Bruder Toys America, Inc.

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Winnie S

Bruders retail/toy testing area is open to the public for free to test out (fancy way of saying "play with") products before purchasing their "just like the real thing" (motto) toy vehicles. There is no obligation to purchase. Once you walk through the front door, ignore the door to the right that leads to cubicles and where actual work gets accomplished, and go straight to the back. To the left in the back is a room with padded floors designed for children to play with the trucks, one at a time, for as long as desired, within business hours. Its easy to spend a couple of hours here. A wooden bench spans one end of the play area. On the other side is a small ball pit. Not far away are restrooms as well. The way the system works is that you pull off the wall right behind the play room a picture of the truck you want to test out, and hand it to the employee manning the room that holds the trucks. He or she will trade you that picture for the actual toy. The wall has pictures of probably about 50 trucks. Most trucks are very large so be sure to have two hands free and to assist little ones in bringing the vehicles back to the play room. There are some house rules for the play area but they are very common sense. If you are interested in purchasing toys, occasionally there are some available at 40% off - new and unplayed with, just missing the box from having been out and displayed at trade shows. Best time to grab these is on Black Friday each year. The more-popular models, figures, and accessories are available for purchase here. You can snatch a paper catalog showcasing their entire fleet and purchase online as well. However, prices here are generally 10% cheaper than they are online and you can save on shipping and keep boxing material from the landfill. I was told that there arent really any discounts or sales online. Although it isnt weird to do solo "market research" as a grown-ass truck enthusiast, most adults here bring a borrowed kid or are dragged here by their own. Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, though sometimes they close early for all-hands team meetings etc, so call ahead. The employees here are very patient and nice, even if bratty kids keep interrupting them with their never-ending requests. Five stars for this Try Before You Buy place!

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Javier Castillejos

If you have children that are into any type of vehicle this is the place to visit. The showroom allows access and playtime with any of their vehicles. We were in search of Garbage Trucks for our toddler and came up short at local toy stores. Bruder Toys was our Savior and we were able to get our boy his now favorite toys. Staff was friendly although we arrived 20 minutes prior to closing and usually employees are clocked out mentally by then. They made our first visit very inviting. We also took advantage of their open box sales and got a great deal.

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Rogelio Rogers

I see why this place is the oldest toy store in Hawthorne. Its a family owned business that has the BEST TOYS from the classics like slinkys to the newest toys currently out. The best part about kips is their CUSTOMER SERVICE they always save me with last mintue gift suggestions and they gift wrap!

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Henry Cline

I hidden jewel of kid friendly Los Angeles. They have display room, open to the public 9am-5pm which carries every product they make. Kids can play to there hearts content. (Only one truck at a time though!)

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Janice Ishikawa

Free, can check out any bruder truck to play with, stay as long as they are open. Ball pit and a nice space to drive to play with the trucks. Wood bench for parents to sit on :)

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Rolling Fender559

Love all their toys make me feel like a little kid when I see my soon playing

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Nathan Large

Great toys. They even have a testing area open to the public on week days.

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Max Sanchez

Great toys

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Boyghoute Oi

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