Tinker Toys - Woodstock, New York

Jay TMG

Blew me away! You could spend a LOT of time in this store . . . and you should. There's a surprise and something to delight - literally - in ever foot of shelf space. Everything from the unique to the blasts from the pasts to everything in between. From rubber band pistols to protest sign stencil kits and unicorn snot.

Loved the interactive area, where kids can actually play with things. There's an entire wall of game in back. Friendly folks. One warning - I coulda spent a fortune! Prices are fine, it's just that there's so many tempting items!

Little Sit Farm Mitch and Alexis

I’ve bought something for my granddaughter every time I’ve come to Woodstock since she was born and they are now treasured toys.

John Berthot

Outrageously overpriced, almost triple the price of what you would find online for some of these "unique" toys, which btw are not unique, you can find them all on Amazon. In addition the older women who owns the stores watches over people like they are criminals just waiting to steal her merchandise. She was abrasive, and rude to my son and he actually cried when we left the store. Never been treated so poorly a store ever. Not only is she gouging her customers she is also terrorizing and insulting someone This store and the owner are an absolute disgrace.

Margot Cullen

I love shopping local. I really do, but I am very frustrated by this store. I called earlier today to ask if they have a specific toy in stock, and confirm that they are open until 6 pm today. I arrived in town by at 5:20. The store was dark and locked. The sign said Saturdays open until 6 (hopefully) but they were not open at 5:20 when I arrived. I’m all for the laid back Woodstock vibes but this is really annoying because if they had told me that they probably wouldn’t stay open until 6 today, I could have made it to Rhinebeck before land of oz closes for the night.

Julian Ehrhardt

Cannot express enough how much I appreciate coming here as a parent. We stop by every time we are in Woodstock, but the kids remind us we have to drop in any time we drive upstate. They have a thoughtful collection of toys and games you would not find in bog box stores, and avoid big plastic junk. They also have a lot of toys and tricks from the past that will appeal to the adult's nostalgia (seeing my kid play with a slinky and woopee!). The service is always warm and helpful. They fixed issue with a cheapish toy that broke the next day immediately without fuss. Overall Tinker Toys is an essential stop for adults and kids alike on any Woodstock visit.

Rebecca Rose

I was just shopping with my two kids 5 and 3, in a packed store of over priced gimmicky “toys”, while the owner followed my 3 year old son around while he played with a shark stuffed animal. He was told to put it back and then she continued to follow him and told him not to touch anything. This is a toy store yes? Perhaps it should read no children allowed because she came up to me and said “we have a ton of new inventory to put away now.’ I said “okay? Why are you telling me this? Would you like us to leave?” She said “ yes, actually.”

Okay? I am FLOORED. I live in area and we have been there several times before. I asked her name she tells me she’s actually the owner. So I said wow in front of the other 20 patrons how absolutely disgusting we were treated/ I’ll be telling all of my local friends to stay far away. Time this lady finds a new business if she can’t stand the sight of children and owns a kids store. Absolutely disgusting I have never in my life been treated this way. Shame on you suki “actually the owner” as you smugly call yourself.

Tom McKnight

Such helpful staff. Best collection of unique, fun and intelligent toys anywhere I've ever been. This was a huge step above those superficial mass market chain toy stores.

Valerie Ducos

A toy store for children and adults! The owner is an artist. She has amazing taste! You won't find what she has at any commercial toy store. Great selection!