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Mary Arnold Toys

1010 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021
nr. 72nd St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-744-8510 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
5.0 out of 10
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2 Reviews | Write a Review

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Hours

Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 68th St.-Hunter College

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

Less expansive than Toys ’R’ Us and less quaint than Gepetto’s Workshop, Mary Arnold Toys nevertheless holds its own with UES kids (and has done so since it opened in 1931). The small space has curried favor with neighborhood youngsters by keeping its alcoves well-stocked with games, books, and costumes of both the generic and quirky kind. Legos or Monopoly nod to chain-store realities but more interesting are finds like the Spy Zoom Cam or a pink tulle gown with silver stars. Also on hand are utilitarian goodies like the stimulating Galt Playnest for newborns and the School Zone educational materials. As an added bonus, the shop offers free delivery between 59th and 86th Streets on the East Side, plus personal shopping and gift-wrapping services. — Aaron Rasmussen

5.0

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

50%	Would you go back?
0%	Do you go there for bargains?
50%	Do you go there to buy gifts?

Quality:	7.0
Service:	7.0
Selection:	6.5
Value:	4.0

My go to children's gift store when I want to be unique

eawinnyc from 10021 | Posted on 6/21/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Quality:	9
Service:	10

Selection:	9

Value:	7

This is a boutique children's toy store that cares about the products they sell. If you are looking for the cheapest alternative, this is NOT the place for you. If you are looking for helpful staff who understand their audience (both the gift giver and the child receiving), MAT offers all of the classics but mostly has products which allow children to use their imagination and learn while playing (e.g, children's cookbooks, puzzles which teach about the animal kingdom, dress-up costumes). Plus their gift wrapping (at no charge) and their flexible delivery service are a huge help for busy families.

Unbelievable rip off

mongz from 10014 | Posted on 4/5/07

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Quality:	5
Service:	4

Selection:	4

Value:	1

I bought a TMX Elmo doll (tickle me elmo) from them recently for $65. I didn't realize that everywhere else sold it brand new for as low as $29.99 (and never higher than $49.99). When I called to inquire about the incredible premium tacked on to their price, I was told that the store "had to" buy it at an inflated price due to high demand. Yeah right. Type in TMX Elmo online and there are a zillion places that sell it spanking new for a fraction of the price. I also notice that other toys that I bought from them are also priced way way above list price. This store is a total rip off. Don't shop here unless you just don't care about fair or ethical pricing.

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