super unassuming comic store in a business/office center by the airport. i walked in and the store…read morewas muchhh bigger than i thought! came in to give boyfriend 30 minutes to pick out whatever he wanted for his birthday. there are a lot of cool ones hidden in the $2 bins in the backroom if you have the time to look! there's also a couple shelves for manga, organized alphabetically if that interests you. customer service was on point! hart(?) was awesome and helped us find everything we wanted. super knowledgeable and friendly guy :') we were chatting every time we crossed paths and he made us feel very tended to! even gave us 10% off which was super kind. would definitely come back again!!

I had bought some items off of Alakazam's eBay store and had a great experience (I love that they…read moreoffer in store pickup to avoid shipping fees & that my wife could go pick up for me) so when it was Free Comic Book Day and I found myself in the area, I thought I would check them out. I'm so glad I did. This location is very unassuming. You might pass it without even realizing it as it's in a very nondescript office space area near the airport. But once you walk in, you can easily be overwhelmed with the sheet volume of inventory they have. It was great to see! I will say they tend to favor older issues and most of them are only semi organized in long boxes so you might have to do some flipping through to find things, but I guarantee you will be rewarded. I was able to come across several back issues that I had been looking for and some I didn't know I had been looking for. And when I asked them if they had any other variants from the series I had bought from them off eBay, they happily pulled out a long box from the back full of them that they flipped through and let me hand pick what I needed. That was some fantastic customer service. Even on a busy day like FCBD. Speaking of customer service, the two workers who were there were so incredibly friendly and helpful. From talking to my 3 young sons who were with me to chatting about what I was looking for and how I could find it. I was really impressed. I have a feeling that if it wasn't so busy, they would've walked over and searched with me just because they care that much. Honestly, if I didn't live in Los Angeles, this would become my local shop hands down. But, I can guarantee when I'm in Orange County and am looking for anything, I will absolutely be coming by to check out what they have. And, I will definitely be stopping at their eBay shop first if I'm looking for anything online. Do yourself a favor. Check out Alakazam. If you're a comic book fan, it will be worth your time. And if you're just thinking about getting in to comics, this would be a great place to start your journey.

I've been shopping here for years. The owner is very personable, and the staff is very friendly and…read morehelpful. The one downside I've encountered is that they have been inconsistent with making sure my comics get into my pull list (which I love that they have this as an option). Too many times to count comics have not made it in and then I have to go back and ask for them. It just happened to me again! I've been tempted to pull my business and go elsewhere, but I've built a relationship with this store. I am really hoping the owner reads this and makes the needed changes so that this doesn't keep happening.

They have great customer service. The shop was well stocked with comics and figures, especially…read morewith transformers. The prices were reasonable and the staff was very knowledgeable. Definitely will be back when in the area.

I came to comic quest after visiting nuclear comics, and this is the store that I will be…read morefrequenting from now on! The people behind the counter were incredibly helpful in helping me find the series I was looking for. I'm new to comic collecting, and they had the patience to explain to me some of the basics. While I was there I took a look around the store, and they have a good selection of everything. There's a lot of RPG stuff and miniatures, on top of comics. It seemed like they had a sale section with a generous discount as well, although I didn't buy anything from it. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and the price I paid for it.

I was amazed I have just found this spot and I was happy I did. I got a friend who loves this as…read moremuch as I love comics. I got a good service when I had questions and was able to find what I wanted. The place got good amount of everything for a person who just started or just wants to explore the art work of comics this place got it all. The value is more on the person. I say it all has it value in the eye of the beholder!

There was one man in the store and he was insanely helpful. I went in with my friend who loves…read morecomic books and he and the staff member started talking about the different issues and volumes and well as the Absolute series and what they carried. The clerk was very knowledgeable about his comics as well as what the store had to offer. There were also a bunch of boxes in the back with great deals! This place is a hidden gem and I think everyone who loves comics and things alike should stop by!

It is a comic book store. A rare breed of retail thrice over. For one they deal in books, a dying…read moremedium, and then it is niche books, and finally not owned by a giant corporation which let's be frank, you need to be to survive in this world at times. So..... run on sentence out of the way now, Nuclear comics is pretty awesome in case you were still wondering. It is definitely more comics focused, eschewing a hybrid approach of gaming, comics and all things geek under one retail roof. They have a great collection. You walk in and it's shelves stacked! The staff member there was awesome. We chatted a bit, he made some recs, was awesome to my kids (teens) and just generally the kind of person you want at any establishment. A very easy 5 stars from me :)

Walked in with my family right now and the older man at counter just looks at me and takes off into…read moreback room even comes back and ZERO acknowledgment , ZERO Customer service, not even a simple greeting. FAIL. We had to walk out. Tip: Greet anyone that walks in, it only takes a second to make people feel welcome l.

Freakin awesome store! :)…read more They have all the cool nerdy stuff. From comics to collectible items, stuffed animals, and toys/games. This is heaven for anyone into Marvel and DC. It is really clean and organized inside. Like sparkling! lol They don't allow food or drink inside, and that is probably why it is so clean! Staff were very nice and friendly. They greeted us right when we walked in. We weren't looking for anything in particular but wanted to browse and see what they had. It is a great store. I am sure my boyfriend would buy everything in there, if money was not a thing. And can we talk about the giant Hulk in the window! Sooooooo cool looking lol I really wanted to take selfies with the Hulk. "Hulk smash!" hahaha I hope this store stays in business. I feel like many comic bookstores like this struggle to stay afloat.

