They gave me their card at comic con one year. Called ahead of time to ask if they buy comics and…read morethat I had a long box full I wanted to sell. Drove 30 mins out, carry in the long box, guy spend about 15 mins looking through it and says he's not interested in any of it. Waste of time. Was looking forward to selling to them in the future but not anymore. Guy offered me zero and had the nerve to tell me to come back with rare comic. If you only buy rare comics you should have said that over the phone!

Great store great selection. They just moved and I have not been to their new location yet.read more

Fabulous, knowledgeable, helpful. Great selection of paint and exactly what I needed, a super fine…read moredrill bit to install a jewel in the wood crown of a Buddha statue. John, the co-owner also sells drills. My gaming buddy came with me shot the breeze with John to find he had a shared love of a wide selection of games. So we highly recommend for statue and craft needs as well as games. They have parking, a bathroom, and a big shop. They are in the popular alleyway behind South Tacoma, in the old bank at the corner. I would post a photo of John but I forgot to ask his permission - maybe someone else can take his photo and get his permission. Knows a ton.

I love this store. They have a nice selection of games and willing to order something they don't…read morehave. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable and they have game space.

Always the best experience every time, been going since they first opened and stopped going for a…read morewhile due to some work conflicts. Upon going back after a long while they instantly remembered me and it was the same old warm TCG environment they have mastered. Amazing new events posted on their calendar as well as the newly renovated D&D room in the back. Will always recommend this place over any other card store!!!

Nice guys who run a solid card shop, great inventory and a good clean vibe. If you're into Pokemon…read morecollecting or playing MTG, it's a great place to stop by!

I really wanted to take a little bit of time to drop some love for Alex, Andy, and Deshawn over at…read morethe Hyper Sonic shop. I'm a little disappointed with myself that I was not aware of this shop in all this time I've resided in Tacoma. They have a neat interesting variety of toys and video games. This review is going to focus on my interaction with Alex and Alex from a seller's standpoint. I have a fair amount of collectibles and there were a couple action figures I was looking to (reluctantly) unload (a 1983 Inspector Gadget doll and a NECA Ada Wong to be exact). I had looked online and consulted various other stores in the area and the few offers I had received were far from fair. I'm happy to report that Alex and Andy knew the market and what my items were going for online. We even looked them up together. We had some obligatory endearing haggling and in the end they offered me a fair price for my beloved items. They were the only store that I had spoken with in the local area that were not only fair in their evaluation but even in the same league as the market value. They even appreciated the items as much as I did so I knew they would end up in a good home. Again, I only wished I knew about them sooner. I will definitely keep them in mind for the future when I inevitably decide to sell some cherished childhood treasures. Cheers, guys.

I was back down in my old stomping grounds of Lakewood due to work and wanted to see if there were…read moreany local retro game stores nearby - lucky for me this shop popped up on my maps and was less than 10 mins away. I didn't know what to expect but was super surprised by how much cool stuff the store had! I was looking for a gameboy game but ended up finding about 10 things I wanted to buy on my next visit. They had tons of old toys that I used to have or have been wanting to get from pretty niche series like Monsieur Bome, Masamune Shirow figures, and even my old favorite army vehicles from Mega Force. The owner was playing Pokemon on the big screen when I walked in but was super helpful and friendly. I am definitely a fan of this place and will stop by any chance I can get when I'm down in the area.

My family visited Metro Retro in search of Pokemon packs that weren't just the ordinary cheap ones…read moreyou can get at Walgreens, as our 3 kids have really gotten into it. This of course led my husband and I through a sea of nostalgia and the kids watching endless "card pull" videos. This was our first time at Metro, and my 6 year old son was lead by destiny to find the coveted "God pack" or golden Charizard (his words, not mine). While the kids "ohhh'd and ahhh'd" over the cards and played their hand at the claw machines - I asked the guy working for the info on the different packs. He was so patient and sweet to my 5 year old daughter who was a tad too energetic and excited, and the boys who acted as if we were looking at the answer to world peace through a glass case. He was full of knowledge, answered questions about uncommon Pokemon, and let my son pick out which of the Pokemon boxes he felt was "lucky". In a time where my kid has to compete with adults to even get the chance for a Pokemon machine to release a few items... always leaving empty handed because they emptied it out as he stood behind them in line... you made my kids day. Thank you Conner, for making our first trip there so special.

Overcharging like crazy. If your a card shop charge market. They were charging 150% for things .read more

Excellent place to play board games or Lorcana! They are a great 3rd space to meet other community…read moremembers!

If been looking for a board game and after calling several places was able to locate it here. Upon…read morearriving I realized just how many games this store has. They have SO many. I immediately found several games that I wanted to play. I walked into their vault and found that most of the games they have displayed to purchase they also have to play in the store. We decided to purchase the game we came for and go home and play it. But will be back here on Sunday afternoon for some game time.

What a cool find! A small hole in the wall store that is locally owned and operated…read more The walls are covered top to bottom with merchandise. New editions of tows, posters, vintage toys and comic books (individual and anthologies) galore. There was a turn stile with discount books and I scored a Star wars anthology for $4! There are boxes of $1 comics and I got an iron man and a cat woman book. In the back to the left is a clearance shelf where I found x men versus avengers for $20! 50% off!! This place is fun and is a total vibe. Support small business.

Great shop, helpful and friendly staff. This is where I go month to month for my comics.read more

My girl turned 10 and is a huge Kuromi fan. I knew this store would have what I was looking for,…read morebut was so impressed by the selection of items, and the young woman behind the counter was great. She helped make my baby girl's 10th birthday a fantastic hit! My girl was so freaking happy!

Kung Hei Fat Choy - Happy Chinese New Year! How adorable is this Year of the Rabbit Hello Kitty!…read more They have lots of cute stuff here at the shop. From Anime, to Sanrio and friends like Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi - Sweet Lolita, tokidoki and much much more. Somehow your kid inside comes out when you go to This type of cute shop. You have to check it out if you like Anime or Sanrio & friends. The place is nit that big but big enough that they have variety to choose from. We were also told you can order ahead and pay and they will hold it for you for pick up later.