Sparetime

🎉 Exciting News, Canada! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of Canada’s first-ever Gashapon Store at Union Station on August 30, brought to you by Sparetime! 🇨🇦 Dive into the ultimate anime experience and discover a world of surprises and collectibles like never before! 🎁

📍 Where: Sparetime, Union Station

🗓 When: August 30

But that’s not all! We’re also kicking off the pre-launch of Gashapon at Fan Expo Toronto! 🎊 Visit us at Booth 1449 to be among the first to experience the magic of Gashapon before anyone else!

🗓 Dates: August 22-25

📍 Location: Sparetime, Booth 1449, Fan Expo Toronto

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🎁 Exclusive Gifts: Get special gifts with your purchase, available only at Fan Expo and our upcoming pop-up store at Union Station!

📸 Photo Booth Fun: Capture the moment at our Gashapon-themed photo booth and share your pics with us! Don’t forget to use our hashtags , and to be featured on our page!

Guess what? 🤩

We’re introducing a new way to buy blindboxes at our store- a second chance bin! Starting August 15th, we will have these bins placed in our sparetime store! These bins will have a variety of open blindbox toys needing a new home, and they’re being sold at a discounted price!

💸Stop by and rehome a toy 🤗✨

⚡️Speed Build Pikachu Nanoblock Challenge!⚡️

August's Speed Challenge is here and this time it's nanoblocks! For all our Pokemon fans out there you can join in on our speed build challenge this month for a chance to win a prize. This time you have unlimited time to complete your Pikachu nanoblock! All participants will receive a free nanoblock pad upon entry and the fastest time wins a mystery prize! 🎉

Event Dates: August 10th - August 25th
Location: Sparetime Market, Union Station, P1 level, 65 Front Street West, unit 321, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3, Canada.

Challenge Details:
-Start Times: The challenge starts at the beginning of each hour.
-Sign Up: Each person can sign up both online and in-store.
-Build: You have unlimited time to complete your build but the fastest builder wins 😉

A wild Totoro sighting at Montreal 👀

We are at Otakuthon! Come by our booth for some Studio Ghibli merch, blind boxes, DIY kits and workshop fun! 🎉

You can find us by the entrance in the vendors hall and take some pictures with your favorite neighbour 🤩

Join us for an amazing series of workshops at Otakuthon 2024, we are situated right at the entrance!

✨ **FREE Registration** for all workshops! ✨
🎟️ **Exclusive Offer**: Get a 10% OFF coupon to use at the Sparetime booth when you register for any workshop. Use it to shop our amazing catalog of blind box toys, wooden puzzles, and official Ghibli merchandise.
🖼️ **Paper Theater Challenge**: Be the fastest builder and win a special prize!
🧩 **Jigsaw Puzzle Team Competition**: Team up and compete for fun and glory!

Don’t miss out on the fun and fantastic opportunities! Register now and make the most of your Otakuthon experience! 🌟

Sign up at www.sparetime.store

Exciting news for Studio Ghibli fans! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Kiki’s Delivery Service” ❤️a special film screening is happening at the Lavazza IncluCity Festival, located at the Distillery District in downtown Toronto. The screening will take place on Saturday, July 20th, at 8:45 pm.

In collaboration with the festival, Sparetime will be hosting a giveaway where one winner can receive 2 free tickets to the movie screening! Don’t miss your chance to experience this beloved classic on the big screen.

Do you know that we will also be bringing official Ghibli merchandise to the festival, and have special photo booths there? Don’t forget to check us out while having fun.

Rules:
1. Like this post
2. Share this post in story
3. Tag a Ghibli fan in your comment and tell us what part of Kiki’s delivery service you liked most

Tickets are only useable July 20th at the Toronto distillery location
Giveaway date is from July 15-July 19 23:00 PM
One winner will be chosen randomly and be notified by us, please know that we will never contact you for CC info or sensitive information, watch out for fake accounts

🌟 Inventory Update at Sparetime Store🌟 We’ve just restocked Sonny Angel hippers! Swing by today to explore our latest arrivals.

🎉 Join us at Anime North for Sparetime’s FREE Workshop Event! 🌟 Whether you’re a fan of Demon Slayer or Kirby, we’ve got something exciting for you:
- Demon Slayer Paper Theater
- Nanoblock Models
- Demon Slayer/Kirby Jigsaw Puzzles

📅 Dates: May 24-26
📍 Location: Booth A

Build and take home your own paper theater, nanoblocks, and jigsaw puzzles! Enjoy crafting, live discussions, and more with fellow fans. No need to rush; take your time and enjoy the process. Join us each day to collect different crafts!

🕒 Schedule:
- on site sign-up starts at 5 PM on Friday and 10 AM on Saturday & Sunday
- Workshop runs from 5 PM on Friday, 11 AM - 6 PM on Saturday, and 11 AM - 5 PM on Sunday

Tickets available to order now at our website. And onsite signup the start of each convention day at our booth. Sponsored by Bandai USA.

See you there! ✨

Hello Ghibli fans! This week at Union Station, .market is hosting a must-visit mini Ghibli merchandise pop-up event. Come explore an enchanting selection of items from your favorite movies! Plus, don’t miss our special Jiji Afternoon Tea Photo Booth where you can snap a cherished photo with the beloved cat, Jiji.
Wait, there’s more! Visit us to find out. Don’t miss out—immerse yourself in the magic!

