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14 years ago

Here it is, Yelpers. Another tale that we all know and love (okay, we actually don't love it at all) where a disgruntled employee or owner harasses us due to an unpleasant review. Now, before I even get into this; read my former review and YOU tell ME if it was in poor taste. I gave Blast from the Past 4 out of 5 stars and didn't bash it at all. However, apparently, my mentioning that some male employees were oogling me (which they were) upset someone affiliated with Blast from the Past. Oddly enough, I wrote this almost 2 years ago and they JUST decided to harass me. Odd. I received a message telling me to "Get over myself" from a an orange head (as we all know, that is a fake profile with no picture, no friends, no reviews, etc). This individual with the initials "JB" who now updated his profile name to "Carlos B" wrote a "review" for Blast from the Past which was a personal bash at me. He stated he worked for the store (and that he is a 28 year old) and wrote such harsh words that I won't even repeat them here. It wasn't even just cuss or derogatory statements (which I can dismiss), but curses wished upon me that are so bad, you would think I killed his mother. This indiviual then proceeded to verbally attack my boyfriend on Yelp through messages, as well. Clearly, I flagged his profile and his review which Yelp removed (well done, Yelp). So that part is taken care of. I called Blast from the Past (my boyfriend was ready to go into the store and start throwing punches). I initially spoke to the owner's wife who listened to my story and said they are familiar with my review but that she doesn't think it was any of the employees. We had a calm conversation and she did seem supportive, however she did not sound very shocked or surprised which I found odd. Her tone was not in the way I would respond. I also mentioned that I was going to update this review and she seemed more concerned about "Not effecting the business due to the fault of one person" versus how I felt. Next, I spoke to Larry (the owner). Larry was more concerned than his wife about how I felt (versus the business) and also calmly listened to my story. He did indicate that he also did not believe it to be one of the employees but that if it was, he would terminate their employment (good!). However, he also didn't satisfy my gut as he too didn't sound surprised. Plus, I don't like that it seems like neither Larry nor his wife firmly told me that they asked the employees (they might have but did not indicate this) and merely speculate that they didn't think it was. Larry's response was that no one age 28 works there. There is a 27 year old but he is the kindest guy one would meet. Just because one doesn't fit the fake profile description, doesn't mean it wasn't an employee (he even said he worked there). Although I understand not much can be done on their part, I merely wanted them to be aware what someone did claiming to be an employee. Both Larry and his wife seemed to stick to the fact that it was probably a "regular customer". If so, then it is still someone making the store look bad attacking others IN THE NAME OF Blast from the Past. The damage is done and I don't 100% feel like the owners cared. Yet, had I wrote such language and ill-wishes (there was a death wish upon me) toward the store, I'm sure they would be more defensive. Blast from the Past: you fail. read more

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Tristan L.

8 years ago

Came here to get my NECA Predator figures, and found a large selection of other cool rare collectibles too! My initial impression: Customer Service: 10/10 (Great Customer Service!) Collectibles Selection: 8.3/10 (Large selection) Price: 8.0/10 (Fairly priced on most items) A few selections spotted when I was there: NECA collectibles McFarlane collectibles Hot Toys Marvel Select Diamond Select Star Wars Bandai Model Kits Star Wars figures (Black Series, etc) Disney memorabilia Disney exclusives Prints & pins Movie Posters Old McDonalds toys ...and more! Thanks! Will be back soon :) read more

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this place is so awesome! First time here during Gentle Giant day, this is a pretty large space, BUNCH of collectibles, props, statues, figures, busts, vintage, modern, art, signed, etc There aren't too many comics which i was a little surprised, just one wall/section but everything else is so freakin awesome the owners are super nice and humble as well and have a huge variety of items for any typeof collector! read more

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Rebel R.

6 years ago

Great selection of figures spanning several decades and easy to find parking. Customer service is lackluster though. The old man in the front is sarcastic and usually makes comments under his breath when customers leave. Everyone else is friendly. Prices aren't too bad. I'd recommend but watch out for the old man. read more

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Larry R.

We are sorry to hear of your experience. We have heard you and will…

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Tracy T.

