This is one of my favorite bookstores in the Philippines. I love the aesthetic inside and how it…read morewas laid out especially when they have photo of a woman create with books. It was also bonus that my book, Bridging the Confidence, was available at this location. Definitely a must go if you love book stores.

Bookstore -- more than books! (MANILA Philippines)…read more My two daughters would absolutely love this bookstore if we had one in the U.S. My 10-year old niece who resides in the Philippines introduced me to this store when I told her that I was looking for Sonny Angel merchandise for my adult daughter at home who loves this stuff. Not only did they have them but they had so many different kinds of Pop Mart blind box merchandise meaning you do not know which figure you will receive until you buy one and open the box. The bookstore also carries a good selection of Manga books series which my other daughter would be excited to see. For Yuko Shimizu fans... they sell the mural shirts here too. After all the searching for the Sonny Angel merch I was glad to find them in this bookstore and surprised my child with the plush. Customer service was excellent, they were very friendly and helpful. Great prices! The bookstore is located in the Mitsukoshi BGC in Taguig Metro Manila. Review #3294

Comic Quest. Of course I'll give it four stars. Any store that specializes in selling comics or…read moreanything relate to it's characters and so forth is always aces in my book. These sort of stores is what makes visitng malls worthy of my time. Not the food or the clothing, but the stuff that I can read. My brain needs food after all and printed material is often the best, most nutritious and satisfying source of brain food. Comic Quest goes a little bit beyond most comic book stores because it also likes to sell other items that are related to comics. For example, they also sell shirts with super hero themes. It's a common thing sure. Nothing new or original in that idea, but few comic book stores actually do this sort of things nowadays if at all. I'm not going to say that this is a part of a dying breed, but it is a uncommon sight. Feel free to walk right in since you might find something you like.

With more and more interest going into the "nerdy" or "geek" culture, comic shops and hobby shops…read morehave arisen to provide specialty shop services to the growing population. So, where would one go for both? One option would be Filbar's, which manages to sell comic books, cards and figurines of superheroes and occasionally favorite fantasy characters from Japanese Anime as well. With these shops scattered all over, one can imagine a network of these subcultures managing to tell each other about the latest small place where one can pick up a comic or a toy or even a card game that caters to their hobbies and interests. This branch of Filbar's in particular is conveniently located inside a mall and looks more like an open stall than an enclosed store thus permitting even girls like me to get in on the trend. The layout and location of the store diminishes any sense of hesitation that uninitiated yet curious passersby may feel and the general interest magazines displayed in the front portion seems to be an effective ploy to get any mall-goer to do the first step: check out the store. With Filbar's around, we can be comfortable showing our curiosity and openness for this new culture.

Die-hard collectors of movie and comicbook superheroes (or villains) and other fan-favorite…read morecharacters can find heaven on earth at Maxiworks in Rockwell. I have been a longtime customer of this store. In the Philippines, they are the official partner-distributor of collectible brands like Hot Toys, Sideshow, Funko, and Gentle Giant. As a collector this is important because many other toy shops are now selling fake items which have no value at all. I started my first ever collection in 2007 with a limited edition deluxe G.I. Joe figures of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. My collection has now grown to over twenty items. I also have premium format statues of Batman, The Joker, and Jack Sparrow. All with fully-realized, highly-detailed likenesses of the characters. I also appreciate the insights of the guys at Maxiworks. Just ask Leo or Ann, the very polite and friendly store managers, about the latest and most sensible collectibles to buy and they will be happy to help you out. You can even pre-order items at very affordable downpayment rates. Over time, I see Maxiworks more as an investment house rather than a toy shop. All of the items I bought from them have increased in value. Unfortunately, I never planned on selling my figures and statues.

Hey, are you a collector of Marvel or DC figurines? If you are, then add this to your list of…read moreplaces to visit. Every time I go to this place, I can't help my feels (yes, I'm from tumblr) when I see all the display cases that house their collectibles. They have lots of available stuff such as the adorable Funko Pop! Bobbleheads, the lifelike Hot Toys Figurines (I've been looking for these for a loooooong time!), the huge busts of different heroes and villains, and so much more! You should definitely check this place out just in case they have what you're looking for.

Unprofessional, disrespectful and rude! If I could rate them 0 stars I would, the attendants was…read morevery rude. my friends and i entered and started browsing and talking about comic books we liked when all of a sudden we heard the attendants behind the counter say "wala yan, magpapalamig lang yan" (they're just here to cool off, they wont buy). we got annoyed, paid for our comic books and just left. we've bought from this branch multiple times before but we're never going back there again.

Believe it or not, Filbar's has been around since 1979. I remember going here with my dad and my…read morebrother -- both comic geeks -- when I was very young. It made such an impression on me that I found myself going there years later to feed my own nerdy needs. To categorize them just as a comic book store would be a big mistake. While bulk of their products do include comics from big wigs like DC, Marvel, Vertigo and more, they do have so much more than that. Graphic Novels are among the many things you'll find here. We'll technically speaking, it can fall into the comic book category as well. What I love about Filbar's is that they carry works by local artists. I was extremely impressed that they have Arnold Arre's collected works for Mythology Class and it's priced at less than P500. For someone who has pored over every page of Mythology Class in my college days, this is really a gem of a find. When famous Pinoy inker and local graphic novel legend Gerry Alanguilan came out with Elmer in 2011, this was my first place to look for a copy. Thankfully, I did get my hands on one. They also have a lot of comic-inspired shirts, posters and bags. Of course, they have collectible toys, too. I've been looking into collecting Funko POP lately and of course, they would be my top pick for sourcing my first ever piece. I can't wait to get my hands on that Dancing Groot Funko POP. Filbar's keeps the fangirl/geek in me alive!

This goes out to the nerds on the other side of the spectrum!…read more Comic Quest has more to do with comics than Comic Alley does lately. They stock western comics though and have quite a lot of titles on their shelves. DC, Marvel, Vertigo, Dark Horse... you name it, they probably have it. From the more popular titles to some of the more obscure ones. If you're a collector or just an avid comic book reader, they probably have something you need to put on your shelf. But it isn't just comics. There's a bunch of other things, too. They have My Little Pony vinyl toys and figurines, I've seen a few Avengers and JLA hoodies and shirts... and this is definitely a place you can stock up on Magic cards but the one thing I do have to admit I dream of are their artbooks. Anime artbooks, video game artbooks, those delectable bibles of concept art and behind the scenes sketches... Comic Quest has a pretty sizeable collection of them too. It doesn't matter what you're into. Western comics, anime, video games, cartoons... Comic Quest definitely has something for any shade of fandom. And the staff is pretty knowledgeable too! If you need to figure out preorders or see if they have something you've been looking for, they're sure to give you a hand.

Back in the good old days, people actually had to pay for printed material if they wanted the…read morelatest updates or stories. Newspapers were meant for general news. But if you had a hobby or special interest, you really had to invest in periodicals, like magazines or journals, that specifically tackled your interest. Magazine and periodical stores were nearly a dime a dozen back when I was young. There were so many of them that distinguishing one from the other was a bit difficult. Nowadays, many of them have fallen to the wayside, or simply gone out of business. These establishments are a dying breed. I'm actually surprised I still saw this place. Usually, the only stores like it that still survive tend to cater to a niche market. This place on the other hand, sells niche products, periodicals. They have magazines that will probably satisfy the hobbies or peculiarities of almost any kind of person.