Welcome to The Toy Shoppe!

The Story

Today marks an exciting occasion at the city’s most popular toy store, “The Toy Chest,” with the much-anticipated launch of a new remote-controlled robot. This classic, family-run establishment has delighted generations for decades, maintaining a cherished reputation among local families. The long-time owner, dedicated to preserving nostalgia, spends his days restoring vintage toys upstairs, while his daughter efficiently manages the daily operations on the main floor.

The store bustles with activity as deliveries arrive and crowds of enthusiastic children and their families gather. Outdoor entertainment adds to the festive atmosphere, creating a joyful environment for everyone. Local children are drawn to the whimsical toy shop, eager to explore its unique offerings. The store boasts a blend of vintage treasures and contemporary products, and kids especially enjoy the classic mechanical horse ride located just outside the entrance.

Inside, excitement builds as children line up to discover the newest toys available. The selection includes a pirate ship, a dream dollhouse, teddy bears, remote-controlled cars and planes, a captivating space diorama, plenty of role-playing costumes, a doctor kit, and an impressive wall filled entirely with LEGO sets.

Ascending the spiral staircase, visitors find a dedicated workshop. Here, a well-equipped workbench and a chest of drawers for tools foster creativity. A turntable provides music, setting the mood for restoration projects, and recent deliveries include a copy of set #10244 Town Hall.

Amidst the lively commotion, a neighborhood squirrel seizes the opportunity to collect acorns, carrying them up the drainpipe to its family hideout in the ventilation behind the old clock.

The scene at The Toy Chest is a classic, whimsical tableau overflowing with intricate details and joyous moments, capturing the spirit of childhood and the warmth of community.

The Features

The Toy Shoppe is designed as a modular-style building, featuring intricate decoration on all sides and offering two fully detailed interior spaces. Surrounding the exterior is a sidewalk that wraps around the entire building, enhancing accessibility and visual appeal. The outside area is thoughtfully landscaped, featuring a flowering tree, a lamppost, a bicycle, a gumball machine, and a classic mechanical horse ride. Each of these exterior elements can be reconfigured to suit individual preferences. The coin-operated horse ride rocks back and forth when the steps and coin slot are slid, adding interactive charm for visitors.

The front of the building boasts a removable, meticulously detailed façade. This façade includes a large display window, attractive awnings, and prominent signage, all designed to draw attention and invite visitors inside. Upon entering the shop’s first floor, guests are greeted by an array of mini-builds, decorations, and display pieces. The interior is further enhanced by a uniquely constructed spiral staircase, which adds architectural interest and provides access to the upper level.

The second floor is dedicated to a compact workshop, where restoration of old toys takes place. This workspace includes a table for repairs, a chest for storing tools, and an assortment of recent deliveries and ongoing restoration projects. Looking out from the second floor, above the large bay window below, is a bird feeder that the shop owner carefully maintains, ensuring it is always ready for visiting birds. At the top of the building, the roof features an old clock, staggered sloped surfaces, and a wrought-iron railing. Behind the clock, a removable panel reveals the squirrel’s stash of acorns and the gears that operate the clock, adding a whimsical secret to the structure.

Altogether, the Toy Shoppe presents a highly detailed, vibrant scene that combines classic architecture, whimsical elements, and a heartwarming story. This model is ideal for inclusion in any city layout or as a standalone display piece, offering charm and nostalgia to all who encounter it.

The set includes minifigures representing the shop owner and his daughter, a store employee, a mother and daughter, a delivery person, and a grandmother with her two grandsons.

The Specs

2499 Pcs
9 Minifigures
7 Stickers
Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.4 x 11.1 Inches or 28.1 x 24.0 x 28.3 centimeters

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