🌟 Exciting Opportunity at Sparetime🌟 We’re in the initial phases of creating a vibrant new Creator Marketplace at our Union Station location and we want you to be a part of it!

Are you an independent artist or run a small creative business? We’re looking for unique talents like yours to join this innovative project. Whether you create art, crafts, or anything in between, we’d love to collaborate with you! 🖼️

As we lay the groundwork for this exciting new space, we encourage all interested creatives to get in touch. Let’s shape the future of our marketplace together!

Check out the details and let us know if you’re interested via the link in our bio. We’re eager to build this community with you!

Hey Comic-Con Toronto friends! 🌟 Thank you for visiting our booth last weekend. We hope you had fun at the show and enjoyed our products. Thanks for sharing in the fun and imagination with us.

🙌Calling all Toronto Comic Con attendees!!store is hosting a FREE Workshop Event
Visit TCC Booth 1411 to attend our workshop, courtesy of our partner
We would like to thank them for providing us with all the workshop products.

⭐️Register now from our bio link

INFO
From Mar 15-17th, come to our booth each day to build a paper theater featuring characters from Demon Slayer!
If you like pizza, come attend our workshop to build a nanoblock pizza slice!
The most exciting part is the Demon Slayer jigsaw, we will host timed contests to see who can finish more under the time limit. Our champion will win a small prize!
Join us all 3 days to take home different crafts!

**Workshop ticket sign up onsite starts at the opening of each convention day at our booth or you can acquire a ticket through our online portal prior each day**

Please visit our website for more details www.sparetime.store

Just sliding into Women’s Day vibes a little late, but hey, 🌸 We’ve got some gorgeous flowers and the cutest dollhouses that just landed!

Perfect for a weekend treat, right? Pop by the store or check us out online tomorrow. Can’t wait to share the love with you all. 💖

🎉 Exciting News from Sparetime Store! Thanks to your unwavering support, we‘re thrilled to announce our extension at Union Station until May 1, 2024! But wait, there’s more... we‘re working on making this location a PERMANENT home for us!

Get ready for an avalanche of new arrivals, including Studio Ghibli treasures, Construction toys, Mystery Boxes, and much more! 🎁

Your wishes are our command – got any suggestions or dream additions for our store? Drop us a message; we’d love to hear your ideas! Let‘s continue to create wonderful memories at Union Station together.🌟

Cheers to more adventures at Union Station!

“💘 Searching for the perfect Valentine’s surprise? We got Sonny Angel’s Gift of Love series, the adorable Hippers, and the enchanting Smiski Moving Series. Express your love this Valentine’s Day! 🎁💖

*gift of love series limited 2 per person

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🟦🟨🟥Nanoblock restock 🌟

🌟Restock alert! We have limited stock of Smiski at our Union Station POP store for next couple days. Snap your favorite series before they are gone😉

Some displays and products we have today :)

“🚧 Store Update from Sparetime 🕒: Attention dear customers! On Monday, January 8, 2024, our Union Station location will be closed for renovations. We’re sprucing things up to serve you better!
Also, a heartfelt thank you for your support at our North York Center pop-up store, which is permanently closed by end of today. We’re exploring new ways to return to North York soon. Stay tuned for more updates! 🤞

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🎄✨ Celebrating the magic of Christmas at Sparetime! 🎅🛍️ Thank you for filling our holiday season with joy and support. Here’s a recap of the events that made this season truly special! 📸🎁 Wishing you all the warmth and wonder of the season! 🙏❤️

Shop the Block® is back! Shop at 2, 3 or 4 partners like Sparetime.store and get up to 1,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles. Offer ends Dec 18, 2023. Terms apply.

🌟 Celebration Time! 🌿 Join us in commemorating the anniversary of the World of Studio Ghibli merchandise launch at the Sparetime store, and the Canadian release of 'The Boy and The Heron' on December 8 - aligning with the opening day of our Sparetime POP store at Union Station! Experience the magic of this enchanting event!

🎁 3 winners will receive one Totoro Plush with one double pass to the 'The Boy and The Heron’ film!

Rules to Enter:

1. Follow us .store
2. Tag your friends in the comments with your favourite Studio Ghibli movies or characters (unlimited entries are welcome!)

The last Call for Entries is on December 7, 12 pm, and 3 lucky winners will be randomly selected and announced on our Instagram the afternoon of December 7.

🌟 Explore the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli at Sparetime this Black Friday week! Spend $100 on our captivating Studio Ghibli merchandise and receive a charming Totoro Key Chain as our gift to you. Embark on a building adventure with every Nanoblock purchase and receive a handy Nanoblock pad for free. Plus, delve into creativity with our dollhouses and wooden puzzles - spend over $55 and get a delightful wooden puzzle FREE! Enjoy up to 40% off on select items and seize your last chance to buy exclusive treasures. Celebrate the spirit of imagination at Sparetime! 🏰✨

🌿 a world of miniature enchantment new Garden Dollhouses and Green House series! Which one is your favourite?
🏡✨ Perfect as a tranquil escape or a delightful holiday gift, these tiny paradises are just waiting to be brought to life. Ideal for green thumbs and dream builders. Ready to craft a tiny Eden for someone special or for yourself this holiday season? 🎁🌸