150 into the thousands, and much, much more.
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quality style service value: 37 37 37 27
Thu 17 May 2007
Little Rickie
49+ 1st Ave. (3rd St.)/212-505-6467
Mon–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun noon–7pm.
The Edge: Small department store of pop culture. § Unique pop culture nostalgia. Find 1950s memorabilia, including Elvis items and classic toys. Thousands of items, including folk art, watches, soap, tattoos, clothing, and books. § “Lots of fun—not your usual gift shop.”
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quality style service value: 37 40 25 37
Thu 17 May 2007
Leekan Designs, Inc.
93 Mercer St. (Spring St.)/212-226-7226
Weekdays 11am–6pm, Sat 11am–7pm, Sun noon–6pm.
The Edge: Hundreds of types of antique and new beads. § Unique bead collection, including bone, brass, copper, crystal, glass, horn, quartz, semiprecious stones, and silver.
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Thu 17 May 2007
Just Jake
40 Hudson St. (Duane & Thomas Sts.)/212-267-1716
Weekdays 10am–7:30pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–6pm (to 6pm weekdays in summer).
The Edge: Creativity encouraged. § A toy store chock full of items that encourage the creative juices—and are lots of fun. Great paint collection—Activity Paints in excellent colors.
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Thu 17 May 2007
Jimson’s
28 E. 18th St. (Broadway)/212-477-3386
Weekdays 9:30am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–3pm.
The Edge: Wholesale novelty shop. § Find gags and tricks.
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Thu 17 May 2007
Jan’s Hobby Shop
1557 York Ave. (82nd & 83rd Sts.)/212-861-5075
Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun noon–5pm.
The Edge: Big selection of model kits. § Hobby shop features kits for remote-controlled airplanes, cars, ships, and tanks. Also makes models and showcases for models.
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quality style service value: 45 45 45 45
Thu 17 May 2007
Gampel Supply
11 W. 37th St. (5th Ave.)/212-398-9222
Weekdays 9am–5pm.
The Edge: Craft jewelry and tools. § Everything (tools included) to make fine and costume jewelry and related crafts. Beads and pearls sold below retail price. Wide range of sizes, colors, and shapes.
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Thu 17 May 2007
Games & Names
302 W. 78th St. (West End Ave.)/212-769-2514
By appointment.
The Edge: For special-events prop rentals. § A good source for collectible playing cards and games tailored for customers.
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