Top Ten Toys shrugs off the trappings of the mainstream toy market to instead revel in a more imaginative niche. The result: a large collection of Playmobil toys, science kits, games, stuffed animals, classic favorites, and lesser-known toys that are just plain fun.

Still, visitors can certainly find some old standards such as Lego sets, blocks, wooden trains, craft kits, and puzzles. These, along with the 25,000 other options, support the stores' mission of fostering positive development through multicultural, educational, and ecological play. Despite such a massive collection, the staff keeps browsing easy by breaking the store into different sections—games, science, puppets, and musical instruments.

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