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  • October 10, 2008
    Is that a snowflake I see?
    Wow, October sure snuck up on us.  Gracie & Gruff is pleased to announce the arrival of a huge number of great new products just in time for your Christmas shopping.
    • Sprig Toys and Green Toys have arrived!  These environmentally friendly toys have made a huge splash in the market for their quality and environmental stewardship.  These products are made in Canada (Sprig Toys) and made in the USA (Green Toys) from recycled products.  More importantly they are innovative and fun.
    • Also just in is a huge selection of new games and puzzles for children of all ages.
    • Also just in time for Halloween is some of the best quality dress-up clothing we have ever seen.  Aeromax Toys makes dress-up clothing so real that even the experts are impressed.
    • With shipments arriving daily now is the time to visit your closest Gracie & Gruff store for the latest and greatest toys for children of all ages.
  • August 1, 2008
    Great new Preschool Toys in stock!
    It may be early for some of you but we have already had a number of customers starting their Christmas shopping.  You may not be planning this far ahead but there are still hundreds of great reasons to visit Gracie & Gruff.  We have just received a new shipment of Haba toys as well as Plan Toys for all the preschoolers you need gifts for.  These are some of the best quality preschool toys available from two multiple award winning companies.  Visit your local Gracie & Gruff today to check out more amazing preschool toys.
  • June 24, 2008
    Summertime Fun is here!
    Ahh Summer, the grass is green, the weather's fine and school's out.  Gracie & Gruff has just received a whole bunch of great new products to get outside and keep everyone busy as you enjoy Summer both at home and on the road.
    • First up is a new Digital Audio Player from PeaPod Toys.  Finally someone has invented a MP3 player for your toddler.  Here's what c|net has to say about the SweetPea3: "The SweetPea3 is a niche MP3 player that's an excellent choice for parents who want to provide their toddlers or developmentally disabled adult children with digital music."  Get yours today at either Gracie & Gruff location.
    •  Also just arrived is a great selection of travel puzzles from Ravensburger.   These small puzzles are especially made for travel and guaranteed to while away the hours.
    • To get you outside we have just received several new outdoor games from ogoSport.  These safe and fun games are great for back yards of all sizes.
  • May 15, 2008
    Spring is finally here!
    If you have been living in Southern Alberta in recent months you know how lousy the weather has been.  That however is now history; Spring has arrived and with it a amazing new selection of things to get you outside. 
    • First of all, Gracie & Gruff has received a complete selection of Kettler trikes.  These are some of the best tricycles in the world and what every other tricycle out there is measured against.
    • It is also the time of year for wagons and Gracie & Gruff has a great selection of wagons from Kettler, John Deere and Mountain Boy Sledworks.
    • It is also the time of year to get out and fly a kite and Gracie & Gruff has just received some of the coolest kites around.
    • PlasmaCars are also back in stock.
    • Finally, for when you do get chased indoors due to weather, we have also just received a new selection of Playmobil and Lego to make those rainy afternoons much more bearable.
  • March 5, 2008
    Lego is Back!
    After a long wait; Gracie & Gruff is pleased to announce that Lego is back!  All of your favourites are now in stock including Star Wars, Castle, City and Mindstorms.
  • February 5, 2008
    Playmobil Dinosaurs
    Back from the mists of time they have arrived.  Playmobil dinosaurs have invaded your local Gracie & Gruff stores.  Once again the newest and greatest toys are available at Gracie & Gruff; proud to be Calgary owned and operated.
  • January 10, 2008
    Canadian Made Toys
    Gracie & Gruff is proud to announce another addition to our great selection of Canadian made toys.  The Toy Maker of Lunenburg makes a wonderful selection of toys, games and rocking horses and Gracie & Gruff is proud to bring these great Canadian products to your doorstep.
  • December 1, 2007
    Extended Store Hours
    We here at Gracie & Gruff understand has the holidays get closer it gets harder and harder to get everything done.  To help make your busy season a little easier we have extended our store hours at both our locations.  Please follow the Location & Store Hours link.
  • November 28, 2007
    Board Games and Puzzles
    As the weather outside turns frightful, board games and puzzles inside look delightful.  Gracie & Gruff has your old favourites and some of the newest and most innovative games available.  Discover a new favourite today.
  • November 26, 2007
    Alex Bath and Preschool Toys
    Just arrived is a huge selection of bath toys, arts & crafts and preschool toys by one of the most colourful and innovative companies out there, Alex Toys.  Find out for yourself why when it comes time for a bath; Alex Toys are on the top of the list.
  • November 23, 2007
    Mountain Boy Sleds
    The snow has started falling and that means it is Sled Season!  Gracie & Gruff is once again proud to be your source for the world famous Mountain Boy Sleds.  These are not only some of the fastest sleds on the hills, but are also the sleds that will be passed from generation to generation.
  • November 6, 2007
    Canadian Toy Testing Council Award-Winning Toys
    Released this week is the Canadian Toy Testing Council's list of Award Winning toys.  If you are looking for a great place to start your Christmas shopping this is the place.  Gracie & Gruff has several of the items in stock right now and ready to go.
  • November 1, 2007
    New Toys, New toys, New Toys
    You have to love this time of year!  It is all about the new toys, these just in:
    • Magic Nuudles construction toys, the biodegradable construction toys
    • Learning Resources Educational Toys including the Teaching Cash Register
    • New games including the crowd favourite Quelf
    • Amazing Christmas plush from Gund
    • Plan Toys Chalet Dollhouses
  • October 27, 2007
    Old favourites back in stock
    If you have not yet had the opportunity to visit your closest Gracie & Gruff in the last few weeks, the time has come.  Great new product has started to arrive with old favourites reappearing such as:
  • October 25, 2007
    New product lines now available
    Gracie & Gruff has added several new product lines just in time for your holiday shopping including:
  • October 23, 2007
    Personal Shopping Service now available
    Gracie & Gruff has always prided itself on providing extraordinary service and knowledge about the items we sell and the items available in the toy industry.  Due to popular demand we are now proud to offer a personal shopping service.  To avail yourself of this service please contact us at 403 692-6644 or e-mail info@gracie-and-gruff.com for inquiries or to make your appointment. 

Special Orders

Gracie & Gruff is happy to special order product and notify you when it arrives.  If you would like more information about our special order service please contact us at:

Gracie & Gruff fine toys
9309 Macleod Trail South
Calgary, Alberta T2J 0P6
Telephone :  403 692-6644
Fax : 403 692-6605
info@gracie-and-gruff.com