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This place is chock full of cool little toys for the adult who grew up reading comic books or tagging their parents garage and is now the Creative Director at a design studio.

Designer toys, playful art

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Magic pony is a toy store, a book store, an art gallery, and the best place to find a gift for anyone I ever need to buy for. Plus, they have amazing exhibits in the back room (I'm still thinking about last year's amazing exhibit of cuckoo clocks).

I went in at Christmas to buy presents for other people, and in addition to a great owl brooch and a book of Marcel Dzama prints, I also walked out with a pair of earrings for myself that look like ham bones. Cutest.

Even though I've hardly got anyplace to put them, I am always tempted to buy an armload of the cute imported arty toys they sell. But truly, this place is worth visiting even if you don't plan to spend a penny. The art in the back is always incredible.

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• Toys

Toy stores

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If you're looking for a gift for the quirky collector in your life, look no further than Magic Pony. They have a variety of designer toys, locally designed jewellry, art books and graphic novels, and screen printed t-shirts to choose from. My mom collects tiny designer chairs, and this is where I go to get them. The rear of the store is also a gallery where local artists are showcased. The work is also available for purchase; I have my eye on the slipcast porcelain owl lamp by Coe & Waito.

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Art gallery & toy store in one

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Quite possibly the quirkiest store in the greater toronto area. there is nothing like a stop into magic pony to get your imagination going. there is a ridiculous selection of plush animals, rubber figurines of little monsters and a pretty interesting assortment of creative reads. the back of the store is a really serene gallery promoting local talent. if you dont have time to stop in, magic pony is the place to do some window shopping. room #204 by toronto designer Scott Eunson.

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• art gallery & toy store in one

Designer toy store

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They have a nice selection of art, books, vinyl toys (including kid robot!) that I'd rather not pay shipping from the US if I'd order them online.

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• Designer Toy Store

Art gallery

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Most days, I have to stay the hell away from this place because I could spend my entire paycheck buying things that are neither rent nor groceries. All the Ugly Dolls, Gloomy Bears and Malfis in the world won’t feed me. Unless I ate them, I suppose. Hmm. I digress: occasionally I let myself mosey along Queen West just to see the groovy art exhibits on display in the back of the store. Marvelous art book selection, great place to buy gifts for quirky, creative friends. http://www.magic-pony.com

Toy store

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Funky fun things - you'll always be able to find a perfect gift here that no one else will get for someone (unless they shop here too!)

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• Toy store

Toy store

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They stock cool Japanese imported Nintendo and Star Wars stuff!

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• Toy store

Toy store

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It's a really fun shop/gallery with toys, trinkets & art.

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• Toy store

Designer toy store

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We love Magic Pony. Not only do they have an marvelous selection of designer toys, there is also a gallery space in the back that never disapoints.

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• Designer Toy Store