Great figures that are overly expensive but still great nonetheless still to expensive to buy any though

This place is definitely a unique/retro store, it's a little overstimulating but it's definitely got quite the collection of comics, video games, collectibles, dvds, and even trading cards. The owner is not the friendliest but it's still a fun place to browse and you may find some really good hidden gems. read more

Found a tin with a sign that says "empty tins 1$". Told the owner and he told staff to tear down the sign and demanded 2$. He asked "you don't have an extra dollar?". It's not about the price, clearly I have 2$. I don't want to shop somewhere that doesn't honor their own signs and talks down to others read more

Straight bizarre... and kinda amazing. Took a stroll through this eclectic spot and it's packed with comic books, old school games, Atari, toys, collectibles, records, books, movies... literally floor to ceiling chaos. Music alone could keep you here a minute, and the $1 record section is a fun little dig. read more

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Was looking to get into MTG and made it clear I was new to the hobby. The store owner was pretty rude and responded really cold and bluntly to all my questions like I was an idiot. I have bad eyesight and was trying to look at the price for a booster pack written on a tiny sticker on a shelf behind the counter but couldn't see it. I asked what the price was and was just told "it's on the sticker." read more

This little hole in the wall has products from the floor to the ceiling. Everything from action figures, to board games, dvds, vhs, novels, video games, and comic books galore. If you're looking for a niche spot to fuel your inner nerd this may just be the spot for you. The person behind the counter was helpful and knowledgeable, and created a friendly environment. You'll get your bang for your buck here! Overall, I rate this place a 3.5 out of 5! read more

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Pretty large store. One room is full of comics, the other room has comics along with CD, DVDs, and trading cards. The selection of new comics is not very large. But most of the main comics that would you would expect are there. They have a huge selection of dollar comics. At least 30 boxers. So much fun to look through for some old comics to complete a run. They have a whole long box full of signed comics if you are into that. They also have about 30 long boxes full of complete runs that you can buy. I could spend hours in that store. read more

Went in today and saw that everything is way over-priced. If you're a pokemon collector, this place is owned by a scalper, not a vendor nor a actual Tcg store. I decided that I would try selling one of my pokemon cards and see what percentage they would buy at. I showed him the card and asked me "How much are you looking to get?" I told him that the card has gone a big down in price and gave him a price, he then just looked at me and said in a rude tone "If I can get it new online and actually make money from it why would I want this?" And proceeded to say "I've been doing this for years, I do it to get money". Very rude owner! Also the cards he has in display are damaged and yet selling them at high prices. Not to mention on how messy the store is! read more

Place is so trashy. Rude owner or staff. And packs are most likely weighted. People also said they are resealed sometimes. Charging 50 cents for a base card! Base cards are not worth anything by the way.. read more

Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. I talked with Matt about Magic the Gathering, and received a ton of helpful advice about deck building. Absolute blast, and a great selection of comics too. read more

Not sure how this place stays in business. Rude owner, rude staff, they do indeed overcharge at the register and the place is absolutely filthy. Idk how people give five stars. Never again will we consider shopping here. read more

Very nice store. Friendly staff. Lots of comics and dvd vhs. Lots of variety. And they even have Pokemon! Stop by and get something!! Good for both young and old. Solid A! read more

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One of my favorite places to shop at in Davis. Whether if it's comics, trading cards, video games, or movies, Bizarro World literally has a deep selection of titles to choose from, with a huge library of films to rent. Personally, I go in usually for their collection of movies, and they offer a website to help sort through finding a specific film and what section it's in. Rental rates are pretty cheap individually, so if you're just going in once in a while, that's great value with how many popular, foreign, and prestige films there are to choose from. They also offer a monthly membership, which I'm subscribed to, where you can rent a ton of films, in and out, for only one price. For someone that can't afford to buy every criterion blu ray, nor do I have the storage space for a huge collection of my own, Bizarro World is a great solve for that kind of problem. As far as card games go, I'm more of a Digimon Card Game player, which they'll have a new set every now and then, but they offer a ton in terms of Magic and Pokemon, with prices being on the slightly medium to high end of the spectrum. Still, any independent store that has quite a variety of games to choose from is better than one that is far more limited in my opinion. Used to buy comics back in the day, but they're pretty well stocked with a lot of titles from major publishers and have a ton of new titles. For their used video games selection, it's a bit small, but I'm sure there's some nice gems to be had in that section. read more

