I presently run business with my partner in crime and we have been at it strong for roughly 4 and a half years. We started off in a modest setting of his apartment. It initially was a trio. We then began setting up a table at The Arizona Collectors Marketplace in Phoenix. The beginnings were mainly Hot Wheels and a few Star Wars toys. As time went on we began to see how everything worked in the toy game, the collector game and of course with the consumer. We then progressed onto a booth within the Collectors Marketplace which gave us more space and the ability to expand our inventory. Monster High and Littlest Pet Shop were HUGE additions to our shop. And we began to build a reputation as having a great product with prices that did not gauge people. We also had the respect of our fellow sellers within the shop. Our knowledge grew and we developed a loyal following who began to request things and this is where the real fun began. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to provide a service based on honesty, fairness, knowledge and fun! Our trio is still strong but our third member has branched out on his own and is doing fantastic as well! We participate in many events to showcase our products. What I love most is seeing the smiles of people who really, really wanted an item but previously did not get it at the store due to finances, timing or whatever. My favorite thing is to be able to give a child who only has 1 dollar to spend and they show up at our table,then to watch their face light up when we give them a much coveted toy that they could buy all by themselves. As a collector and a Mom (they are grown now thankfully and can buy their own toys) I appreciate a good deal and honesty. We have since built our reputation as a pop up toy shop showcasing great products, knowledge, honesty, availability, fair pricing and a strong business ethic. We currently sell in person, on line and we have 2 cases at the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall in Phoenix, AZ 28th Drive and Cactus off of the I 17). Our cases are 265 and 272 and we showcase retro video games, toys, disney, music memorabilia and much more! Stop in and check it out if you are local. We also believe in giving back to our community and donate time and product to many events as well as participating in and around the valley in toy shows, conventions and parking lot sales. My partner is an artist extraordinaire and I myself am a writer so we are involved in many things not just the toy business. My partner also is beginning to have pop up art shows showcasing his artwork which includes stickers, comic book covers, music and much, much more. Be on the lookout for events coming to a parking lot or venue near you! Please feel free to follow myself on Instagram as tiannepitz or Lucky Ti. And my partner is on Instagram as siek_von_doom. I hope that you like what you see and if you do let us know! Feel free to give my blog a follow, I appreciate any and all love that I get. And I will keep new things coming frequently. Peace, Love and Toys!
