Archie McPhee also carries a large selection of Pez dispensers, snow globes and a line of adhesive bandages with amusing graphics and a toy. You will find finger puppets, bouncy balls, plastic figures, tiaras, erasers, spinning tops, sheriff badges and all sorts of fun stuff. If stocking stuffers are your agenda, check out the rotating bins that line the store. According to staff, parents frequently pick up the Li'l Devil's Trick of the Day joke kit, complete with whoopee cushion, invisible ink and snapping gum, as well as candy and gum in every flavor from bacon to eggnog to cupcake. Nathan was drawn to the pirate paraphernalia, the nose and mustache disguise and the giant beetles. With all this stuff, there is something for children of all ages. This curio shop is packed to the rafters with over 10,000 items, from the outlandish to the downright funny. We overheard "Awesome!" and "Yeah!" while kids browsed the odd toys and curious knick-knacks, games and practical jokes. On a recent Sunday afternoon visit with my 5-year-old son, Nathan, Archie McPhee proved to be a hot spot for families with children. With stockings to stuff, a visit to this Wallingford store will yield the perfect one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season. Where can you find ranch-flavored mints, a yodeling pickle and a build-your-own brain model? Seattle's most unusual and fun store, Archie McPhee, of course.
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