6 years ago

I visited Blast From The Past a few weeks ago and I was pleasantly surprised. Lots of different collectables and plenty of help if u wanted it but there was zero pressure. They had action figures,posters and even some Funko POP! Lots of fun stuff to go through. I would recommend Blast From The Past to any collector. read more

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Larry R.

Tracy, we know it's been a while, but we're thrilled to hear you were…

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keith k.

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19 years ago

This is definitely the go-to place for finding rare toys and licensed movie memorabilia from all decades-- there may be even an actual prop or two if you dig around enough. Really, this is a hardcore collector's store- you could easily spend upwards of $400 on a premium Star Wars statue and be the envy of chubby, awkward fanboys the world over. Fear not though, 'cuz I just bought a Spider-Man bust there for about $40 bones, so its not all high fallutin'. More importantly than their stock, the staff at the store is very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions about items in-store or placing special orders. Sure, Golden Apple may be a better comic store, but where else are you going to see a Japanese-manufactured 18" Jack Bauer doll? S'what I thought. read more

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An immense collection of oddities, cool figures, statues, toys, posters, and more. I especially love anything made by McFarlane. The dragons are awesome! read more

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Aaron D.

7 years ago

This place is soooo cool. We just found out about it. It doesn't look like much from the outside but inside it is full of hidden treasures. If you're a child of the eighties or just a kid at heart this place is a must for collecting and gift gift giving. Pennywise. Mogwais. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Ask for George. He's as helpful as he is enthusiastic:) read more

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Martin F.

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Cool store! Their vintage star wars toys are awesome along with everything else they got. It was fun just being here seeing their large display of toy shelves. The place is like a great toy museum that any nerd or fan boy will appreciate. Star Wars toys draw me in like a magnet : ) The big bearded guy at the counter who may have been the owner, not sure, was nice and professional enough. Would definitely come back next opportunity I get. read more

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Kurt S.

7 years ago

I have been a buyer / seller of rare toys for years and I must say this is best Collector Store I've ever been to!!!! The owners Larry and Kathy are wonderful, not to mention all the amazing staff! I have sold toys there a few times and everyone was very helpful and Larry always gives me a fair and honest price for my goods. I highly recommend everyone to come hang out and see the huge selection of all kinds of different collector toys and comic books. There's something for everyone! read more

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Miguel U.

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16 years ago

This is a pretty cool little comic shop located across the street from Portos Bakery. They don't have many new comics, just back issues. Their graphic novel selection is skimpy, but this may have been because they sold lots of them as part of their 40% off on graphic novel sales. If you grew up in the 80s or early 90s you're gonna flip over the selection of He-Man, Ninja Turtle, and Star Wars action figures. There are comic shops in LA with a better selection of comics, but Blast from the Past holds its own in large part to its selection of toys and other collectibles. Swing by and let the nostalgia overtake you. read more

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J B.

7 years ago

Older gentleman running the cash register was finishing a transaction with a young girl- upon her exit, he looked over to his coworker and said "damn she smelled good" to which the coworker replied "and looked good", they finished up by saying their banter would not "be 'me too' friendly". My girlfriend looked at me, horrified, and asked if we could leave. We were in the store for about 45 seconds and it only took that long to realize "blast from the past" refers to the misogynistic 50's mind set. We will shop where the staffers aren't outright creeps. read more

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Coach S.

9 years ago

I am only giving this three stars because of the comic books!!!! This is a very good location. Very good selection of toys and other collectibles!!! I only came in for comic books. The staff were not out going to see if you need help until you approached them. They have a small selection to choose from that is not laid out very well. Other than that, it was a nice store! Just not a big comic store. read more

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What an incredible store. It is hard to describe other than saying it is like a comic book and science fiction store on steroids. We will definitely be back when in that part of LA. read more

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I used to go to their old location more often. I can't say I warmed up to the new one, it's too big of a space for the amount of merchandise they carry. Sure, bigger parking lot, that's a plus. The collectibles are a bit expensive, sure you expect some to be, but even for regular merchandise they charge too much - posters, comic books, toys, etc. Customer service isn't as good as it used to be. Too bad, there's a lot of competition on Magnolia Blvd. for this type of collectible stores. For me, this place will stay more like a blast from the past. read more

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Billy R.

