Super nice and helpful folks work and run this hobby shop. Great selection. Very organized. Best…read morecard shop in north county by far.

I was in town when we stumbled upon this awesome new card shop! They had so many amazing options…read morefrom blaster boxes to very rare autographed memorabilia. The place was super clean and even had a space to open packs. They even provide mats so that you can lay out cards without damaging them! My son who is quite young enjoyed the 2 free arcade games. The staff is very knowledgeable about cards, nice, and accommodating. The products were reasonably priced even for the rare hard-to-find packs, and I even got a few gems from their hanger packs! They also have Pokémon cards for those who seek them. I love that the location is conveniently off of the main street and has a quiet setting. They had tons of cards sorted by sport and price that you could flip through. I appreciate how nice this place was and I will come again. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and I shouldn't probably post this so I can keep all of the cards to myself! A+ Coastal Sports Cards and Collectibles!

Our twins love comics (DC and MCU), as well Transformers...and others that I'm not well versed in…read moreor familiar with. They told us about this place. My husband took them there the first time, and he was amazed by the size and all the stuff there for sale. Think of it as a trade show/swap meet located in a vacant Sears in the mall. I went with them on another trip to check it out. My husband mentioned all the Funko Pops and nostalgic, old school (talking 80's) memorabilia there. What a great place! It had a little something for everyone! Some places are willing to barter; people were buying, selling, and trading. We have friends whose kids are into Pokémon and would love this place! We have returned a few more times - we just enjoy family time with a drive down to San Diego area. The mall that this place is in has some cool stores, as well as food establishments and a Regal theater. If you're driving down, make a day of it and enjoy various offerings there.

Place is a adhd paradise, so much to see so much to do! You can definitely find the collectibles…read moreyoure looking for. Was emptier than usual due to a an event happening in San Diego but nonetheless it was fun

This is definitely a hidden gem with great customer service. They a have a large selection of TCGs…read moreand a good amount of stock. Prices are reasonable and will definitely be back!

I stopped in here on a whim to have my Pokémon cards evaluated. While that isn't something that…read morethey usually do for a set (they evaluate/buy individual cards), the people in the store put aside some time to educate me on the different cards I had and their possible value. You can tell that this store has people who are really passionate about what they do And are not just run if the mill employees. They took the time to tell me about several of my individual cards, show me how to find their value online and gave me recommendations as to where I could sell them. They also invited us back to learn about various card playing games. I would definitely come back again and I'm very grateful for the insight. Thank you Josh Aliya and Casey :)

Amazing selection of singles with very fair pricing! Super friendly staff. I always go to Pair A…read moreDice when I visit the area. They also hold many great events.

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff - helped us pick out a couple new fun games.read more

I am a great fan of Gepetto's. It is not a toy store but it is a magical world of creativity…read more It is my first time here at the Gepetto's Forum. There are ample parking spots in the Forum. The shop is spacious and well organized. They have a lot of great merchandise to explore. For example; puzzles, board games, Legos, gel pens and other stationary items. In addition to an amazing collection of toys,stuffed animals, dolls, arts and crafts. The staff were very nice. The service was efficient. It is just an awesome place to shop at or buy some gifts.

My grandchildren, like most children whose age is a single digit, think that every store should…read moresell toys and that more is better. They have a point. Grocery stores stock toys at kids' eye level. Target has several aisles stocked with toys that have their own television shows. Best Buy displays toys next to the checkout line. Gepetto's in Carlsbad is a small store stocked with top-quality toys, and in my experience staffed with people who are always eager to help and often able to help. The place is insane during the week before Christmas, but the staff somehow copes. I try not to go there at Christmastime. Shopping with a child for toys in a store whose inventory is not advertised on television is much simpler and more satisfying than taking the same kid to Target. Trust me, I've done both. Since in general the toys at Gepetto's are unknown to the child, there is far less of the "gimme gimme" that happens at Target. And whether a toy is still interesting and unbroken the next day is unrelated to its advertising. A 5-year-old in my family was astonished that there were no Minecraft toys at Gepetto's, and asked if we could go to the nearby bookstore because it would for sure have Minecraft toys. I find Gepetto's selection of child-compatible art supplies to be superior to what's in stores like Michael's, but they cost more. I don't mind.

