Stopped by here after eating a bowl of ramen and it was dead empty inside other than the one…read moreemployee sitting behind the counter who barely looked up when we entered. It was a very sad atmosphere inside. There were a bunch of claw machines that had next to nothing inside and were filled with cheap, useless knicknacks. Anything that was cool here was way overpriced. It's honestly the opposite of the actual ramen storefront.

This place rocks , go to gonzo grab some ramen then hit the store for a game of claw machine or…read morepick up a really cool shirt.

There's ha ha games were fun, I enjoyed stopping by when at the mall. They had a good variety of…read moreprizes. Idk why I closed but i hope to see them again.

Very small pop up shop. It's at a mini scale compared to Japan Gashapon. The selection is limited…read moreand unhelpful staff. Located in the sleepy Escondido mall. Not much to see.

This place is a scam. Notice the price(s) on this toy. They are selling it for $36, retail is $25,…read morediscount is $15. Also, the owner will yell at you and her son (?) for all the hear.

Was looking for the perfect doll for my 9 month old daughter and found the toy spot, so I decided…read moreto stop check it out. I bought a Calicorn doll and was charged $26. I went home and found the doll is a Walmart doll for $10. I called and the gentleman who answered said they do not price match Walmart dolls and if I was charged wrong I can get the difference. I decided I wanted to return the doll and the girl behind the counter seemed fully aware that the dolls they sell from Walmart are marked up almost 3x's the price of the dolls. This is a scam and will not be recommending this place and plan on rating 1 star on other forums so people are fully away this place isn't a good place to buy from.

This location of Comics 'n Stuff is huge. It has a limited selection of back issues, which are…read morearranged very neatly. But where they excel is in trade paperback reprints. WOW Fabulous selection. Name the title and I would make a bet that it is here.

Large selection of back issues…read more Definitely bigger than I thought it would be Lots of collectibles

My grandchildren, like most children whose age is a single digit, think that every store should…read moresell toys and that more is better. They have a point. Grocery stores stock toys at kids' eye level. Target has several aisles stocked with toys that have their own television shows. Best Buy displays toys next to the checkout line. Gepetto's in Carlsbad is a small store stocked with top-quality toys, and in my experience staffed with people who are always eager to help and often able to help. The place is insane during the week before Christmas, but the staff somehow copes. I try not to go there at Christmastime. Shopping with a child for toys in a store whose inventory is not advertised on television is much simpler and more satisfying than taking the same kid to Target. Trust me, I've done both. Since in general the toys at Gepetto's are unknown to the child, there is far less of the "gimme gimme" that happens at Target. And whether a toy is still interesting and unbroken the next day is unrelated to its advertising. A 5-year-old in my family was astonished that there were no Minecraft toys at Gepetto's, and asked if we could go to the nearby bookstore because it would for sure have Minecraft toys. I find Gepetto's selection of child-compatible art supplies to be superior to what's in stores like Michael's, but they cost more. I don't mind.

I am a great fan of Gepetto's. It is not a toy store but it is a magical world of creativity…read more It is my first time here at the Gepetto's Forum. There are ample parking spots in the Forum. The shop is spacious and well organized. They have a lot of great merchandise to explore. For example; puzzles, board games, Legos, gel pens and other stationary items. In addition to an amazing collection of toys,stuffed animals, dolls, arts and crafts. The staff were very nice. The service was efficient. It is just an awesome place to shop at or buy some gifts.

The Big Shop is Lego heaven unless your kids are tired and losing their minds at the end of a long…read moreday at Legoland. Then it can kind of become Lego hell. I can't complain too much, though, as the promise of a toy store at Legoland allowed us to bypass the San Diego Zoo shop without incident. It was also a legitimately fantastic place, with an enormous, thorough inventory. I'm an adult Lego enthusiast, and I enjoyed seeing all the sets I'd ogled online. I saw several I wanted to buy, as well a few Lego-themed jigsaw puzzles, but I controlled myself. We were there for the boys, who were allowed one item apiece. Our sons are four and two, and they both went for the same stupid giant light-up sword within seconds of reaching The Big Shop. The Lego Group knows how to make money, and they know what they're doing putting these swords right at the entrance to their theme park gift shop. The swords dangled from two sides of a display stand, and one of my kids went left while the other went right, both of them drawn to the swords like Gollum to the precious ring. I didn't want to go home with two loud, cheap, plastic swords when we were surrounded by wonderful toys, and I managed, with great effort, to divert their interest and return the swords to their racks. I showed our four-year-old Leo all the cool Lego City sets and he picked a fire station before seeing the larger, more expensive Command Rover and Crane Loader. I was happy to pay for this, as it looked fun and was not a light-up sword. We got our toddler Wade a Duplo brick box that came with almost 100 bricks and a cute container, where we'd be able to stash all the Duplos already floating around our house. We paid for these toys, then instead of being grateful and happy, Leo threw a full-blown tantrum over the fucking sword. We held our ground, but it was a tough one. We had to carry him crying to the car. We were at Legoland with our friends, who also have two boys, and when we told them about the sword, the other mom said, yep, we have one of those. Turns out she'd had the same experience with their older child--denying the sword, facing the wrath--who then came back to Legoland with his grandparents and returned home with the sword in hand. Truly, the Lego Group is evil for this one. Our purchases have panned out, though, and I believe both boys are enjoying them more than they would have out the shiny but ultimately useless swords. Leo and I spend days building that rover, and it sparked a general interest in Legos, which has been a very positive development for me. Wade loves his Duplos, too, and is constantly playing with them and announcing, "I'm making a building!" Not a bad outcome, all told, and I look forward to our next visit to The Big Shop. We'll just have to get ready to vanquish those swords again.