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I really loved this place. There was a ton of really cool shit, all reasonably priced. The service was really friendly and polite, with great conversation about pop culture stuff. I was having a crappy day and they really lifted my spirits. read more

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HOLY SHIT KRACKERS. This is NOT my favorite comic book store, although I bought 20 comics from my list entitled, "Comics 2 Buy B4 I Die," just joshjn u- about the list's name, but that is zero % relevant to my review. There are comjc book stores that have every Mark Brooks and J. Scott Campbell variant you could ever find and every key issue of The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 on hand in the back *COUGH COUGH CHOKE COUGH" Earth-2-Comics... However, they carry Marvel cards of the best kind- Masterpieces from 1990-1996, which is what I collect most out of all Marvel cards, they have all the holograms, the lenticular shiny cards, the Marvel Inaugural Cards from 1994-present, and Marvel Masterpieces. They also have Superman Metal cards, they have gold and silver foil super rare cards. They have about one billion times more cards of every kind that you want to go out of your mind, just not in public. They have busts, statues, prints, patches, life size action figures, clothes up the ass arranged in racks according to size, gender and age group such as kids and adults, vintage arcade machines, books, all this cool amazing shit that you HAVE TO HAVE OR ELSE YOU WILL DIE. Right now. I'm talking about Captain Spaulding prints (original) which I bought. Of course. They have The Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, Fraggle Rock, Buffy, Chuckie, Pennywise, The Hills Have Eyes, Frankenstein, Dracula, Beetlejuice, X-Men, Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman (whom I do not appreciate like how all the others do- I love Supergirl and Supergirl could most definitely beat Wonder Woman's ass, no doubts about it. If it were not for the fact that they aren't real people, I'd make a $500,000 wager on it. I know it to be true. If anybody wants to disagree with me then I am sure you have not watched Supergirl the New 52. She can beat her own cousin's ass- Superman. Wonder Woman did kick Superman's ass, as well, but I know their abilities and Supergirl has no weaknesses. Don't talk about it unless you bring your super hero A-Game because I've been collecting NM CGC rated no less than 9.6 since I was 4 years old and I'm going to be 34 this year. Point is, all the things they have is everything qualitatively, and quantitatively, the have an infinite abyss. I would choose to go spend my entire day here rather than almost anywhere else. Only problem is I get bored easily. They had the most amazing "Eggo" patch. It was so awesome I almost became immediately sober. I smoked a tiny bit of the Devil's Lettuce about two hours prior from my Brass Knuckles. The BEST SHOP EVER. I am making it known and metaphorically set it in stone. If you want to lose your fucking mind with out of this dimension STUFF that makes you look at it all everyday, watching your beautiful comic collection grow into a value bigger than your Roth IRA and 401K employer matched combined and flip through your short boxes and binders and smile wide with great pleasure, than go straight to this store on Magnolia Blvd in Burbank and take it all in. It's close to the size of Disneyland, also. read more

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Dawn R.

6 years ago

I cannot express how much our family loves this store and it's staff. Everyone is so knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and will always put a smile on your face. They have a fantastic selection from many different genres and characters, both vintage vintage and you can also find things from the Years in between. I also want to say, during this crazy Covid world, Blast From The Past is a place that makes us feel normal, safe and happy again.They are very mindful of health safety and make sure masks and sanitizer are used upon entry...and once you are in there, all is good in the world again! You will always leave in a better mood :-) read more

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Larry R.

Dawn, it makes our day to hear how much your family loves our store…

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Luis M.

4 years ago

Very chill people that are very passionate about the various ips displayed in the store. Their figures can be a bit on the limited side, but that's probably more due to the good ones being bought out. Awesome selection of comics pretty fair pricing for their figures. I only wish they had a bit more presence through social media to see when they update their stock. read more

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Larry R.

Glad you stopped by, Luis! We're so happy to learn how much you love…

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Teya P.

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LARRY! You rock good sir! Have been coming to this store for years. The variety and history of the items (or treasures) there all invoke your childhood memories while also being able to nerd out on the new creatures and current monsters! Please support this amazing store and the work they do with artists! read more

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Teya, your loyalty over the years means the world to me. I'm so happy…

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Adam S.

