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767 5 Ave @ E 58
New York, NY 10001

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Fao Schwarz Toy Store
Local(212) 644-9400

767 5 Ave @ E 58
New York, NY 10001

http://www.fao.com

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Expert Reviews of Fao Schwarz Toy Store

Citysearch | Meet toy soldiers and fairy princesses while you shop at the toy store that tops all toy stores.

Everything is larger than life at this 50,000-square-foot store. Expect to meet storybook characters and watch performances by magicians, storytellers and professional dancers who romp around on the giant...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/09/2006
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User Reviews of Fao Schwarz Toy Store

Yelp.com Review - by Michael U.

3.0 of 5 stars. Meh. Decent selection, but its no Toys-R-Us at Times Square.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ron t.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a place to go everytime I'm at NYC. I know it's childish, but who cares right?
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim, C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can't visit NY with an 18-month-old without visiting FAO Schwarz. So my son was asleep in his stroller -my hubby woke him up right when we entered and he was thrilled. We put him down so that he can…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christalle R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok, how did we spend over an hour here? I mean, it's just toys for goodness sakes! But no...it's so much more than that. It's friggen FAO in New York! It was much more than I expected. Yes, we visited…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jodi B.

4.0 of 5 stars. My mother was in town for my 22nd birthday a few weeks ago and we thought it would be fun to stop by FAO, since neither of us had been there. If you're looking to feel like a kid again and bond with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eugene B.

2.0 of 5 stars. While I was exploring FAO for some toys for these little rugrats I know, I think to myself, would I want to make that puzzle? Would I want to build an electric ferris wheel? Does that wooden toy look…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kalita N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Alright, I'm sure everyone knows about this place if you watched that movie "Big" The piano was a sight to see ha ha. I didn't want to go on it though. I looked like you had to sign some sort of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by julie c.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is where you can pretend you are a kid again. I love the "toy soldier" who greets you at the door. so cute! i love the big piano show. its fun!
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark S.

4.0 of 5 stars. F.A.O. (and yes, the dual entries irked me too...) is a pretty cool store. Although, it's a little on the sensational side and even a little more overpriced, but hey, this is NYC and FAO. Prepare to…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Eventually the Diva who won the "Arschhole of the Mic" at Iggy's would become my friend and shopping buddy. This was the first stop of our shopping. This place is one of the biggest toy stores I've…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by karen g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Am I the only person who is bothered by the fact that there is one listing for FAO Schwarz and one for F.A.O. Schwarz? Anyhoo, this place is my jam. I love stuffed animals-I think they are pretty much…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pinky J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was born and grew up here - how could I give it any less than 5 stars?! I do miss all my brothers and sisters though, and the candy bar.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kevin k.

4.0 of 5 stars. where a kid can be a kid and little more. the girl toy section was just dull... fake baby.. barbie... marketting.... just strip more dough out of willing parents and crying babies.... until i saw the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey W.

3.0 of 5 stars. - once upon a time I fell in love with a stuffed animal aka Original Pooh (not that yellow morphed thing that hardly resembles the original kids nowadays are growing up with) it happened in 7th grade…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kymberli C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm guessing this is a new store because it doesn't look as grand as anything that was in the movies ... It's not special in any way except it has the piano from "Big" still but that piano doesn't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adina Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. the fao in boston closed in 2003 and i came here in 2005. it did not meet my expectations. the decor was lacking. and the muzak "welcome to our world of toys" was lacking, too. of course, this is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gloria H.

4.0 of 5 stars. What's not to love about this place? It's magical and can easily bring out the child within anyone. Makes me want to sing "I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys 'R..." - OOPS! wrong store!…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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lilaguide | It's an alright store

It may be fun, and kids love it, but WHOO-WEE, boy is it pricy man!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicolas H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow. A simply crazy mad-house! But, a child's dream. There's so much to do here, and so much to see...we only stepped in for a moment, but it totally took my breath away. It wasn't exactly what I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ms. M T.

