Picked up a used Nikon D5100 here today for a great price…read more Turned out it was almost brand new!! Didn't need the lens it came with so he dropped the price accordingly. Great to deal with and none of that "pawn shop" feel or attitude. Highly recomend this place if you find an ad for something you want here.

I haven't been here in a while, it may have gotten better and/or be better than I remember. this…read moreplace has some great bargains- I've seen Earthbound there for even less than the just under 100- I paid online, purchase MegaMan1 for 20 bucks here, and got A LOT of Genesis games for about 5 bucks a piece, As well as Zelda Link to the past for a cool 20 bones. Now there is a down side; unless the game is rare they are all in these plastic tubs, and if you're a browser, it's rather disorganized. however if you're looking for something specific the guy behind the counter will tell you if he has it or not, and sometimes will even fish the desired item out.

If you can get over EB games slightly less than generous trade in program it's a decent chain and…read morethis store in particular is one of the better ones... First off it's not in the most transit friendly area which can be helpful if your on the hunt for a harder to find item as it cuts down on the number of fellow game enthusiasts beating you here to make a purchase but not so great if your principal source of transportation is infact public transit. The store is also pretty well stocked and the staff here really know their stuff. If you catch them during a slower period they will happily engage you in conversation about what their playing right now and what new releases are on the horizon. All in all I just feel like my business is more appreciated here then at some of the larger locations.

EB Games offers a wide selection of video games, whether it is for yourself, a friend or a hardcore…read moregamer you know. They have a lot of hard to find games, and their inventory of pre-owned titles increases the chances they have your title in stock. Pre-owned titles are a popular route for people who want to save a bit of money. You can also trade in your own games and get credit towards your new game purchases. The only downside is that they do not give you a lot of trade-in credit for your games unless it is one of the newer titles. The staff at this location are very knowledgeable in their field, and you can often overhear them talking about the latest video games with their colleagues. Customer service is a bit inconsistent though as the staff always changes. Regardless, this is a good location to try and find that game you are looking for, particularly if it is an older title.

A huge (and I mean, huge) selection of used CDs, LPs, DVDs, as well as band posters, t-shirts,…read morepatches, and other souvenirs. I am truly overwhelmed by the selection of music, and not just rock. There are substantial sections for blues, jazz, punk, folk, and more. I walked in to browse and walked out with an armful of CDs. The staff are friendly, and there is a 30-day exchange policy (with receipt) if anything is defective. I have a feeling this may become a regular stop for me.

Searching for classic Disney DVDs is not easy these days. The Disney vault is a real thing…read moreapparently! I booked a trip to Disney this summer so want to educate my daughter on the classic movies before the trip. I didn't realize it would be that hard. Revolver had a used DVD section and LOADS of Disney - Hurrah! I found Aladdin door $20 and went to but right away. I did t have time to look around but I know if I was with my husband we'd have been in there for hours. They have a large vinyl collection, band shirts and music swag. Server was great and cleaned the DVD before I got it. Had some chitchat about this Disney vault being a real thing. Then went in my merry way. Can't wait to watch Aladdin now.

Awesome selection of movies! highly recommend for any movie fans! A ton of variety as well!read more

Awesome place to go buy used and new stuff. They offer fair pricing. Just got a solar floodlight…read morefor a very good deal. Thanks Cody and Craig! Recommended!

Kevin's movie knowledge is absolutely unparalleled, as is his movie collection. It's such a great…read moreplace to find something new. The atmosphere is something you won't find anywhere else. This is the place for beginners and experts in the alternative/horror/genre film world. He was even kind enough to let us use his place for our kid's first birthday pics. It's awesome. A must visit.

This place is a staple of Whyte Ave. Though not the easiest place unless you know where to look, it…read moreis strangely hidden under a daycare. One of the master minds behind Dedfest, Kevin Martin has put his blood sweat and tears into making this basement full of obscure, rare, strange and awesome movies you can buy or rent. If you are buying, they don't always come cheap but that is because you are getting movies that get shipped to Kevin personally. Some movies are so rare he isn't always willing to part with them. Being a cenophile it is great to nerd out with another like minded and knowledgeable person. Do yourself a favor and show this place some love. You want to see something completely different, you'll find it here.

