Thinker Toys

This store is conveniently located in kahala mall. I wanted to pick up a craft items for my child and her cousin. This store has surprisingly wide variety of toys, and it looks like those toys were carefully selected with the kahala mall shoppers in mind.
I want to support this store, but if i can wait, i may buy the same item online because this store is pricy. But if you need to buy a nice toy in hurry, or if you have no idea what to buy for kids, this is a great place to shop at.

A great variety of toys for kids of all ages, I love that nothing in here reflects the current digital age we live in. Allowing children to use their imagination is even more necessary, and this place will help with that… although be very careful, because of the selection of unique toys in here, it can be very dangerous to your wallet if you bring your children along and they have jedi mind-​trick powers… I speak from personal experience.

Thinker Toys in the Kahala mall is top notch in my book. Despite being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean the store manages to get a hold of the very best of what Specialty toys has to offer.
Need something from an infant to a big kid? No problem, it can be found here or next door at Thinker Things. The range of toys in not-​a-​big-​space is amazing. Toys from around the world — Germany, Japan, England, Isreal, and countless other countries are represented here.
Customer service? Always has been top-​notch — from the simple greeting upon entering to the enthusiastic, knowledgable, helpful staff. Don’t know what to get? Stumped about an appropriate toy for an age? No worries — they will always have a selection of toys for you to choose from.
Can’t wait for my next visit here!

I have been trying to call this store for 2 days with no answer nor answering machine. Who in this day and age does not have voice mail, even if it is just an outgoing message? I would be walking – about 4 ½ miles – and wanted to make sure they are open and in the same location. The reviews on here are not very complimentary about the customer service, and I am inclined to agree. There seems to be no other toy stores in Waikiki. There’s a void here, and someone could make a killing in this niche.

It’s the holiday season. Returns are still being made.
My 3 month old daughter received two of the same toy. She doesn’t need two, so I went to exchange it.
I didn’t have an original receipt or a gift receipt.
Let me comment on the service:
1. I was NEVER greeted upon entering the store
2. As I approached the cash register, the girl was playing around (1÷3÷14 @ 11:00 am) & blowing into a bamboo stick. I stood there for a good 35 seconds before the young man finally said something to me.
Now, for their return policy… OH MY.
1. Their return policy is posted. No where does it say «No receipt? SOL». It just depicts what you can do with each receipt. & the timeframes.
They weren’t going to let me return this gift, I asked to speak to a manager. She sent the associate back out, «Sorry. We can’t». I asked the manager to come out & she still didn’t but they came out & said they would ‘make an exception’. They took 25% off the selling price. They justified this with «we have discounts during the holidays, so we don’t know how much you paid.» But the current selling price was 18.95. I gave them the $ 4 since they needed it that bad. I wasn’t asking for money back. I wanted to EXCHANGE it.
So I did & left. I will NEVER shop there again. Horrible customer service!!! Too bad, I love the brands in there. But I surely won’t be returning.

All the toys grown ups miss and think kids will really love, but rarely do.

Small store with a great selection of toys but customer service lacking. We were the only ones in the store and the sales associate passed us a few times without once saying anything. When we were ready to check out, my «hello» was returned with «hold on» as she spent the next minute fixing a stapler. I was with my 8 month old and maybe he at least warranted a smile in a toy store.

Customer service could be a little bit more happy working at a kids store. Just sayin. Found some giant book of stickers by Melissa & Doug brand for cheap :) my daughter loves this store for the animal critter dollhouse in the front of the store and the train set in the back of the store!
Most of the toys are expensive, overpriced much :(so heed caution when bringing young ones in here lol

My daughter has a couple stores that she begs to go into whenever we go to Kahala Mall. Thinker Toys is definitely one of those stores.
Even though we think she has way more than enough toys, she finds more joy in playing with THEIR toys.
After seeing how much pleasure she got each time playing with their little rinky dink dollhouse in the front of the store. My hubby and I actually made her one thanks to a DIY I saw on Pinterest. Even though the one we made has way more furnishings, dolls, rooms etc… she still gets a kiddie high playing with the one at Thinker Toys.
She also loves to play with their Thomas the Train set table in the back of the store.
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Our daughter plays in their store so often, I’m sure all of the sales people there know her. They are always friendly and never give us any problems that she’s there so often.
They keep their store very clean and organized.
The only reason I gave them one less star is their prices for some of their items are a bit high. I’ve seen a few items in their store that you can find much cheaper at Walmart or Target. Don’t get me wrong, they do have some toys/​educational items that I haven’t seen at Walmart/​Target, and are reasonably priced as well.
TIP: GO TO TODDLER TIME ON WEDNESDAY’S AT KAHALA MALL. THEY WILL GIVE YOU A TODDLER TIME DISCOUNT CARD. A FEW STORES SUCH AS THINKER TOYS PARTICIPATES IN GIVING A DISCOUNT/​SPECIAL OFFER IF YOU MAKE A PURCHASE ON WEDNESDAY’S AFTER TODDLER TIME.