Amazing store to browse. Found a lot of my favorite movies/magazines/and figurines that i genuinely never find elsewhere! The guy behind the counter was really nice and charming too. Love this place. read more

I must admit that I am not quite the biggest fan of comic books, video games, collectibles, trading cards, or hobby shops in general. But every once in a while, its always fun to poke around and see what these types of stores have to offer. This takes me to the heart of downtown Davis where I ventured into the world of "Bizarro World". Located on E St. and directly in between 2nd and 3rd St's, this has been a fan favorite hobby store for several decades since they opened in the early-90's. I came here during the afternoon of Saturday 6/24/2023 at around 1:15pm. Since this is directly in their downtown area, parking nearby might be challenging. I parked a few blocks away (not knowing I was going to come here) and made the 4 block walk by foot inside. The front of the store has a ton of their comic books including DC, Marvel, and Japanese Animation just to name a few. There are selections that vary in the hundreds to thousands as well as a small book area. I also saw quite a bit of action figure collectibles, Magic trading cards, Pop Toys, Pokémon cards, and other memorabilia from various time periods. They also carry a respectable amount of video games that are compatible with all the current game consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo) and a very generous music section with a wide range of vinyl albums, cassettes, and compact discs. However, as you make your way towards the rear of the store, their DVD/Blu-ray library are in the several thousands. Now I am a big movie buff so this was a pleasant surprise. Now why the 3-star rating? The prices here are on the higher end of the spectrum on many items. I don't really follow-up with comic book prices but some of the Blu-ray prices are only a few bucks less than what you'd find brand new on Amazon. Even quite a few Yelpers mentioned that the prices are expensive and fluctuate with the price shown may not necessarily be the price you're going to pay when you get to the register. With that said and done, "Bizarro World" was just an okay experience for me. They do have generous hours of operation being opened seven days a week from 11:00am to as late as 10:00pm on select nights. They also are one of the few stores that still offer video rentals which isn't a bad thing but is not as popular before with everything streaming online. Overall, I am giving them just an average three-star Yelp rating. read more

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The owner was really rude to us. He always seems to be in a bad mood. Stop going since he once told us if we weren't gonna buy anything to move along. The place is cool but the customer service is poorly read more

Love this place. Just got into comics recently and Bizarro World has everything. Spent an hour looking through their collection during my first visit. Crap ton of records and DVD's too for people interested in that. Friendly staff, fair prices, great little shop. read more

Not disability accessible. Only stairs to get in, and when you get in, the store is a mess and very dark. There is so much packed on the floors in every aisle that getting a mobility device around is impossible. On top of all of this, the owner, Dan, is a horrible person. He is always condescending and rude. He has never been pleasant. Maybe because I am a woman? He doesn't talk to my husband that way. One time I came to trade some stuff and he talked to me like I was a moron who didn't know what I had and tried to super low ball me. Then the last straw was he was rude to my 5 year old. It was his first time in a comic shop. What a way to introduce him! Awfu! There are better game shops in town now, and if I need comics, I'll drive to Vacaville or Sac before I will ever go here again. read more

amazing comics and movies owner is very nice and helpful. We bought a bunch of items from the store and they're all amazing quality. read more

Shop was very unorganized and no rhyme or reason to where things were. Some things weren't priced and the shop owner would price it at the front which I think is one of the worst things a comic shop can do. Every book was also above the FMV. I travel a lot for work and always try to visit and return to comic shops wherever I'm at, but I doubt I will be returning to this one. read more

Update: Went in again for the first time since my initial trip and had a great experience. Owner was cracking jokes, helping people look for stuff, and chatted with me about comic runs when checking me out. Found some fantastic stuff for great prices too. Safe to say I will be returning. My apologies Bizarro World, I was unfamiliar with your game. read more

