Big Fun
Cleveland, OH 44118-1610
Phone: (216) 371-4386
- Hours:
- Tue-Wed 12pm-6pm, Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Editorial Review for Big Fun – by Charles Cassady Jr.
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 KISS. There are school lunchboxes, model kits, action figures, and more magnets than you can shake a refrigerator at. There's also old, weird board games and obscure movie, TV and cartoon tie-ins you thought you'd never see again ("M.A.S.K." anyone?). A permanent shrine of Elvis merchandise sits as a tribute.
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User Reviews for Big Fun
04/16/2008 Posted by ClevoBobby
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
04/03/2008 Posted by DancesAlone
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!
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