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7 years ago

This place is to film, TV and comic collectibles what Amoeba is to records. If they don't have it they'll know where to get it! Family owned and operated. Go say high to Larry, Kathy and their amazing crew. read more

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Laura S.

8 years ago

Worst experience EVER! I bought my son a very expensive action figure which broke when he was moving it carefully and the way it was designed to move, the same day we bought it. I went to return it and the owner refused to take it back because he wanted to instead blame me and my son. My son has many of these types of figures and is incredibly careful and this jerk refused to do anything!!! Don't go here read more

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G C.

13 years ago

THEY NEED TO WORK ON THE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I remember when I first heard of this store I really wanted to go I drove from SANTA BARBARA but was disappointed when I went. (THE OWNERS)The wife and Husband need to work on the customer service big time they are messy sitting around just eating but I guess u do what u want when u own UR business even if it looks bad... My story...I took back a $300.00 dollar item for exchange, the owner Larry was sarcastic, rude and starting to be annoying. He said these items usually come like that. I said I'm paying $300.00 it better not come like that and I don't want it. I almost just wanted to yell at him on his sarcasm but I didn't want to lower to his level. Just never going there again! I know I'm not the only one who feels this way.... When u have good customer service I will go back but your service means you loose my money and many other customers money. Larry! Work on UR service and get it together because u looking like a hot mess... read more

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The staff at Blast from the Past are amazing, they are informative, super nice and helpful. They were welcoming to my son who is 8 :) Great selection of old comic books, all in plastic sleeves. read more

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Vincent M.

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I love this store! A trip to the valley could never be complete without a stroll down ol' Magnolia Blvd. Lots of Star Wars, Classic Monsters, Marvel, and loads of various other pop culture figures and statues! They also have cool old school monster mags that you don't see too often like Castle of Frankenstein, and comics too. I could go on and on! Come in for great prices on collectibles and friendly service! read more

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Aaron H.

6 years ago

Great shop! Lots of cool stuff and a very friendly staff. They have a mix of newer collectibles and some vintage stuff, going back to the 70s I believe. Some of the stuff is priced on the high side, but none of it is out of line with what eBay charges (and here at least your money is going into a local business). There's always something different and there are things for every price point, from the inexpensive patches up front to the occasional $2,500 collectible. Absolutely worth a visit. read more

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Thank you so much, Aaron, for your review! We try our best to bring a…

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3117 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
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(818) 557-7724
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Hours

What time does Blast From The Past open?

Blast From The Past opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Blast From The Past opens at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does Blast From The Past close?

Blast From The Past closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Blast From The Past is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMSat 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Blast From The Past take credit cards?

Yes, Blast From The Past takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Blast From The Past allow dogs?

Yes, Blast From The Past allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Blast From The Past have bike parking?

Yes, Blast From The Past has bike parking.

Does Blast From The Past have parking?

Yes, Blast From The Past has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Blast From The Past wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Blast From The Past is wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

Whenever you're feeling nostalgic, don't you wish you could take a trip to the past? And now you can when you visit us at Blast From The Past. We are a family-owned and operated store located near Burbank Airport that sells collectible TV, movie, and comic book memorabilia. Our goal is to make sure that you don't feel like you're in a business when you visit us but that you're visiting that part of yourself that makes you feel like a kid again. So whether you're trying to find a specific collectible or just want some memorabilia, make us your first stop!

History

Established in 2004.

Blast from the Past is owned by Larry and Kathy Ross and is a family-owned and operated store, so you'll always catch one of us here alongside our employees having a great time. Here at Blast from the Past, we believe in life-long friendships formed through common interests. Our main goal is to always provide a friendly, helping hand. We also feel a business shouldn't be just about business, but also about making our customers feel right at home! We've got a very casual atmosphere, which makes a great environment for wonderful conversations. Have something to discuss about a particular movie or show or comic? We always welcome different opinions; we love to engage in and most certainly encourage passionate discussions! And if you have any questions about our store's wide selection of toys, figurines, comics, or other miscellaneous items, we will very gladly help answer your queries about those, too!