The owner seems like he's always in a bad mood, reflected by how unfriendly his interactions typically are with his customers. I can't put all the blame on him since he does have to deal with college-town kids when some can be trouble-makers. However, acting the same way toward all those coming into the store doesn't make the atmosphere feel very welcoming at all. The Pokemon individual pack prices are fair, typically at $5-6 for a scarlet & violet era pack. Some card singles are fair as well, and of course, you would expect an upcharge on some cards since it is a small business, but really? Selling a FAKE Mewtwo & Mew Gx card for nearly 3X the price listed on eBay (24+ if I recall from my visit a couple of weeks ago when the price on eBay is 8.99)? I remember seeing this card in the display and not recognizing it, which would be expected since it isn't a real card. I'm not sure why they would buy it from a customer who was trying to get some money for their fake card which they got scammed themselves on, but to leave it on display to potentially sell to a Pokemon fan for a ridiculous price who has no clue that it's a fake card is just disappointing. read more

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an AMAZING experience- sell your video games HERE, not at GameStop. amazing prices. people talking shit about the staff have no business in Davis. I get all my d&d stuff here, all my video games here, and all my mad magazines here. usually when people are in Davis, they're just stopping for a bathroom break. but if you are ever in Davis, you just must stop here. signing off. read more

On Saturday my boyfriend, daughter and I stopped in to check out this local comic book store. I purchased the book "Kiki's Delivery Service" based off of one of my favorite Studio Ghibli films! I wanted to purchased the dvd as well, but unfortunately it was only available to rent from what I could tell since the employee didn't know and the dvds available for purchase weren't really organized. I would recommend patronizing this shop that opened in 1991 and we will back to explore more, my daughter loved seeing their 25th anniversary Spider-Man statue and Funko Pop Toys! And if you love comics, their selection is huge! Follow @bizarro_world on Instagram to see what they currently have in stock! read more

Bizarro World - I purchased the book "Kiki's Delivery Service" based off of one of my favorite Studio Ghibli films! - Comic Books Near Me - Davis, California

I always find something to buy here! I look mostly at the manga and anime DVDs, but they have a nice selection of comic books as well. It's a bit of a claustrophobic space when you first walk in but then it opens up into a wider space. Pricing is okay, but expected as some items are older and hard to find. read more

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Great comic book shop - a "must stop" in Davis! Great selection and service! Dan is very knowledgeable & has never steered me wrong.

Love this place! Been coming here for years every time I visit Davis. Great selection lotta cool stuff posters games, books toys you name it. Pass by here whenever you're in town. read more

Love this place!! Bizarro World is like a one stop shop for all kinds of fans. I stop in to pick up the newest TMNT comics but always leave with more. I especially love the 3 for 10 movies deal! I'm trying to build a great DVD collection and get away from streaming, so I always stop here to get a few more. read more

Bizarro World - Movies and the latest comics - Comic Books Near Me - Davis, California

Absolutely incredible family owned business that I could spend the whole day exploring. Once you visit this magical place you will be transformed back in time no matter how old you are. So many amazing comics, books, games, vinyl, and memorabilia that is absolutely priceless. Stop reading and go shop there right now! read more

Went back today looking for some random cards. The owner told me I could come back when my review was down. Told me to "slither out of here and don't come back." Great service! :) Even more of a reason to go to Mad Alpaca where they have great customer service! read more

We always stop by this card shop cuz it has so much character, the employees are super cool and down to earth. Stop by and look around if you want to see something you haven't before! Also, they sell Pokemon! read more

It was different this time coming in. still charges a little high but what you expect when they don't have Pokémon anywhere else.

