Archie McPhee & Co.
Seattle, WA 98107-4137
Phone: (206) 297-0240
- Cross Street:
- 24th Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Offbeat Store 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Editorial Review for Archie McPhee & Co. – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Odd toys have cultivated this store's cult-like following since 1983. Bins and bins of cheap rubber animals and trinkets make this a popular spot to shop for stocking stuffers--or for spiders to slip into sock drawers. The fun selection includes a "punching puppet" nun, the classic rubber chicken and the hugely popular martian poppy thing. Find a full array of costumes, bloody masks and body parts in the weeks leading up to Halloween.
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Insider Tips
When to GoGo early or brave crowds at Halloween and Christmas.
Look GoodDecorate your next party with Archie's accessorites from the party store across the parking lot.
The ExtrasLike to gamble? Take your chances with a surprise bag or a jumbo mystery box packed with a random assortment of goods.
User Reviews for Archie McPhee & Co.
12/15/2006 Posted by spudsocks
I've been going to Archie's as long as I can remember, ever since it was on Stone Way, and it's never failed to disappoint or provide anything less than a stellar visit. There are so many good gift items here, from the novelty toys to the strange foreign instruction posters to the assorted odds and ends (New Kids on the Block trading cards, fingertip rubber monsters, magic 8, bacon strip band aids). There's also a deep and wonderful selection of postcards, including scenes of old Seattle, old movie posters and other strange scenes--buy some and send 'em to your friends. I seriously do about 50% of my holiday shopping here, year after year.
Pros: The amazing selection
Cons: Can be waaaay busy around Christmas
05/02/2004 Posted by plumeria_petal
Kitsch, kitsch and more kitsch! Love this place. It's a bit overwhelming for first-timers but get over it and shop on! Give yourself plenty of time to peruse the novelty toys. I'm a big fan of the tiki stuff, smoking donkey, bubble-gum cigarettes, devil duckies, nodders, barista action figure and JP Patches action figure. I am anxiously awaiting the expansion into the space across from the parking lot.
Pros: inexpensive, great selection, eclectic
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