The House of Fun: Books, Games, and More

The House of Fun

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Location

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Overview

+1 856-833-1199
www.thehouseoffun.com
210 White Horse Pike, Barrington, NJ 08007, USA
Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The House of Fun Introduce

While primarily a bookstore, The House of Fun offers a unique blend of books, games, and toys, making it a potential destination for those searching for a "Toy Store Near Me" with a literary twist. This local establishment caters to families and individuals looking for both educational and entertaining items.

The House of Fun typically offers a range of products that include:

Children's books: A wide selection of picture books, chapter books, and educational books.
Board games and puzzles: Games for various ages and interests.
Educational toys: Toys that promote learning and development.
General toys: A selection of fun and engaging playthings.
Adult books: Often a selection of fiction and non-fiction books for adult readers.

The store's environment is often described as welcoming and family-friendly, with a focus on creating a space where children and adults can explore and discover new interests. Staff members are typically knowledgeable about the books and games and can offer recommendations based on age and interests. The atmosphere is generally relaxed and conducive to browsing.

While specific promotional information may vary, The House of Fun focuses on providing a diverse selection of books, games, and toys. To stay up-to-date on current promotions, new arrivals, and special events, it is recommended to visit the store directly or check their online presence, if available. They often host events such as story time or game nights, which are worth checking out.

Location

Reviews

Dec 02, 2024

Love this place. Although prices can sometimes be a bit higher than other local shops, that doesn't take away from the great service and incredible inventory they have. I typically go here for NBA trading cards and sometimes Funko Pops. I like that they have older year hobby boxes that you can only find on online stores. Great place if you're into pretty much any collector style hobby and my 12yr old son loves this place. Highly recommend to all collectors!
Mar 31, 2025

I went in this store for free comic book day with my daughter after I coming from another comic book store and they were closed. I was happy to see how much inventory you have and I can understand how some are not labeled for which you can probably still haggle or maybe not but that's your business. I'm fine with that if there stuff you can find there you cannot find anywhere else. I even let it slide when I was asking questions and the person in the counter was on her phone and I had to ask the questions several times to get her attention. But what I can't stand is when I went to pay. I was treated like a criminal and you wanted to look at the free comic book along with my daughter. You sir are the only one that inspected free comic book you are supposed to give away. As you look through the free comic books I have and my 8 yr old daughter. I never felt so judged while you are trying justify by saying you do this to everyone. Rather than do this, try and learn from the other comic book store where they either stand in front of the free comic book to ensure they are taking only one or even better, stack the ones that you think people will grab so you can give that out one at a time. I'm sure you already know that your local customers are that one that is keeping your business running for return business. Please take more customer service orientation classes and learn to be better at treating other customers. I recommend reading "Give'em the Pickle!" Book by Bob Farrell" something I learned as a military veteran. Good luck and I hope you do better but I will be taking my business elsewhere.
Feb 08, 2025

Amazing place! I truly love the unbelievably strong smell of cigarettes on my purchases and gotta love buying something & going home to open the box and seeing it’s not the same figure as advertised on the box. Amazing customer service too! Almost nothing is priced & the owner makes up prices on the spot after quickly searching online to see what it goes for. Lady at the front desk w/ the mask is just the sweetest thing too!
Mar 30, 2025

House of fun? More like house of perpetual sorrow! House of eternal depression, house of 1,000 tears, house of tortured existence, house of the endless pit of crushing agony, etc. I have been to this store a few times and I have no idea how this place stays in business. Approximately, more than 75% of the merchandise does not have a price on it. If you do need a price, a man who looks like Captain Spaulding (who I am assuming is the owner) screams out a random price he found on eBay. I asked for a price on an MTG action figure, out of curiosity, and Sid Haig yelled out $30!! Then he yelled $40!! In a state of shell shock, I said thank you and put the figure back since I was not interested in purchasing it to begin with. I know the figure actively sells on eBay for about $12-$15, so I wanted to see what price would be quoted. I also noticed that virtually everything needs to be purchased in a set. For example, I asked for a price, again, on a Kiss action figure and Captain S told me he cannot sell the figure by itself and that it has to be purchased with the rest of the figures in the set. What a wonderful way to lose out on sales! I also asked for a price, again, on a rubber King Kong figure and was told by a man who looked like Tiny Firefly that I cannot buy a singular King Kong and would have to purchase the entire box of them. Seriously!? Who wants an entire box of like two dozen rubber gorillas!? No one! That is why they're still there covered in dust! Lastly, the girl that works there who always has a mask on (medical, not Halloween) comes off as the Grim Reaper. Save yourself the heartache, headache, nausea, indigestion, etc and just stay home and shop on eBay.
Mar 28, 2025