Meet the Business Owner: Larry R.

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Do you buy marvel statues or busts? I have quite a few I'm trying to get rid off but not sure where to go to sell them.

Hi Freddy. Sometimes we do, but it depends what it is, and if we need it at the moment. Please send photos of what you have to our email, blastfromthepastinc@yahoo.com. Thank you.

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“. Lots of Star Wars, Classic Monsters, Marvel, and loads of various other pop culture figures and statues”

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1.9 mi•North Hollywood

While their Winnetika location is my local shop, I always try to stop by the NoHo Collector's…read moreParadise whenever I'm in the area. The staff is beyond friendly and, even though this location is small, it has a fantastic array of comics and other collectables. Even with my pull list at their other location, I always find something I have to pick up on my quick visit. They also have fantastic signings here throughout the year so there's a good chance that you can meet either one of your favorite writers or be introduced to your next obsession. My only complaint isn't even their fault & it's the parking. Like most of this area of NoHo, it's all limited street parking with meters or you're going to have to cross your fingers that you can find something in the residential streets in the area. But honestly, it's worth it. If you live in the area and are looking for your new favorite neighborhood shop, this is it.

This is difficult for me. I have been a customer for the past 3 years. Since I moved to LA…read more Everyone I've met there that works there is the best. From Jun to their former manager Zachary to every single employee there. They were so nice to my wife when she was picking up my comic books while I had severely broken my finger. So, the issue. I'll start with the 30 year anniversary contest or whatever that was, of which I won. I was the "Most Valuable Customer", meaning I spent the most in a month long period basically. I won 30% off of any 1 item in the store for a year each month. I used that discount on more expensive items. I even talked to some of the staff about being excited to afford some of the more exciting items. Remember, this is 12 things in a calendar year. I used the discount on Omnibuses, Statues, that sort. One of the more exciting things I used the discount on was the first appearance of Big Barda. The owner's manager at the time reached out to ownership to confirm that he could sell me this comic book which is in a glass case behind lock and key. The owner confirmed that it was 30% off of everything that was in the store. In the store being the conceit. I actually used their website to order a $100 Batman hush figurine. I was told later that we won't be able to honor the 30% off on items ordered to the store. Which I agreed, made total sense. I then used the discount on a graded, signed Jim Lee Hush 2 comic. Shortly thereafter, I was told that the discount did not apply to items in the glass case. Understood, maybe there was some miscommunication. So I turned back to statues, artwork, and cool older comics up toward their like backlog section of the store. I used the discount on the Wolverine 1-5 collection they were selling. This was the original Wolverine comic book. I even bought one of their orange display cases, knowing it would look really awesome there. After this, I tried to purchase another book from that section but I was told that those were no longer a part of the 30% off. Now it was books and weeklies. Okay, so at this point it was near the end of the yearlong 30% off and like whatever. Owner is being weird for some reason, I'll just back off. It's no big deal. More recently, the store has been having a lot of turnover. Which sucks for them, but also isn't that somewhat on the person who hired this new manager. While they were there I had used the website--mind you -- like I had for the past 2 years+ since their new system had been created. During this time numerous comic books that I had ordered on the website just weren't in my pull list come wednesday, which was mostly around when I broke my finger in January It happened again. And again. And again. I was getting every single book I had ordered on the website in the past. The books I ordered, if I didn't receive them on the week I ordered them, they often times would never come. Early on in the process, their former manager showed me how to order on the website. Make sure orders were in on Friday to get them on Wednesday, this became difficult when I broke my finger, but I did my best. Now a few weeks ago, the owner was there and I politely asked when the books I ordered a month+ ago might be coming in. He then blamed me "You're always the last one to make an order, so if its a variant it's not gonna be easy." Okay. Fair enough. He then said he'd ordered them, they never showed up and the new manager he hired was kind enough to track them down and get me a copy. He fired that guy. For the 2nd time in a month he complained to me that I don't get my orders in on time. Even though I'd become more strict about Friday orders. He said I needed to use their Pre-order tab to ensure that I get a copy because "if 4 people order a specific book and I only have 3 then you won't get one" I have 2 kids and it's really hard to be checking the website all the time. Doing it on Fridays had always worked with my schedule So their website is not a preorder website, it sounds like your reserving books. Which if that's the case, then just change the verbiage on your website. I don't think that's the issue. The owner is either a rude, weird guy or he lies. He put me through the runaround during the 30% off thing and then he gaslit me into thinking Id done something wrong in their system. Which if it was the case, why not just tell me from the beginning. Why keep telling me the books were coming when they never were. It seems like the owner is incapable of taking any responsibility and just wants to pass blame onto whomever will take it from him. I recommend going to this store when he is not there. Because everyone is awesome and he needs to take a long look in the mirror because he is so clearly to blame for their recent troubles. I will not be returning to Collectors Paradise NoHo. I'll miss you guys, but I don't deserve to be treated like an idiot.

