Winkey's ( Formerly Big Life Toys)
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 895-0049
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- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Editorial Review for Winkey's ( Formerly Big Life Toys) – by Missy Heckscher
The Scene
Don't come here if you're looking for the newest line of Game Boy accessories. From furry handcuffs to rubber duckies, strobe lights to accordions, Big Life Toys specializes in retro gifts and kitschy gadgets for kids of all ages. More like a cocktail lounge than a toy store, this location (there's another down Magazine) features novelties for teens and up.
The Draw
Mostly frivolous fun: tikki lamps, decorated clocks, kitchen ware, wind-up nuns, jewelry, and martini glasses. A separate room stocks borderline naughty items. You won't run across Poo-Chi the Robotic Dog there, but you will find such classics as Slinky, Silly Putty, Magic Rocks, Hello Kitty and little wind-up toys. It also stocks a large supply of infant playthings from Lamaze and Tomy.
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User Reviews for Winkey's ( Formerly Big Life Toys)
01/29/2003 Posted by thedesignmercenary
tons of great toys and gift ideas for your more fun loving or young at heart friends.. funky cool things loaded into a somewhat tight space.. definitely worth checking out..
Pros: tons of great gifts
Cons: slightly tight space
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