Mildred and Dildred

I love this store for toys, they either are kind of vintage/​kitschy or have great educational toys. And they are very friendly. Lindsey is the best gift wrapper ever!

I just wanted to write an update (which is RIDICULOUSLY overdue):
The owner of Mildred and Dildred reached out to me personally to apologize for the experience my son had at her store. And then she went one step further and sent my son a toy train, which I gave to him for Christmas.
We will definitely give M&D another try next time we’re at La Encantada. Thank you, Autumn for reaching out to us. Not only do I appreciate it but my son was very happy with his train.
I apologize to Autumn for not posting this sooner but I’ve been drafting it in my head for the past three months. THANK YOU!!!

Walking into this store makes me wish I was a kid again. Then I smile and think even better I’m a mom who can get all these fun things for my little family to play with. The vibe, the books, the toys… everything is meaningful, purposeful, imaginative. Almost everything in this store is local and/​or made in the US or North America. The store is small, but filled to the walls with beautiful toys of every kind.
They have a wonderful selection of desert & southwestern books about javelinas and road runners. They also carry BabyLit my new favorite board books based on classic novels but broken down into primers on color, sound, etc.
I’m sad & glad all at once that my son is only an infant. Sad because while I know that wooden toy sushi playset is not age appropriate but glad in that I can take him here time and time again to see what new things he likes. There’s nothing more magical than taking a child into this store.

I have had a crush on Mildred and Dildred toy store. Not only do they carry books, costumes, and (play-​mobile central) toys but they put on plays, create cute YouTube videos, and their monthly window displays are adorable! Any trip to La Encantada will find me there, looking for something that will make my day brighter.
There is a constant rotation of special events in the courtyard and in the store. My nephew loves their monthly lego character trading/​swap event. Mildred and Dildred offers special discounts every 5^th Saturday, in addition to frequent toy drives for Tucson children’s charities (bring in a new toy and get a discount at the store).
A unique feature of the store is they will wrap your purchased in brown paper, tie it up with string, finishing it off with a hand drawn little tag for free. This children’s book and toy shop is definitely a Tucson Treasure!

I have been to m&d before and they have always had great customer service. Yesterday I walked in because my daughter dirtied her clothes and I had to put on a backup set. Her pants were falling off of her. I walked in to m&d and asked if they sold belts. She said no but she said that that have ribbon from their gift wrapping and that might work. She matched 2 ribbon colors with my daughters outfit and cut me a makeshift belt for free. She went above and beyond and didn’t charge me a cent. M@D have rare toys and the BEST customer service. Do not miss!

Best little toy store around! Fun selection of alternative and classic toys and kid books and fantastic staff. Also fun to play in and organizes free kids events and music outside.

Good toys and friendly salespeople who offer to gift wrap things!
I really really really miss Mrs. Tiggywinkles, and wish it still existed so I could buy the kiddos in my life presents from the same store my grandmother bought my presents from, but this isn’t half bad.

I love this place even more. I stopped in to buy a birthday gift for a 6 year old. I got her a cute little jump rope and bracelet. When checking out they asked if I wanted it gift wrapped and it was like an answer to all my problems as the next place I needed to go was the post office to mail the gift.
They did such a fantastic job wrapping the awkwardly shaped boxed. They do it in brown paper and high quality ribbon and it is so so so cute. And it’s free, amazing.

So awful cute, you’ll want to spoil kids you dont have with these goodies too!
POSITIVES:
— Mentally stimulating toys/​tools of all sorts for infants-​toddlers-​school age children & me!
— Many of their toys are made with quality — from Europe, US
— They have all those old school classic books that I grew up with
— Free gift wrapping that is offered, you don’t even have to ask for it!
NEGATIVES:
— You’ll be spending a load of cash because everything is so cute and necessary!

