At 306 East Ninth Street.  According to New York Magazine, "a tiny East Village toy store with old-school charm, Dinosaur Hill focuses more on character than commercialism with its beautifully made toys meant to last.  Marionettes from owner Pamela Pier's trips to India and Indonesia dangle from the ceiling above retro playthings like Fiddlestix, Slinkys and yo-yos.  Silver tea services and charm bracelets will thrill tiny hostesses, while plastic trucks and small wooden horses are sure to please the more rough-and-tumble set.  For different languages, including Hebrew and Braille.

www.dinosaurhill.com