This shop is awesome!! This is the biggest lego store in LegoLand, so definitely stop by! They have…read moresets for beginners as well as experienced builders, and of every different topic. Things are expensive, but the same prices as every store in the park. Kind employees, and awesome that you can buy a huge reusable bag for only $2.

I've never been treated so poorly by a retail sales person in my entire life. Been in a few times…read moresince I recently moved into the area. Spoke with a younger guy a few times regarding the fact that gamestop now sells cards. He was always helpful and said to check regularly for new stock. Today I went in to do just that and it will be the last time I do. Possibly for games too. The lady with the eye shadow and dark hair was by far the most rude sales person I've ever come across. 1st she was on the phone with what I guessed was her manager for 10 min while I was standing at the counter to ask a question. Never once did she tell the manager that there were customers waiting (I wasn't the only one). After she finally got off the phone she proceeded to have an attitude because 8 min into her conversation I asked her to tell her manager that she had customers waiting. After I called her on her rudeness she literally proceeded to mock me and said, "You'll get over it." Also mocked me for trying to get cards in the first place which blew my mind. I left the store in utter shock by the whole interaction. I worked in sales/retail for 4 to 5 years and I would've been fired immediately if I treated a customer like she treated me.

They never answer their phone....seriously?? Bruhh. . . . We…read morehave to drive there just to get your attention?

Absolutely love and cherish this game store…read more I've been playing D&D here for the last two years, and originally met the group I play with weekly at this store. Everyone is inviting, friendly, and genuinely kind. They have a great selection of TTRPG, board games, and general game merchandise, the staff is kind, and the patrons are real enthusiasts and enjoy teaching you new games. Also, they regularly host different games and events.

I'd say this is the best board game store in the San Diego / Vista area due to its very large and…read morevaried collection. My drive is 30-60 minutes to get here, depending on traffic so it's nice knowing I could easily spend an hour, sometimes more, browsing through the games. Staff here have always been friendly in my experience. I also appreciate how organized the store feels. Awesome place!!

Mermaids is a women's apparel boutique located at Carlsbad Village Faire…read more The boutique has chic, relaxing and inviting ambience.The decor and furniture has a mixture of soft and light blue color and crisp white which reflects the beach environment. I visited the women's apparel, but I realized there is another Mermaids boutique for children and gift shop. Unfortunately, it was closed by the time I stopped by. The boutique has a nice selection of chic and fashion clothes as well as casual style for the beach. They also have beautiful accessories. The price was reasonable. The staff were very nice. Definitely, I will come back to Mermaids

Such a great shop!!! So many cute things to look at!!! Take your time, so you don't miss anything…read more Cute clothing, great gifts, decor, jewelry and even souvenirs. Something for everyone!! Very helpful, friendly staff!!!

Our family loves this store. Not only do they have retro games but really cool collectors items…read more Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable and our kids always leave feeling good.

I've spent hundreds of dollars at Throwback Gamez because I genuinely like supporting mom-and-pop…read moreshops, but today I learned apparently you need a bachelor's degree in Pokémon Card Sciences before you're allowed to negotiate here. I'm getting back into Pokémon cards after collecting as a kid. Now I'm grown, have some money to spend, and figured it would be fun getting back into the hobby. Obviously I don't know every single thing about card conditions, pricing, sets, etc. yet. They had a card for $52. I looked it up and found one for $33, so I offered the guy $45. Seemed reasonable to me. What I DIDN'T notice was that the $33 card was listed as heavily played. My bad. I didn't know. I'm still learning. Instead of just saying, "Hey man, that $33 one is heavily played, ours is in much better condition, that's why it's $52," this dude looks at me like I just tried trading him a Caterpie for a Charizard and goes: "Why would I do that? That's my price. That one is all fucked up." BROTHER I DIDN'T KNOW. Then he basically tells me next time I need to learn and do my research before trying to make deals. Damn Professor Oak, my fault. I thought I walked into a card shop, not my final exam at Pokémon University. The funny part is I WASN'T trying to lowball the guy. I legitimately thought $45 was a fair offer based on what I had found. All he had to do was explain the difference and I would've been like, "Oh shit, okay, that makes sense." Instead he made me feel like an idiot for not knowing something. Then another guy walks in who obviously knows his Pokémon cards and suddenly the employee evolves into his final form. Now he's friendly, talking cards, buddy-buddy, having a great time. I'm standing there like damn, apparently I need 8 gym badges before customer service gets unlocked. Maybe the AC being ass had him irritated. Maybe he was hungry. Maybe Team Rocket stole his lunch. I don't know. But the customer service today was TERRIBLE. And that sucks because I actually like this store. I've spent hundreds here and specifically come here because I want to support a local mom-and-pop shop instead of buying everything online. Not everybody walking into a card shop is going to know everything about Pokémon. Some of us are getting back into something we loved as kids and finally have adult money to spend on it. Instead of making those customers feel stupid, teach them something. I promise you, we're probably the easiest people to sell cards to.