4.0 of 5 stars. It didn't get that 5th star because 1-It's way too cold by that front door where all the plushies are and even the cashiers are wearing winter coats.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by R A D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was here right around Christmas, and there was a block long line to get in, bit it FLEW and we were in within 5 minutes. The store was packed, but there was still fun stuff to look at (and of course…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Most magical at Christmas time, FAO Schwartz is a treat not to be tasted too often. But to live in or visit New York City without FAO Schwartz is to deprive oneself (or one's niece, sibling, spouse,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicente V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let's face it, this still is one of the greatest toy stores in the world. I have been to allot of big cities in this world and never, and I do mean never have ever ran into as big a toy store as…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sigrid S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I walked in to visit a friend who works there. I walked out wanting a baby. Named Saskia. So that I'll have a good reason to buy the frog-themed "Flipper Slipper" baby-booties. (Minus one star for…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here in years. Does anyone wanna go and act like a little kid with me? :(
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Russ W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Heaven on earth for many children of the many tourists that flock there. From a marketing standpoint, they are geniuses! I personally couldn't be paid to get near it right now, but when they are…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love FAO Schwartz! I remember visiting it as a little kid and having so much fun with my little brother! It brought back so many memories visiting it with Paul. We were attempting to buy a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen W.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's not the same as it used to be back in the day during the golden age of toys. They got bought out or went bankrupt and they pretty much screwed themselves in that aspect. It used to be an amazing…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Keane L.

5.0 of 5 stars. "FAO Schwartz!! FUCK YEAH!!" I actually said that.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Four stars after the renovation just because I miss the large Star Wars action figure section as well as the video games section. I believe that FAO got tired of the whole video game thing and went…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Junior S.

4.0 of 5 stars. It may not be what it once was, but it's still a really cool toy store. Plus, on a hot day, they leave the doors open and you can feel the blast from the air conditioning about 50 feet away. Air…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie V.

3.0 of 5 stars. The old FAO Schwartz would have easily commanded four to five stars, says my inner child. And when I was a wee one, this place was simply magnificent and wondrous. I literally was the wide-eyed kid in…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Genevieve D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced toy store but you can't help but fall in love with all the beautiful soft toys. :o)
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ameena G.

2.0 of 5 stars. FAO Schwarz is more of a tourist destination than a toy store - and this is how they want to be seen. The toy selection is really not great (except for the stuffed animals, but really, who wants a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by La Flaca V.

3.0 of 5 stars. I feel like a midget the minute I set foot in this store. Everything is over-sized and overpriced!! Shamefully I have to admit that whenever I am in NY I find time to come in here quickly and pick up…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Corey V.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I set foot in this place I was maybe 10 years old. I had just seen the movie BIG with Tom Hanks and I couldn't believe there was actually a place on planet Earth like FAO Schwarz.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by chris r.

3.0 of 5 stars. i haven't been here since i was a kid, but it was here, as a child i had the biggest wtf? moment ever.. even by ny standards. my parents took me here one morning and in walked howard stern and richard…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lukey B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the most amazing toy store I have ever been to in my life. It is an old fashioned feel with great toys at fairly decent prices. It is huge and they have some pretty neat things inside. I would…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dani F.

3.0 of 5 stars. After its renovation, FAO is a shell of its former self. It still is a fun toy store to visit but it has lost the charm it once had. There are plenty of areas for children to play with toys. My…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Guan-Tai C.

3.0 of 5 stars. For a long time, this place was considered Heaven for many kids because of the extravagant displays and the amount of toys they sold. However, since its re-opening, the store has failed to capture its…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny c.

4.0 of 5 stars. This one crazy toy store. Like everyone said, if you're in the midtown area, you must do a quick stop here. The giant stuff animals (kids are crazy today) and of course the PIANO! I wanted to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorian G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not quite the same store anymore that you once saw in Big or the one that my grandma used to bring me to when we would go visit my uncle in the city, but nonetheless, you can still feel like a kid…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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lilaguide | Magical but pricey.

I think of FAO as more of a special occasion store. Not for picking up a gift for a birthday party.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very nice toy store... so much nicer in my opinion than the madhouse that Toys R Us on Times Square is most of the time. First the store is much fancier, as are the toys that they sell. This is the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca L.

3.0 of 5 stars. i am sad to say i was disappointed. for some reason i have a memory of more than 2 floors, a whole floor dedicated to barbie with tubes that had floating barbie shoes in them... ah, maybe this was…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lucy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's over the top and I love it. Yeah, no kid needs a $16,000 toy Porsche but we all would have asked for one if we thought there was a chance in hell it would happen. Let me say that again, they…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Such a landmark. One star off for all you annoying tourists and your annoying children who get in my way while I try to dance on the BIG piano. I don't care that your 6 year old has been waiting seven…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Srini V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Growing up as I did in a setting where the best toys were the ones that magically came from "abroad" through my father's tours, I learnt to respect and value toys as a toddler--in much the same way as…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz Editorial Review

a fun place to bring the kids and be a kid!.. expensive, but you can find rare items... interactive and built with children's creative imaginations in mind... all the latest toys... well-organized... a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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User Review

A New York tradition. This is a fun stop, whether you need to buy a toy or gift or not. Unique items, larger than life ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay...I know I'm not a kid anymore, but I got a chance to go into FAO Schwarz before the crowds. As soon as we walked into the store, the Tin Soldier was there waiting along with Princess Sophia…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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What trip would be complete without a stop at the famous flagship toy store in New York? Stop by the giant piano and reenact the ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Addie H.

