Wed 16 May 2007
Ceramic Supply of NY & NJ
7 Route 46 W. (Lodi, NJ)/800-723-7264
Mon–Wed and Fri 9am–5pm, Thurs 9am–9pm.
The Edge: The source for potters. § For potters—supplies, equipment, and lessons, all in one place.
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Toys, games & hobbies
Wed 16 May 2007
Big City Kite Company
1210 Lexington Ave. (82nd St.)/212-472-2623
Mon–Wed and Fri 11am–6:30pm, Thurs 11am–7:30pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon– 5pm.
The Edge: Performance stunt kites. § Features kites made in a range of fabrics (from paper to silk), from here and around the world, as well as other flying toys. Kite repair service available.
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Toys, games & hobbies
Wed 16 May 2007
Bear Hugs & Baby Dolls
311 E. 81st St. (1st & 2nd Aves.)/212-717-1514
Tues–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun noon–6pm (closed Sun June–Aug).
The Edge: Bears for all occasions. § A great source for Muffy Vander Bear, its accessories, and wonderful cuddly animals.
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Toys, games & hobbies
Wed 16 May 2007
Back Pages Antiques
125 Greene St. (Prince & Houston Sts.)/212-460-5998
Weekdays 9am–6pm.
The Edge: Arcade items, gambling devices, and jukeboxes. § No credit cards. No delivery.
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Toys, games & hobbies
Wed 16 May 2007
B. Shackman
85 5th Ave. (16th St.)/212-989-5162
Weekdays 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun noon–6pm.
The Edge: Everything for the dollhouse. § For dollhouse furnishings and reproductions of vintage windup toys. § “For something really different!” “Quaint, interesting toys.”
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Toys, games & hobbies
quality style service value: 43 43 40 47
Wed 16 May 2007
America’s Hobby Center
New Jersey: 8300 Tonnelle Ave. (North Bergen) 201-662-0777 www.ahc1931.com/
Weekdays 9am–5:30pm, Sat 9am–3:30pm.
The Edge: The source for model builders. § You name the transport, it has the kit and supplies. § “Friendly.”
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Toys, games & hobbies
quality style service value: 47 30 30 30
Wed 16 May 2007
Allcraft Tool and Supply Company
45 W. 46th St., 3rd Fl. (6th Ave.)/212-840-1860
Mon–Wed and Fri 9:30am–5pm, Thurs 10am–6pm.
The Edge: Everything you need to make fine jewelry. § Features a complete line of tools and supplies for jewelry making, including silver and metal smithing, wax casting, and more. The best source in the city for enameling supplies. Catalog available by calling 718-789-2800.
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Toys, games & hobbies
Wed 16 May 2007
A Bear’s Place
789 Lexington Ave. (61st St.)/212-826-6465
Weekdays 9am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm.
The Edge: Upscale children’s furniture and toys. § Unique wood and upholstered furniture. Toys include bicycles, trucks, and specialty dolls.
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Toys, games & hobbies
quality style service value: 40 40 40 27
Wed 16 May 2007
Nat Sherman
500 5th Ave. (42nd St.)/212-764-5000
Weekdays 9am–7pm, Sat 10am–5:30pm, Sun 11am–5pm.
The Edge: An old-line/old-time smoke shop. § Specializes in custom-blended cigarettes and pipe tobaccos, pipes and pipe accessories, and of course, the current craze—cigars. Also expect to find humidors. § “Lovely gifts for the smoking man.”
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Tobacco
quality style service value: 30 30 27 23
Wed 16 May 2007
J. R. Tobacco
1 Wall St. (Pearl St.)/212-233-6620
Weekdays 7:45am–5pm.
The Edge: Perfume and cigars at 20% to 50% off retail. § Huge selection—thousands of cigar brands and all the top fragrances discounted. No price quotes given over the phone, but claims to offer a discount of 20% and more. Call toll free 800-572-4427 for mail order and catalog.
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Tobacco
quality style service value: 40 37 37 43