Gametraders is one of my favourite stores at Chermside, as they often get in retro video game…read moreconsoles such as the Nintendo 64, the Gamecube, the PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox. They also have a large selection of video games for older consoles. You should definitely avoid Gametraders if you have an addiction for Pop! Vinyl Figures, as they sell hundreds of them, in addition to merchandise for franchises including Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Doctor Who and Star Wars. They also have a large selection of board games and card games, many of which you would not find at most toy and department stores. Gametraders also sells comic books, anime DVDs / Blu-ray's, a small selection of clothing and various video game / TV show props, which would be perfect for cosplay. You will often be able to find items that Gametraders are selling for less online, though they offer convenience and a unique retail experience, which EB Games is finally catching on to, with the launch of their new Zing Pop Culture stores.

Video games are expensive - and don't really have anything to do with videos anymore now I think…read moreabout it. Gamestraders has a very clever model based around letting you trade in your old games to help offset of that brand new $100 game YOU HAVE TO HAVE RIGHT NOW. Other game stores do this too, but Gamestraders seems to be a bit more generous with their refund. Don't get me wrong, they then turn around and sell your traded in game for heaps more than they paid you, and it's pure profit (they only have to pay the manufacturer for new games so selling second hand games is heaps more lucrative than selling new). There's a decent range, and parents and partners can feel slightly better about watching their loved one trade in that game that cost a fortune just a week ago (trust me, you never really go back and play a game once you've finished it).

As the name implies, ZiNG Pop Culture specialises in selling various pop culture related items. The…read morechain of stores is owned by EB Games, with the Indooroopilly store being just over a year old. I mainly visit the store to view their large range of Pop Vinyl Figures (they are a big thing right now, with hundreds of figures being available for various TV shows, movies, and games). In addition to Pop Vinyl Figures they also sell various plush toys, clothes and accessories, posters, board games, action figures, collectables, and other various geeky items. They are reasonably priced for the most part, though you might find that some items are available for less online. I quite like how the store has areas that are sorted by franchise (e.g. Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead etc). The store is located near Dymocks on Level 3 of the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre.

I believe we have a major obsession with merchandise of science fiction, fantasy, anime and gaming…read more We have to be careful however because it seems Zing and Gametraders (a long time favourite too) will be up to each other's throats with epic specially chosen merch. I hope EB can withstand Zing for a long while. They're certainly making their mark, mountains worth of stock, spacious stores and kind helpful staff. They stock a lot from a sponsor named ThinkGeek, a big hit online, based in the US. Make your way here when you have the time or make the time to see some eye-catching products for all Geeks, nerds, family, friends and colleagues alike!

VIOLATES CONSUMER LAW, DO NOT SHOP HERE Refused to give a…read morerefund instead of a store credit despite the Warranties and Refunds consumer guide 2011 clearly stating that "A consumer is generally entitled to receive any refund in the form of their original payment." And "it is misleading for a seller to insist that a refund be issued as a store credit." The manager flat-out refused to give a refund even when consumer law was told to them. Blatantly ignoring consumer law. Lady who processed the purchase said we could get a refund within 2 days. Dickhead manager today said "she didnt say that. I heard her." Straight-up lying to my face. Even when I told him that he was violating consumer law he refused to give me a refund. DO NOT SHOP HERE

Marcus B. in the comment before me took the words out of my mouth. At least I know that's just the…read moreway they treat everyone. I tried to return something that was faulty and to cut a long story short they said "no" without even testing it. I then took it to the Morayfield store and there was no problem whatsoever, they didn't even have to test it first. They said "Well it has a 2 year warranty anyway"

Maybe it's the location in what is probably Sunnybank's least visited shopping centre, or the…read moreinterior of the shop itself, but the vibe in this place really detracts from what is actually a good store. They have a decent range of stuff, pretty much anything that plugs into a wall (or power board, or extension cord) that you might want or need. On the sweltering day that I paid them a visit, a display of fans greeted me as I entered, and a quick walk through took me past washing machines, TVs, air conditioners and even a few massage chairs. The variety and abundance of goods is impressive considering the size of the shop, which still has plenty of space to move around, unlike many of the large chain stores that boast aisles of closely packed whitegoods that are perfect for losing children in.

Enjoy E-joy! Enjoy E-joy! I can't get the stupid chant out…read moreof my head every time I walk past this cheerful looking electronic shop with its Pac man like logo. I've never bought anything from here but I'll definitely keep it in mind for the after-Christmas sales when I go searching for a fan and a hand held vacuum cleaner for the house. Given the smallness of the shop, they don't stock a huge range. However, what they do stock is middle of the range, reliable products at a fair price. I tend to be a meticulous shopper when it comes to electronics checking out the big outlets such as Harvey Normans and The Good Guys as well as considering online options. If you don't have the time for thorough research or you are simply not as anal as I am with electronics, E-joy is definitely worth checking out when you're in the Sunnybank area.