1.0 of 5 stars. wahooo birth control at its finest [especially on a Saturday].
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful, beautiful toys, and a fun place to visit! I feel this is one of those "must see at least once" NYC attractions. Still, for real people looking to buy real toys, these are pretty expensive.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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More of A Historic Landmark . . .

FAO Schwartz is huge. Its been around forever and my parents used to go when they were kids. Its usu...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Toy store. Nice place to visit but not a good place to buy. Actually it would get more stars, if it was the old F.A.O. The new one tries to hard and has been ever changing too often. Sometimes you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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The best toy store

Hi My names Tevin Im 14 years old and have been shopping at this store since i was little and i love it its so much fun on my latest trip there i made a custom hot wheels car for $23 dollars. its cool cause...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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amazing experience

FAO Schwartz really is about the experience. The scale and selection is amazing, as is the opportun...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by yukki l.

5.0 of 5 stars. i wanna throw a party here :( looks so fun!! lol everything's so oversized!! i love it ! ! i love the really big stuffed animals... the giant piano.. its just fun :)!
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Sad Experience - Not the FAO Schwarz of Old

I haven't been to FAO Schwarz since they remodled it. Let me assure you that this isn't the famous FAO Schwarz that everyone loved. Now, sadly, it's more like a Wal-Mart. Gone are all the very creative theme...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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I loved this place

When I was a kid, one of my favorite places in the world was FAO Schwartz. Not that we were rich, bu...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian E.

4.0 of 5 stars. A place to look at expensive toys, but probably not to buy. This toy store does carry some of the toys you might find at a normal toy store, but they also have a large selection of expensive stuff…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Great, fun place to go for toys for kids of all ages. Avoid weekends and holiday periods because the store gets very crowded (can be a line to get in).
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Fun place to go and bring out the kid in yourself. Prices depend on what you are shopping for.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

try a personal shopper! makes an overwhelming shopping experience easy and successfull! during holiday season eliminates long lines!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just like in the movie "Big"... Thi splace lets you feel like a kid again!! The giant piano performance is fun to watch!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Incredibly large toy store will millions of stuffed animals and toys, a soda shoppe, and much much more, every kid's dream! People stand in line around the block to get into this chaotic place. I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

FAO is just a wonderful place even if it is just to take you toddlers for a few hours of fun. My son loves to play with the huge train table there as well as the puzzle table.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

expensive but very unique amazing toys
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Always a good place to shop (especially for teh stuffed animals), but the new decor isn't as good as the previous one...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Not many things for newborns but will go back once baby is older.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Erik C.

3.0 of 5 stars. A very surreal place to go. There is ALOT going on from every angle at all times, and the kids screaming (with or without joy) it is kinda intense. The girl who is pretending to be a fairy princess,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

FAO Schwartz is an institution. To bring your child in the store can make for an amazing day for any child. As far as the products go, you can find some toys that you will find no place else. But, on the other...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

A fun place to take baby or kids, bur pricey.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Lots of fun to shop in but not the most practical toy store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Li M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everyone should go to FAO at least once. But no more. Because it is absolute hell. It is like Macy's during the after-Christmas sale. There is no place to breathe. People are angry, kids become…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Great store to take babies and kids for a dau out. But NOT for shopping. Too expensive. The same stuff in another store are much cheaper.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Almost everything is electronic, not what toys should be. They SHOULD encourage a kid's creative impulses. You DO see lots of folks enjoying themselves here, but they've been infuenced by pop…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Any toy available that you could imagine. But always too crowded on weekends.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Try the ice-cream parlour.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Great store for looking.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Best toy store in NYC. Anything you need for kids. One stop shop.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

I don't buy much here, but it's still a destination event (even before I had a baby).
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Things are pretty pricy but worth it
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

5.0 of 5 stars. A New York City institution. It was famous long before Tom Hanks got "Big" here, but the publicity generated by the film certainly didn't hurt sales. This is what I imagine Santa's workshop will look…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Aly W.