Great collection! Total nostalgia trip. Finding things can be overwhelming at times but you will always find cool stuff there. Somethings are not priced but an employee will that fixed pretty quickly.

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Dec 02, 2024

Love this place. Although prices can sometimes be a bit higher than other local shops, that doesn't take away from the great service and incredible inventory they have. I typically go here for NBA trading cards and sometimes Funko Pops. I like that they have older year hobby boxes that you can only find on online stores. Great place if you're into pretty much any collector style hobby and my 12yr old son loves this place. Highly recommend to all collectors!

Mar 31, 2025

I went in this store for free comic book day with my daughter after I coming from another comic book store and they were closed. I was happy to see how much inventory you have and I can understand how some are not labeled for which you can probably still haggle or maybe not but that's your business. I'm fine with that if there stuff you can find there you cannot find anywhere else. I even let it slide when I was asking questions and the person in the counter was on her phone and I had to ask the questions several times to get her attention. But what I can't stand is when I went to pay. I was treated like a criminal and you wanted to look at the free comic book along with my daughter. You sir are the only one that inspected free comic book you are supposed to give away. As you look through the free comic books I have and my 8 yr old daughter. I never felt so judged while you are trying justify by saying you do this to everyone. Rather than do this, try and learn from the other comic book store where they either stand in front of the free comic book to ensure they are taking only one or even better, stack the ones that you think people will grab so you can give that out one at a time. I'm sure you already know that your local customers are that one that is keeping your business running for return business. Please take more customer service orientation classes and learn to be better at treating other customers. I recommend reading "Give'em the Pickle!" Book by Bob Farrell" something I learned as a military veteran. Good luck and I hope you do better but I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Feb 08, 2025

Amazing place! I truly love the unbelievably strong smell of cigarettes on my purchases and gotta love buying something & going home to open the box and seeing it’s not the same figure as advertised on the box. Amazing customer service too! Almost nothing is priced & the owner makes up prices on the spot after quickly searching online to see what it goes for. Lady at the front desk w/ the mask is just the sweetest thing too!

Mar 30, 2025

House of fun? More like house of perpetual sorrow! House of eternal depression, house of 1,000 tears, house of tortured existence, house of the endless pit of crushing agony, etc. I have been to this store a few times and I have no idea how this place stays in business. Approximately, more than 75% of the merchandise does not have a price on it. If you do need a price, a man who looks like Captain Spaulding (who I am assuming is the owner) screams out a random price he found on eBay. I asked for a price on an MTG action figure, out of curiosity, and Sid Haig yelled out $30!! Then he yelled $40!! In a state of shell shock, I said thank you and put the figure back since I was not interested in purchasing it to begin with. I know the figure actively sells on eBay for about $12-$15, so I wanted to see what price would be quoted. I also noticed that virtually everything needs to be purchased in a set. For example, I asked for a price, again, on a Kiss action figure and Captain S told me he cannot sell the figure by itself and that it has to be purchased with the rest of the figures in the set. What a wonderful way to lose out on sales! I also asked for a price, again, on a rubber King Kong figure and was told by a man who looked like Tiny Firefly that I cannot buy a singular King Kong and would have to purchase the entire box of them. Seriously!? Who wants an entire box of like two dozen rubber gorillas!? No one! That is why they're still there covered in dust! Lastly, the girl that works there who always has a mask on (medical, not Halloween) comes off as the Grim Reaper. Save yourself the heartache, headache, nausea, indigestion, etc and just stay home and shop on eBay.

Mar 28, 2025

Great collection! Total nostalgia trip. Finding things can be overwhelming at times but you will always find cool stuff there. Somethings are not priced but an employee will that fixed pretty quickly.