Okay, so many of my Yelp readers know what a total beer geek I am. I write about breweries…read moreconstantly in my reviews. But before I even touched craft beer I was and still am a huge nerd for comic books and acrtion figures. Back when I was very young patience was often demanded out of my parents for my brother and me due to their numerous appointments which is a whole other story as to why that was. So comics were good things to pass by the time while in the waiting room. It also got me into reading too or at least partially. Back then our main choices were Marvel or DC comics and there wasn't really much else to pick from. Occasionally Harvey Comics were around. Those are the comics with Casper The Friendly Ghost and Richie Rich but those got tiresome fast. Eventually getting comics became an obsession and a hobby of mine but collecting DC and Marvel titles at the same time got to be too costly so I decided to drop DC and go with Marvel and that's how it was until the end of high school. College then arrived along with the 1990's and the rise of more independent comic companies and so much more variety than the two comic giant companies of Marvel and DC and this is where I got wind of Dark Horse comics and a few other comic companies at this time. Truth be told I stuck with Marvel still mostly during this decade but my internet would occasionally waver for the other comic companies. I didn't get too interested in Dark Horse Comics until I discovered Hellboy but even then the interest didn't quite solidify but it was getting there. That all changed when I took on the reading project of wanting to read as much of the old Star Wars canon as I could. Marvel had a Star Wars title in the 80's but that license expired and went to Dark Horse. Here the old Marvel stories were reprinted again but in addition a whole bunch of new stories for all of the eras that made up of the old Star Wars canon. It was here where I seriously got hooked on Dark Horse and discovered by reading so many of their Star Wars comics their corporate offices were in the Portland area. So I would need to swing by next time I'm in Portland! But getting back to the Star Wars comics, like any comic series some titles and stories are better than others but a few stories I really enjoyed were their Quinlan Vos storylines, Tales of the Jedi, Dawn of the Jedi era comics and the Dark Empire storylines but I enjoyed many more than that as well. It was when I discovered where the corporate offices were that the pandemic was raising it's mighty head and paying a visit to Portland just didn't seem like a good idea for a while. But finally last February I finally was able to go to Portland and feel safe doing it and went to the offices. Now the first thing to keep in mind is that as far as I can tell there isn't really a place for visitors to go. There is a few Dark Horse signs outside a few buildings in downtown Milwaukee but it looks like you should only attempt entrance if you have an appointment arranged. I saw no shop that was a part of the offices(unlike Fantagraphics in Seattle for example)however there is a comic shop right next door with plenty of comics to browse at. So keep your expectations low on expecting a tour here. In fact if you go through this area on a weekend the offices look closed up tighter than a drum so definitely keep that in mind . Anyway I'm just grateful to have read all those stories Dark Horse printed and reissued on Star Wars. Since that old canon reading project wrapped up(it took three years to do) it seems like I stumble across Dark Horse more and more in my reading choices and that's a very good situation to be in.

A month ago I stumbled across an old coupon for some original Alien 3 comic adaptations. This was…read morefrom 1992 and I thought it was funny that there was no expiration date. As I looked further into the coupon, I found the address and store to send it back to with money still existed. Knowing the worst that could happen would be for me to lose $20, I sent in the coupon with my money, thinking it'll at least spark a couple of good laughs in the store. To my surprise, they sent back my coupon, money AND the Aliens Original Comic Series hardcover book!! I'm super thrilled to have received this and hope to actually visit the store some day.

Still 5-Stars of vintage toy goodness, just updating to reiterate how fantastic this shop is! The…read moreowner is so nice and knowledgeable, and he recently expanded his shop this year to double the space. Hooray for even MORE TOYS! There's quite a variety of toys, a bit of everything vintage, not just Star Wars & G.I. Joe (though there's plenty of those), including some quirky oddballs & kitschy fun stuff. He has a website with even more toys not available in the store, so be sure to check out his website, too (and if you order something online you can arrange to pick it up at the shop, just let the owner know). The shop is bright, clean, and very well organized, with fair, reasonable prices, too. So stop by & get yourself some toys - or a unique gift for someone else, because we could all use some more fun & a bit of whimsy in our lives.

I never thought I'd casually be able to buy Street Sharks like this…read more Dr. Tongue's I Had That Shoppe is one of the most appropriately named stores in the country. Within five minutes of entering the store you'll be screaming "I had that!" as you point at the toys from your nostalgic youth. Not only limited to mainstream popular items such as GI Joes and Star Wars figures, you'll find great items from obscure childhood classics from Toxic Crusaders to Street Sharks (the greatest cartoon show on Earth). Special mention to the owner, a passionate toy lover with a flare for bringing out nostalgic memories while educating you on the history of toy series and entertainment. He made the trip extra worthwhile, as it gave my visit a personal touch. I got three very good condition Street Sharks for the low price of $20. And though I live on California, it is good to know that Dr. Tongue does shipping orders to all over the country. Relive your childhood on this Jawesome toy store.

This place is the best place to go for magic the gathering! The owners are humble and helpful every…read moretime we visit and now we won't go anywhere else my family stopped by today and They made my kid feel important and got him the cards he needed for his birthday. Thanks again for being so humble with good attitudes

MTG Single selection is very good for a local game store, the owner is super nice and personable,…read moreand the store is consistently running weekly tournaments for several MTG formats with prize structures 2-3x that of competing stores. If you are into TCGs, disc golf or comics, this is the place you're looking for!!

