Don't let the "Sports card" part in it's name fool you. This shop sells various card packs such as…read moresports cards, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Vanguard, Magic the Gathering and various other stuff. Despite it's very odd but obvious location and week hours It's all dealed with a very sweet natured man, the place is usually packed with casual players but it's still a great place to visit, buy and open packs/booster boxes

Very cool place!! Lots of great deals! Great atmosphere !! The owner is very nice and friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable! Makes a person want to go back ! Looking forward to visiting the place again very soon!!

Need comics, board games or collectables? I've no doubt that you'll find them here. Especially if…read moreyou're looking for Funko. Probably the biggest collection of different figures I've seen in Halifax. The store is quite large, which is surprising because it doesn't look big from the street. It doesn't look like much, but once you start wandering through the store you'll find the selection unbeatable. I didn't interact with the staff on this visit - they were busy chatting with someone else about board games, and I didn't need any help so I didn't bother them - but they seem really knowledgeable and excited to share their knowledge with customers.

Monster Comic Lounge is located along Gottingen Street…read more It is a Hidden Gem, for all those Comic Fans. I actually went on a search for this store. You have to know where to look or you will miss it for sure. I happened to meet the owner Mike. A pretty relaxed guy, I guess you would have to be in this business. I have never seen so many comics in my life. This store is jammed packed full of adventure of all kinds, there is not an ounce of space not used. Mike has been at this location for about 4 years, but has been in the business for much longer. This store is know by an elite group of people already. You will find your new and used Comic Books, Game Boards, Graphic Novels (20% off) always, Action Figures, Card Games. I am probably missing a lot, but lets just say, Mike has it. Now, I have to say, it is worth the venture to see the Statue of Yoda (look at the picture attached). It is fantastic. Life Sized!! Who knew Comics had such a large following. Well they do! Go and Enjoy.

MSC is the perfect example of a generational family business. The combined knowledge of the staff…read moreis apparent when you start asking questions. If they don't have what you need, they will find it without crazy markups. The store has the feel of an "old timey" shop, with a great selection of the newest RC vehicles and tech. Ordering online from Evil Bay and that jungle website can be convenient, but nothing feels better than being able to go to a local shop to quickly grab what you need for a current project.

They are personable and knowledgable. I went in for my first RC purchase and was wowed by their…read moreselection and patience as I (slowly) decided in what direction I wanted my first step into the hobby to be. They were able to answer every question I had and helped to direct me into a car that was exactly what I was looking for. They have a great selection of accessories and their prices are fantastic too. They are indeed MIGHTY!

I recently had a painting matted and put together by the framing department at the Dartmouth…read moreCrossing location. Courtney looked after me both times. I think she is a very special employee. She was friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The painting looks beautiful. I am very very happy with the product and service concentrate.

Worst service. Spent 20 minutes at the curb side pickup. called in twice and kept being assured…read morethey weee coming right out. 20 minutes turned into 30. No offer to make right. Won't be shopping here again and will be telling people not to use curb side pickup. Still waiting as I type .....

Woozles was somewhere that I would take my son on a Saturday and he would be lost for hours with…read moreall the great books and games. Woozles is a unique book store not like the other LARGE ones. More enchanting welcoming you just have to experience this. I was there on Saturday that just passed and I took my BF daughter there as she has never been. WOW she was very excited and picked out some neat things for the Easter Bunny to bring. There is a great section of travelling games they actually had the travelling hang man game and gee I would like that for the car as I hate to go on drives and it was under $15. In the back of one of the sections there is a small adult section with a big comfy chair that you can enjoy while your child is enjoying all the great surprises around the corner.

