(216) 371-4386
1827 Coventry Rd
Cleveland,
OH
44118
41.51
-81.5799
Neighborhood: Cleveland Heights
BIG FUN
Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Big Fun
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – The store sits on Coventry, long considered the heart of Cleveland's counterculture, from the hippie-era and onwards. Imagine piles of toys up to (and on) the ceiling--new, used and nostalgic. They buy and sell--but only as long as goods amply register on the "cool meter" of founder Steve Presser. – – The Goods – Expect movie, TV and cartoon character merchandise: Austin Powers, Yellow Submarine, Pez, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Star Trek, Transformers, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Godzilla, Mr. T., Ren and Stimpy, Pee Wee Herman, Three Stooges and…
02/17/09
BIG FUN equals an amazing good time!
by CrazyaboutCleveland at Citysearch
BIG FUN ROCKS! This place is great for bringing people from out of town - it's full of memories, art & of course amazingly fun toys!!! Prices are fair considering the amount of work they put into cleaning & piecing things together plus if you're cool - and Big Fun Nerd worthy - they usually cut you some slack. Nerds love to talk w/ nerds so check this store out, bring your toy skills and come have a good time! Oh yea...and keep your eyes open for Muscle Men...last count I had was 14.
- Pros: Random selection. Also near lots of other stores & places to eat.
- Cons: Can get super crowded. More aisle space in places would be nice.
04/16/08
Big Fun: Accurate, Knowledable, Fair Prices
by ClevoBobby at Citysearch
Ignore the last person's overly critical review. Big Fun is hands-down the most fun one in Cleveland can have in terms of a shopping experience and toy collectors would do themselves an immense disservice by passing up a journey to the shop. No, Big Fun is not as cheap as eBay but what is? What you will find at Big Fun is the best selection of vintage toys in one of the very few remaining brick-and-mortar collectibles toys stores remaining in this country. From Star Wars, GI-Joe, Thundercats, He-Man, and Strawberry Shortcake to even obscure toy lines such as Crystar and Warlords, these folks know their business like nobody else. The people working there are frickin' encyclopedias on collectible toys and fun to chat with. There is also wiggle-room as far as prices are concerned with nearly every collectible in the store and I've been treated like nothing less than gold every time I've walked into the store. I challenge anyone to find any place with as comprehensive a selection of toys as Big Fun. No, they are not the cheapest but you will find are toys with the correct pieces in high-grade condition for honestly reasonable prices. Besides, with eBay shipping costs (and a bit of a mystery surrounding what you're really getting), Big Fun is a fun and safe way to shop for old toys.
- Pros: HUGE Selection of Vintage Toys
- Cons: Somewhat Far From a Good Highway Exit
04/03/08
Best Toy Store Ever
by DancesAlone at Citysearch
Like the name says-- shopping here is Big Fun. Looking is free. Prices for what you buy range from negligible to things I wish I could afford. Many small toys can be found here for less than a dollar. When hunting for a special gift I take special pleasure in being able to find here, not only contemporary playthings, but also toys that I played with as a child. Thanks to Big Fun I can share the experience of having these to treasure and play with my children. Many of my adult friends and family, being easily amused, have themselves had Big Fun with the presents I have bought for them here.
- Pros: Unique source of fondly remembered toys
- Cons: Oh, 'ek! No Penfold!
The Details on Big Fun
Category:
Toys, Gift Shops, Collectibles, Stationery Stores, Hobby Shops
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Check, Visa, MasterCard
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