November 2006
The city's best loot By Jennifer Cranston
Kids & Parents Guide › Toys and Books
Mastermind
- 3350 Yonge St. (at St. Germain Ave.), plus nine other locations. • View on map »
- 416-487-7177
Originally known for its educational software, this upbeat store still has a pleasantly nerdy air about it. You’ll find such toy store staples as Lego, Playmobil, Corolle dolls ($10–$100), Baby Einstein CDs ($10–$13) and plenty of appealing stuffed animals from Wild Republic ($20). But brainy gizmos have always been the chain’s real forte. A strong science section features a microscope that is capable of zooming to 400 times ($100); aspiring techies will hanker for the Build Your Own Remote Control Kit ($20).
- Hours:
- M–W 9:30–7, Th–F 9:30–8, Sa 9:30–6, Su 11–5
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