1.0 of 5 stars. I wish I had negative stars. Once upon a time, I had a temp job working customer service at FAO during Christmas season. It was absolute hell. And, on top of that, the store charged $5 for hot…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

You can find toys of all shapes and sizes here and in all price ranges. Lots of toy displays that are kid-friendly and ready to play with. The staff is very nice and get down on the floor to play with your...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

fun outing with kids
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

great for teddy bears and blankets
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

thsi store has made a comeback and has it all. must go with your childs as well
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

If you can't find a toy for your child in here, then there isn't one, anywhere in the world.....great variety, atmosphere and staff!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Fun experience to take children and visitors but buy basic toys elsewhere. Very chaotic, even on a week day.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

just visiting this store is like a dream come true to any child
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by alicia v.

4.0 of 5 stars. A huge toystore that's fun for kids and adults alike. A must if you're just visiting New York. For some reason this reminds me of more of a tourist attraction than an actual store. Maybe it's the fact…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

great (and soft) teddybears. we love patrick the pup!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Very nice since they reopened, still high end but some more reasonable priced items too. My kids loved the store and playing with the cars, trains, the piano, the treehouse was a big hit!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

fun store but more of a tourist attraction than a shop you would pop into for a toy or a gift. must see for out of towners with kids or who are a kid themselves.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Alma Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Think Babes in Toyland only for adults as well. And the occasional babes and hotties. Literally the best toy store ever. They have more toys than Santa's workshop. You can play with with the toys.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizelle G.

4.0 of 5 stars. "This place is bliss for kids of 'all ages', but beyond the perennial teddy bears, life size stuffed animals, and Barbie dolls is something a bit bizarre. There's a whole new concept to buying a doll…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This isn't the FAO you grew up dreaming about...the renovation has given the store an almost antiseptic feel. You SHOULD still feel excited about walking through the enormous (sometimes lifesize)…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Always overpriced but sometimes worth it, FAO is perfect for very special gifts.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

A fun place to shop!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Can become overwhelming to little and big alike. Somewhat expensive.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best toy store in the world! London can keep Hamley's, it's just the poor man's FAO... I love the plush stuffed animal corner, the adopt-a-doll center and the old fashioned ice cream parlor.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

THis is a must go for any parent, but go alone first to make sure your kid doesn't get overwhelemd and want to buy everything. Have very cool things from international toymakers. Everyon will find unique toys...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

High prices, but great experience
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

A child's dream. I can't wait to take my child here.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

The kids love to play here. Salespeople are friendly and show off the toys to the children and get them involved.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

The classic toy store is still around, albeit eclipsed by the mega Toys R Us on Broadway. Selection here is more focused than Toys R Us and it tends to be less chaotic. However, it is full of tourists during...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Absolute mayhem!
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Next time you need a $9,000 rocking horse, you know where to look. But the new incarnation of FAQ Schwarz has all of the charm of the old store, and it's a must-visit destination for kids on their first trip...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

They're back and they're as good as ever. A wonderful big toy store, crowded with tourists but still a treat to visit.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

even if you don't buy anything, this is a wonderful place to browse with kids. you can get some reasonable toys and see some outrageous toys
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

THE toy store, excellent selection of toys, some more expensive than others. Unique toys, staff is knowledgeable on the products.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

UGH!! Shop Online!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

It doesn't get better than FAO for the best gifts for children in NYC! On a rainy day, it's the best place to play too...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

A really fun place to bring the kids and be a kid! Expensive but you can find rare items there.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Fun place to visit but not for New Yorkers who really have to shop.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Glad its open again,
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

its an experience to just be in the store - buy beware the prices reflect the fifth avenue address
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

great place to find unique toys...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Fun for adults and children to spend a couple hours off the busy streets into playland.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Beautiful items, high prices, try to know what you are going for so you don't suddenly find yourself impulse buying these expensive itmes.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

THEY HAVE THE BEST SELECTION OF TOYS FOR KIDS. IT'S A PLACE TO COME WITH THE KIDS ON YOUR DAY OUT. IT'S A GREAT STORE.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

A must see for every child and adult.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Amazing since the renovation - my daughter especially loved the ice cream parlor and dancing on the famous piano
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

We call this the childrens toy museum and only buy thing for special occassions here
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Beautiful store just to walk around in. Hugh selection of toys. Extremely pricey.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

The selection of toys here is astounding. Go on a day when the tourists aren't underfoot.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Fun place to play with the kids. Bad place to shop - too expensive.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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lilaguide | FAO Schwarz

Since reopening in '05, it has a different feel. Its simply not as fun for toddlers to visit.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/26/2005
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