Where did Toymaster's go?

Rozie

The one near the Opera house, it was on Merchant's Quay I believe, it's gone. Did it move or close down?

There only seems to be the one toyshop in cork which is annoying if they don't have what you're looking for.

Does anyone know where there's a second decently sized toyshop likely to stock collectors figures(Marvel Legends, Transformers Alternators, etc.).

JohnK

Did you try that world of wonder place by the kinsale road roundabout?

Rozie

No; do you happen to know what number bus I take to get out there?

JohnK

Afraid not. I gave up on buses a long time ago.

Rozie

Can't blame you they're horrid!

crosstownk

I think it was Lavitts Quay. Its closed AFAIK, I was there a few months back and the building was empty but the sign was still up. I don't know if its moved elswhere.

Fysh

Rozie, have you tried Other Realms in the Paul Street Shopping Centre? They might have what you're looking for and could probably order it quite easily for you if not...

Femelade

i was all set to go in there last week , had a voucher and all...and there is was in all its glory....closed...
dunno why though..
afaik they didnt have much in there anyway..

JohnK

they've been closed for ages havent they?

Rozie

Fysh wrote:

Rozie, have you tried Other Realms in the Paul Street Shopping Centre? They might have what you're looking for and could probably order it quite easily for you if not...

Other realms always seem to charge double for everything Their comics are decently priced - compared to Forbidden Planet or other rip off merchants, but the figures are still pretty pricey.

Though they do have some cool stuff there on occasion.

D-Generate

There is now a Smyths at Kinsale Rd Roundabout. I assume that they bought the World of Wonder place or else there is two toy warehouses in the middle of no where.

beer enigma

D-Generate wrote:

There is now a Smyths at Kinsale Rd Roundabout. I assume that they bought the World of Wonder place or else there is two toy warehouses in the middle of no where.

World of Wonder has long since gone from the Kinsale site - as soon as Smyths got planning, WoW shut down.

I'm not sure if Smyths are open yet, but its a huge purpose built warehouse which I for one welcome. To be able to get the kids stuff without the hassle of parking in town is a great idea ! - especially with Christmas coming.

JohnK

When did all that happen? First I've heard of it...

beer enigma

WoW shut down about 3 months ago, literally two weeks after the planning was finalised for Smyths......

I don't think the new Smyths store is open yet, but bound to be for Christmas - looks like two floows (prob the same as town) - the warehouse looks massive from the road - its the new beige type one that you can see near the wonky chimney

johncm

toymaster closed because the man that owned it retired and had no kids to take it over. As far as i know there isnt a bus that goes out to murphys in the north point business park but you can get a bus out to commins inn and walk for about five mins.

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Rozie

Hey, I passed the new Smyths superstore on my way back from a job interview, anyone know how to get out there by bus?

brav

read the message above your q

Rozie

When you say "ask to get out there" are you sure he'll stop? And where exactly do I get out? I passed Smyths from a bit of a distance...

Rozie

Also; is the airport bus one of the big ones around the back, or one of the small ones around the front?

Blitzkrieger

The Scientist wrote:

Leaves from bay 10 at the bus station every hour-ish.

Jebus woman - how more specific can he be?

Rozie

Are there any (toyshops) around Wilton?

Are there any small non-brand Toyshops around that are likely to have stuff still unsould from the last couple of years..?

dahamsta

I was in Smyths at the Kinsale Road roundabout before christmas, I won't be going there again. Rubbish compared to their store in the city; no atmosphere (a toy shop should have a certain atmos) and bizarre use of space.

adam

beer enigma

dahamsta wrote:

I was in Smyths at the Kinsale Road roundabout before christmas, I won't be going there again. Rubbish compared to their store in the city; no atmosphere (a toy shop should have a certain atmos) and bizarre use of space.

adam

Ahh Adam......reminds me a bit of the Barry's Tea Ad. ! - Wasn't Santa the clever fella

There's a toy shop way back at home on the east coast of England that has a hornby railway running round in the middle of the shop...you'd go there just for a peek...

Seriously though, as a dad of three kids - Smyths in town is a balls when santa (sorry just in case there are any young fellas here) has to stock up for my three kids....trying to carry the stuff to his 'sleigh' in Merchants Quay was hard work...

At least the Kinsale store has parking....give a Santa a break LOL

dahamsta

Andip wrote:

Ahh Adam......reminds me a bit of the Barry's Tea Ad. ! - Wasn't Santa the clever fella

Eh?

Rozie

dahamsta wrote:

I was in Smyths at the Kinsale Road roundabout before christmas, I won't be going there again. Rubbish compared to their store in the city; no atmosphere (a toy shop should have a certain atmos) and bizarre use of space.

adam

Yeah it wasn't great I agree It was too hard to move around completely pakced(this was before Christmas).