Westmoreland newest toys and collectibles store!…read more They have a fantastic selection of Pokémon cards, sports cards, MTG cards, And more cards than I can possibly list here They also carry Barbie, stuffed animals, Dungeons and Dragons, Marvel and DC products , baby toys, stickers, board games family games and so much more! They have a cool little selection of jewelry as well. The staff is friendly and helpful. They are woman owned, Super cool in my book! It's a fantastic addition to Westmoreland and convenient for gifts for birthday parties, baby showers. You can also order off their website. limitededitionpdx.com Shop local and support small business!

My daughter and I were walking across the street from this little shop when she grabbed my hand and…read moresaid "Let's go there!" I'm so glad we did! They have so many fun things... toys, stickers galore, games (both video and board), stuffies and so much more! The people who were working there we so friendly and helpful, too. I highly recommend visiting this little (I believe locally owned?) toy (and collectibles and games) shop!

Retro Shark Gaming should reconsider their name, it's hardly retro, and overall a disappointing…read morevisit. I have gone a few times over the past year, and have felt the same dissatisfaction each time. With the scarce options in Gresham for games, I felt I should give them a couple chances. The video game selection is meek if that. With the most variety for new gen consoles XB S/X and PS5 (This would be fine if they didn't price things as badly). The sections for "retro" games are pitiful, with laughable selections. Any game you came in hoping to find, they've either priced it way too high in the glass case, or they don't have it. Serious price gouging overall, this can't be stated enough. It feels like a basement selection of games that nobody wants, or everyone already has. They even offer games that no longer have online services, rendering them useless to the buyer, at the same price as when these games released 5+ years ago. Do those games come with a warning before or after you buy them? At one point I was on the look out for an original Wii controller, when I called the store I got such vague answers. "We might have them" or a long sales pitch on their off branded Wii controllers sold in store (surprise! They are horrible quality and barely catch a read on the sensor bar) Surely they know the quality of these second market controllers they are selling/ promoting? Just a waste of money and time. The main attraction of this store seems to be the tabletop gaming. They have many events during the week, and I think that is helping with the overall traction of people going in and out of the place. It can't be their prices or selection! I truly think this place would be better off just pivoting to exclusively tabletop games, or AT LEAST take "retro" out of the name. Either way- if you're looking for retro games, don't waste your time here.

KLEARSKI THE KREEPER, a YouTuber who's built a reputation for respectfully showcasing local…read morebusinesses, visited your store on May 29, 2025, to celebrate Pac-Man's 45th anniversary. He wasn't filming anyone without consent, and he's always quick to stop recording if asked. His goal is simple: highlight unique local spots and give them well-deserved attention. What he does is free promotion--something especially valuable in today's economy. As someone who lives in Portland, I'd never even heard of your shop until his video. I was excited to check it out, but the way the filming was shut down--despite no signs posted and no harm being done--left a negative impression. That said, I want to be clear: I don't want to hurt your business. I want to support it. That's why I was disappointed. Gresham and Portland need more visibility and community support, and creators like Klearski help make that happen. He left feeling discouraged, and I believe this could've been handled differently--maybe even turned into a great opportunity. Your staff was kind, and there's no ill will. I just hope next time, the door stays open to creators who are genuinely trying to help businesses like yours thrive.

The Dusty Tiger is a hidden gem of a shop located near the Oak Grove Fred Meyers near Milwaukie…read moreOregon. Lots of different cool stuff to look at very reasonable prices. You should definitely check it out if you love browsing (and buying) fun things you never knew you needed.

David is always nice and accommodating and knowledgeable. If he isn't, he will admit to it. Great…read moreselection of a lot of different stuff and the prices are great. It's clean and neat and easy to look at. Great hours as well.

Such a fun store I can't wait to come back to. In the two times I've been a couple weeks apart,…read morethey already have lots of new inventory. So cool to find toys of my yesteryear, most of which is reasonably priced (the higher priced ones are still fair if you're a collector!). Neat to see the vintage My Little Ponys through the latest series. Star Wars, Transformers, Lego sets....most of which are hard or impossible to find! Even saw a Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure in the original box! So cool, check it out, alone or with your kids!

This gem of a toy store is run by a family that truly loves toys. If it's fun to play with, it's on…read morethe shelves. Something for everybody here, children, mature adults and all those in-between. Both Spanish and English are spoken which some folks find convenient. I can't wait to go back!

A book popped up in a free library in Boston and I fell in love with it. It turned out to be one of…read morea series. Off I went to Wallace books and they pulled five books in the series off their shelves for me. That was last winter. In the meantime, they're keeping me up to date with the series and each time I go to pick up my book, I find at least one other fascinating read to take home--and they give me credit when I bring books back. What's not to love!

This was a very cute bookstore! They sold new and used books and offered to buy books for store…read morecredit during certain hours. I enjoyed their organization of books with clear category labels along with a "PNW author section"! I felt welcomed and relaxed when browsing and would definitely recommend checking it out for any book lover!