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Double Punch by Carol T Chung
Looking for something special that all the other hipsters out there don't have? Well then, if you're out in San Francisco and tired of hitting up those other tried and true designer toy shops, then head over to Double Punch in North Beach for a more eclectic hand picked assortment of goodies. The store also features a gallery space which is currently hosting the next installment of the popular train show from New York, renamed Board the Train, until September 18th. Don't live in San Francisco? Poor thing. But you can still check out the store's merchandise by going to Ningyoushi.com, their virtual doppleganger.
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