Holy. Cow. I…read morehappened to be searching the web for comic book shops and Big Fun came up in my search. As I was already on High Street, I decided to head further south and stop in. Big Fun is located in the Short North so parking is on the street - either in an open space or at a meter. I parked across the street and about half a block away. A beautiful day for a short stroll. This was my first visit (and first hearing of this place). I was compelled to go because a reviewer online has stated that this place, "looked like a comic shop threw up a toy store." How could I not make the trip??? Big Fun is a shotgun-shack type of building so it is not terribly large. That said, there is enough stuff jam-packed into this store that you could fill another store alongside. Maybe two. I have never, ever seen so much nostalgia/kitsch/collectibles/happiness in one spot. It truly was sensory overload. Every direction that I looked (with the exception of the tiny, narrow floor) had stuff displayed. Shelves, cases, racks, counters...you name it. There was even stuff hanging from the ceiling. Before you even enter the shop there is stuff to look at in the windows. A lot of stuff. But inside? Prepare to crane your head a full 360 degrees. That's up, down, and side to side. I visited here on a Wednesday near lunchtime and the place was hopping. Several families inside along with a staff of about 4 or 5. And me. It's narrow anyway but adding about 15-20 people in there really made for some juggling for space. To everyone's credit, we all behaved and played nicely and everyone got to see everything they wanted to. I cannot begin to accurately catalog all that was offered, but here is a tiny sampling of items to delight: action figures, models, bumper stickers, magnets, keychains, dolls, puzzles, games, novelties - retro stuff, too, like you would have seen in the back of comic books or the old Johnson Smith catalogs, Lego body parts, candy, toys...etc., etc., etc. Prices were extremely reasonable and covered the gamut from inexpensive to collectible. A price for everyone! This store is a visual carnival and the staff is fabulous. Chatty, friendly, very helpful. I absolutely must return to look again because I know that I did not see everything. It's like visiting the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. You have to go multiple times in order to see it all. This place is Big Fun, indeed.

Amazing shop that has a wide range of collectibles. The prices range is also great, there is…read moredefinitely something for everyone here. I highly recommend checking them out especially if you are looking for a unique gift this Christmas.

This is a decent store if you live in the area and are looking for unique toys and fidgets. It's a…read morebit far for us to come to regularly. The staff working when we stopped in were talking to each other and barely acknowledged us and we were the only people in the store. The part that was frustrating was that I had called several times to see if they were open since it was a holiday and they did not answer the phone. We decided to chance it anyway since we were already at Easton, and when we got there to see them just ignoring phone calls was annoying. Prices are higher than other stores, but they do have a great selection so if we lived in the area we would come back, but since it's so far away we won't.

Toy Stores are always sort of fun -- that's their thing. New Albany's Learning Express is no…read moredifferent. I was disappointed upon visiting, though, that the shop has nothing that makes it stand out. The closest comparison around town would be Larson's in Upper Arlington. Larson's trumps Learning Express in all categories, though. Learning Express just seems like a room full of random toys. There is no real order to it all. Even more unfortunate is the fact that it is extremely cluttered. Kids couldn't really have fun here like they do at other toys stores. Learning-oriented toys and games are the focus here, predictably. They all roughly adhere to this rule, though there seems to be more traditional toys like dolls and such here than at other learning toy stores. Honestly, a place like this mostly serves to remind me that I miss the Discovery Channel Store.

Yet another place I visited because I was in the area on other business…read more This place is in a plaza and I had difficulty finding it as I am not from the area. I really liked this place. So much to see and take in from comics old and new to toys to other collectibles PLUS check out their floor!! It is the single greatest floor I have ever seen. It consists of comic book covers (facsimiles) under a laminate surface. I spent a lot of time simply looking at all of it. The owner is a super friendly and knowledgeable guy and he is a hybrid collector spanning old (me) and newer (him). He brought me up to speed on a lot of what's been going on in the comics world and biz since I used to collect on a regular basis in the 1980's. So much has gone on. I didn't purchase anything but I came away with a lot of information from a most personable expert. I truly enjoyed chatting with him and soaking in all of the atmosphere. Highly recommend this place for all of your comic needs but mostly for an owner that knows and cares about the business,

Gahanna is so lucky to have Krazzy Comics! The shop is very well curated with a fantastic variety…read moreof single issue comics, graphic novels, manga Funko Pops and more. The owner is always super friendly, helpful and can give great recommendations for all levels of comic interest. The shop runs sales often and the back issues room is fun to browse and has great deals. Very worth checking out!

What an adorable little shop to stumble upon! Walking around German Village during our recent trip…read moreto Columbus, we came upon this gem. Many little rooms to explore, loaded with art, jewelry, woodworking, trinkets, pottery and more! A beautiful and inspiring shop to find the perfect gift. We'll be back next time we're in town!