On our latest visit to the Irvine Spectrum, my girlfriend and I explored Rocket Fizz mainly for…read moretheir selection of Jelly Belly candy and Salt Water Taffy. While their selection of JB's are limited to prepackaged flavors and combos, we found a few new ones that we hadn't yet tried. Their selection of bottle soda is great and I picked out a bottle of Ventnor's Ginger Soda. I look forward to revisiting the taste of it from my childhood soon. Due to their prices, this place is a special treat as well as an entertainment expense in finding lost treasures from your youth.

They do have your hearts content of candy. I saw some of the candy priced for less at nearby stores…read more. It would be nice if the pricing was comparable to what you could find elsewhere. What you're paying for is the convenience of not having to hunt down these treasures. I saw things like candied black ants and other insects for sale , candy cigarettes, a soda case . I didn't see the price on the sodas so I asked a store associate and I was told that most of them are around $4.50 a bottle.

The store has changed many locations but one thing has been consistent, rudeness…read more I try my best to sympathize for any retail person but when listening to the workers there openly and loudly talk trash about a person on the phone and then about a previous customer, it becomes hard to feel anything but offended. Having to wait for their help because they are mid-bashing customers is an awkward feeling - but they manage to deliver on that. Asking for their help on anything makes me feel I owe them something or am completely creating a nuisance for them. The best way to sum up shopping at Game Chest is shopping for fun games but judged by mean bullies. The two individuals working Saturday were miserable. FWIW, in the past, there was a very nice gentlemen who was helpful and pleasant but that was at the spectrum center. You could tell he enjoyed games and speaking about it. And for those who want to say, "you don't have to go if you don't want" - I know and I won't.

I was in the area and while walking around the shopping strip I found this awesome toy store…read more With tons of options for puzzles, board games, pretend play, party games & more. If you're looking for the perfect toy or item for any one of any age. You need to stop in here. It's got the most interesting options that are sometimes hard to find. You can find lots of learning toys that are fun to play. And there were lots of people competing with Dungeon & Dragons inside the store. They have a special section for gamers to compete. Check it out!

Went here on a whim on a late morning on Wednesday and got 12 good books for $40 out the door! I…read morewould say 90% of their books range from only $1-$3. It's very organized, clean and the customer service from the cashier was kind and friendly. I would say come in earlier in the day as possible because I went back again a second time later in the evening as I was in a rush the first time in the morning and a lot of books I had my eye on were gone by the time I came back again. The cashier said they get new books in stock daily though. There is an OG location at The Shops at Mission Viejo mall on the second floor next to the bowling alley. I prefer the one here in Santa Ana Main Place Mall as this location has a Christian book section whereas the one in Mission Viejo does not. Both are great bookstores nonetheless. Would definitely come back!

Great book store on the second floor of Santa Ana Main Place. Just as advertised, this is a great…read moreplace to get a bargain on used books, and other goods (dvds, blu rays, audiobooks, etc.) They also take used books for store credit if you are looking to clear space of books you no longer need. The only problem is you will end up taking books home because you will find so many gems here for a great price. Definitely come here, and tell your bookworm friends. Totally work it, and the owner is friendly.

We love Daiso! I was so thrilled when they opened one in Flushing, NY. Sadly that is gone. So one…read moreof our must dos when we are out west is to go to Daiso. We found this Daiso and stopped in. We were there for 15 minutes when we realized we needed more time to shop because it is the largest we have seen in the States. They even carry items from their sister store Threeppy which I visited in Tokyo. We returned the next day and roamed the store to our hearts content. Such a wonderful selection of items, things you think you didn't need or wat. We picked up several items which would definitely cost more elsewhere. The base price for Daiso items is $2.25 unless otherwise marked and according to the conversion table so prices do range. Shelves are well stocked. It is located in a shopping center so there is plenty of parking. Service is friendly and efficient. All purchases are final sale so no refunds. Happy shopping!

Super cute store ! Could have browsed a lot longer , amazing selection! Bought some cute items for…read moremy nephews.

It was good to attend the Festival! The brochure is available near the entrance. The center of the…read morebrochure contained good information: a map, a schedule for each stage, and a list of vendors. But that info was not widely available. There is room for better communication. * Approaching Parking Lot 2. As we drove east on Hornet, the sign said to keep going, but lanes were coned off to turn right on Phantom. Someone stood in the junction as if they were IPD directing traffic, but they did not direct traffic. That caused congestion as people stopped to ask them to ask for info. Next year, remove the person directing traffic and put signs BEFORE Phantom. * Entering Lot 2 took a long time and there was a long tailback on Phantom. Need signs in both lanes to state that "Parking $10 cash or card". Then we can get payment ready and keep the lines moving. While that info is on the website, not everyone checks beforehand. * Events were organized by stage. It was easy to find which event was on which stage but hard to find which stage was which. Even when we got to the stage, it was unlabeled! I checked the website for the festival and could not identify the stages. Need to label each stage. Especially important for first time visitors. * Need QR codes linking to the map. * We enjoyed the Great Park Live area. Most people approached the area and tried to walk into the exit because it was closer! A Police Explorer had to direct almost everyone to move to the entrance further along. Needs big signs "Exit Only" and "-- Entrance". * Driving out of Lot 2. No signs to the exit. We drove towards Hornet and found that exit closed off. We tried Phantom, but vehicles were coming in. Traffic exiting Lot 2 had to cut dangerously across pedestrians and cars entering from Phantom, to turn left on Corsair. Also, there were many pedestrians coming that way from the venue near closing time. Need to separate vehicle exits from pedestrian traffic. * We see a pattern. Great Park events tend to be very good but weak in communication. Events are clear to the organizer but may not be to the attendees. Attendees must deal with traffic jams, steps, wheelchairs, heat, crowds, and noise, or are managing children. Organizers should write all comms as if they are the first-time attendee.

Very over priced food, music and vendors are all low quality and mediocre. City of Irvine should do…read morea better job attacking high quality food and better entertaining activitie.