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See photos, get details about unique Universal Studios California shopping opportunities. Updated February 23, 2008. Related info--- HOME :: Latest News :: Universal Studios California :: Universal Studios Tour :: Universal Studios rides :: Universal Studios shows :: Universal Studios dining :: Universal Studios shopping :: Universal Studios discount tickets :: Universal Studios contact info :: Universal Studios Hollywood Hours Universal Studios shopping---great gifts abound!In the photo slide show above, you can see pictures of Universal Studios Hollywood stores---but only just a few of them. You'll find interesting shopping everywhere you turn at this popular Los Angeles theme park. On this page, you'll discover still more info about Universal Studio's stores...but even a whole page isn't enough to find out everything about Universal Studios theme park shopping! You'll just have to spend some time browsing before you can get a complete idea of the unique merchandise here. Naturally, you can't depend of being able to buy an item worn by a particular television star. The chance is there...but, remember, there are lots more "extras" used in the filming of a TV show than there are stars! (But, hey, even if the clothing was worn by an "extra" rather than the star of a show, there's still something exciting about wearing a garment worn during a filming session!) Each piece of clothing comes LABELED with the name of the television show, the particular episode, and the date filmed. You can look for that same episode on TV and watch for your outfit to appear! These are, of course, one-of-a-kind clothing items that you'll find at "The Wardrobe." Therefore, there are no guarantees that you'll find a shirt in a particular color, or a suit in a particular size. Needless to say, if you DO find an outfit you like, you've got to grab it then and there! This isn't like Sears...another item just like it won't be coming into the store with the next delivery! On the other hand...if you don't like what you find at "The Wardrobe" shop today, come in again on your next visit to Universal Studios Hollywood---even if your next visit happens to be only 2 weeks from now! New merchandise is scheduled to arrive at intervals...and each new shipment of clothing is guaranteed to be different from the last! Nickelodeon merchandise at Universal Studios Park
The "Nickelodeon Stuff" shop (seen in the picture above on this page) features character merchandise for the Nickelodeon TV cartoon characters...which is always a great gift idea for kids. Sponge Bob Squarepants is A-number one on that list, and Dora the Explorer is right behind him. You can't go wrong doing your Universal Studios shopping here---your kids will probably like ANYTHING in the store that you get them! In the picture on your right, you see Dora dolls on display at the "Nickelodeon Stuff" shop in Universal Studios Hollywood. Universal Studios Shopping -- Delightful "Cartooniversal" Store!
The "Cartooniversal" (clever name, eh?) store is another cartoon-character-themed store, and another great place to do your Universal Studios shopping for the kids on your list.Like the Nickelodeon store, "Cartooniversal" also sells Nikelodeon character toys and gifts, such as Sponge Bob-themed items. (In fact, you can't get AWAY from Sponge Bob at Universal Studios these days! Even if you don't enter a store, you'll pass strolling vendors selling Sponge Bob items!) In addition to Nickelodeon merchandise, other characters are featured...such as the Shrek world of characters. I may poke fun that some popular items (namely Sponge Bob and Shrek) seem to be EVERYWHERE in the park...and yet, kids really LIKE these characters. So, as I said earlier, the Universal Studios shopping opportunities make it easy to buy presents that will truly be enjoyed by their recipients. Find tour-themed souvenirs at "Tram Central!"
Universal Studios shopping also includes those stores themed to particular rides and attractions within the Universal Studios theme park itself. For example, the "Tram Central" shop is found near the entry for the Universal Studios tram tours through the backlot sets.
In Tram Central, you can buy souvenirs of your studio tour. In this photo, you see some "director's slates" for sale. I'm not quite sure what you'd actually DO with these, though they'd certainly be a conversation piece in any room!More practical souvenirs are on-sale here, as well, such as mugs, refrigerator magnets, and clothing. Run! There are dinos at "Jurassic Outfitters!
Another Universal Studios shopping stop themed to a ride is "Jurassic Outfitters," which is themed to "Jurassic Park the Ride."After you step off your ride boat, you'll exit the attraction through a Jurassic Park-themed gift shop. Some of the items are educational, and quite interesting. Others are very useful---for example, they sell towels, which is handy if you've just gotten soaked on the ride! T-shirts are another hot commodity here. Two other ride-themed shops (of which I don't have photos) are the "T-2Gear & Supplies" store (outside of the Terminator 2--3D attraction), and "Tomb Treasures," outside the "Revenge of the Mummy" roller coaster. In those shops, your kids can get the appropriate gear for showing off to their friends... "See what I did on MY vacation!" Universal Studios Shopping -- Still more themed merchandise!
Want to "show the folks back home" that you've been to Hollywood? At the Hollywood Shop, you can get the T-shirt or mug that shows everyone where you went! You'll also be able to find movie-themed merchandise here, as well. 
See the cute decor used at the Hollywood Shop? These mannikins are filming a movie above a t-shirt display. Elsewhere in the store, you see giant strips of film and large Oscar statuettes adorning the sales displays. These decorations give the store an exciting "Only in California" feel to this Universal Studios shopping experience. 
At Universal Studios Hollywood, you can have a caricature portrait drawn on-the-spot by a professional artist. From the looks of this photo, the artist wasn't too busy on the day I snapped this picture!Getting your caricature drawn makes a great souvenir, and a good way to remember your Universal Studios shopping, touring and thrill-riding experiences.
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Wear clothing from a TV show episode! There's an exciting shopping opportunity at Universal Studios Hollywood that you can't find other places. It's a unique store called "The Wardrobe Dept," and there you can buy men's and women's clothing that was actually worn during the filming of popular TV programs!
There are several Universal Studios Hollywood shops featuring merchandise themed to cartoon characters. 
