My girlfriend brought me here because she knows I'm into anime and looking for some toys from my…read morechildhood to fill my display cases. Yes, there were a lot of awesome figures and statues to see that bring back some nostalgia to when I was kid. However, a lot of the toys both in package, on card, or loose were a bit overpriced. Some figures had horrible sun damage to them seeing as this location is in a warehouse type building. The lady behind the counter wasn't helpful as we walked in and around the front in for about 10-15 minutes before she even said hi. After that she just walked around putting things away and sat behind the counter. Now what's upsetting? My girlfriend found this 3-pack of Shattered Glass Transformers (Evil Dinobots) from SDCC. I clearly asked if I could open them and she said they were new. I didn't like that answer and how snappy she was with me. I kept them in the box until I got my new display case and Lord behold, they're all broken. All 3 figures wastes are popped off and will not plug into the bodies or stay in place, Grimlock's dino head is snapped, the plus to keep Slag's dino head on its body are broken, and some of Snarl's scales are broken. There's no point in keeping them. And I would feel bad, like the owner should feel, if I were to try and sell them off broken to anyone else.

Shop located in Oakland that specializes in collectibles and primarily Manga and Anime IPs and…read morecharacters. The place looks like it's located within a residential home so it threw me off at first. But there's a sign at the front. The folks here are very friendly and they're very knowledgeable. In terms of value, it's hard to say only because there are a lot of items that are highly collectible in addition to your run of the mill, newer IP's. In my opinion, I feel like the prices are pretty fair, especially since they may have some hard to find pieces that collectors are looking for. I came here with my nephew before we had dinner in the area. He's a big fan of anime and manga and especially things related to Godzilla. He ended up buying a figure. Just a really cool store in a very unexpected non-descript place.

I love this comic shop! Whenever I have friends in town I take them and the staff is friendly,…read moreprovides great suggestions, and the store has amazing comics, zines, pins, stickers, buttons, blind boxes, everything. I also love the selection of BiPOC and Queer comics. Wish I had photos but believe me this place is packed to the brim and the pricing is reasonable because it's hard out here for small businesses!

I've only been to Cape & Cowl once , I don't live in the area. But I definitely plan to return…read more It's one of the best comic shops I've ever been in, run by exceptional people. Very easy to see they've won an Eisner- a highly prestigious Comic Book industry award. They understand marketing, promotions, the store is well organized, well stocked, well lit, roomy and friendly. The staff are happy to see you. They seem happy to be working there and they are extremely helpful. With a fellow like Eitan as their boss, it's not hard to understand why. If you haven't been in there yet to get an idea of enthusiasm that this shop generates and promotes: follow their Instagram page.

Dreamy kids selection of toys and clothing, from shoes to socks. I got two pairs of rain boots (one…read morefull price, one half off) for the older kiddo for El Niño, and cute pants. Did I mention costumes?! This place sets the heart aflutter. Wondering if a bat or manta ray is something my littlest will wear, lol. Gifts yes that too of course puzzles, books, games, stickers, etc. Shop local and proud!

A nice little shop for baby and toddler clothes and toys. Always had very friendly customer service…read moreat this store. You can get a gift receipt and free gift wrapping. Recommend this store over other large chains.

This is my go to spot for kids toys, party supplies, and little gifts. The woman who owns the shop…read moredoes a great job curating everything and the prices are fair.

Great little cute shop on Piedmont. I have come here 2x before to buy these super cute amazing…read moremessage stones for myself and as gifts. They have tons of home stuff and gifts and toys for kids plus books and more. Support a small female Asian owned business. Owner Janet is usually behind the counter. Their candles by the door smell amazing. I'm waiting for her next shipment of the small version of the aptly named "entitled" candle to come in next month.

If you like Legos and want it at a fairly reasonable price before it hits the store come down to…read moreJack London Dquare for this 3 day event. They are giving away free Legos and stickers and have a bunch of photo opportunities and the prevent to buy Lego merchandise before it hits the stores for Christmas!

First time here I kinda stumbled on this spot their 1$ rack…read moreof clothes lured me in Inside is well stocked and organized There are both new and gently used items for sale Customer service is friendly I swooped up an adidas jacket jacket for $9 If I'm in the area I would definitely stop by again Parking can be hard to find Street parking only

This place is incredible. It's a tiny shop with a huge selection of high quality kids' clothing and…read moretoys. It's hard browse without having to get something! And the store owner and her team are all super friendly! Love this local business!

This is by far my favorite place to go to for board games. I'm relatively new to the board game…read morescene but this place is nice because it has a good variety of games, including cozy ones, kid games and intense strategic ones. And did I mention that the other half of the store sells comics? They even have a shelf for local artists' zines! Love seeing businesses support local artists! Their prices are fair and comparable to other board game stores like Games of Berkeley and Black Diamond Games. I also like that this is just a store, not a place to play games at. Sometimes I get intimidated walking by people playing at tables. There's a parking lot around the back that belongs to the grocery store, I think. Or street parking. The people who work here are super friendly too! Very helpful but you won't feel like they're watching your every move.

A welcoming, affordable, and cool comic store like this is such a rare gem these days!…read more I'm so glad to be able to stop in occasionally for a new $1 comic, children's book, or rare music inspired comics anthology like I have lately. The staff have always been pleasant to speak with and knowledgable. If you're looking for a new comic and on a budget, there are rows of $1 comic boxes to look through. I've found some out of Marvel. And local creator ones too. If you're looking for a surprise gift for your four year old nephew, there are several sections of the store offering a variety of children's books. And if you're nostalgic for the nineties sometimes, you could find some music inspired graphics catching your eye. For any level of comic or graphic novel enthusiast, Dr Comics & Mr Games is a definite go to.

Everything is wonderful there I live in Southern California and they are shipping me wonderful…read morethings for my new grandbaby. It's bamboo and very soft.!

Customer service and clothing selection were both really good. Lots of darling accessories too.read more

I just received my Bert the farting Hippo and I traced Folkmanis makes this fun stuffed animal…read moremanufactured by a company in China somewhere. It took a while to get but it's just like the stuffed Hippo on TV, though the farting sounds it makes are not the same, I don't really care ,it's just so darn cute! t even comes with a real spiked collar!

My daughter loves cats and kept asking for a cat. For her birthday i gifted her the rag doll cat…read morewhich I would hope keep her busy. She loved the cat and named it Miko. I bid and won this item which was generously donated by folkmains, through our school auction. Miko is life sized and floppy like a real cat and has scared many guest who came to our house because it is so life like. My older daughter even asks if she can sleep with miko for the night. Miko is great for cuddling and has a good weight to it. I highly recommend. Quality product!

I was surprised to find that I had a card shop so close to me. So happily, I stopped by and…read moreentered. Note: street parking can be difficult but if you don't mind walking, you can try parking at the lot by the laundry mat and Top Up. One lady working in there. She knows her stuff. She's blunt and forward. Straight to the point! She was very helpful to me. There's a bunch of cards. There's a bunch of comics and manga. I was able to buy some 8 card binder sheets, a Pokémon pack, AND to my delight, a WWE Topps set. Overall, I had a good experience.

Felt really uncomfortable shopping at the Alameda comic store on Webster. It was my kids' first…read moretime going to a comic store, and honestly, I wish their first experience had been somewhere else. The cashier kept following us around while my kids were looking through the comics, and another employee was staring at us pretty much the whole time. Then when we went to pay, I found out they didn't take Apple Pay, and the cashier seemed annoyed about the whole thing. Just a really weird, unwelcoming experience. There are plenty of other businesses I'd rather support, so I won't be going back.