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186 W Portal Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127

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Ambassador Toys
Local(415) 759-8697

186 W Portal Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127

http://www.ambassadortoys.com

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User Reviews of Ambassador Toys

Yelp.com Review - by Brandon M.

4.0 of 5 stars. A good friend was having a birthday picnic for his 3 yr old daughter. First I was frantic not knowing what to get a little girl. But then I thought of my own childhood and the toys that made me…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great selection of unique toys. VERY knowledgeable staff who aren't pushy and don't mind a 2 year old (namely my busy daughter)ransacking their store. Reasonably priced for quality, sometimes hard…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good selection of toys and puzzles! Love the free gift wrapping! I feel like a kid again whenever I come in here. VERY helpful staff that will point you to other stores if they don't carry an item.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by liz p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like Ambassador Toys. It's not so big that you get lost in the toy store. They have really cool things - I bought a really cool vintage spiral race car and it was the most unique gift (t least…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carly D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went on an epic journey to find glow-in-the-dark stars (don't ask) and found myself in West Portal at this toy store. It was so cute! Maybe I should start having kids so I can buy them toys....…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eryn K.

3.0 of 5 stars. dear chick who works at ambassador toys, i understand that in your off time, you are a cool hipster who pretends not to care about sh*t. however, during the daytime, you work at ambassador toys.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Warning: Their website says they are open until 8 PM, but I just called their West Portal store, and they said they closed at 6 PM. Phone first to make sure they're open before driving over. (I've…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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lilaguide | Great Products

We mostly like Ambassador Toys. They have a good selection of products that is pretty well organized (especially compared to the other toy stores in West Portal). They have more common toys and not a very big...
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by angela n.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is where I bought a stained glass craft kit for my little cousin. Not as huge as Toys R Us, but they do sell a decent array of old-fashioned (i.e. non-video-game) toys. Princess dolls and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Teddy B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ambassador Toys is a throwback to when toys didn't require a USB connection or 1 gig of RAM. If you don't mind throwing down some Jacksons or Benjamins, then you can purchase some nifty toys here such…
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome awesome awesome. In an age where 90% of toys are plastic Chinese gizmos doled out by big box multi-nationals, Ambassador Toys is old school. You won't find a wall of Barbies and Bratz and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by GIR ..

4.0 of 5 stars. I know what Ambassador Toys likes I know what kids want
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. i must admit, i've never actually shopped here. however, a friend of mine used to work here & got a great five-finger discount. he used to come home with the coolest shit! crazy kites, wooden mini…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Monique H.

4.0 of 5 stars. What an awesome toy store! Every time I visit "Ambassador Toys", I find myself in the store for about an hour each time just looking through the massive array of different toys,books,collectibles and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by bob k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love thier old world toys feel. It has a terrific collection of toys you will never find at big chains. I see things from my old toy collection. The staff is friendly too. Very unique and a great…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Moira K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great selection of wonderful toys and books (one star for each). Horrible service. The woman was so rude to me I will never spend any money in that shop again. Considering its one of the last toy…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jorm ..

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this toy store. Like most places in West Portal, it's more a "neighborhood" place than a chain shop - so the fun here is going in with a vague idea of what you want and then browsing to find…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gil S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, one of the best toy stores I've ever seen. I wish my own childhood had been more like this. It's floor to ceiling full of fascinating, beautiful, fun, interesting, real, well-made, heartfelt…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is such a great little toy store! They have fun, unique toys for children of all ages and interests. The prices are a little higher than what you'll find at a larger store but you get better…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Janice C.

4.0 of 5 stars. they were the only store in the city (or at least out of the ten i called) that carried the Crayola Cutter. yes, it cost me a lot more than i could've gotten it for on amazon.com, but i guess instant…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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lilaguide | Cool toy store

We love ambassador toys. There are not many toy stores in SF and I always find something fun for my daughter there. It's close to our house so we frequent it a lot. They have lots of toys that are unique and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dina V.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a wonderful store. A great place to find toys for the child who has everything, or if you're not into the whole commercial toy bit.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this toy store as it does not rely solely on trademarked characters to sell product - the toys there actually have a purpose, often to teach, and i am a definite fan of learning through play.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh, this place is a nice change from the mass produced toy chain stores (though I will admit I like those too). But anyway if you're looking for a good toy store with unique toys that aren't going to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys Editorial Review

bright and pleasant store with a neighborhood feel... old-fashioned, wooden toys you're unlikely to find anywhere else... you could get lost in here for hours... relatively small, but well appointed selection...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by anna c.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's nice to see that there are still toy stores around that aren't focused on video games and electronics. Ambassador carries a large selection of toys, including unique items that you won't find at…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Prima D.

4.0 of 5 stars. what a delightful store. I found little ratty/mousy finger puppets, rubber and plastic dinos, super high-bounce balls (some were clear with insects and dinos inside -- neato !!), and Curious George…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica M.

4.0 of 5 stars. the amount of wonderful things in this store is endless. there are great things for kids, including a great amount of toys for little little little babies and chldren. i also love that different parts…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Great Toy Store

The Best Toy Store in San Francisco. We always shop at Ambassador Toys for our Grand Children, beca...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Beeme G.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the few toy stores left in San Francisco. This shop feels like an old-fashioned neighborhood store but has an impressive collection of international toys as well as what I consider to be the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brenda Kaye W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't have any children, but I love to come in this store anyway. Developmentally, I'm a little behind for my age. This store is full of fun, imaginative toys. It's also filled with loud toys, in…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Great selection!

