If you're into vintage hunting and don't mind putting in a little effort to find a gem, Generation Cool is definitely your kind of spot. First off--this place is a little tricky to find, so keep your eyes peeled. Once you're inside though, it totally delivers on the vibe. Think curated vintage meets treasure hunt. It leans more on the pricier side for thrifting, but you can tell a lot of the pieces are intentionally selected and very on-trend right now. Where this place really shines? The t-shirt situation. It's basically a massive tee lover's playground. Bins and racks full of vintage graphics--you could easily walk out with a full haul if you're willing to dig a bit. I also loved the unexpected retro toy selection. We're talking He-Man, Ninja Turtles, and all kinds of nostalgic throwbacks that make the space feel fun and not just fashion-focused. Pricing-wise, yeah--it's a little high for thrift, but they do have some $5 bins that are worth flipping through if you're in the mood to hunt for a deal. Overall, it's one of those places where you will find something. It just depends on how much you're willing to spend and how deep you want to dig. I'd definitely come back. read more

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They had a cool vintage Jesus tee and me and Robby had a meaning conversation about Jesus. Shot out to Robby. I appreciate you Bro. read more

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Rob is the man he's got what you want. Be human, stay humble, keep patient and you'll find all the things you need. read more

It's a pretty fun place to visit. My fiancé and I watched the Netflix show that showcased this location so we decided to stop and check it out. It's really spendy but also serves a niche hard to find in any retail environment. If I was more into fashion I would have loved this place even more. It does does have some pretty amazing pop culture items but is totally for a certain niche crowd that is into hard to find vintage fashion. I don't make a purchase but can see why it appeals to a certain demographic. read more

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Ever since I saw the show Slobby's World I've wanted to drop in. I owned almost everything in the store at some point. It's a wave of nostalgia. The guy working was super cool. He noticed my 311 shirt and showed me the 311 gear they had in stock. Everything was right up my alley. Super cool place. Can't recommend it enough. read more

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Generations Cool is fun. It takes me right back to the days of old... god I miss those days. When me and the husband (RIP Jerry) would go to the store, pickup some brand spanking new Reebok's and dance the night away. Damn, those were the nights. Generations cool brings me back to my glory days. Slobby Randy is one of the sweetest young men I have ever met. He always helps me find the blouse I'm looking for. If you are looking for a place like this, you need to pay them a visit! read more

My son and I went down to Tucson to check out the store and it was great. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Robby was at a sneaker event down the street so we got to meet him and get a picture! read more

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Place is fun, but I don't appreciate being helped by pretentious twats that weren't even born when this stuff existed in the 80's.

We are big fans of Slobby's World, as I am super into 80s/90s pop culture and thrifting so finding this show was incredible. My boyfriend and I binged it and joked about going to Tucson to meet everyone. We were so fortunate to be able to pop-in on our vacation and meet them! Everyone was super down to earth, the shops fucking dope, and we got some cool ass merch. Definitely worth the trip from Phoenix to Tucson! read more

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must stop shop wen ur in tucson .. slobby is one down to earth dude.. his place is straight gas or how he would say fire!!! place took me way back .. and of course had to buy some super man memorabilia..p.s. yooooo slobby i left you 3 lil gifts today b4 i left sorry i missed you but ur cashier has them hope u like im sure ull do them justice for urself or a customer !!! much love from ur boy o.g. pete from phx,az 602 baby!!! read more

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This place is absolutely awful the girls that work there may be pretty attractive but that's the only good thing about the store is being able to go in there and look at them. A tiny pin that I found on eBay for $10 this guy was trying to sell me for $40!! Dude literally goes to Goodwill and get stuff for like 5 bucks and goes to his store sells it for over 30 I bought a jersey here it was fake everybody I'm around tells me oh that's fake and I was getting very annoying so what I did was I took it somewhere and made them tell me is this fake or real and they said it was fake, that jersey was $200 at his store!!! Robbie is a scam read more

Visiting from CA. Specifically came to this area for this store. Rolled up at 6:20 on Saturday evening as they were dropping the gate closing. Posted hours are til 12:00. BS! Very disappointing. read more

What a horrible disappointment! First of all, the store looks like empty most of the time. I've walked by plenty, and tried shopping there twice. I understand it's probably hard to find good items and keep them on the shelves, but the pickins were extremely slim both times I went in. Some of the items aren't even for sale. The inside of this place is a lot like a garage sale except everything is enormously over priced. I'll respect the fact that a business has the right to sell their merchandise for whatever price they choose, and that's fine. And I also know that rent on 4th avenue is probably not cheap... but the markup on these items is absurd. It's also worth noting that the staff was not helpful during either of my visits. After multiple attempts to ask a few questions and perhaps get them talking about the merchandise or nostalgia (am I crazy for expecting they'd want to?), I realized that they were more interested in checking their phones and turning their back to me. It's a nostalgia store, why wouldn't you want to get your customers excited about being there? This place has potential, but it falls far short of anything special or spectacular. I think with a few changes, Generation Cool might survive for a few more years, and I hope they do. From my experiences at this place, I wouldn't be surprised to see a STORE CLOSING sign in the window sometime in 2016. read more

