Editorial Review by Citysearch Editors

by Contributor

Hip boutique features inexpensive clothes for men, women and children. The Art Lab, a gallery for artists, is located in the rear.

Wait, you mean this stuff is for kids?

by Contributor

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.

01/29/03

funky place for gifts

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