I am a proud Auntie to lovely nieces & nephews, and whenever birthdays & Xmas roll around or I just plain feel like spoiling them, I come to Treasure Island. It's chockful of unique and educational toys ,no Transformers or harlot-like Bratz Dolls here(seriously they look so slutty...) and no wandering the aisles in some mammoth & impersonal emporium...sorry Toys R Us but you make toy shopping feel like grocery shopping and that's not fun.
The staff are always terrific, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about helping you navigate the store to find the right toy for that special little someone. Truthfully every toy I've gotten for my niece/nephews here has been a long-lasting hit. There is also a great selection of books in the back area with wee tables and chairs for kids to hang out and read.
Okay, I admit I also come here to nurture my Sylvanian Families fetish, they're cute miniature critters flocked in velvet with beady eyes and decked out like characters from Little House on the Prairie...I can't explain...I'm just enthralled by their adorability.
To make things that much simpler the folks here will wrap up your gifts for free and will also put you on their mailing list for their newsletter which keeps you in the loop for sales promos and new merchandise.
If you hate shopping for toys in department stores, or (shudder) at Costco
and you really are limited for time, make easy work ( and play ) of it and get to Treasure Island toys...that little someone will be so happy you did!