I have nice memories of coming here as a child with my grandmother and aunt. I've only been as an…read moreadult once or twice but need to visit more often. It is a lovely shop with many rooms full of jewelry, gifts, greeting cards, seasonal decor, etc. You can spend some time looking at everything. I got some Christmas gifts and a few cards. My aunt reminded me they used to serve hot Constant Comment tea. I'm not sure this is still a thing. It's worth a visit if you haven't yet.

Phenomenal shop. Probably my favorite in Columbus so far. Really nice selection. Great prices…read moreoverall. Great customer service from the staff. I'm traveling via plane or I would have purchased a lot more, but there's only so much room for carry-on!!

Friendly downtown record store, with knowledgeable, chatty staff. Located very near the Ohio…read moreStatehouse. I am impressed that the folks that work here seem to have quite a good handle on the live local music scene, which is a nice distinction and helps him to really stand out. In addition to a great selection of vinyl, they also have some useful supplies available for dedicated record collectors. sometimes record stores can be "dusty" this one is well lit superbly organized, and a joy to visit. I've never been in this store that it hasn't been enjoying heavy foot traffic from other audio fans. This of course is a positive sign that the inventory here is worth coming in and having a look.

I absolutely love this Hobby Lobby! It's really big and has a great selection of craft supplies and…read morehome decor. I've bought so much fantastic decor for my baby's nursery, wall signs for my home, and I even scored a trendy flower pot for way cheaper than it was being sold at other stores. The layout of this store is great, and the employees are very friendly and helpful. If what you're buying isn't on sale, make sure you go to their website on your phone and pull up the 40% off coupon. Also, pro tip (lol), the sales cycle each week. So if you're wanting to buy a bunch of flowers or craft stuff and it isn't on sale, it probably will be next week! Love love love this store. I could spend a LOT of time and money in here!

Terrible store. Cheap quality, poor management. Merchandise is mostly made in China. Light…read moredisplays won't last one season. Toys, puzzles and games have pieces missing or are bent and unable to be used correctly. Don't waste your money because they will not offer refunds or exchanges on any items if they are open. Even if they are defective at purchase. Would definitely not recommend this store to anyone.

Worst comic book store ever. The other week I went there but they were closed. There was a sign…read moresaying they were closed and that 2 more days in the future they wouldn't be there. That's bad luck. So I pulled up their site on the computer. They list days and times that they'll be open. I drive there specifically for their shop. I get there 10 to 15 minutes after they open. Nobody is there. from the window it looked dirty, with piles of stuff. Very unprofessional and not run in a responsible way. Maybe they're going out of business.

Literally called 5 times, and no answer. Guess I will drive by to see if it even is still there…read more The website says it is. If it is, CRAPPY customer service.

This is a really cool quirky store in the Easton Mall on the second floor overlooking the eatery…read morearea below. A lot of great gift ideas in here. I would spend a lot of money on mindless items here if I won the lottery. A few board games that I would really like is Scooby Doo Monopoly and Scooby Doo Clue Games. There are a lot of specialty games here like Monopoly Dead Man Walking, Monopoly SpongeBob, etc. This is a perfect gift giving store with lots of fun games and ideas. There is even floor model old school video games for sale and funny outlandish and even peculiar games. Adam, my daughter's boyfriend who was in my shopping posse today really enjoyed this store and some of the unorthodox game titles. Definitely going here again on a payday weekend and recommend to others, even if it is just to browse!!!

They have a nice selection of games here. What I didn't like is the guy that was working kept…read morehovering and every time I touched one of the arcade games he would walk over and look at what I was doing. I think support local is great but not when game prices are almost 2x the price as Amazon. Example Cities of Splendor was $40 and Amazons price is $24

I've been to many hotels, and some will have little, itty bitty shops to sell amenities that…read moretravelers forgot/misplaced. This is that and so much more. Yes, it's more expensive than if you went out of the hotel to buy those things, but you're paying for the convenience of not having to leave. This store has not only rescued my disorganized butt on many occasions, and provided a resource for emergency situations, but has also had just the right amount of unexpected things I would want. Examples are: my favorite type of ginger ale, Jelly Belly jellybeans, and (oddly) a strong magnet when one got torn out of a costume I was wearing. I'll gladly pay a little bit more for the helpful stuff they stock.

Believe it or not I've been coming to the convention center for years and I have never seen the…read morestore before until recently. The staff here was moderately friendly and they have a great selection of snacks, drinks and gift items. What I didn't like about the store was that everything is grossly overpriced . A liquid death that's $2 at any other gas station is somehow almost $5 or one can here. The store wasn't very clean either. I will give it a star though because I did think it was cool that they sold cigarettes and beer here . Overall, I wasn't too big about the store nonetheless .