A Toy Store Near You

2024
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Season 7 episodes (5)

1 Fan Fortress
11/26/24
Deep in the heart of Oklahoma, you'll find Fan Fortress owned by Ryan Sokolosky and Toby Mask, long-time friends who share a love of everything toys! Assisted by Ryan's partner Mae and friend Scott Kinney, this passionate group enhances the store's selection by incorporating their individual interests into the shop with items such as K-pop vinyls, Vintage 80's and 90's figures, and so much more!
2 Andy's Toys
11/26/24
After an accident put toy store owner Andy Tolch into a coma, the community in St. Louis, Missouri rallied together to support and save his store. Now, Andy and his daughter, Amelia, live every day to the fullest running a store that is a time capsule into the past with items ranging from collector baseball memorabilia to vintage toy trucks!
3 Nerd Out
11/26/24
Nerd Out owner Randy Herkowitz boldly left behind his 9-to-5 job to pursue his passion for toys and turn it into his dream career. With a lifelong love for collecting action figures, Randy has transformed his store in Oak Park, MI into a haven filled with a thrilling collection of both new and vintage figures. Together with his employee J, they have created the ultimate destination for nostalgia enthusiasts, offering an exciting and diverse range of collectibles!
4 Robot Robot
11/26/24
Yoshi Yamaguchi, a friend of ATSNY alum Billy Galaxy, opened his store "Robot Robot" in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Since the store's inception, Yoshi has been fortunate enough to build a strong toy community to share his passion with. Yoshi stocks the store with a wide variety of items from all over the world, but nothing comes close to the American sci-fi film toys from his childhood that Yoshi holds close to his heart.
5 Gnarly Toybox
11/26/24
Brandon Riks and Stacey Bell hit the jackpot both in love and in the toy business! Their Lakewood, Colorado store carries a wide range of toys, video games, and Gnarly Gnation merchandise. Between hosting live auctions and employing the local homeless community, Brandon and Stacey spend time traveling with their children in hopes of finding their next big collection!

About this show

Throughout the world, there are hundreds of independently-owned toy stores, each one as unique and endearing as the people that own them. For the loyal customers that flock to them, they're more than simply an outlet to obtain new treasures; they're a community. And that community has been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic as store owners are finding new ways to keep their businesses running. A Toy Store Near You highlights 50 of these stores, with the majority of the profit generated going back to those participating. Whether you're an avid collector or a toy store novice, these stories are universally powerful, sometimes heartbreaking, and always fun.
Throughout the world, there are hundreds of independently-owned toy stores, each one as unique and endearing as the people that own them. For the loyal customers that flock to them, they're more than simply an outlet to obtain new treasures; they're a community. And that community has been disrup...

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