This place is truly amazing! It's tucked away in a building almost like a super hero's facility in…read moredisguised cause unless you look up and actually read the business sign you could very well NOT notice this place even exists. But I guess that's how comic book hero's roll, incognito. I'm not even sure if the younger generation even appreciates comic books like I do, but growing up comics were NOT considered cool, I remember getting made fun of for reading them, those days are long gone because of the movies and now everyone loves them. I've been coming to Atlantis since I was in middle school, I'm well into my early 40's now and hope this place never closes, the owner Joe is always at the shop, willing to help or order something he doesn't have. Truly an amazing place, I hope it sticks around for decades to come. Because comics are part of history and the contents of the comics are basis of many of the blockbusters that we enjoy today, thank you very much for the hospitality!

I've been on a hunt for a specific back issue of Dr. Strange so whenever I see a comic book store,…read moreI need to swing in. I'm so glad we just happened to park in the large parking lot next to this store. It was a delight. The store is much larger than it appears from the outside. Mainly because there's a whole second half you might not realize is there until you come in. The selection here is wonderful and the lay out newer issues in a very easy to browse way. The back issues are in your traditional long box that you need to flip through, but they're all labeled in a way that makes it easy to narrow down your search. While they did not have the specific issue I was looking for, they happily went online and found an online retailer that had it for a reasonable price. That's great customer service that no other store has ever shown me (including my own local comic book shop where I've been a regular for 10+ years). Even when I told them they didn't have to do that they insisted and had a site for me within a minute or two. I really appreciated that. The two workers were so friendly and helpful. When I mentioned I was from Los Angeles they asked where my local store was & immediately knew it and had nice things to say about the owner. You could tell they really loved what they did and the comic book community as a whole. While I don't know how often I will be in the area, if I am ever even remotely close I will absolutely come by again. This is one of the best shopping experiences I've has at a CBS outside of my area.

Definitely don't open at 10 o'clock. Looks like it might be in a shop inside but I've never…read moreactually seen them open. Great service when he is open.

Found what I looking for with the help of Manny with excellent customer service…read more My son is very happy with his raptor r

Decision was made off of biased opinions of others. Matter wasn't properly handled well or…read morediscussed. I've spoke with others about management at this location and have had similar experiences. Wish this matter was resolved properly and based of the facts. My name was defamed and asked to be removed and the owner refused, it is ones right when requested to remove name and job to do so.

They have a great selection of collectible card games, but I visited for their Radio Control…read morevehicles (RC). While they had a great selection of brands and models, they didn't really specialize in RC and didn't sell any parts.

5 star independent and locally owned Lego store. My wife came years ago with my kids to make me a…read more"#1 dad" display and I wanted to do the same for her especially when I remembered she was gone at the store for more than an hour. The best part for us was the "build it yourself section" where they have a loose pile of bulk lego as well as a wall with more organized sorting. You can build anything here and every part you use is 25 cents at the register. My kids favorite part was looking for all the figure parts to make a recreation of our family. All those minifigure parts are up front near the "Lego Movie" Wildstyle statue. Near the register is also all the minifigures, I loved looking through these and seeing all the cool old lego figures I grew up with. The middle of the store has a huge city display you can tell was put together passionately. They also have used and brand new sets for sale. I let my kids each pick something around $15 for helping build a present for their mother and it was hard for them to choose with so many options! The store was totally packed the entire time we were there but staff and owners were super kind and helpful in finding random bits for us and other customers. Super kind people, thank you for being amazing!

if you're into playing with legos or collecting legos, this is a must-go-to in the bay area. i went…read morehere with my sister in the afternoon and wow i've never had three hours pass by so quickly in my life. they have so many bricks there. i was able to literally start a custom-built airplane with all the types of pieces that they had in the store, in both their sorted as well as their bulk. they also have tons of pre-made sets already and they have sets that are sorted and they have sets in bags that maybe are incomplete as well at a lower price. i feel like the prices are generally very reasonable. i also got a cool little lightsaber piece for $1. that was cool. they make everything very reasonable in terms of price and very compelling to buy. i would consider it a landmark for any lego enthusiast and i will definitely be back. the staff are also very very helpful. if you need a specific piece, they're generally familiar enough with all the pieces they have to where they'll know whether or not they have a piece. there is also a team of them so there is always plenty of help and they are also very nice too. i was the last one in the store and they let me stay for a few more minutes after closing just to wrap up my lego project and pay

Hidden gem! John the owner is a historical figure in the comic industry. He did the coloring for…read morethe cover of issue 1 infinity gauntlet. Getting to meet him is worth the trip alone. He's been in the comic shop business since the early 80s. The selection is great. Graphic novels and comics up to the ceiling. They have a great selection of collectibles from pops to ioytoy to resin bootlegs. Go support this place

