I've always had good service, and can always find something new to buy from their good selection…read more They were the only place that I could still get the Forgotten Realms MtG booster and without the usual markup that the older sets get when they stop being the current expansion, making my dollar go farther and giving me a good value.

Poorly run game shop that dabbles in sports card breaks as a side hustle. Would not recommend.read more

Nice used bookstore, good for browsing, getting something specific (knowledgeable staff), or…read moreshopping for collectible editions. Not surprisingly, one of the best collections of Illinois and Lincoln history. Perfect location if you're visiting and staying in a downtown hotel. Next to a couple of good restaurants, if you're the sort who likes a book and a glass of wine. Odd but worthwhile stack of deep discounts on carts at entrance.

This place is a TREASURE TROVE for history lovers, book lovers, antique lovers, vintage lovers, and…read moreeveryone in-between. It's quite huge and to properly scour it all, you might need a couple of hours. I was there for about an hour and was so impressed by all the vintage copies of classics-- from American to British to Russian to Chinese classic literature, this place has a bit of everything. It's organized well and neatly by author last name, which eased the search process. The prices are pretty good and reasonable too. This is definitely a spot I'd like to return to if I'm ever back in Springfield.

As good as it gets for a comic store!…read more Lots of comics to dig through, some overpriced CGCs to contemplate, and lots of retro toys. There's also used blu rays/videos and posters and more memorabilia. There's really alot to dig through, which is what REAL comic fans do!

This place deserves zero stars. First and foremost they are incredibly over priced. Not one item in…read morethe entire store is even close to a fair price.......I mean they have dvd's from 2004 still priced at 10 dollars! If the prices don't bother you then the horrendous customer service should. You could say "hi" to the employees 100 times and you will get ignored every single time. You could ask for help and you'll get nothing but scoffed at. Absolutely garbage store.

Review Visit: January 16th, 2016…read more Let's make the Magic happen! Oh... you played a counter spell I will preface this with a warning that I am a bit bias towards The Zone. I partake in Magic pre-releases here. I have been coming here for a long time, actually. Back when I first got into Magic and his store was located in Creve Coeur, IL. Moving on. The Zone offers a wide variety of products. From comics, posters, figures/toys, trading cards (singles and sealed), Ultra Pro products, sleeves, and other odds/ends. I have played 3 Magic pre-releases there (so far) and the store owner, Scott, has been great at hosting it each time. He even helped me set up my DCI account right before the pre-release tournament was about to start. You can pretty much throw any random question at Scott and he will have some knowledge about it and can help you out. Overall, a great store to visit if you need your Magic/comics/toys fix. Plus, Maurie's Candies is right across the street! :3

There is an outstanding collection of back issues from the copper and bronze age. The owner is…read morehelpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Good selection and good customer service. I love the store…read morelayout and overall aesthetic

I visit comic book stores all over as my job has me on the road and Graham crackers was a treat…read moreeveryone was so friendly and of course we had some great debates as all vistors should have lol

Phantom Studios, and the owner in particular, are a great place to locate hard to find comic…read morememorabilia, anime and about anything else. They have a long and established business reputation in the Bloomington-Normal area and I would highly recommend them.

From the owner: Bloomington-Normal's best kept secret "online" comic shop. We have been selling comics, anime,…read moretoys, and related products for almost 30 years. Our goal has always been to provide you, fellow collector, with the reliable, efficient service you deserve.

It is very cramped, not disabled friendly in the least, and everything is packed to the point it…read morefeels like you are going to knock 50 things down if you pick one thing up. Then there is the whole co-owner ranting about how bad he thinks Republicans are and the experience is shot. The selection isn't bad for a small city, but the prices are kind of steep, especially if you have a clue as to how much some of the stuff is worth. Oh, and expect to be lowballed if you bring things in for trade or sale. They offered me $50 for a figure that is worth well over $300 loose and this one was still in it original packaging and worth far more than that. I get it though... buy low, sell high is the foundation of trade, but I really wonder how many people have allowed themselves to be burned dealing there.

Great place, great service and great inventory!!! Mark and company always treat customers well and…read morehosts amazing events. Products are top notch!

-Amazing customer service. -Amazing selection…read more -Owner is top of his game. Chris Wheeler who owns Palladins knows everything about the comic business. He does pressing, CGC submissions and knows every question you throw his way 10/10!