My son loved this place. My nieces love it. They brought in some Barbies which was a smart move because as much as we love the learning toys, girls sometimes just want a Barbie. I love the selection for the babies to littles that shop here. My son loved the Thomas The Train items and my nieces have grown quite fond of accompanying me into this store to have a spree!

They have toys of enjoyment and learning for a wide variety of youth ages! The prices are a bit costly but many worth what you pay for it! My keiki love to go in and play at the different play stations set up such as the train table, doll house or other learning toys that rotate out for kids to try out! One of the places one can get touchable bubbles! The have a nice assortment of art supplies and craft kits for keiki!

whooooo amazing store!!!

This store has a terrible return policy. The receipt says that after 30 days items with original receipt in sellable condition can be return for store credit. I tried to return an item after 4 months, sill in plastic bag, ORIGINAL receipt and in UNTOUCHED condition. The sales person refused the return stating that after 90 days, returns are not accepted. Yes, I’m a busy person and I took my time in returning, knowing that I would only get store credit. However, NO WHERE on their return policy does it state that after 90 days returns are not accepted.
Note, the reason that I returned the item, was because the same toy was bought at Ross for half the price. This store is over priced, you can purchase the same items at Ross or online for much less. All the Bruder trucks can be purchase on Amazon for a third less their price.
I gave them two stars since if you are in a hurry, they have some good stuff. However, their custormer service needs improvement.

I don’t think I would have ever stepped in here, if it wasn’t for fellow Elite Jenny F. I always make weekly, if not daily stops to Kahala Mall to either shop, eat, or kill time, and always pass by Thinker Toys on the way to wherever I may be going at the time. Thinker Toys sells toys and other items for developing minds of kids as young as 2 – 3 years of age. Let’s just say that going to these kinds of places helped me look at myself for the future, just in case I were to be a father some day, I have some experience shopping for kid type toys and other stuff they will be needing. But today, wasn’t that day and I am grateful for that. :-)
Located in Kahala Mall, near the Consolidated movie theaters and across the way from the Fun Factory and the Hallmark stores, Thinker Toys has a pretty limited variety and selection of what kids like. While there is a good assortment of stuff, I felt that there’s a limitation to that. What they do have is great for the kids and that’s great. As the name of the store implies, the toys are geared towards the education of the young mind, trying to educate and explore the world around them, while being protected by the warmth and courage of the parents they are attached to. Needless to say that Thinker Toys is a winner and I hope that they stay around for a long time.
So my experience at Thinker Toys is limited, but it was an eye opening experience to see how this side of the world goes. Yes, I could be shopping for gifts for a young relative, like I will be doing for my new niece in the coming years or shopping for a friend’s kid’s b-​day, or even shopping for your own bundle of joy (s), but that wasn’t happening today anyway. Just a small snapshot of what will probably come to pass and I am happy that I am getting my feet wet now before the big day comes. The staff here is quite friendly. I was tagging along with Jenny F, who happened to be buying something for her 3 year old cousin, whom adores Harry Potter.
Unfortunately, they did not have anything Harry Potter related in stock. It has been a while since the last movie came out, so I thought for a moment that the fad really did die down for keeps. In any event, the store is great for what’s its doing for the local community to nurture young minds outside the classroom with the help of mommy and daddy buying the right tools and toys from Thinker Toys to set the kid up for possible greatness in the future. Who knows? With the right things, he/​she could be very successful later in life. And that would be awesome.
I didn’t really take notice on the prices, but I’m sure it’s not as comparable to other like minded stores who are their closest competitors including Wal-​Mart and K-​Mart. Quality products for your kid. Other than that, I feel like this place is worth the money because your child (ren) will be better for it in the long run. Parking in the Kahala Mall Shopping Center can be a hassle at times, but do park at the Theater parking up stairs for added parking spots. If you come during the day, don’t mind the hot sun too much, since a lot of people don’t like to return to the car in the heat. You’re good to go.
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A+

