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Modern State

2.6 (47 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Can't forget to get my friend in Florida a Card!! 11/15/17
Marianne W.

State News has several stores on the Upper East Side. This one is hidden down a staircase between buildings. You might pass it every day and not know. They do put signs and balloons on the sidewalk so you turn to look down. When you look down you see the windows decorated for a party or a holiday. Go inside and you'll find so much fun. Greeting Cards for everyone. Balloons galore for every occasion. Toys and trinkets. Plus every party need you may have from plates, napkins, banners, utensils and more. Everyone working there is busy stocking up this time of year. You are permitted to browse without being pestered. When you need assistance you're greeted with a smile. How could anyone NOT smile in a store with so much fun and fantasy to offer? Enjoy!

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Pinky And The B.

There are not many stores like this any more. They used to be on every corner. State news has a web site and everything they sell is listed there. http://www.uppereast.com/state-news State News used to take passport photos and I got one taken there 2 passports ago. I just had to update my passport and found out they don't do it any more. Other than that they still have everything else. The only complaint I have about the store is it is very cramped. But it is to be expected in Manhattan.

Jezza N.

neeto shop when a little piece for the toolbox (...'n toybox) is needed Sketchbooks, Charcoal pencils, art supplies and a bit of everything...

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State news is the best card and gift store with tons of great Party goods. The staff is wonderful as is the selection.

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Materials for school projects, party balloons and favors, even slime (ugh)--State News is our go to place.

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Montasy Comics - The Signage.

Montasy Comics

(70 reviews)

$$

Midtown East

Playing catch up here. So it was the first Saturday in May which to comic book geeks both far and…read morewide means "Free Comic Book Day" and oddly enough I was completely in the unaware about this comic store only a few hours earlier from my walking into the place. My learning about it was fortuitous as I had just left the famed Forbidden Planet and began talking to a nice family of fellow collectors about the packet of comic books that we had just received as a part of FCBD. We talked about where each of us were heading next and while I said Midtown Comics near Grand Central was my next stop they replied "Montasy Comics" was theirs. A quick Google search found the location and away I went. So the store is quite easy to get too but it might be something that you walk right past once you are in the vicinity since its not on the ground level and is instead upstairs. There is an elevator and stairs but I opted for the elevator. Once inside I immediately loved the layout of the place. There were numerous glass cases of collectible trading cards in the front where the staff usually is and while I am not one for those things they did seem to have an ample supply. Towards the end on opposing sides were racks and racks of new and recent comic books along with a myriad of collected editions and even scores of Funko Pops. If you collect the Pops, you're likely going to find a few that you like at Montasy Comics. The FCBD Stuff was being handed out by one of the staff in the rear of the shop and everything was already in bags to make this an easy free transaction. Sometimes, the free issues are all laid out for folks to pick and choose from but in this case it was not that way. I didn't go through anything and would save that reveal for a fun YouTube video but either way it felt like a decent amount of issues were in the bag and that is always nice to see. Generally with FCBD its nice to also try and make a purchase since while this event is free to customers the shops have to pay for all of the books. I was looking for a copy of "Sister Imperator" from Dark Horse Comics but they had no idea what I was talking about. It's an independent release about a Ghost band connected character but I digress. There was an upstairs but I didn't explore that and also they had a number of tables set up in the center of the store where they hold Magic and I guess Pokemon tournaments along with any other of the popular TCG (trading card games for the newbies). The visit was brief but overall a positive one. I will try to visit them again in the future if I am over there. I saw some complaints about high prices or lack of a refund on something that broke when the purchaser was putting it together and all I can say on that is when something becomes rare based on being limited or hard to get it will be more costly. As far as breakage during assembly, I've often found that it was due to improper practices by friends or even myself. A shop doesn't owe me restitution by my breaking something and that is how it goes. Happy Collecting my Friends

A bit hard to find but once you do, it has a nice mix of cards, figurines, comic books, and other…read morecollectibles. There are a series of special sports rookie cards that are well priced compared to what's posted online. If you're a basketball fan like me, you'll find a good selection like rookie cards of Victor Wembenyama and OG Anunoby There's definitely a following of people who come here and play cards and a relaxed, comfortable setting. Although the shop is small, it is well located in Manhattan offering very competitive pricing.

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Target

(153 reviews)

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Midtown West

This Target is located in the heart of 34th Street Herald Square, right next to Sephora and across…read morethe street from none other than the biggest Macy's in the entire world. Very close to all the train routes. Shelves are stocked and neatly organized for the most part. This spot is supposedly smaller than other locations in the city. But that's okay, at least I didn't see anything like toys lying on the floor. No kids running around. Clean aisles + brightly lit area + decently spacious to walk around on your own. Surprised to see some Squishmallows peeking out in between other plushies. So, I was trying to reach for the ones from the top shelf. Staff from afar saw me struggling to reach but didn't offer any help + kept looking on and went back to chatting/joking with a coworker. This was around 9:30pm on a Sunday evening. I guess just a minor hiccup there, I will let it pass. Customers can find a limited yet decent selection of things like electronics, groceries, beauty and skincare/makeup, hygiene related products etc in each of their specific sections/aisles. The designs on greeting cards looked lovely. Some things were on sale like cat food - $10 for 12 cans. You just gotta stroll around to find out. It's convenient to have a Target in Midtown/next to the major train lines. Maybe I will stop by again, hopefully the service from employees will be better next time.

Busy and messy target…read more No trading cards at this location. Don't bother looking for pokemon cards here

Modern State - toys - Updated May 2026

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