Sega Pop-Up Shop @ Anime Jungle…read more I had a great time checking out the Sega Pop-Up Shop in Little Tokyo at Anime Jungle! The pop-up runs through August, and while the main focus is Sonic the Hedgehog, they also have merch from Persona and Yakuza. Going on a weekday with a friend was definitely the right move--we only had to wait a few minutes to get in. Upon entering, staff hands you a ticket, and employees closely monitor the room while you browse. The shop is exceptionally well-organized, making it fun to look through all the beautiful, high-quality items. Since almost everything is directly imported from Japan and hard to find in the U.S., the prices are definitely on the higher side, but the exclusivity makes it worth it. I couldn't resist picking up a miniature Shadow the Hedgehog plush! The only downside to the visit was the customer service at checkout. The two employees at the register were busy chatting with each other, so I eventually had to speak up to ask if I could check out. The employee who rang me up seemed annoyed by the interruption, skipped any friendly greetings or questions about my visit, and just handed over my item after scanning it. Despite that brief hiccup at the counter, the overall experience was super positive. It was so fun wearing my Sonic shirt, seeing all the Japanese exclusive merchandise, and taking in the atmosphere. I highly recommend swinging by before it closes at the end of the month!

Great selection but employees need a major adjustment…read more Stopped in shortly before closing to make a purchase and was told there was a $10 minimum for tap payments, since I had forgotten my wallet. No problem--I started looking for another item to add since I was planning to spend more anyway. As they started to announce the store was closing, I asked if I could quickly grab cash from a friend outside the store and was asked, "Can you do it in 3 minutes?" This same associate was managing the customers going in to the store and she seemed to have issues remembering people's faces. I understand the store was closing, but the interaction felt rushed and unwelcoming. I was still trying to make a purchase and likely would have bought additional items, but after being treated like an inconvenience, I decided to leave instead.

I was just there today. First,.when you get there, take few steps back from the black gate before…read morecalling for someone. When I had called for someone, a large dog ( think it was a German Shepherd ) came running out and started barking at me. I was startled but an employee came out and took the dog inside. They said the crime in the area has gotten worse lately in the area and a guard dog helps. I was allowed to go in and immediately a store employee assisted me. He was very helpful in finding what I had wanted. I ended up buying 3 Funko Pops, a Batman, Capt. Kirk and a doctor / nurse figure. 2 of those he was nice enough to find them for me. I do not collect Funko but I bought them as gifts. They have a large selection and good prices. The neighborhood is not the greatest but go there during the day and it's okay Go check them out.

It's been long overdue to leave a review for Tom's Model. Let me start off by saying Tom is one of…read morethe coolest and sweetest guys he's always soo chill and nice. My bf and I loose track of time talking to him in here. Coming into the store is a little overwhelming at first because there is literally pops everywhere you turn, but you are sure to find a pop or two. Coming here can be a little nerve wrecking at first because it's not it the best area a little sketchy but it's worth it... Overall we keep finding ourselves coming back because of Tom himself he's good people. (Ps. You have to call the number for them to open the front door)

Some buildings just call your name... and this was one of them! I spotted Artist & Craftsman Supply…read morewhile driving through Downtown LA and immediately pulled over. I'm so glad I did.From the moment I walked in, I felt inspired. Every aisle has its own creative art installation, making the store feel like an art gallery as much as a supply shop. Everywhere you look, there's something imaginative that pulls you in and reminds you why creativity matters.I absolutely love creative people. They make our world more beautiful in every possible way, and this store celebrates that spirit. Whether you're a professional artist, a hobbyist, or someone looking to try something new, you'll find endless inspiration here. Every shelf is packed with possibilities just waiting to become someone's next masterpiece.Support the arts. Buy the supplies. Create something beautiful. Trust me--this is one of those places that's worth wandering through, even if you didn't know you needed it. five stars

This is a great Art supply store in the arts district . They have been in business for over 100…read moreyears. The staff is friendly and they have a considerable stock of a huge variety of artists oils, gauche, water, acrylic etc paints. They also sell a considerable amount of other artist materials. Prices are commensurate with other Art supply stores.

Offers a great selection of figures, ranging from popular anime characters to rare collectibles…read more The quality of the products is excellent, and the store maintains a clean, well-organized space that makes browsing enjoyable. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to help find exactly what you're looking for. Prices are reasonable for the quality, and they often have special deals or limited edition items. A must-visit for any figure enthusiast!

Variety of anime and Store is well organized. Service is…read moregreat but prices maybe a bit pricy.

One of the few shops here that you can find some "recently released but hard to find nendoroid"!!…read moreBeen looking for a few of them and tried all around town and have no luck. (Tried all hobby shops in little Tokyo and other area. No luck). Really surprised to see both of them there at a reasonable price!!! They definitely didn't jack up the price. It's pricer now because they imported it with the new tariff. At least the nendoroid price look reasonable. They got a lot of prize figures from the latest series. Not a big fans of those but they got some brand new release again. Overall a nice shop for people looking for nendoroids.

This store is one of few anime/game/cute stuff stores with official merchandise in the Little Tokyo…read morearea outside of Weller Court and the Little Tokyo Mall(Little Akihabara part). No food or drinks inside, they have a little area to put your drinks and food on by the entrance. The staff seem friendly and ready to help every time I go here. The store always looks pretty clean inside too. The selection is great and I've even seen some niche series I never thought I'd see. Come check it out if you don't like knockoff merch you might encounter around LT. Prices seem to be pretty fair but I do sometimes pick up something and put it down after looking at the price.

