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.

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!

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.

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.

One of my nephews is big on video games, Virtual Reality and stuff, so I decided to look for…read moresomething in that realm for him at GameStop. I had never been to one of these stores before and I was impressed. The choices of electronics and games to buy is really good...You could be a PS4 or Nintendo gamer and find Tons of options ! GameStop is an American video game, consumer electronics, and gaming merchandise retailer.The company is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas (a suburb of Dallas), and is the largest video game retailer worldwide. As of 29 January 2022, the company operated 4,573 stores including 3,018 in the United States, 231 in Canada, 417 in Australia and 907 in Europe under the GameStop, EB Games, EB Games Australia, Micromania-Zing, ThinkGeek and Zing Pop Culture brands.The company was founded in Dallas in 1984 as Babbage's, and took on its current name in 1999. GameStop owns and publishes Game Informer, a video game magazine.

I couldn't let how rude the bald manager was at checkout…read more My son and I entered the store with 8 gift cards that my son accumulated over the year. However, we were unsure of the total amount. As we waited in line I could hear how polite the male staff was(bald Caucasian with a clear mask on. I believe he's the manager). He looked up some items for this couple ahead of us with a smile. Called a few stores for them so I had hopes of decent service. When he called on us however the courtesies ended. I asked him politely asked if he would mind checking the balance on the cards and combine them onto one card. He quickly declined both requests by first chuckling and then pointing to the card reader tucked away behind some upsale items on the counter. He also quickly crushed my kids dreams by saying he didn't have anymore of the 1 game he had picked out while I waited in line. No alternatives by maybe doing what he did for the couple previously...looking the game up and letting us know where we might find it. He just sat there with an attitude while I swiped each card. The rudeness that stood out the most was when he questioned why my son had so many gift cards. Those were the 3 things he said to us. Absolutely nothing more. No I can't check your gift cards. No I can't combine your gift cards We don't have any more of that game. I finally asked before leaving if they had ps4's available. He quickly replied No, next please! We actually came here for better service from the Johnston store but providence place location is just as bad.

I LOVE this store! I'm so happy one is in my area. FYI-its located near the Seekonk Price-Rite…read moreSupermarket. Not everything thing is greatly discounted (if you know your prices on specific items) but there's LOTS that are at unbeatable prices. They have an amazing book department--recent bestseller hardcover books as low as $3.99! Comic Book Trade Paperbacks--many listed $19.99 for $3.99, too!. I got a hardcover oversized edition of the DC miniseries "Watchmen" listed for $40.00 for $7.00! Star Wars and Super Hero action figures for half the price than what Walmart sells them for. Excellent deals on cereals plus items like coffee (40 kcups box for just $9.99 on one brand). Great prices on items such as body wash and shampoos. Cool discounted electronics. I bought a floor turbo fan for $30.00. They sell some really nice rugs plus bath, bed & kitchen items, super cheap car items like windshield wipers and seat covers, yard items and more! The staff is friendly and you can see they work hard so treat them nice---they're helpful and accommodating (hope it stays that way). Every Thursday is when the new stock comes in. They give 15% off coupons on their rewards program. I take a trip there weekly to discover great bargains--especially on books, toys and food! I hope this store sticks around and continues to offer great discounted items and great service. We need a store like this-- especially during this horrendous economy in 2023.

This quirky store has a lot of cheap, liquidated stuff. Kinda like the ugly step brother of Ocean…read moreState Job Lots, in that it's rougher around the edges. They have a bunch of crap with with a few better quality items mixed in. I removed a star for having large restroom signs only to see they have closed them indefinitely to the public.