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An iPad or a gift card will certainly please any kid, but there's something special -- magical, even -- about the simple joy of a simple toy. At Spicer's one can find Webkinz and other trendy electronic gadgets, but they're speckled among old-fashioned board games, train sets and lawn sports. These items are a throwback to the innocence and tech-free life that used to be an inherent part of childhood. The shop is also well-stocked with the kissing cousin of toys -- candy. So... More »
Despite scientific proof that our planet slows in its rotations every year, life on Earth seems to be moving faster. Everything is open 24 hours a day, every store has a drive-through and everyone is in a tremendous hurry. Express has become the American way, and who cares if something's done correctly as long as it's done quickly? Spicer's obviously didn't get the memo about speeding things up. The shop, stuffed to the gills with every manner of bric-a-brac, tchotchke and sundry both useful... More »
Sure, you can go to a big toy supermarket and find virtually everything that's out on the market, but pushing a large cart through those wide aisles can be a bit overwhelming. Besides, it's not nearly as much fun as a trip to Spicer's 5 & 10. Here you can look down a single aisle and find yo-yos, spy gloves, Whiffle bats and Slinkies -- all in one place. For children of the 1970s, the store is a trip down memory lane: pig-shaped piggy banks, gumball machines and classic board games like... More »
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