Price range: they will literally change the price on you ON THE SPOT. Sticker price may say $9, but they will raise it to $25 and tell you about how they're charging too low on it. Seriously?! To consider: they have lots of comic books and movies. Wait time: usually pretty quick, because the times I've been there no one does transactions with them. Ambiance: usually no music. No one checks up on you to see if you need help. Staff is steadily unmotivated. Great to be around a comic shop regardless of the staff. Shoutout(s): to one of the few Davis comic shops. Wish we had more options in order for this shop to start putting customers first. Location review: it's in downtown davis, so it's in a great place. You can look at comics, then go to a boba cafe, then get Mexican food. It's in a great location. Service: terrible. Every employee (including the owner) is just so unmotivated. They need more customer service training, and training on how to be more "professional" in the workplace. The staff (from my experience) is just so off putting. I wish this place loved us the way we love it. Expectations: I expected a welcoming and embracing energy. Us comic book folks don't have too many options, so finding a shop that's chill and embracing is critical. Our niche comic and trading card community is small, and I wish the staff there showed a little more love. Improvements: employee training, don't change up the price on customers last second, keep prices competitive enough for locals to not want to just shop online. I'm happy to support local, but please show us love too. Last words: if you can, please avoid this place. If you've never been it's a great place to see comics, cool toys, cards, and stuff. I just wish this place was more welcoming. It's really off putting. My first 1 star review of 2023! read more

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Great customer service and amazing collection! All kinds of good stuff everywhere you look!

Spent a lot of money to find out packs are resealed. Not sure if the owner or the person he buys from does it. Either fake or preopened. I bought a booster bundle and single pack. The back of the single pack was sealed weird and when I opened it there were cards in different directions. I checked the booster box and the packs ripped way too easy. I wouldn't buy here again. Dude is rude. Don't believe me walk in and buy a destined rivals pack. Good luck. read more

Every college town should have a place like Bizarro World. They have comics, but also a great selection of paperbacks and records and hard-to-find movies. The selection is appealingly random and ever-changing. It's one of the highlights of any visit to Davis for me. read more

Horrible store experience. Rude staff and felt as if he was rushing me out. I said have a good day and he just walked away from me. Was rude entire time, and low balled my offer for my comics. read more

One of the worst comic shops I've ever visited. It's so filthy and dirty that your finger tips turn dark with dirt and dust after about 5 minutes of flipping through bins. The back issue comics are totally disorganized l in multiple areas, with about as much alphabetical order as a kindergarten, and packed so tight you have to take 20 comics out of every single fucking long box. It's very labor intensive to find anything. But I found 7-8 bagged back issues priced $4-6 bucks each. The punchline is that they try to change the price of back issue comics AT THE REGISTER! I spent 90 minutes searching for comics, found some recent/modern comics, but one of the two issues of Xenozoic Tales didn't have a bag or price. Took them to the register and the kid at the register says "oh no, this one says $5, but the other has no price. So he looks it up on eBay and says "woah, the owner has to look at all of these cuz this one is worth a lot ($20). Did you look up these books? How much do they go for?" I thought "it's not my job to process and price books for you." I said, "uh, so the prices on the bags aren't the actual price?" The kid answered "well, sometimes, but not if they're worth more online." They don't use Overstreet. They just go with whatever eBay shows at the moment you bring it up to the register. What the fuck? The shop was closing so I was told to return the next day "after the owner looks at the books." It's like they don't really want to sell any comics. I'm gonna help them out and never buy anything from them ever again. read more

Excellent Comic & Movie DVD store!! I've been a customer for many years and many more years to come! Thanks Dan!! Great value, great selection!! read more

After growing up in Davis and coming here many times over the years, I'll never set foot inside again. Davis deserves better. I visited over the holidays, just after the store opened at 11, because I needed to buy some last-minute gifts. After being in the store for perhaps 20 seconds, I heard the guy working there (presumably the owner, based on other negative reviews), say "just get the f*ck out" - not facing me, but loud enough that I could hear. Keep in mind I was the only one in the store with him. I was shocked and confronted him, asking if he was talking to me. After I asked him a second time he half-heartedly denied it (without making eye contact). I won't speculate as to what prompted this, but the result was I left immediately and vowed never to go back. Truly the most bizarre "customer service" experience of my life and one I hope this review spares other people from having to deal with. read more