My family loves coming to Kawaii Klaws. Some claw machines can be very hard to win but that's what…read moremakes it fun. The staff are all friendly. Bella was working the front counter when we came and she was very nice in explaining how the trade in works. This is a fun place for kids, teens and adults. We've come different weeks and have seen different prizes. Great selection of plushies. They had lots of hello kitty and Disney items. For us personally it's worth the value especially because you trade plushies.

Came here because of a $10 for $15 Groupon that I purchased. I am a sucker for claw machines, and I…read moreusually can get plushies at about $5 each at other claw machine spots. It's $2 for a card to load the Groupon arcade credits, and the points per card by dollar value are intentionally difficult to calculate. Some machines cost 15.6, some cost 8.8, etc. The claws do have the double tap function, but they are rigged so the claws loosen at top and payout is meh, even when the employees reset the machine if asked. The cutting machine is also quite rigged and rarely stops after letting go of the button. Overall, I prefer claw machine places (like claw daddy, infinity claws) with more enthusiastic and helpful employees (versus those sitting back at the counter chatting with their non-working friends) and a less rigged system. I won't be back again.

Awesome store with a lot of anime ware, def recommend!…read more I see a lot of naruto and demon slayer merch so there should be something for everyone!

I saw on their Instagram page that they're going to close this location soon. Sad that I only found…read moreout about their location here and recently visited. As of this review, they're currently having a 40% sale of the entire store with a section that's 50% off. I've seen them vend at a lot of SoCal anime conventions, always seeing attendees carry around their logo shopping tote bags with purchases, but alas I feel like the location (swaths of closed shops in the mall) things didn't line up, sadly. There's some cute photo opportunities and there's a decent mix of nerdy collectible goods there like Pop Up Parade figures, Nendoroids, Figma, Funko Pops (ugh), some western media (Star Wars and Stranger Things), Poke'mon goods (cards and some vintage figures), and blind boxes. Was very neat that they had Fate figures since I don't see that as often anymore, unless it's only prize figures, but they had the Figma for Okita Alter, the scale figure for Skadi, and Saber Alter Copoche. However, I'm sadly not in the market for figurines as a person out of space (I'll have you one day Oberon and Nobbu scale figures). Worker was quiet and minded their own business, but answered questions when need be. Hopefully conventions can help them more than what the mall had to offer.

I mean if you haven't visited frank and son... are you really a true nerd? I don't think so. I've…read morebeen to Frank and son since they were located at the previous location when I was kid. That place felt massive. This location does feel a little smaller, but it's still massive. Plenty of vendors and variety, some shady vendors that will overcharge too much or just be plain rude, but overall it's a great experience as you will find very niche and interesting/weird stuff. You will also find vendors selling things for great prices. Make sure to bring cash and most vendors will give you a discount. The only downside is even with the ridiculously large parking area, it STILL fills up every single day. It's literally always busy, so prepare to walk a lot. Always fun to visit every once in a while.

This place is so popular that it is very hard to find parking. I used to come here as a kid with…read moremy brother and we would peruse the aisles looking for treasures. comic books, transformers, Nintendo games, etc. you never know what you can find in a box or a shelf for a dollar. One time, I was looking at buying some TCG cards, when a guy bought a whole booster box, opened them all, picked out the couple cards he wanted and asked the vender if they wanted to buy the rest back. Vender refused, so I offered $20 for everything. It was amazing. Now, it's gotten way too commercial for my liking. Everything cost way more than they should, and You can't find a deal anywhere. Last week, I came in looking for a couple MTG to fill out my cEDH deck. Seller says they price things competitive off TCGPlayer website, and then quoted me $6over the tcg price for a $20 card. He says they have to charge more since the booth costs them money. So... I could just buy online, save the upcharge, and you will have to pay for shipping? Thanks but no thanks.

Butch and his store are pure Americana goodness. Butch cares about people and is incredibly…read moreknowlegable, patient, and wants to help kids and adults experience the hobbies he represents, collecting model cars, building car and aircraft models RC repairs etc. He's a man of real character, honest, honorable. And the store is both old school awesome, and technically capable RC repairs, sales, advice etc. You can tell I dig this place! A survivor shop @50+ years old. Check it out, you'll be so glad you did!!

Disappointed that they can't update the hours of business online. Wasted a trip here on Monday. Sad…read morethat several businesses can't do what's right and keep their online profile up

As many of these Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle shops go, there's a good mix of official licensed goods…read moreand there's a bunch of goods that may be a little bit funny to look at. For a lot of younger generation weeaboos and otaku, at least back in the day, TJL was their only gateway to anime and Japanese goods, now malls have so many stores that they have way more options, so never forget your roots. There's drinks and snacks here, but you can always just go down the street to the Great Wall Market or any Asian market for the same items at a lower cost. And same goes for a lot of the merchandise and goods here if you compare them to online prices or if you have the ability to drive and go out to other shops. But if you're in a pinch and need a gift fast (I got a Miku keychain for a friend), then it works. I remember there was a lockdown at the mall and the staff let us shelter in here. So shout out to them.

We purchased a dumpling squishy from this store for my niece, and it was an absolute disaster…read more Within just a short period of normal use, the squishy completely popped and leaked a disgusting, sticky substance all over my niece's clothing, ruining her outfit and creating a massive mess. Given how incredibly poor the quality is and the fact that it broke so easily without any rough handling, I strongly suspect this store is selling cheap bootleg items instead of authentic Japan products. Save your money and shop elsewhere if you want safe, genuine toys that actually last.

