Wondering where to find the best toy stores near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top toy stores in Bellevue, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for toy stores.
1. Uncle's Games
Topping the list is Uncle's Games. Located at 15600 N.E. Eighth St. (between South 159th Place and South 156th Avenue) in Crossroads, the toy store and hobby shop is the highest store of its kind in Bellevue, boasting 4.5 stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp.
This small chain has four locations in the Seattle metropolitan area and includes old and new board games, puzzles and even a card table for gamers to play Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and other favorites. Bring in your old games for trade-in value. Check out the website here for more information.
2. Alter Ego Comics
Next up is Crossroads's Alter Ego Comics, situated at 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Suite K-12 (between South 159th Place and South 156th Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews on Yelp, the toy store and hobby shop, which offers comic books and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
Expect figures, figurines, lifelike pillows and a wide variety of comic books at Alter Ego. First editions, rare collections and lesser known titles are all available for comic enthusiasts.
3. Wee Tots - Children's Store
Meydenbauer's Wee Tots - Children's Store, located at 10245 Main St., Suite 103 (between South 102nd and North 103rd avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the toy store, which offers baby gear, furniture, children's clothing and more, 4.5 stars out of 24 reviews.
A one-stop shop for everything toddler and baby, this place offers games, nursery decor, clothing, toilet training supplies and much more. In the game department, expect everything from rocking horses and musical instruments to flash cards and stuffed animals. Take a look at the business's website here for a full list of offerings and more information.
4. Lego Store
Lego Store, a toy store located downtown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 45 Yelp reviews. Head over to 119 Bellevue Square (between 3rd St. and Second Street) to see for yourself.
Come check out a wide selection of your favorite Legos from individual pieces and miniature themed to big sets for the whole family. There are also mobile and computer games available through the Lego brand. Ask a worker at the downtown Bellevue location for more information. Here's the website.
