5 cool things we found while jumping into Indy's Toy Pit
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As many readers probably know by now, I'm a bit of a (huge) nerd.
Why it matters: I and other big kids at heart living in the Indianapolis area have access to The Toy Pit, a collectibles mecca near 38th and College.
Zoom in: The entire building is wrapped in a series of stunning murals by Indy artist Kwazar Martin.
- Alongside images of characters like Darth Vader, Batman and MF Doom, Martin pays tribute to Indianapolis legends like Jim Irsay, Reggie Miller and Mike Epps.
- Inside, you'll find 13,000 square feet of space dedicated to collectibles and memorabilia sure to make any Gen Xer or millennial feel older than they already do.
- Products range from small toys that cost just a few bucks to limited-edition items and life-sized statues that cost thousands of dollars.
Flashback: The Toy Pit was founded in Fort Wayne in 2009 but moved to Indianapolis' northwest side in 2014.
- It relocated to its current home at 3827 N. College Ave. in late 2024.
Here are five cool things worth checking out inside The Toy Pit once you finish gawking at the murals.
🕹️ The pinball machines
- If you have a few quarters on you, kill some time and set a high score on one of eight pinball machines based on brands like "Stranger Things" and "Jurassic Park."
⭐ The wall of fame
- Signed celebrity photos near the front door include names like "Double Dare" host Marc Summers, original Eddie Munster actor Butch Patrick, and anti-ICE pro wrestler Brody King.
🎥 The movie merch
- Circle City horror fans will be able to find figures of nearly every silver-screen slasher known to man. But my eyes perked up at some of the more unexpected offerings, like a $40 figure of the father from "A Christmas Story" and his "major award."
🎵 The music
- Vinyl enthusiasts can do some light crate digging in the shop's limited selection of albums, including a recent Super Bowl halftime show headliner.
📚 The reading area
- The Toy Pit provides a comfy place to chill, flanked by an extensive selection of Barbie and Bratz dolls, should you get winded while exploring the massive showroom.
If you go: Open 11am-6:30pm Tuesday-Friday, 10:30am-6pm Saturday, and noon-6pm Sunday.
What's next: The Toy Pit owners are planning to open a smaller collectibles and snacks shop called The Pit Stop across the street in early spring.