I visited here today. Had some coins and broken jewelry. I learned the silver and gold will be…read moreturned into bars. While it is sad to lose an earring, nice to know it will have a new life. Ryan was helpful and explained the process. I had rolls of quarters. When I opened them up I could see the difference. Found 4 silver quarters. Thank you!

Very professional business, and really knowledgeable employees. They are located on the corner of…read moreCarlsbad Village Drive and Jefferson, right across the street from US Bank. There is only street parking, but I didn't have a problem finding a spot quickly. Their selection of gold and silver coins was incredible. I had some silver coins to cash in, but unfortunately, I didn't get as good of a quote as I did from another business. I would still check them out if you have a chance.

Large selection of back issues…read more Definitely bigger than I thought it would be Lots of collectibles

I go to a lot of comic book shops and Comics-N-Stuff has the potential to be great, but just…read moredoesn't have the organization to get there. They have multiple locations and each one is packed with fun and interesting stuff. They have everything a comic fan would want. Comics, trades, shirts, figures, statues, etc. Problem is each store is just unorganized with memorabilia all over the place. It's hard to find things and stuff is out of order. There isn't a logical layout. The other thing that bugs me is pricing on stuff is just inconsistent or wrong. I understand marking things up for the person who might not be familiar, but you are only hurting your store in the process because like most retail shops people will just opt to buy it cheaper online(or find it for less at a different place in the mall). Also, there is dust everywhere. I'm sympathetic that they probably don't have the staff to keep everything tight and that the store can look disheveled due to all the foot traffic, but show that you care! They moved to a smaller location in the mall and the store does look better than it did, but the fact that Ninja Exchange is right next store and is wildly popular on the weekends should make Comics-N-Stuff take a long look in the mirror. They could be getting a lot of the Ninja Exchange people Monday-Thursday if they capitalized. Running a business, let alone a comic shop, is difficult in this day n age. I will stop in to try to support every now and then, but it is hard when you get the sense that the love isn't there.

Wow this hobby lobby is ginormous! I easily could've gotten lost in here. It's also really clean…read moreand organized for the size I was super impressed. Lots of good sales going on too. Large parking lot makes it easy to visit. I stopped in to check out some fun dresser pulls but I needed a large amount that they didn't have in stock. I also checked out picture frames and found some hair bows for my daughter who's on her Minnie Mouse era and some cute mason jar cups. I didn't purchase anything bc I ran out of time but I'll def be back to this location for any and all crafting needs! They have custom framing services, blank t-shirts, kids toys, candy and accessories. As well as decor and furniture at pretty good prices. I didn't chat with any employees but I'm sure if I needed help it would've been welcomed. Next time I'll probably seek help to see if I can order more drawer pulls to be shipped direct to my house!

Well trained staff, they knew what they were talking about and I appreciate the knowledge…read more They do not take apple pay, or tap to pay of any kind just physical card or cash. So I had to go back home and grab my card because this was a last minute trip for me and I didn't bring my big wallet I will be back at this location, great selection and price for value is awesome with all of their sale s

Took Maxim and his teammate Corbin in for our first time experience today. It was a good first…read moreexperience and we are looking forward to returning to race the tracks again. My uncle Lou from South Jersey made the recommendation and both the boys loved it. We had to leave a little early because Corbin was experiencing some leg pain but they both told me they want to come back and do this again. The main man who most likely owns Nomads was totally knowledgeable and entertaining - he made it a great first time experi3nce.

Old enough to remember slot cars? This hidden gem in Vista…read morehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k7vfalVQRg See their website http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder1412/index.cfm?id=305785&fuseaction=browse&pageid=1 Race at their facility,rent their equipment (about $20.00 hr per person) they will let you try a lot of fast cars if you have a clue on how to race.They can bring the party to you,too. A good place to buy a quality home set for Christmas. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPytS-Q5mZo too. of Buena Park Raceway- what I would LOVE to see Nomad Slot racing become.