I placed my order and was able to pick it up the very next day, which I really appreciated. I love…read morehow quick and convenient their pickup process is. It was also great being able to pick up some of the Gundam kits I've been wanting. I'll definitely keep shopping here.

Order from them online, made contact with somebody who told me they had the item in stock for two…read moredays by email before purchasing, paid $327 that I am waiting to be refunded to my My Account account because they never shipped it, they stated they refunded the money and it never posted to my account so now I am going to have to dispute it with my bank. This is not a legitimate business, I do not know how the actual store is, but they are not legitimate online do not order from them. They will steal from you. The owner replied that it was automatically canceled because of fraud when everything else that I bought today went through without a problem. I'm sitting on a well over 20 K in that account, and when I tried to call the business, there is nobody to speak to it goes to a voicemail telling you to contact their email. So if this guy really cared about a sale, he would be contacting me right now trying to make things right and get me to buy the product because I actually did need it for a gift and it's going to be hard to source elsewhere. I'm sorry even the reply here is just absolutely pathetic.

This store is a little hidden gem in the corner of the San Gabriel valley…read more I needed invitations to an upcoming summer event, and something a little bit snazier and with a personal touch than what you buy at the greeting card stores, but not as ridiculously expensive. (My parents were getting remarried for their anniversary). Thanks to the Yelp reviews I drove to this small store, and was surprised by the quality and atmosphere of Periwinkle. * This place was the best of all worlds for me *: - A truly new shopping discovery, as I do not buy a lot of paper products - Hints of quality vintage material, which I am appreciating as I get older - That sense that I am getting a great deal on stuff that would normally be a LOT more expensive elsewhere. (let me translate that into shopping-speak: Prices are SALE PRICES elsewhere!!!!) - Great personal service by the staff, who were eager to help me make style and color decisions without pushing or up-selling anything my way - Bringing back that childhood joy of watching my own product come together before my eyes, done by my own hands. Like crafts shop, but at an adult, professional level - And did I mention the staff was helpful? I felt more like I was at a friend's house working on a project than at some store with a body minding the counter waiting for the clock to hit quitting time. I kid you not that I felt giddy in the store, and wanted to stay long after closing time to come up with different and new ideas of things to create and add to my parents wedding (and my own home.) When I got my final bill for my sale, I could not believe how much I had saved. It is a bit of a drive, but well worth it. Needless to say my family has been surprised by the quality of the invites, and I am very pleased with my experience. I am looking for any excuse just to go back there and work on something again.

Best wrapping ever !! The owner is so sweet and helps in every way possible I recommend this place…read moreover and over again

While visiting Frank and Sons Collectible show I also pop by Sakura Anime Toys to see more variety…read moreof things that I like to check out. There are definitely items here that you will find thats not at FnS. All strictly anime based toys, figures, blind box and more are found at Sakura. Parking: Large private lot (can be tricky during FnS hours) VERDICT: Rinse and repeat

Great prices and lots of Anime to see at all price points. Hidden gem to me as I love the fact that…read morethey're opened on weekday's too and not just Frank & Son hours. Great place for anime lovers and collectibles. Nice & cool inside too, but I'd like to hear some music. It was eerie walking around and listening to my footsteps alone.

Shop owner was so kind. The candy was so tasty! The selection of squishy was impressive. I would…read moremost definitely visit again.

Shady business practices.... Total cost for these three products was around $23.00 The labels were…read moreclearly marked for the products shown except for the package sour gummy watermelon gushers. When rung up on the register I saw product marked as "toy" for $16.00. When asked what toy... man at register pointed to the unicorn toy which was clearly marked as $3.63. So I said which item costs that much... which he then pointed to the sour gummy watermelon gushers. I was not born yesterday and clearly he took advantage to up charge me the cost of the unmarked item... It's a struggling small business so I decided to just purchase items anyway but in no way can you guys get away with unfair practices such as those. If your business is struggling the more you should be nice and fair and honest to your consumers. I wish you guys the best but gut feeling this place won't stay open for that much longer.

05/04/2019 A large…read moresign at the front of the store reads "why buy online? We price match"..... BUT THIS IS A LIE & is definitely FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. Nowhere on this sign does it specify that this offer only applies to certain products in store. After inquiring, The cashier specifically said "we only price match any exact items found on amazon and amazon only".. With that being said, We provided proof of the exact mickey toddler table they carry in store which is found on amazon for a cheaper price. In store they are selling the table for $59.99, while on amazon it is $34.99. The cashier called someone(we're assuming the owner of the store)then decided to tell us that they "only accept price matching on strollers & cribs". She was such a sweet person & We didn't want to be mean to her, but We did tell her in the nicest way possible to remove that sign & change it especially if they are not following whAt they advertise. We have bought several different items from this store in the past, but after today, we will not be buying any more items from here.

Cute shop but very un satisfied with their layaway system. I decided to put on layaway an electric…read morecar and when I called a month later it is not ready for pick up. I was supposed to give them 2 weeks to have it available. If it's on layaway though they should have it ready for me to pick up. Having to call 2 weeks ahead is unreasonable! The young lady on the phone said she's try to get ahold of their delivery person but that person is not available all weekend. And not even Monday morning, Monday afternoon. Jumping through too many hoops just to get my item. Sadly I left a pretty significant deposit.