I didn't even know about this place until I was googling sensory toys for my daughter and this came…read moreup. We came by one day, and I was amazed at how massive the place is. And the selection of toys! Incredible! My daughter was in heaven! Tons of sensory stuff - slime, squishies, glitter wands, a massive selection of Nee-Doh, etc etc. They also sell Schleich figurines, bunch of kits/sets for science, magic, gems, etc, and other "regular" toys. We mainly stayed in the toy section, so we didn't venture over to the hobby side, but it looked like there was tons of stuff. Place was clean and well organized. Ample free parking in the lot outside.

Policy of leaving items on check-out counter a huge problem! Make sure to buy unique items right…read moreaway, left 2 last of their kind Nitro RC engines at checkout, while continuing to shop, and "another" customer bought them, only for sales rep to tell me, he be back tom for $ return, only to spite me!? Worst Hobby Store and CS possible, better to shop online via Amazon / Ebay etc, have done ever since, their stock so limited not even worth shopping there !? unless your buying Traxxas Crap etc, they do not offer much Hobby Scale quality items if any !! not even Tamiya SuperChamp front tires or rims etc !!?

I cant say enough about all the staff at Loan Star,this past year i have had a 180 degree change in…read moremy life,i never ever thought about pawnshops,my life has has been very challenging,and i have always been treated with respect,and they have always been professional,kind and understanding of my surcomstances.They all have made me feel better about myself....THANK _YOU EVERYONE at LONESTAR!!!!!!!!!

First of all, I am not a huge fan of pawn shops!! I realize they are necessary in our economic…read moreclimate, but they always look grimy and the guy behind the counter always looks REALLY grumpy!! I had to get my Iphone fixed at the Ipod Repair Centre, which is next door to Loan Star. It didn't look too sketchy from the front as I walked by, so I decided to just stop in. The sign outside said "Edmontons' Favorite Pawnshop", and it didn't take me long to figure out why!! the store was very well laid out, with sections for tools, guitars, electronics, and what looked like 1000 dvds' and bluray movies. Everything in this place was clean and well displayed. I was greeted as I walked in, but then left alone for a few minutes as I gawked at the 30+ guitars they had well placed on the wall. Then i had a conversation with one of the owners, who seemed to know as much about the guitars as the manufacturers did. He told me I was more than welcome to grab a guitar off the wall and plug it into one the many amps they had plugged in and give it a go!! Well, in the end I didn't end up buying a guitar, but did walk out with a surprise gift for my wife. I hope she likes the diamond earrings I got her for $200.00. They even came with an appraisal from the same guy I get all her jewellery appraised from. The owner said they get about 50 or 60 pairs made up every year due to the demand for them. I'm still not a big fan of pawnshops, but I am now a HUGE fan of Loan Star!!! These guys know their business, that's for sure!!

This place is terrific. Geek heaven. Great selection of single issues and trades, and huge boxes of…read moreold archival stuff. A large gaming area for tabletop games. Tons of tempting action figures and sculptures. Books on creating comics. The staff are always helpful and willing to assist me in finding anything I can't quite place or remember. The negative reviews I've read here seem to expect some kind of big-box-store phony PR campaign from the staff. I think they are mistaking people who are naturally shy or introverted (typical comic book readers?) with being unfriendly or unwilling to help. When I've taken the time to engage with the guys who work here I've had nothing but great experiences, digging through crates to find a certain story arc with my favorite characters, getting recommendations based on other things I've enjoyed, having variant covers set aside until they're ready to go on sale, etc. I'm always greeted by someone at either door when I walk in, and even though they know me by now they always ask if they can help me find anything. I don't know what people are expecting. Complimentary tiramisu? Overall this place is a great regular stop if you're a comic book, tabletop or action figure/memorabilia collector and I strongly disagree with reviews stating that the customer service is lukewarm. If you're comfortable in any other hobbyist shop you'll be comfortable here.

Frankly I find this store overly crowded and not terribly friendly. As a woman who happens to be…read moreinterested in comic books, general geeky things, and games, I find it to be exceedingly important that there be good sight lines in a store of this variety and I find it confusing and hard to navigate as a store location. It really could lead to some uncomfortable encounters with staff or patrons simply because of the layout of the store. In addition I was there with a tall person recently and the items hanging from the ceiling hit his head. This is not good in general. It's a very disorganized clutter-filled store. And feels unusually crowded even when not many people are in there. I would much rather patronize other similar stores in Edmonton that do not have quite such a cluttered/unsafe aesthetic. It also took us a LONG time to find a staff member to help us in searching for a comic we were seeking (it was unavailable). It's good that this part of town has comics/games/etc. options for shopping but I really wish that it were more of a friendly place to shop, especially for people who are new to particular hobbies.