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…