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Luci's Little-Shops sold Lucis Toyshop merchandise throughout the Columbus area . . .
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| Luci with one of the dolls available at Luci's Little-Shops |
Although Luci's Little-Shops were advertised daily for several years on Luci's Toyshop, there is very little information
about the shops available today. Even fan-memories of these stores have faded.
We have learned that begining in the late 1960s -- and up-until the cancellation of Luci's Toyshop in 1972 -- there
were several retail stores in the Columbus area, called Luci's Little-Shops. These shops sold primarily
items manufactured by Sheram Puppets -- Luci's own company which made puppets and toys -- several of which were based
upon the Luci's Toyshop characters.
In smaller communities surrounding the Columbus market (Chillicothe and Newark, Ohio -- for instance), Luci's Little-Shop
items were often available in Hallmark card stores or other mom-and-pop gift stores.
We'd enjoy hearing more fan memories of Luci's Little-Shops. And, if you happen to have specific information or
photos of Luci's Little-Shop locations -- please email us at Lucistoyshop@lycos.com.
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| An example of Sheram Puppets packaging as sold in Luci's Little-Shops |
Fan contribution . . .
"I remember the location of one of the Luci's Little-Shops. It was in the Columbus neighborhood called
German Village, and I remember walking there with my Grandfather. Later, I rode my bike to the shop a few times.
I loved the place, and on one of my visits, I got to meet Luci herself!"
-- Kim Newton
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| Along with puppets, Luci's Little-Shops also sold a selection of dolls made by Sheram Puppets, Inc. |
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| Luci Doll ; photo courtesy of Luci collector, Mona |
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