Here's things we've said about ourselves and some things others have said...
Top 10 Toy Stores in the Midwest
ChicagoHotels.org included us in a list of the top 10 Toy Stores in the Midwest.
ChicagoHotels.org included us in a list of the top 10 Toy Stores in the Midwest.
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Local realtor, Matt Elakatt stopped by the shop and did a quick Q&A and it looks like someone filmed the whole thing, so feel free to check this out to get an insight into what the shop's all about.
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ABC 7 interview about Toys R Us closings
Sam talking some smack about some other toy store that went out of business. |
Meet Sam Wells and Liz McArthur of Toy de Jour in Logan Square
Voyage Chicago did a quick little interview with us about the road thus far and what we have learned since opening in 2014. We haven't learned much.
Voyage Chicago did a quick little interview with us about the road thus far and what we have learned since opening in 2014. We haven't learned much.
2015 Best of Logan Square Winners + Honorable Mentions
We were voted in with the Best of Logan Square for 2015 via The LoganSquarist, we got first place loser (honorable mention) for Best Toy Store in Logan Square behind *Play. We're coming for you, *Play!
Just kidding, you keep all the little kids over there, they keep knocking over our Transformers. ;)
We were voted in with the Best of Logan Square for 2015 via The LoganSquarist, we got first place loser (honorable mention) for Best Toy Store in Logan Square behind *Play. We're coming for you, *Play!
Just kidding, you keep all the little kids over there, they keep knocking over our Transformers. ;)
Chicago Magazine chose us for their "BEST OF CHICAGO" Issue!
"Every child of the ’80s needs to take a walk down memory lane and straight into this new Logan Square toy shop. Opened in March by husband-and-wife team Sam Wells and Liz McArthur, this silly store—its official name is Toy de Jour: Vintage, Toys, Arts & Farts—sells a serious collection of nostalgic toys from classic franchises such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, and My Little Pony. After you finish geeking out, cruise through the racks of vintage clothing, quirky home decor, and locally produced art."
"Every child of the ’80s needs to take a walk down memory lane and straight into this new Logan Square toy shop. Opened in March by husband-and-wife team Sam Wells and Liz McArthur, this silly store—its official name is Toy de Jour: Vintage, Toys, Arts & Farts—sells a serious collection of nostalgic toys from classic franchises such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, and My Little Pony. After you finish geeking out, cruise through the racks of vintage clothing, quirky home decor, and locally produced art."
Crain's Chicago Business, March 18th, 2014
"Selling vintage toys as well as clothing, assorted knickknacks and art, this shop at 2064 N. Western Ave. in Logan Square held its grand-opening party March 14. Owners Sam Wells and Liz McArthur raised $13,485 with an Indiegogo campaign to launch the store. “We hope to showcase and sell you your favorite old toys as well as the weird vintage items we find when we hunt,” they wrote on their Indiegogo page. “We have a million artist friends and we are hoping our walls can be a showcase for their talents.” They say they plan to feature new toys made in Chicago."
"Selling vintage toys as well as clothing, assorted knickknacks and art, this shop at 2064 N. Western Ave. in Logan Square held its grand-opening party March 14. Owners Sam Wells and Liz McArthur raised $13,485 with an Indiegogo campaign to launch the store. “We hope to showcase and sell you your favorite old toys as well as the weird vintage items we find when we hunt,” they wrote on their Indiegogo page. “We have a million artist friends and we are hoping our walls can be a showcase for their talents.” They say they plan to feature new toys made in Chicago."
DNAinfo.com, March 13, 2014
"For anyone still mourning the loss of Lakeview's Uncle Fun, there may be cause to celebrate. Husband-and-wife team Sam Wells and Liz McArthur have opened Toy de Jour, 2064 N. Western Ave., selling vintage toys and more. They characterize their shop, and themselves, as "Uncle Fun’s nerdy nephew and weirdo niece."
"For anyone still mourning the loss of Lakeview's Uncle Fun, there may be cause to celebrate. Husband-and-wife team Sam Wells and Liz McArthur have opened Toy de Jour, 2064 N. Western Ave., selling vintage toys and more. They characterize their shop, and themselves, as "Uncle Fun’s nerdy nephew and weirdo niece."
ChicagoMag.com, March 7, 2014
"Walking into Toy De Jour: Vintage, Toys, Arts & Farts is like stepping back in time to 1985. This vintage toy store, which opened on Monday, sells everything your innocent young heart ever desired—My Little Pony, He-Man, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers—you name it. Only now, you don’t need mom and dad’s permission."
"Walking into Toy De Jour: Vintage, Toys, Arts & Farts is like stepping back in time to 1985. This vintage toy store, which opened on Monday, sells everything your innocent young heart ever desired—My Little Pony, He-Man, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers—you name it. Only now, you don’t need mom and dad’s permission."