This is one of my go to places when I need to find a gift for kids. They’ve got lot’s of fun educational toys and games for kids. If you’re looking for something for older kids, then you can head just next door, and you’ll find Thinker Things. Pretty much the same store, but for older kids.
The staff here are very friendly and always willing to help you make your decision. Whenever I walk in I’m always greeted with a smile and an offer of assistance. Another awesome thing about this place is that if they’ve got free gift wrapping for purchases of $ 20 or more! Once I saw that sign I was sold!

This is a great store with thoughtfully-​selected, educational and fun inventory. They have a wide variety of products for children aged 0 to late elementary. It’s a great spot to visit for gift-​giving.
My son and I visit often and love to preview the products. Unfortunately, the prices are not competitive, so it’s hard for me to «pull the trigger» and hit the register. I’ve had a $ 50 gift card for over a year now and just recently bought a $ 13 item with it. Everything else I’ve liked has been passed on and purchased elsewhere at lower prices. I know they have to pay the bills, but maybe an occasional promo or special offer would help budget-​conscious customers feel good about supporting the store with their hard-​earned funds. I have rarely seen items on sale or discounted, which means I can usually save 25−50% by shopping elsewhere. This is unfortunate, since I really like this store! I want to support my local small-​business, but prices have to somewhat realistic.

This place has so many great games for children of every age! This is a store full of fun ways to learn! Unique toys, environmental friendly toys and sophistication sums it up. Staff has always been friendly and helpful.

Babies are the dumb. I came to this realization when fellow Unilocaler Scott K told me a revelation he had one morning over brunch. He said and I quote:
«You know how people say that babies are so smart. Well if you think about it, they’re actually the dumbest they’re ever going to be in their entire lives!» — Scott K. (Amazing Unilocaler & very cool dude)
At first I thought, well that isn’t very nice. Then I looked over at my then two month old baby Isabel and realized… holy shitzu, he’s RIGHT!!! Although extremely intuitive when it comes to emotions, my baby doesn’t know how to do anything! For those of you in disagreement you can see my Q & A argument here:
Q) Can she talk?
A) Goo goo goo gaaaaa. Ah… no.
Q) Can she read?
A) Well if she can, she has yet to share this ability with me.
Q) Can she write a Unilocal review?
A) So that’s who’s leaving all those 1-​star reviews about Babies R’ Us! I don’t think so…
Q) Can she poop in a toilet?
A) The poop on my hands is proof that she indeed cannot.
Q) Who does my baby find most interesting?
A) The four bears which float above her head when she’s lying in her crib. If you follow the rule that you are the average of the five people you hang out the most with… we’re in big trouble. Her average will be me and four stuffed bears.
«Dammit!!!» I scream. «My baby is dumb compared to the average grown human!» (Throwing fists up in the air) Frustrated, I furiously drove my car to Think Toys determined to make my baby smart! There are enough dumb people in this world! I don’t need to add to that growing statistic!
Thinker Toys is not cheap. It’s barely what I’d consider affordable, but they have a great assortment of educational toys that will hopefully help my baby’s brain develop and make her a genius compared to other babies. That’s the only fair comparison right?
I bought a few toys for her there and I also picked up a couple of Kumon workbooks for my other children. They’re not dumb, but they could use the extra worksheets to give them an edge in school. Yes, I may be part Tiger mother but if my kids don’t grow up to be super smart and successful, guess who gets blamed… ME!

I have never been to this store since I live in California, but I did purchase a gift certificate for my goddaughter over the phone. Anita answered the phone and was very helpful with my gift certificate. I asked if they could mail it out for me and she said they could do that for me. I just had to pay for the postage, which I didn’t mind at all.
I had to call back to ask another question, but Anita was gone for break. The other sales associate (I’m drawing a blank on her name) was just as helpful.
Days after my purchase I received a letter in the mail from Anita. The letter was a copy of the birthday card they had chosen (a princess card per my request) and my receipt.
I’m only giving this a 4 store rating since I’m not sure if they have a large selection of toys, but the rating is for their top notch service.