Ok, it's probably not what you imagine, but I still think it's pretty cool.

Hoxton Street Monster Supplies has opened up in London.
http://www.monstersupplies.org/

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The store functions as a revenue generator a marketing tool, and also a location where kids are tutored in creative writing.

826 has chapters across the US which includes a Pirate shop, Time Travel Mart, Robot Repair Shop, Super Hero Supply Store, Space Travel Supply Store, Bigfoot Research Center, the Boring Store (spy supplies) and the Museum of Unnatural History. http://826national.org/stores/

Holy crap, this sounds exactly like a press release - but I just love the concept behind these stores. No reason why you can't have fun while you do good. I think the Time Travel Mart is my favourite. http://laughingsquid.com/echo-park-time-travel-mart/