With the gifting holiday approaching, community members can consider shopping at locally owned toy stores for Christmas presents. Some stores specialize in Star Wars-specific items while others carry a variety of toys for all ages. This list is not comprehensive.

Terra Toys

Items offered: classic toys, live toy demonstrations, blind boxes, books, Calico Critters, Monchichi, fantasy toys, magnetic toys, puzzles, plushes, baby toys, outdoor toys, Jelly Cats, bubbles, dolls, putty, educational games, magician tricks

Opening date: 2004

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Since relocating to Anderson Lane in 2004, Terra Toys has sold blind boxes, books, classic toys and more. (Courtesy Terra Toys)
Since relocating to Anderson Lane in 2004, Terra Toys has sold blind boxes, books, classic toys and more. (Courtesy Terra Toys)
Toy Joy


Items offered: action figures, figurines, board games, card games, electronic games, plushes, construction kits, costumes, masks, accessories, baby toys, toddler toys, sensory toys, puzzles, classic playsets, retro toys, housewares, blind boxes, outdoor toys, books, arts and crafts, STEM toys, sensory toys

Opening date: 2022

Hours: Sun.-Thu., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Toy Joy sells a variety of toys from puzzles and construction kits to STEM-based toys and sensory toys. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
Toy Joy sells a variety of toys from puzzles and construction kits to STEM-based toys and sensory toys. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
Holocron Toy Store

Items offered: collectibles, apparel, accessories, books, Disney exclusives, Funko Pops, LEGO-brand products, home goods, plushies, signed items, vintage items, graded vintage


Opening date: 2021

Hours: Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Holocron Toy Store sells all things Star Wars including graded vintage items and collectibles. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
The Holocron Toy Store sells all things Star Wars, including graded vintage items and collectibles. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
Bricks & Minifigs

Items offered: new and used LEGO sets, vintage sets, pre-built sets, loose bricks, minifigs

Opening date: May 2017


Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Bricks & Minifigs launched its far Northwest Austin location in May 2017. (Courtesy Bricks & Minifigs)
Bricks & Minifigs launched its far Northwest Austin location in May 2017. (Courtesy Bricks & Minifigs)
Plushymaniacs

Items offered: plushes from various franchises including Hello Kitty and Gudetama, fidget toys, stickers, keychains

Opening date: November 2021

Hours: Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.