10/25/09

Paint Your Own Pottery in FAO Schwarz!

by Lici B

Just discovered this very cool Paint your own Pottery studio inside FAO Schwarz! I knew FAO Schwarz hosted many customized toy experiences, like Make your own Muppet or Make your own Barbie... but I was pleasantly surprised! It's the most affordable experience with the most versatility. Can't drink coffee out of a Barbie! Love FAO Schwarz and love this studio. I'm hoping to book my sister's birthday party in this space.

• Pros: Family oriented, fun, hands-on, do-it-yourself
• Cons: Week to wait

10/25/09

Make Pottery Studio in FAO Schwarz

by WalkinsNyc

I just spent a fun afternoon at FAO Schwarz. One of the highlights of our trip was stopping by the Make Paint Pottery Studio right next to the Big Piano. My and my little girl both painted. It was a fun memory we will share forever. Also a highlight was the fact that we could get both pieces shipped home to LA and not have to worry about carrying them around the rest of the trip. Highly recommend this and can't wait to see the finished pottery.

• Pros: Fun experience in a toy store
• Cons: Non

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

by Contributor

In Short
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 dance-on piano. Other highlights include a section of rare antique toys, a nursery of newborn baby dolls up for adoption, a karaoke corner and an old-fashioned ice cream parlor.

06/10/06

The best toy store

by tevinje

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 its small and comes in a special case a certificate of authenticity and a key ring.My sister got a few doll accercories. i just love this store all people should take their kids there

p.s make sure you get someone to take you around the store so youll of seen everything

• Pros: great experience
• Cons: they took out alot of things

04/11/06

Sad Experience - Not the FAO Schwarz of Old

by reggiebomb33

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 rooms for the Star Wars and Barbie toys. They have been replaced by sterile white walls. They took out the giant robot elevator. After FAO Schwarz went bankrupt and then remodled, they clearly cut back expenses on all the things that made it magical. I highly recommend you don't waste your time. It pains me to say it, but go to Toys R Us in times square. You'll be better off.

• Pros: toys, giant stuffed animals
• Cons: no creativity, sterile, like Wal-Mart

03/25/05

This is an AWESOME place!!

by asany1305

You cannot miss this Toy Store in New York City. Now is newly renovated with an amazing lighted ceiling, a super huge plush collection and many many more toys. The employees are really nice and helpful. It has a concourse level with games, action figures and sport toys. The FAO Schweetz ice cream parlor has a wonderful dessert variety. And the dolls upstairs are simply breathtaking! You and your kids will have fun playing in the Big piano and riding the simulator.

• Pros: Good location, Fun, Nice employees

11/07/02

Wonderful

by chrisdanelson

I liked their site and their history I would like to visit them some day