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Halo 13

3.0(52 reviews)

1.9 mi

Definitely a cool spot to check out if you're mostly into comics. They have some funkos and other…read moreanime/video game merch but mostly comic book characters. Still really cool to pop in and look at their displays. Wish they had more video game exclusive merch but sometimes that's a rare find! Overall a cool shop for collector's in general! IG: @ammysalamii

This is my new favorite store. The service was wonderful. I can't wait to go again. The store has a…read morehuge selection of stuff.

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Secret Headquarters

4.4(188 reviews)

5.8 mi•Atwater Village

This little comics and zine store is packed with goodies and extremely well-organized…read more Near a variety of gift shops, restaurants and media marts, Secret Headquarters is a cool little den of comics fun. Their selection is very comprehensive: ranging from Western superhero comics, to alt comics to manga horror. The store is very clearly divided, so the monthly comics are stored on one wall and the trade paperbacks and hardcover editions in the rest. I really enjoyed the minimalistic design: the white walls emphasize the colorful volumes much like a gallery space would its artwork. The clerk on duty was pleasant and helpful as several people came and went in the short time I was there. Comics are typically priced by publisher, so it's unlikely you would be surprised by the price of any of the inventory. Will definitely return.

Nice folks. And cool sh*t, everywhere you look. US indie stuff, underground Euro stuff,…read moreFantagraphics, a little manga, even minicomics and zines. First time I went in I asked for a scifi rec and they said Upgrade Soul. It's since become one of my favorite graphic novels.

New Atwater storefront

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Legacy Comics & Cards

3.6(240 reviews)

5.1 mi

New Location! Really clean and open. Lots of space for games. Welcoming for someone who is new to…read morethis world. Like most comic shops, back issues are gone which is sad. One of my favorite activities is searching through long boxes for the lost gem or issue you need to complete the run. I also understand that they take up space and don't bring in as much money as cards/games. They have a discounted trades section which is nice and a little display case for some of the big boy books. There is a QR code to look at their full selection. Can park across the street in giant lot then walk around downtown Glen-Dale(Pitbull)

UPDATE: thanks Howard. I think you misunderstood. I was asking for the exact same deal as the day…read morebefore. When they called you, you changed the terms. Also, please refer to market on tcg player or any other store around for market pricing. Also I went to a store 1.5 miles from you guys and was able to get mega dreams for $85. I would strongly suggest you review you pricing and consistency. Thank you I bought Pokémon cards and comic books. On my first visit, the staff were friendly and helpful. One of the workers even called the owner to work with me on pricing and was able to bring it down to fair market value at the max price while still honoring the store's point system. Even though prices were generally higher than other local shops, the experience felt fair, and I spent over $1000. I came back the next day excited to buy more. The owner did not raise prices, but he refused to give me the same pricing he approved the day before and removed the point rewards that were previously honored, with no clear explanation. I was not asking for a deal, a discount, or special treatment. I am not a scalper. I openly collect and open cards. I was simply asking for fair market pricing, even at the max market value. They told me they price at market value and showed me a specific site. That same site showed lower prices, yet I was told those higher prices are just their prices, despite knowing other stores nearby sell the same products at normal market value. I still spent close to $700 on the second day, but when the cashier asked if I wanted a receipt, it honestly hurt to say no because I knew I would not be coming back. I did make sure to tell the cashier this was not on him. He was genuinely kind and helpful, and I thanked him. Summary of issues: 1. Prices consistently above online and local market. 2. Inconsistent pricing and point system from one day to the next. 3. Point rewards removed without explanation. 4. Claiming market pricing while refusing to honor it. I truly thought I found a great shop during my travels, but after this experience, I will not be returning.

