About this store: Chimera is full of nifty novelties of all sizes and shapes. The merchandise is mainly geared towards older children and adults, but there's a good share of stuffed animals for younger kids. Locations: Chimera 77 Mercer Street Between Spring and Broome (212) 334-4730 Editor's Note: chimera (this is just one of many definitions...) NOUN: 1. A fantastic, impracticable plan or desire: bubble, castle in the air, dream, fantasy, illusion, pipe dream, rainbow.

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