This is a really nice, large, well stocked toy store. It is a nice option for a non-chain store. The...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Minako A.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a really large fun store that grabs your attention with its banners outside. They have alot of educational toys and some unusal ones aimed at at a global perspective. There are rare Madame…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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Toys

This toy store located on West Portal is jam packed with all kinds of creative toys. The store is s...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Oops, meant to rate this one, not the Embarcadero one. Sorry
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great mom and pop store, fun for small kids to go and try the toys out before buying
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

They have great stuuf, but it can be pricey...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Good selection of toys across a range of ages.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

With the two Toys R Us and Stonestown Galleria's A Child's Delight in our area closing, Ambassador Toys on West Portal is a fine place to shop for toys and games. The staff is very nice and they let you wander...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Expensive but fantastic stuff! Great fun to browse as well.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Cool neighborhood toy store with unique, quality merchandise. On the pricey side, but the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Fun store! Great place for gifts.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Love this store! The staff is really great and the decor lends itself to help you find interesting toys. Very cute! Good selection of model horses and glow in the dark items.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great neighborhood toy store, a little cramped if shoping with a stroller.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

There is a wonderful section of ethnic/culture toys and items that can't be found in other toy stores. For example, they have dolls, books, and language learning items for French, German, Spanish, Chinese,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great place to go if you're looking for unique non-trendy toys. For example, there's no Pokemon.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Toy selection is better than average, but staff is clueless and lazy, rarely able to offer any assistance other than ringing up the sale and maybe doing a gift-wrap. Toys R Us service at boutique store prices.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

terrific variety, small store, friendly service...a great place for unique gifts for babies and children
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Unique toys, more for small children than babies and toddlers. Also, a very friendly and helpful staff!
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

It's nice to have a good toy store way out in West Portal. Good selection and atmosphere.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Very crowded with stuff. Not the best place for a toddler as there are way too many things that can fall.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

They carry a large selection, but it's hit-or-miss as to what they'll actually have in stock. Friendly service; they'll gift wrap for free.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Pricey but sweet
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Excellent sore. The staff is very knowledgeable and the selection is fantastic for electic and popular toys.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

I love this toy store. They have unique, high quality toys that kids can use their imaginations with. Best toy store in the city.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Good for both classic and unusual toys made of wood, cloth and other natural materials, with lots of educational value. pricey, cluttered, staff not as professional as prices would warrant.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Although this store is difficult to navigate with a stroller, they have wonderful, educational toys and games. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable and they will "Track down" hard to find toys for you.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great toys. Quality toys and very friendly staff.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great selection of foreign language books, tapes, and dolls!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

A much better alternative to Toys R Us. There is an interesting selection of toys, and there's something for all ages at reasonable prices.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/19/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great place to browse for toys and lots of things for baby and kids to look at.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

A good independent toy store. Somewhat limilted selection.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great toys/books for second language learners.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/10/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

This is a good but uninspired toy store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Good selection of interesting toys that you won't find at Toys-R-Us (wood toys, books, etc.) but it doesn't come cheap! They do free gift wrap for presents.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/05/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

A beautiful neighborhood toy store with a great selection!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/04/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great store all around!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/03/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

They have great toys and prices are good!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/03/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Ambassador Toys has very interesting and innovative toys. The prices are on the expensive side.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/05/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great store with a wide collection of good quality toys.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/02/2005
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Nice toy store..much more personal than Toys R' Us type of store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Really like the quality of the toys sold here. Not all the electronic gizmo/gadget stuff you find at other toy stores.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/21/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

One of the best toy stores in San Francisco.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/15/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

good selection of original toys made the old-fashioned way. good source for wood pull toys. can be a bit on the expensive side.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/06/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Part of a local regional chain.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/22/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great alternative to toys r us. Lots of classics.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/18/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Better than some stores. West Portal employees are pretty apathetic.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/01/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

This is a great source for toys for all ages. The prices are a bit steeper than elsewhere, but it's a very pretty local store, and it has a great variety of cool stuff.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/09/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great selection, but pretty pricey
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/07/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Wonderful selection of toys. The only negative side is the iles are too small and crowded to fit a stroller through.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/15/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Charming toy store with items for all ages. Lots of european and classic toys as well.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

I love this store! They have toys from all different countries and there is this really cool "glow-in-the-dark" section. It is a little pricey though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/22/2004
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

They carry lesser known named toys, so that you can select from a more original selection then a Toys R us type store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/26/2003
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

A kid and parent friendly toy store. The selection for toddlers is great and is good for infants, although I'd like to see more.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/03/2003
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

A great selection of multi-cultural & multi-lingual toys, often not found in larger chain toy stores.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/27/2003
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Lots in stock. Very pricey comparatively speaking, and the customer service could be better.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/28/2003
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Thoughtfully selected merchandise; interesting and engaging store. Sales staff is often comprised of teenagers who show no interest in customers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/23/2003
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Great selection and a wonderful place to find a unique gift. Customer service is spotty at best.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2003
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

It's fun to shop their with kids too since they have a train set setup in the store. Parking can be difficult.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2003
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

It has a fun play area for kids. Excellent, quality developmental, and educational toys for kids. Great to buy gifts. Pricey. Staff is not very good.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/15/2003
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lilaguide | Ambassador Toys

Fun store with a broad selection of toys. The woman who manages the store is a bit scary and makes customers uncomfortable.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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