Love this store- friendly staff, great selection of toys and books- I bring my son in there every…read morenow and again for something he likes- beware : it's hard to get the kids out once your in so be prepared to chat with staff, look around or sit in the reading chair while your munchkin plays lol

Now here is a huge, somewhat overwhelming art and craft store. This place seriously has everything…read moreyou may need to tackle a craft or any sort of art project. Deserres has everything from scrapbooking items to a rather large framing center. They've got a diverse selection of paints and colours, as well as a lot of different canvases to work with, in all shapes and sizes. There's even a kids section with fun projects for children of all ages. What I really liked about Deserres is that it's nicely mapped out. There are large signs above head indicating what is in each section. Everything from the fine arts to graphic arts is conveniently labelled so you know exactly where to go. I had a couple of questions about products and the nice salesman was very eager to help. He told me everything a I needed to know and even gave me other options to choose from. I was very grateful for his help. I really enjoyed just browsing through this store at all that they have, even if I wasn't interested in buying most of it. I thoroughly enjoyed how organized they were. It made it easy to be in there.

'Deserres' is currently located where 'Loomis Art Store' used to be. I'm not entirely certain that…read more'Deserres' didn't just absorb this smaller art store chain, since the interior doesn't appear to have changed very much. Whether you're a professional or simply a crafty weekender, Deserres caters to every level of artiste. They truly have something for everyone! I was impressed to pop in last Saturday and find pink pipe cleaners. (A naturally integral component of my Halloween costume) Deserres also carries those stick on wall designs that you've probably started noticing. These are super funky and a nice alternative to sponge painting your bedroom, etc. They also come in a chalk board variety so your grocery list can be a tad more noticeable 2'x3' tacked to your wall. Definitely recommend trying this art store out! Lots of great gift wrapping paraphernalia too!

Eye Level is super sweet and great. Located on Gottingen Street, it provides a low key environment…read morefeaturing local artists' fresh, inspired and sometimes zany works. I've been here for a few openings as well as for the Nocturne festival. The space is simple: a single white long rectangular room, with a reception area in the back. Nestled into one of the back most corners, you will find a rich selection of zines - small publications consisting of writings, pictures, etc. You can buy them or peruse (I recommend buying - they don't cost much and you'll be supporting the artist). You should indeed check out this little gallery. It's a simple space, filling a very necessary position as a purveyor of local (and sometimes visiting) artists' creations! GO!

Eyelevel is a gallery that brings a fresh element into Halifax's art scene. Its a small and quaint…read morelittle setting run by a sweet bunch of people who like to keep things interesting. The gallery provides some great local work and prefers to play on a more conceptualized art experience. A few months ago I attended a free cinema night that featured a 1979 Bowie documentary called 'Cracked Actor', and 2 other short films covering contrasting sub cultures of times past. Definitely a worthy venture, as I wouldn't have sought these films out on my own. Popcorn and beer were served as well. The gallery holds spoken word shows, most recently "Dear Diary", in which submissions were pooled together for people to read private thoughts, or written piece to portray such a manner. Very cool as a collective entity. I'd consider this one of the freshest contributors to art in the city and a place to keep tabs on for interesting and provocative shows.

I got two books from here. The place is organized properly. However, most of the books are older…read more You may not find newer books there, but there are many nice old collections there!

Look closely for Schooner because it could be easy to miss. This little store is actually a…read morehouse-turned-shop, which means it looks exactly like someone's house from the outside. Inside isn't much different. There are different rooms that you can go into, some appearing to pop out of nowhere. I was pretty shocked at how large this place was. It seemed so tiny from the outside, but it's deceivingly large. Schooner specializes in rare and out-of-print books, although I did notice some regular old books there too. They have paper signs indicating which sections are which and what each shelf contains. I was drawn to the mystery section which, oddly enough, was located right next to the children's section. Once I perused the mysteries I was drawn to the children's. I found one book that I remember reading when I was a child and was instantly pulled into a state of nostalgia. I think I spent a few minutes reading through it again. There was a nice older couple working the counters. They were both busying themselves on the computers while a couple other folks and I were browsing around. They were cute and the store was cute too. Top notch, I say!