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FAO Schwarz

767 Fifth Avenue at 58th Street, New York, New York 10022

Featured Review : Even though this is under the shopping section, I did not go shopping in FAO Schwarz (unless you count the .35 lbs of candy I bought there). FAO Schwarz is not for shopping. There are other toy stores for that. FAO Sc...See Full Review

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FAO Schwarz Reviews

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Playtime anyone?

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Cindy Grant from Petersburg, Virginia
  • August 13, 2011
Playtime anyone?
Quote: The first FAO toy store was in Baltimore, but it moved to NYC in 1862. They have two floors with every toy imaginable, stuffed animals, action figures, legos! Employees are very friendly and encourage playing with many of the toys they have out on... Read the full FAO Schwarz review

From journal New York City

FAO Schwarz

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Toy Fan from New York, New York
  • August 14, 2008
Quote: The famous Toy Retailer on Fifth Avenue is a source of wonder and amazement for the entire family. I have shopped there for years and can always find something new and exciting. I love the life size animals which seem to change each season. I... Read the full FAO Schwarz review

FAO Schwarz

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Travelny2 from New York, New York
  • March 19, 2008
FAO Schwarz
Quote: Probably the greatest toy store on earth. Been stopping by here in NYC since my first visit. I remember coming here as a kid and being in awe of the place. Don't play with toys anymore but still an amazing place to see. They have life size stuffed... Read the full FAO Schwarz review

From journal New York

FAO Schwartz

  • 4 out of 5 stars by c172pilot7 from Huntington, West Virginia
  • March 1, 2003
Quote: This was an amazing toy store. I'm 19 years old and I enjoyed it! This place is immaculate! It has every toy one could ever think of! I wouldn't advise taking a young child with you unless you're prepared to spend some money! It's definitely... Read the full FAO Schwarz review

From journal Spring Break in NYC

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FAO Schwartz

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Simon Morley from Denville, New Jersey
  • December 12, 2000
Quote: Picture Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia tap dancing on the larger-than-life piano in BIG, and that''s FAO Schwartz. This is the definitive NYC toy store experience. It''s big, brash and can be expensive, but on our last trip, we got a $27.95 Star Wars... Read the full FAO Schwarz review

From journal Christmas In Manhattan

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FAO Schwarz

  • 4 out of 5 stars by PabloDiablo from San Francisco, California
  • June 15, 2000
Quote: Even though this is under the shopping section, I did not go shopping in FAO Schwarz (unless you count the .35 lbs of candy I bought there). FAO Schwarz is not for shopping. There are other toy stores for that. FAO Schwarz is for goofing off. ... Read the full FAO Schwarz review

From journal Weekend Plans Gone Slightly Awry