This shop in the very nice shopping center of Del Monte has a ton of product, but like most comic…read morebook stores, the business is moving away from that business and focusing more on collectible toys. It's a shame because there are so few good stores in this area. I went to all of them today and didn't find one that was a strong comic book store. If you like certain collectibles, you'll find a lot here, but if you're looking for comic books (which this store is listed) then you might be disappointed. SELECTION: Definitely packed full of product but I find that these types of stores in the end don't do well because product that doesn't sell sits on the shelves so long they gather dust. Not focused enough. And the comic wall isn't well stocked. SERVICE: Helpful in explaining why there isn't a lot in stock but too bad because this place has lots of potential. In a waning market this is the most well positioned store to do well. If they only did an ordering service, it would likely solve some of their problems. COST: Reasonable but not exceptional. Instead of going the collectibles route (I would definitely have collectibles but not the fad kind), I would go the comic book / gaming / sports card route. Card collectibles are of high value and take up so very little space. Funkos are great, but to give them shelf space they aren't worth it.

I recently rediscovered my childhood love of R/C Vehicles and wanted to jump back into the hobby…read more Only problem is there are no R/C Hobby Stores close to where I live in Oakland in Western Alameda County (Albany down south through San Lorenzo). So I've been visiting all the 'local' shops, which means a 30+ min drive to cities to San Jose, Livermore, Antioch. and Benicia. It was an early weekday AM drive to Benicia that brought me to RPP Hobby. I had emailed with the new owner, Nick Degnan, a few times; but wanted to check out his shop. As the new owner of RPP, Nick is renovating the new store space. It's definitely a work in progress, but I will keep visiting to ensure Nick and RPP succeed. Nick was very friendly and answered every question I threw at him. I ended up buying some parts for my Traxxas TRX-4; some had to be shipped and the process was painless. Look forward to visiting Nick and RPP again!

Nick is a great guy and has all the answers to your rc needs. I can't wait to visit the new…read moreremodeled store. Thanks Nick !!

Any negative reviews that this place receives are left by people who grossly overestimate the…read morequality of service a hobby store should provide. Stores like these are becoming a dime a dozen because more often than not it is becoming less and less profitable to maintain a hobby shop with so many online competitors. The people who run stores like these are usually very passionate about the community and safety they can provide to individuals who sometimes struggle to find community on their own. Yes the service feels awkward and sometimes stand-off-ish but if you're in the store to begin with you've likely encountered personalities like this before that exist within the TCG circle. I always get what I want at an affordable price and I know I am welcomed even if the service doesn't explicitly read as welcoming when you first walk in. This store is great and I'm lucky to have it in my town - lower your standards and see what a privilege a shop like this is.

I don't live in the area but have family that does, so I stop in pretty much every time I come up…read morehere. The owner is friendly and is quick to help you out. I'll be back there next time i'm in the area.

Went with my husband and friends! The staff was super helpful, especially Will! He helped us with…read moreeverything we needed and was so nice! Great selection, super great customer service and an awesome place to build, work, and play around with them!

Yes, I'd change that part so it's clear they did have Monster Jam RC trucks, just not Sparkle Smash…read morespecifically: This was my first time coming here, but my husband has been here before. He wanted to stop by to check out the RC cars and boats, and even he was surprised by how much the store had changed since the last time he visited! There was honestly so much to look at. They have a HUGE variety of RC stuff--cars, trucks, boats, planes, parts, accessories, different bodies, and so much more. They even work on and repair RC cars there, which is really convenient. For me, the coolest part was the indoor RC track! Since this was my first time here, I was honestly amazed watching everyone race their little RC cars around the track . I didn't realize how big of a hobby this was, so it was actually really fun to watch. They also have an entire rock-crawling room with rocks, bridges, ramps, and different obstacles for the RC trucks, which was really cool to see. The guy working there was also really nice. He greeted us when we came in and answered all of my husband's questions. He was friendly and took the time to talk to us without making us feel rushed. They also had several Monster Jam RC trucks, which immediately caught my attention . I specifically asked about the Sparkle Smash truck. They didn't have that particular one, but he said they might get it later on. He also told us to come back because they're having a Monster Jam event soon, and now I'm actually interested in coming back for it! My husband already knew about this place, but as a first-time visitor, I was really impressed. Even though RC cars aren't really my hobby, I still had a good time looking around and watching everyone race. Between the huge selection, indoor track, rock-crawling area, repair services, and friendly customer service, we'll definitely be back!

Can Cal closed the doors :( Owner has and always been the…read morebest in customer service, will be missing the location

I've been to a handful of hobby shops and they've all been great experiences but Cen Cal is my 100%…read morego to. From getting your RC serviced/upgrades, advice/opinions this is the place to go or be at. Every person that assisted from employees to the owner Damon were super welcoming being new to the hobby. Never did I feel pressured to buy or go a certain way with my build. Main thing I'm taking way is simple honesty from the experience these guys have here at this specific shop!