JM Cremp’s

We discovered this remarkable unique shop two years ago at Mall of America. It sits in perhaps the quietest corner on the 2^nd Tier of MOA across from my favorite Oakley Shop (smaller and great staff + found a super ‘hip’ back pack there perfect for traveling).
They title themselves «shop for boys», and as a former creator of one of the first Women’s courses at U of Mn in 1969, I boldly strolled in notwithstanding (I have two daughters). We had Hot Wheels Tonka trucks Brio trains Barbie and Playmobile space ships forts and doll houses.
WHAT a shock back then (2 yrs ago). Huge magnificent stuffed bears moose loons rabbits squirrels lifelike excellent quality. A camping outdoors hiking exploring fishing hunting theme yes for boys but EQUALLY appealing to girls and ME. (I grew up doing all above w exception of hunting in the Adirondack mountains– dad was a mountain climber from Seattle and Utah). Beautiful outdoor clothing flannel PJ’s. Cooking utensils WONDEROUS hard cover books (oh how we loved books). The smallest versions of ingenious tools essential for authentic outdoorspersonship — perfect for kid up to 12. Great fishing tackle boxes. (miniature vintage «LLBean»).
Retail has been excruciating these last few years for owners. So their product mix has had to adapt for steady sales. Now there are more toys and books in place of the more higher priced rare outdoor gear and clothing. BUT, I think if there were consumer demand for what they used to carry… We might be able to convince them to slowly test mkt and bring back some of their former treasures. I LOVED this store. And Everytime I came to MOA, I had to stop there. The window was spectacular. It is still beautiful but two years ago with double the floor space, it was REMARKABLE.
Enjoy