No Strings Attached Toys began as a fantasy to Tim and Carol Gilchrist in 2004 after countless frustrations with toys bound in ridiculous amounts of twist ties and practically impenetrable plastic packaging.  The thought of a toy store where all toys came in packaging that could be opened without tools or risk of injury while opening was rather appealing.  The decision was made to someday open a consumer friendly toy store.

Near the end of summer 2007, the Gilchrists moved from the Seattle area to LaFayette, NY.  Almost immediately, nearby retail space opened up in town - just right for a toy store.  With increasing press on toy recalls and lead paint scares, Tim and Carol began the search for toys that did not contain lead and acquired an X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer to prove that they are all lead safe. 

Just in time for the holidays, No Strings Attached Toys opened in LaFayette, NY the week of Thanksgiving and has been steadily increasing their inventory with new manufacturers and new products that meet their strict safety and packaging standards. 

In addition to selling toys, No Strings Attached Toys also offers free lead testing to the public in their store throughout the year.  The owners also travel throughout Central New York to preschools, daycares, schools, churches, and doctor and dentist offices year round for free to test any toys for unsafe levels of lead.