the Wry Baby Blog

Ahh, Richmond. So rich with history, beauty and quite possibly the world’s best independent toy store. That’s right lucky Richmond-ites, you’ve got World of Mirth! WOM’s full of unique toys, games and fun Wry Baby stuff for kids and adults and, really, who could pass up seeing a place that’s “a crazy mixture of Pee Wee’s Playhouse, Dr. Seuss, Day of the Dead“?!

World of Mirth
3005 W. Cary St,  Richmond, VA 23221 (in beautiful Carytown) – www.worldofmirth.com – 804.353.8991
Mon-Sat 10-7 and Sun 12-6… (right now we are operating on holidaze hours which have us open until 9 Mon-Sat and 11-7 on Sun)

Locally Known For:
“We are known for being a crazy mixture of Pee Wee’s Playhouse, Dr. Seuss, Day of the Dead, and the best carnival you’ve ever been to.  We carry toys and gifts you just can’t find any old place, with a heavy lean towards small companies.  We want everyone that walks through the door to have a great time and we encourage people-not just kids- to play.  You can walk out with a gift for literally everyone you know- as long as they have a sense of humor and lots of money.  Just kidding.  About the sense of humor.”

3 Favorite Non-Baby Gifts in the Shop:
1) 52 RVA- a deck of cards with 52 of the best things to do in Richmond.  All entries were twittered by local people that know RVA the best.  2) Michelle Obama shopping bag 3) Swine Flu plush

Favorite Wry Baby Thing:
“My  favorite Wry Baby item has to be the Attack of the 50 Ft Baby Blocks- it’s hysterical to see wee ones play with them… almost like your own Godzilla movie!  And I have to say the “Ask me about my compost pile” organic Snapsuit is a hoot.”

Why Wry Baby Loves World of Mirth:
Did you see that shot of their signage? Inside World of Mirth is just as special. And it’s wonderfully, hugely stocked with treasures. If you like toys like we do, real toys that don’t tie into movies, real toys that are real fun to play with made by real companies that understand the joy of playtime, World of Mirth is a must see.

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Shops that carry Wry Baby aren’t necessarily “baby stores”. They’re super-unique Mom and Pops who carry a some of the funnest gifts and accessories you ever laid eyes on. Do yourself a favor and check out our STORE FINDER to find a cool store in YOUR area. When you visit, tell ‘em Wry Baby said, “Hey!”.