Whooooaaaa DUDE. This place is bangin. Hella dope. I wanna live here, work here, breathe, eat, and sleep here. A throwback to the 80s and 90s, Generation Cool is a shop by and for Generation Y. They've got everything you remember and MORE. Merchandise: -vintage clothes including: baseball tees, shorts, jerseys, t-shirts, etc. -baseball caps and trucker hats -pop culture and collectible items from 80s-90s -small trinket collectibles (think Happy Meal toys) -new clothing from Carne and Queso http://www.carneandqueso.com/ and Ain't Nobody Cool http://www.aintnobodycool.com/ -throwback shoes -accessories like heavy chains, sunglasses, belt buckles, etc. Arcade and Snack Bar: -back behind the merchandise section -top arcade games from back in the day like "Mortal Kombat II," "The Simpsons," and "NBA Maximum Hangtime." -also has a snack bar for munchies on the go, I've heard there's candy, but not sure what else -rumors of getting their liquor license?? They've also got a setup for a DJ, several helpful and enthusiastic employees, and a crowd-full of interest. I bought a $15 red velvet fitted Boston Red Sox flat bill cap. I loved it the moment I saw it. and I swear they're gonna have to bury me in it. Can't wait to get back, chat up the owner, and try and convince him to teach me his savvy-sick 90s pilfering ways... so that I, too can revel in the memories of my childhood. And so that I can buy up all those sweet baseball tees he has in stock. read more

First step in and I feel like I am dreaming, everything I remember from childhood. Sweet décor recalling some great moments in our generation's history. Vintage clothing displayed prominently at the door, and organized shelving displaying the great toys of the 80's and 90's. Even the music was vintage to the era. The staff are knowledgeable and approachable. Striking up a conversation with the owner is a must. Amazing deals, great finds, and the nostalgic value. Generation Cool is a store I will keep going back to. read more

After watching the Netflix show I had to check out the store while visiting Tucson. Great nostalgic figurines, action figures and clothes from the 90s. The cool thing was owner Robbie was in the store and suuuuuper cool. So friendly and spent time helping us look for an item. I told him we were looking for an MCM item for our friend to put her son's ashes in. He died on his high school graduation night. Robbie was so empathetic and sweet that he gave us a discount on a pouch. And his employee was very friendly, helpful and available. I'll always stop by this store when visiting Tucson. read more

Shop inventory is cool but seems super over priced. I Have found identical items in identical condition on Etsy and Ebay for wayyyyy less than what they sell for here. I'm not a collector, I just like vintage clothing. Maybe collectors are willing to pay astronomical prices for items. I get it. They are a business and they have to make a profit, but if you are looking for vintage items to use and wear, and not as a collection piece, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. read more

I wanted to buy everything in this store. They guy running it rules. He told us that one of the black-eyed peas had been in earlier today, and that the bike from peewees big adventure had sold on eBay for $36,000. His partner bid on it. Anyway. I regret not buying those Newport socks and that stussy drug rug. read more

Generation Cool - Toy Stores Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I ordered a shirt from here at the beginning of February. Got it in a timely fashion however it was too small. Contacted customer service via email and they said I could send it back for a refund no problem. I still have yet to receive my refund! Can't get ahold of anyone not matter what I try Facebook, email, phone. This place has terrible customer service I hope this place enjoyed my $70 cause it's the last cent they'll ever get from me again! They don't even deserve the one star I gave them I'd rather put them in the negative! read more

Generation Cool has a cool inventory, but the young generation running it is a disappointment. I've been to this shop dozens of times: the prices are aimed at collectors rather than the everyday person, (try ebay for better prices, unless you like shopping in a store.) I've never seen the staff prioritize helping customers: they seem like they're high, on their phones, talking with friends (who just hang out in the store), or all three. When the staff engages with customers, it's dismissive and neglectful. I was told by one employee they would trade / buy some of my retro toys, however upon bringing them in, they didn't look at the toys and told me they don't want them. I don't enjoy shopping in a store where it's a struggle to get the cashier to pay attention. Seems to me like the young generation of people working there don't want it to be a real job, and whatever inconvenience that creates is passed along to their customers. Such a disappointment for such a cool idea for a shop, I really wanted to like this place. I hear they're opening up an arcade soon, so I hope the service there is better. read more

this place is awesome! they have the Simpsons arcade game in the back in its only 25 cents to play, check it out!