Recently, I was scrolling through instagram and came across @newburycomicsprovidence post and story…read moreof in stock Pop Mart's Labubu blind boxes. Falling for the trend, I had to get my hands on my own Labubu! Labubu is a small monster with high, pointed ears and serrated teeth. Despite a mischievous look, Labubu is kind-hearted and always wants to help. Aren't they so cute? I hurried over to Newbury Comics and they had THE MONSTERS - Have a Seat Vinyl Plush Blind Box, THE MONSTERS - Exciting Macaron Vinyl Face Blind Box, The Monsters Coca-Cola Series Figures Blind Box, and The Monsters Lazy Yoga Series Blind Box behind the checkout counter. There is a limit of purchasing 3 of each type and no holds. A few hours later, I saw an update on the post that Have a Seat and Exciting Macaron Blind Box were sold out. I am so glad Newbury Comics carries these blind boxes and even have a whole Pop Mart section. I've also purchased hippers. Hippers are adorable decorative mini figures come with adhesive tape to stick onto your laptop, desk, phone, bookshelf, and more. I've stuck them on my monitor and my desk organizer. If you are on the hunt for THE MONSTERS blind boxes, follow @newburycomicsprovidence on Instagram and I'm sure you'll get it. They restock and post updates.

I love this store... I can find so many fun things to get as gifts...from fun t-shirts to stuffed…read moreanimals, to toys, to LPs etc.. The store sells new and used CDs, LPs, singles, and DVDs, and other pop culture-related goods, including comics, manga, posters, T-shirts, trading cards, action figures, buttons, sports merchandise, jewelry, cosmetics, novelties and more. A fun place to wander around for a while and get interesting stuff for others.... This store is of the many that can be found in New England, mostly at shopping malls.

I got kicked out of the store today because after I bought products from the store I went ahead and…read moreyelled "Hell yeah, power to the players!" as loud as I could. I didn't think it was offensive as that is the company slogan, I said it to hype people up. I think what was done was a complete overreaction from the staff. Overall, this is a great store with great people and great things. Hell yeah!

Super helpful today! Cracked my Ghost Recon disc, (are you kidding me, no more late night playing)…read moreand I brought in some trades to ease the pain of having buy another. Sales people were helpful, chatted us up, and generally made us feel like they cared we were there. Good stuff.

My birthday gift to my fiancé this year was a trip to Providence and a tour of ask things…read morelovecraft. So naturally I decided to make this the last stop before we flew back. I SHOULD HAVE MADE IT OUR FIRST STOP. The guy there was amazing and obviously a fan himself, which is always a bonus when you go to places like this. The store was gorgeous, I wish I could get these guys to decorate my house. And it won't break your bank buying stuff from them. Which usually niche stores like that will.

This small book shop is located inside The Arcade. It's focus is on 'the weird', aka books related…read moreto sci-fi, horror stories, tarot, witchcraft, and more. They have a few t-shirts for sale too. Books include local authors, famous authors, fiction, the history of witch trials such as in Salem, MA and several other non-fiction topics. I picked up a book I have been hoping to find for years now; the original stories by the Brothers Grimm. None of this tinkerbell fairytale stuff. This is raw, gorey, brutal stuff. The woman who assisted me was such fun to chat with and made some recommendations based on my interests. Definitely more books here I plan to return for. They even have a small area out the door (in the center of the building) to sit and read if you have time, or can't wait to begin your new book. Seriously, I have passed this shop half a dozen times and didn't realize what I was missing until I read their write up in Rhode Island Monthly magazine. Very glad I did!

It was a bit cold outside and I needed to kill time so I was delighted to stumble across this…read morebookshop! First, I love that they have free non perishable goods outside for people to help themselves as they need it. The shop inside is very cute, they have a diverse selection of books inside a cozy space. I liked how it was organized, enjoyed featuring of local artists work, including cards and bookmarks. Prices were what you can expect from a smaller book store, nothing incredibly expensive and overall a good deal. They also had a pile of books by the door that were completely free, which I thought was a great idea. Definitely a great place to stop by if you're looking for a new read!

