The Toys Of Our Lives

I’ve been waiting for a worthy vintage toy store in the Midwest for years. The Toys of Our Lives is amazing. Part Toy Store/Part Toy Museum. While there have been some worthy stores that have come and (sadly) gone, The Toys of Our Lives is an amazing find. I lived in Los Angeles and frequented some of the best vintage toy stores in the country. Verona’s The Toys of Our Lives beats them, for a collection of reasons.

AMAZING STOCK

The items within the store range from tons of serious collector-worthy items to moderate/entry-level collector items, and also items for kids looking for some fun stuff to play with and/or adults looking for some fun items for their desk.

You have high ticket collector items galore, as well as smaller vintage options that are more accessibly priced. And you also have more affordable reproduction versions to enjoy (they are priced and marked accordingly).

And there’s SO much more. Comics, graphic novels, vintage and current trading cards, high-ticket Pokémon cards, vintage video game consoles and games, etc.

And a good portion of the store showcases an endless array of Pops collectible figures in mint condition. Pretty much every Pop you could ask for. And many, many high ticket ones in casings.

There’s even a candy section — and throwback soda.

ENGAGING INTERIOR DESIGN/LAYOUT

The store is huge, brilliantly divided into key toy decades (70s, 80s, 90, and 2000s). Start to the left as you enter and make your way clockwise to go from decade to decade. And each section has a monitor running toy commercials and movies of its decade.

Go to the back where a quarter of the store is full of Pops figures.

Go even further back and there are arcade game consoles where customers can play vintage arcade games for free.

OUTSTANDING AND PERSONABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

The owner is a professional and prolific collector (obviously) with a wealth of knowledge. And he’s more than happy to converse about items.

If you want to buy, trade, or sell, this is THE place to go. Below are some of our great finds my family and I purchased. And that’s one last point: The Toys of Our Lives is an outstanding place to take the whole family. Adults and kids of all ages love it.

No, I don’t know the owner personally and I haven’t been paid or asked to write a rave review. LOL. I just love this place. It’s pure nostalgia and fun.

Wo! Great store! Much more there than what was in photos, constant change in collectibles, so every trip is a new experience, bought some raiders of the lost ark cards and a tie fighter for my son, will definately be back soon!!!

Paul is a toy & comics collectibles expert. He sold the vast majority of my complete you collection, getting top dollar for each piece, grossing more than $30,000 and counting. I highly recommend him and his amazingly stocked, organized, and clean store!

Looking for fun stores to check out while I was in town I stumbled upon this place. Much smaller than I thought it would be but a lot of fun stuff to look at! A must for the Funko Pop collector! Great selection of Funko Pops that I've never seen before. I got a kick out of the Mr. Potato Head collection! Would recommend stopping in while in Verona! This 80's kid approves :)

Take a trip back in time at this very cool, creative, clean and friendly shop - and visit frequently to check out the ever changing inventory. It’s more than a store - it’s an experience!

This store is great and a fun addition to Verona! My son loves to get Pokémon cards here and it was so fun to walk through the vintage toys and reminisce. The owner is super friendly and so knowledgeable. Check it out!

Cool selection of toys from various decades. Very fun to browse. Owner is knowledgeable and helpful.

Great collectibles shop and has a fantastic combination of new and vintage toys/collectibles. Very spacious and nice layout. Fun to just browse around and see everything. Check it out for sure.

The owner is very knowledgeable about vintage toys. If you have any questions he is always happy to help you out. My husband found some Star Wars figures and is very happy with his purchase. We will be back 😊

I love how this store is set up: by time period! (no flea market feel here). The owner is super conversant in toys, and this store will even buy. Be sure to check out the 'arcade' and vintage soda & candy!

Amazing retro toy store. I've bought quite a few Star Wars figures here, and a statue/figurine from Carpenter's The Thing. Stop in and enjoy the memories!

Pretty cool store! I liked how things were separated into sections by era or genre/category. I'll definitely be checking back here often for stuff that I need!

An abundance of toys, amazing gift ideas, and collectibles for kids of all ages! Nostalgic and fun, and perfect if you're looking for a unique gift idea.

Like walking into a store from my childhood. Definitely check this wonderful place out. Owner is so awesome!!

Amazing little place! Felt like a walk down memory lane with all the cool toys from my childhood.

A shout-out to the wonderful business owner on his way to the place of employment he delivers my beautiful bear . Thank you so much

Very nice owner, very cool place

Awesome place! Quality collectible toys!

Pretty cool store. Will return with out my kids! :)

Best service ever