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Trades, graphic novels, and omnibuses. oh my!

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DJ's Universal Comics

4.3(91 reviews)

3.0 mi•Studio City

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This place is awesome! The guy who runs it is really cool... is local comic shops that used to…read moreexist back in the 80s in the 90s in the early 2000s... This guy has that vibe. Great selection of comics and toys.

I went into this shop to buy a comic for my nephew and was met with some of the worst customer…read moreservice I've ever experienced. I asked about a particular comic and its variant covers. Instead of showing me what was available, the owner became hostile and condescending, insisting I needed to be more specific even though I explained I didn't know what variants existed. When I said I just wanted to see what was available for my nephew, he pushed back again, saying he had too many and didn't put them out. At that point I told him I'd just take the single comic I had in hand. On my way out, I let him know I had been ready to spend a couple hundred dollars but instead left with only a $5 purchase. His attitude literally drove me out of the store. I would not recommend doing business here. There are plenty of other comic shops in Los Angeles, not to mention online options, where you don't have to deal with this kind of attitude.

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Revenge Of

4.6(109 reviews)

7.2 mi•Glassell Park

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

I had a great and wonderful experience at Revenge Of. This isn't your typical comic shop, there's a…read moreselection of indie books, pinball machines, video games and cafe! If you haven't gone here you need to go. I wish I stayed there longer, but I was on a strict schedule. The atmosphere is creative and welcoming, with a cool artistic vibe that makes browsing so much fun! The staff clearly knows their stuff and are passionate about books and art. The store was super clean , well organized and easy to navigate through, when with such uniqueness. Overall experience was so unique, I wish i had more time to enjoy the cafe, games and books. Plan on staying here for at least an hour. I love this place! Found it by accident.

After a rainy day in Glendale I looked up the sorts of places I like to visit typically when I'm in…read moreor around greater LA. I was disappointed to see record stores have dried up, but when I looked up comic book stores, this was near the top, and close to where I had lunch. Street parking is fairly easy, and I didn't realize that the first door I passed was another entrance to a café looking area. However, the main entrance was a visually impressive experience in its own right. Full of stimuli basically, that's assured at Revenge of... (the Nerds? Supes?). Love the name! In addition to comics and usual toys and nicknacks, I was delighted to find not one, but two areas devoted to pinball machines! Additionally, the interior design evokes lots of classic (e.g. Silver and Bronze Age) artwork. X-Men and Spider-Man definitely influenced the architectural approach. It's impressive and lends a fun vibe, as well as atmospheric lighting. Two café counters in different areas allow for drinks to be purchased, and lots of nooks and crannies have things ranging from vinyl records, board games, a discounted graphic novels area, as well as recent comic titles and weekly releases (typically on Wednesdays). The back issues are found in X shaped fixtures and spaced in a clever arrangement that simultaneously encourages and enhances browsing, and yet doesn't clutter the walking areas. I found several missing issues for my Conan the Barbarian run, and everything is bagged and boarded (archival terms), so that's good. I didn't explore the pinball machines as I was pressed for time, but I definitely see myself visiting when I'm nearby in the future.

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Be Kind Video

4.6(34 reviews)

0.3 mi

Long live the VHS store! Be Kind Video brought back so many amazing memories growing up going to…read morethe local Blockbuster and picking out movies to watch. So happy that this video store exists in Burbank - and in one of the best areas for strolling: Magnolia Park. Matt R. the owner is always so nice and helpful when you need any recommendations - he's like a human Rolodex of movies. He and other Matt (Matt L.), his trusted collaborator work hard to put on interesting screenings, panels, various events, and also a vintage market in the back parking lot every now and then. Definitely check this place out for your VHS, DVD, Blu-Ray rental or purchase needs!

The owner is rude. I had two interactions with him--once in store and another virtually--and he was…read morerude. Go elsewhere, like 'WHAMMY! Analog Media' on Sunset Blvd for things like this.