The Incredible Toy Company will be changing ownership in early January

Kathleen Rowell will be selling the store after 30 years to Blowing Rock resident Bennett Larsen.

Kathleen opened the store in 1993 after realizing you had to go down the mountain to find any high-quality toys. Kathleen said she “always had the philosophy if you want to do something, you just start at step one. If you get somewhere down the line and get blocked, then maybe it’s not meant to be, but you’re not going to ever go abroad or travel or start something new if you just don’t start with step one.” The store will be closed Jan. 1 to 5 for the sale, closing and renovations. Bennett said he will maintain the company’s current hours when resuming operations on Jan. 6. The business will remain open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. year-round and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. May through December. For more information, visit www.incredibletoycompany.com, call (828) 264-1233 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..