Seriously the most adorable toy store on the planet! M&D makes me wish I had young kids again! This is one top-​shelf toy store if you’re looking for that one unique toy that you can’t find anywhere else.
I came in looking for something special for a friend who just had a baby. The actual baby section wasn’t that large and the rattles, socks, blankets, etc. were pretty pricey, so I took a different route. Having said that, I knew things would be pricey. Not only is it at La Encantada, but the items are usually hand made and from Germany which equals money. If you are coming to shop, keep that in mind. I ended up finding two of my all-​time favorite children’s books which I decided to purchase. It ended up being the perfect choice.
Like I said, the toys for babies are limited so if you’re looking for 2 and up, you’re in luck. They have a very eclectic selection and a wide range of items for both girls and boys. M&D makes it fun for adults to come and browse!
They also do a great job of gift wrapping anything you purchase for free! Keep it up M&D! I hope you’re around when I have grandkids, which better be a long way off!

This is a place to shop locale! Autum is one of the original Tiggy Winks and does a great job at her new shop. Its just a fun place with something for everyone. I especially love the junk draws with dollar stuff. The kids love going to either a play or a lego figure trading event or just to look around. There is always something going on and you always feel welcome. They have books, retro toys, wood toys, baby toys, fairy stuff and a great selection of playmobil and lego. Service what it should be… they wrap toys, answer questions, play with the kids. Just a great overall experience.

U-FRIGGIN’-MAYZING! I recently tripped it inside M&D with my friend Michelle and her tyke and man was I impressed with all of the wonderful interactive component in this place. It’s a children’s playground (not great for mommas and papas looking to get a move on) and around every corner there is a little slice of wonderment worth looking into! When had to pick up a little somethin’ for Michelle’s son who turned 3 last week, I knew exactly where I needed to go. There is a section in the back left corner of the store with insane trucks, front loaders, trackers and fire engines. They have moving parts galore, perfect for keeping the little ones engaged. I had no idea which to get, so I asked the owner what she though (I hate that I can’t remember her name) and she pointed to one that was pretty popular. Helpful staff, unique toys and games, a comprehensive play area where you can try before you buy — the place has it all.

This is exactly the toy store that I would expect to find in La Encantada. This isn’t a Toys R Us, that’s for sure! They have wonderful toys for all ages. Many come from Germany – renowned for their toy-​making prowess. There’s your standard types of toys, your wooden toys, your plush dolls, your blankie-​based items, your puzzles, and everything in between.
The Playmobil selection is out-​of-​this-​world-​WONDERFUL! I miss my giant bin full of these things and contemplated starting a new collection after seeing their selection.
The staff are attentive, friendly, and genuinely know their toys and store. To give you an idea, the lovely young lady who helped me had tattoos… OF TOYS!
Prices are a bit on the steep side. But really, you are paying for the quality found in the offerings. These are real toys, not the junk you find in a single isle of a big box store.
Lastly, I was so excited to see that they do special events here. There’s a regularly held story night. And plays performed in the courtyard (if you haven’t been to La Encantada, the courtyard is one of the best for a Tucson shopping center!). And of course, all these events are very much kid friendly. Check their website for more information on special events.
I’ll be back most certainly. And one day, I’ll even bring a child with me!

This store is exactly what I want my daughters to think of when they think of a «toy store.» There is a magical feeling as you walk in the door, they have great toys that are high-​quality and not always found in big-​box stores, and the staff is amazing.
Go listen to story-​time in the courtyard and watch the pure enjoyment on the faces of the kids, then go inside and do some shopping!

I bought a really big, dining room table size (four feet by five feet in dimension), 5000 piece jigsaw puzzle made by Ravensburger. It was priced rather high for me but after spending some 75 hours on it this month I would say its only 25%- 33% completed so its shaping up as a good value for my entertainment.
I just love jigsaw puzzles and can usually knock out a 1000 piece in two to three days but this thing is a major project. I’ve already decided to buy another one when I finish this one.
If you go here, look up high on the wall to your right at the world map as you walk through the front door. That is a 9000 piece puzzle that took someone a year to complete.

Love the toy store. Even found some toys that I used to play with in my childhood days. It was super exciting. This store is located in the La Encantada shopping center right next to Gymboree. Check it out next time you have to get toys for a kid in your life. Lots of great musical toys and puzzles etc.

I love this store! It’s everything a toy store should be. There is a beautiful selection of intelligent toys that will inspire any child and support his or her imagination. This is a great place to find gifts and collectibles if one is feeling nostalgic.