Boon Companion

My go to place when I need to buy a present for a young person. Staff is always helpful. I tell them the age and they steer me to the right sections. Also, and most importantly for me, THEY WRAP for FREE!!!!

This place is a great location to stop with the kids, or alone. They have a life size Superman (great for an IG pic) and a wide variety of toys for toddlers, school aged children, and adults! If you are looking for a last minute birthday party gift, this is the place to stop. Although the prices are slightly higher than what you would pay on Amazon online, it is a local business and they need support to remain successful. Don't get me wrong, I have a budget and like to save, but I also believe in helping small businesses which is why I buy things from this store when I am in the area. If you have children, there are many toys out for them to interact with and the employees did not seem to have a problem with it. The area is a little small to move a single stroller, so I would not take in a double stroller if you have one. My only recommendation is for the owners of the store to invest in a form of security to prevent theft. There didn't seem to be anything at the door to prevent someone from steeling which could be the reason for one of the employees walking the grounds in a manner more like a security guard. That made it a little odd, but I could not blame him since kids could accidently walk out with something. Just a suggestion.

I was walking with my family past the open front entrance of Boon Champion Toys and spotted a beautiful new Disney Beanie Babies Sparkle Ariel! These are a brand new product and my child is obsessed with The Little Mermaid so I had to get it for her. I spent $20.75 after tax. Everything in the store is displayed nicely and is very organized. The owner was at the register and was very friendly and kind. I'm happy to support this small mom and pop business, especially during these trying times with COVID. Be sure to check this toy store out yourself! (:

Adorable little toy store! Makes my heart happy to see a small business. I went in out of curiosity and ended up buying a puzzle! I got hooked at a cruiseWonderful customer service. It was fun reminiscing my childhood with so many toys from back then.Please come see it and if you can, support it. Hey, Toys R Us is gone so...

I always feel like buying something here even though I can probably find most of the stuff online or elsewhere for lower price. I guess it stems from wanting to support a local mom & pop business as well as the nostalgic look of this place that takes me back to my childhood. Some of the items are quite unique and this place has several wooden toys that look like the ones I used to play with when I was little. Sometimes I can't tell if I'm buying these toys for my daughter or for myself. I bought a wooden rocking horse recently and my daughter loves it. I like watching her ride it and saying "horsey, horsey." I also bought a wooden abacus here a while back and use it to teach my daughter how to count. I didn't like coming here in the past because the previous owners were grouchy and mean. They really looked like they were tired of living. The new owner is cool and quite helpful. Now I usually make a point to stop here whenever I'm in Claremont Village. It's located diagonally across from the Claremont Library.

Really cool toy store with some retro sections. Great to take the little kid through- as well as for nostalgia. Well kept, clean and orderly.

Terrific toy shop in Claremont. We're in there about every week with our toddler and they have new toys regularly. Good prices. Good selection for toddlers to younger kids. It's always important to support a small business when you can.

What a wonderful place !!!! The Boon Companion has been a long standing fixture in the Claremont Village and is well known to locals and out of town visitors as well. I have shopped at this terrific corner toy shop for almost 40 years and they have always brought delight and joy. The wonderful owner John is such a friendly and caring host to all of his customers. He has a very good knowledge of the vast selection of items in his store and is always ready to assist you with suggestions and ideas about gifts and toys. So, I would strongly suggest making a trip to experience this place for yourself. Boon Companion is truly a gem of the community.

Gotta love an old fashioned toy store, right? They have my childhood favs like kites and yo-yos. Great service, nice quality, and easy to navigate unlike BIG retailers like Target, etc. With the loss of beloved Barbara Cheatley's and other of my Claremont favorites, I spend a lot less time in the village. But, Boon's is worth the trip even though I live in Upland, not Claremont, and have to face the awful parking situation in the village. Boon's is truly a gem in our area.

Perfect local toy store! Wide variety of stuffed items, games, toys, legos, and more!