Don't get me wrong! It's a great place for merch and has had a lot of great pop ups recently! The…read morestaff is usually amazing and super efficient. The reason why I'm giving it a 3 out of 5 is because of a bad experience today with the door person. We came in today, July 19th around the afternoon, about 3-4 PM. I understand their bag policy, it sucks but what can you do. We were very compliant with the doorman, but he seemed to have an attitude. Listen man, I get that it's hot and you may be having a day, but that doesn't mean you get to be rude. We went in, and immediately he needed to take our bags. We complied cause it's policy, and I politely told him "oh I have a small bag!" As in to tell him we have another bag to give him. He took it the wrong way and said "trust me I don't want to take it more than you do" under his breath. Buddy, I can hear you. I didn't even say it in a rude way, I'm just informing you that there was another bag. Whatever, we handed all our bags over, one of which was a bag carrying some merchandise (mainly some posters we purchased from another event we came from) mind you, there was 4 posters from a limited time event in there, worth $65. He asked "what's in the bag" all judgmental, like buddy, I get you need to know so you know where to place it on the shelf, but there is such a thing as asking in a nicer way like "is there anything delicate in here" or such. I told him it was some posters I had got. So. TELL ME WHY THIS GUY PUT THE BAG WITH THE POSTERS LAYING FLAT DOWN FIRST AND THEN PROCEEDED TO PUT OUR HEAVY BACKPACK AND OUR SMALLER BAG ON TOP OF IT. BUDDY. YOU ARE USING A METAL RACK SHELF, AND PUTTING HEAVY ITEMS ON TOP OF PAPER. SOME OF IT WAS EVEN ON THE EDGE SO YOU'RE ACTIVELY CREASING AND BENDING MY BELONGINGS. Anyone should know if you have anything fragile like posters, you would put it on top of the other bags so they do not get folded or creased or get and indents. I quickly told him if he can put the bag with the posters on top because I don't want them to get creased or bent. He doesn't say anything and just quickly does it, but he made a face. Buddy, if you don't like your job or can't do it well enough to know common sense like not putting delicates under heavy items, quit and go find something else, and leave your attitude at the OUTSIDE the door. I went home after this, and saw that all of four of my posters were creased in the same spot, coincidentally the same spot that was bent over the edge of the shelf. I don't care if they're posters and they can be replaced, not everyone has the luxury to replace broke items, especially not limited ones, I spent my hard earned money on it for it to be permanently ruined by some boy who doesn't care about other people's belongings despite being entrusted to handle them. Anyways, come for the merch! But maybe leave your valuables someplace where you know they'll be safe from damage.

Place was cool, they did a sega sonic pop up didn't take long and my sister got some good stuffread more

This business just started out and is already doing so great. The customer service is awesome, they…read moredeliver to you if needed and allow orders ahead of time. The products were nicely packaged and they had huge variety to choose from. Really loved buying from them will definitely be back to purchase a lot more.

From the owner: Anime, action figures, collectibles and moreread more

This store is amazing .!!!! Josephine helped my family and I out and answered all questions nicely…read moreand respectfully. 10/10 thank you so much

New owners at this Little Toyko collector's paradise, and they know their stuff. There's so much…read morehere it's a bit overwhelming but they have all the high end merch from Japan, so just take your time. Pokemon galore, even first gen stuff for an old school guy like me. Misty and Brock, represent. I was in the market for a Totoro desk fan, and of course they had one at a lower price than I could find on line. Tons of plush so I had to pick up a Gudetama backpack hanger. So happy to learn that the Kimono Ya family owners also operate Burbank's go-to candy store, Sweety's. Cheers!

Hidden Gem Alert!…read more Attention hobbyists and gift givers: Neo Happyland might just be your new happy place. Circumstances brought me to this unique and fun store that is practically hidden on the first floor of what appeared to be an abandoned mall in Chinatown, the Bamboo Plaza. Had I not known about this store and its location before visiting, I probably would not have entered the plaza. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by Natalie one of the store owners. I then met with Alan, her husband and co-owner. Both were super personable, friendly and knowledgeable. I overheard them conversing about some of the products with other customers in the store. They really knew their product. The store was jampacked with products from floor to ceiling. I was overwhelmed with how much there was to see. There were so many different model kits to choose from (Pokemon, Bandai, Gundam, etc.). They also had figurines, model paint, books, stickers, Gundam decals, Book Nook and Wonderland items, Pokemon Mini Building Blocks, other building blocks, DVDs and other fun items. Everything was well stocked and neatly organized. I appreciated that most of the items were displayed behind glass so that you could see the actual product vs just looking at the picture on the box. Even though I am an adult, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I did not leave empty-handed. :) If you're looking for a wonderful brick and mortar hobby shop with Asian flair, I highly recommend this shop.

Really Great Store and Hidden Gem I shopped in years every time I visit Los Angeles…read more Staff there is very down to earth and kind. But this store has a variety of selection such as Chogokins, Gunpla, Prize Figs, Construction Kits, Etc... Prices there are very reasonable too, honestly, I prefer going to this store compared to places like Jungle or Robot4Less due to price reasons. I would absolutely recommend this store for those who are in the hobby or starting to get into a hobby.