My favorite bookstore, hands down…read more The team at Heartleaf has created such a welcoming & eclectic environment. They've carefully curating a wide variety of stories, accumulated so many sweet little goodies & knick knacks, & built a wonderful, irreplaceable community in Providence. They put a LOT of effort into highlighting BIPOC & queer authors in their collection. The range of genres & narratives - especially considering the tiny size of the store - is a masterclass in diverse inventory. The very best thing about Heartleaf, though, is the manager. She alone is worth a visit to the store. If she's napping, it's a cardinal sin to disturb her. You'll just have to come back another time to give her a scratch behind the ears. (Penny is the manager. Penny is also a cat. I promise I'm not randomly scratching humans behind the ears.) Thank you Caroline & Mads for everything you do. Long live Heartleaf!

This is a really great store. We have been here a few times and each time we get amazing customer…read moreservice. I wanted to thank everyone that works here for their amazing service and also a special thanks to Alison and Michael for my son's gift. Thank you for making his day

Gruff insecure manager lost my business after taking his frustrations out on me over…read moremisunderstandings. First, there was some strange miscommunication as he fails to explain the differences between the final copy in stock versus how they usually sell them. I ask for clarification, and he gives a redundant non-answer after already giving me non-laymen terms in the first place. I take a guess at what he meant. "So, like, the (price tag) sticker?" he gives weird condescending quip thinking I meant the one he's applying to seal the case. I can empathize with a misunderstanding, but that was a just plain rude response. We don't have that rapport. We aren't friends. Then I clarify. He gives an exhausted "Well Goo Gone exists." he sounds like he didn't get any sleep and that I'm making his day harder. Like, dude.. I get that GameStop is a horrible employer and I don't want to be there anymore than you do. Don't take it out on me. We then have what I thought was a friendly respectful interaction about whether Paypal barcode is a payment option and I'm thinking this is going fine so I'm comfortable enough to shoot the breeze about how it gets me 3% back on my medications. He seemed chill enough. In retrospect, I'm realizing my N95 mask and resting face must make me look... stern?? to him? Because he's giving this unnecessary "sorry" about it where I'm trying to placate *him* that it's okay and that I ask it everywhere. Here's where it became a problem. After he asks if I want to add protection to my order, My response somehow warranted he derail the transaction to give this bizarre frustrated lecture about how he has a store to run or something. And what prompted this power trip? I said.... "Nope" Cricket chirps. That's it. "Nope." How dare I??? Did I say it too quickly? Too flatly? Did my mask obscure the friendly expressiveness? Who cares at this point, YOU'RE in control and THIS is how you handle it? Does a sudden passing breeze make you want to punch a baby, too? the most baffling part is that video game stores are going to have neurodiverse people saying quick short awkward answers especially if they know they're too long winded otherwise (like here!). That's par for the course. It's gaming, not Abercrombie. Expect awkwardness, assume good intent. I had to multiple times in our short awkward time together. Anyways, Nostradamus here is the master of self-fulfilling prophecy as I cancelled my order and had a lovely time telling him off before taking my business to a competitor at the next town over. The most disappointing thing about it is that this is just the most recent *awful* experience. I shopped at GameStops considerably less in the past seven years and each time I get a stunning reminder that your company culture just keeps spewing out miserably off-putting insecure staff or anxiously under-trained but infinitely more well-meaning canaries in your coal mine that quit at first sign of abuse (like myself). Truly, "Power to the player", means the ability to walk out and take your business elsewhere.

Went to suite 2117 and no one there and locked.Tried calling and no responce.Are you still in…read morebusiness?normand_bedard@aol.com

Really cute book shop! It's easy to get to in hope artist village. I parked in between the two…read morebuildings, saw the sign for the store in a window, and went in through the side door and it was right there! It's cozy inside with a great selection. You can curl up and read a book there if you want! They also offer blind book dates - the books are wrapped and labeled with the genre with some fun goodies that come with them. The owner hosts some cool events, I haven't been to one yet but really looking forward to attending one soon.

This bookstore is fantastic! There are so many affordable books to find at this charming spot. I…read morelove their huge selection of beautiful notebooks to pick from. It is a smaller bookstore, but it has a lot of popular books available and a great selection of used books. There is an entire section of used books marked at a great price. I loved all the natural lighting that spilled into the space. While I didn't end up interacting with anyone who worked there, it felt like the staff was ready to answer any questions based on an interaction I saw with a cashier and another customer. There is metered parking right in front. I'd recommend checking this bookstore out.

If you are in downtown Providence, this is a great stop not only for books but also for souvenirs,…read morefun items, and vinyl. The store is well stocked and large for a downtown shop. The selection of books and music will make you spend time searching for your favorite. Street parking or public transportation are the best ways to reach this store....in addition to walking....