kazoodles, llc

What kazoodles, llc does

Kazoodles, LLC is an independent specialty toy retailer headquartered at 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd Suite #B-3 in Vancouver, Washington, operating under the trade names Kazoodles Toys and Kazoodles Toys & Gifts. Founded in 2006, the company runs a single brick-and-mortar showroom with regular retail hours (Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-4pm) alongside a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront that ships nationwide via UPS. Its merchandise spans balloons (latex, mylar, bundles, number balloons, Airloonz), plush, puppets, board and card games, puzzles, arts and crafts, dolls, costumes, stickers, sensory and fidget toys, scooters, and educational workbooks, with products primarily sourced from third-party brands such as Squishable, Folkmanis, and Micro Kickboard.

The company's revenue model combines one-time retail merchandise sales with experiential service lines: in-store birthday party packages at three tiers ($350 Basic, $425 Deluxe, $500 Premium, payable in two installments), curated Birthday Boxes that let children self-select gift items, gift cards starting at $10 (including a Creator Station crafting-space variant), and seasonal Spring Break Camp programming. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through both the physical store and Shopify site, with no third-party resellers or distributors. Marketing is conducted via the Shopify storefront, an email newsletter, blog content, organic social media, and customer reviews integrated through Judge.me, supplemented by community ties including teacher discounts and partnerships with local Vancouver, WA schools. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

kazoodles, llc

Legal name

Kazoodles, LLC

Website

https://kazoodlestoys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kazoodles is a privately held, single-location specialty toy retailer in Vancouver, WA, operating since 2006. It sells curated toys, balloons, gifts, and party supplies through a brick-and-mortar store and Shopify e-commerce site, and offers birthday party packages, birthday boxes, and spring break camps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Toy Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Toy Stores (CRALAFAA)

Keywords

• Specialty toy retail
• Children's gift shop
• Birthday party supplies
• Educational toys
• Kids party planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Toy Sales: One-time sales of toys, games, balloons, plush, puzzles, arts & crafts, and other specialty items through both physical store and e-commerce platform.
2. Birthday Party Packages: In-store birthday party experiences offered at three tiers: Basic ($350), Deluxe ($425), and Premium ($500). Payment can be split into two installments.
3. Gift Cards: Regular gift cards for toy purchases and Creator Station gift cards for crafting space access, sold at various denominations starting from $10.
4. Birthday Boxes: Custom-curated toy boxes where children select their own items, providing personalized birthday gift solutions.
5. Spring Break Camp: Creative day camps offered during spring break for children, providing educational and entertainment value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kazoodles, LLC is a specialty toy retailer that sells toys, games, gifts, and party merchandise through a brick-and-mortar store in Vancouver, WA and an online Shopify storefront. Beyond retail merchandise, the company offers birthday party packages, balloon bundles, birthday boxes, gift cards, and children's programming such as spring break camps, serving local families with young children.

Product overview

Kazoodles Toys is a specialty toy store serving Vancouver, WA since 2006, operating as a physical retail location with online presence powered by Shopify. The company offers a diverse portfolio of toy and gift products organized into distinct categories: balloons and party supplies (including latex, mylar, and Airloonz balloons with custom bundle options), birthday party packages with tiered pricing, curated birthday boxes for self-selected gifts, gift cards (regular toys and Creator Station experience), sensory and fidget toys, plush animals across multiple sub-brands (Squishable, Wilberry Eco Cuddlies, Borbs), puppets, board/card games, puzzles, arts and crafts, dolls, costumes, stickers, travel toys, and educational workbooks. The store also provides Spring Break Camp programming. Products are primarily third-party branded toys rather than proprietary products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toys and games Curated assortment of specialty toys and games sold in-store and online to families with children.
• Gifts Gift items suitable for children and family occasions, sold through the retail store and online.
• Birthday party packages

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the company's online store, enabling product listings, shopping cart, checkout, customer accounts, and order management.
• Judge.mecoreTechnology or IntegrationProduct review platform integrated into the website displaying 215+ verified customer reviews, building trust and social proof for potential buyers.
• UPSminorOthersShipping carrier used for order fulfillment, offering Ground shipping for $8.95 and expedited options for additional fees.
• SquishableminorOthersBrand featured in store specializing in cute, collectible plush toys sold at Kazoodles.
• FolkmanisminorOthersPuppet brand featured in the 'Puppet Realm' collection, offering hand and finger puppets for imaginative play.
• Micro KickboardminorOthersScooter brand featured in store and dedicated collection, offering quality scooters for kids.
• The Trevor ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization benefiting from sales of the Mini Squishable Prism Moth, with initial 2025 run proceeds supporting the organization.
• Local Vancouver WA SchoolsminorOthersPartnership with local schools offering professional discounts to teachers and school counselors, plus customized balloon bundles for school events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Toys & Games: Dominant online toy retailer with the broadest assortment and aggressive pricing; the principal substitute Kazoodles competes against on its e-commerce channel.
• Walmart: Largest US toy retailer by volume with broad assortment at the lowest price points; the structural competitor Kazoodles' curation model is positioned against.
• Barnes & Noble: Book retailer with a meaningful toy and game section in stores; competes for similar gift-purchase occasions and family foot traffic.
• Hobby Lobby: National craft and hobby retail chain with toys, games, and seasonal merchandise; competes for similar family gift and craft-supply occasions.
• BuyBuy Baby (formerly): Former specialty baby/children's retailer — included as a historical reference for the structural vulnerability of curated specialty children's retail to e-commerce pressure.
• Crate & Kids (The Land of Nod): Specialty children's retail brand within Crate & Barrel offering curated toys, games, and decor — overlapping assortment and customer segment.
• Target: Mass-market retailer with significant toy assortment and same-day pickup convenience; overlapping customer base and competitive pricing pressure on commodity categories.

Direct peers

• Learning Express Toys: US specialty toy store franchise operating curated toy retail with in-store experiences and birthday party packages — virtually identical GTM and category mix to Kazoodles.
• FAO Schwarz: Iconic specialty toy retailer offering curated premium toys and in-store experiences. Comparable as a destination toy store competing on experience rather than price.

Regional players

• Mastermind Toys: Canadian specialty toy retailer with curated assortment and experiential retail; comparable business model though geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kazoodlestoys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kazoodles-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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