David is super helpful. Not a lot of Choicrs but very well stocked in terms of EsCs. Their…read moretechnical services are second to none.

For the RC enthusiast this is a great shop Gary the owner is very knowledgeable and helpful when it…read morecomes to questions and info you need on getting started in the hobby or whether you're a seasoned veteran. Ryan and Chris are awesome dude's who are always willing to help with any question you have regarding the hobby. I've been going here for many years and have great relationships with these guys because of their service. This is my go to place for anything related. Two thumbs up !!!

This is a well known Lego franchise that's of reputable known quality, having several independently…read moreowned stores. This location is in Lawndale serving the South Bay Beach Cities of Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Torrance. The owner and staff I say are very welcoming as you enter and gracious as you shop and appreciative as you leave. They have a very family friendly attitude and show kindness towards kids / children. The pricing is convenient and good, especially for non-investor reseller collector types who just enjoy lego. They have a lot of pre-built Legos that might be missing the mini-figures but sell for a fraction of the FMV (Fair Market Value) making them intriguing deals for the base sets that are often retired and hard to find. The selection is good, and because it deals in collectibles and often retired and used Legos, you should visit this location often. I found the pricing on used merchandise to be comparable to other Bricks & Minifigs stores if not maybe even cheaper here. Parking is easy and this is accessible via the 405 north/south freeway off-ramps with minimal inland street driving. Support your local merchants.

The bulk bins and tables are where it's at, especially for vehicle parts and Technic specialty…read morepieces.let other locations will have the little 1x2 or 2x2s, but this shop will have your 1x 16 bricks or 2x16 plates. Along with all the Technic connectors and joints. These and the special pieces (like animals, castle parts, nets, capes, printed pieces) are where this location excels above and beyond all others, including the valley, OC, SD, and even IE locations. Only Costa Mesa and Laguna Niguel rivals their bulk selection and certainly does not match the specialty parts collection. On the other hand, there has only been a couple of new in box sets that have appealed to me here. Haven't gotten a used set yet, as the selection for those have been more impressive elsewhere. I have however purchased a few minifigs from here which, while pricey, are a nice find when on sale.

Super cool big shop. Area to play cards, events, tcgs, and tabletop figurines. They have board…read moregames too. Real treat for mtg players. A lot of their cards match tcg if not below. They also have a computer inventory system that allows you load up a cart full of cards that you want to purchase day of. First time seeing anything like that at a tcg shop. Also very friendly and helpful team!

Large well organized store with lots of inventory, mainly TCGs but some board games as well, staff…read moreis friendly and greated me upon entry, prices seemed to be on the higher end. Overall a nice store.

My husband was interested in getting a little starter slot car set so we checked this place out…read more They did not disappoint! So much fun to race the cars. The amount of inventory this place carries is mind blowing. Everything you could possibly want or dream up will be here for you to purchase. The service was great.

This place is awesome. I took my 5 year old and we rented a controller, car and an hour of track…read moretime each and it was $30. My son loved it and has been talking about going back for over a week now.

This place is absolutely amazing! The customer service is top tier - especially Kevin. He always…read moregoes above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care of. I bring my 10-year-old son here, and he absolutely loves it. It s become one of our favorite places to spend time together. We enjoy opening cards, talking about different pulls, and sometimes even shooting hoops. It s more than just a card shop - it s a great environment for families and kids who truly love the hobby. The cards are 100% legit, and I truly feel confident investing in them here. Everything is authentic, fairly priced, and handled professionally. I recommend this place 100%. If you re into sports or Pokémon cards, this is the spot!

Great sports card collection! A lot of variety. Prices are good too. Place is clean and the staff…read moreare friendly.

Buddies Collectibles has a wide selection from pokemon ( in english and japanese) and also various…read moreanime TCGs like weiss schwarz, union arena, build divide and many more! The value and price of the product is fair and the lowest you will find in SoCal. The service is also amazing as every worker will walk up to you while browsing and ask if you have questions. Also workers do a great job with hospitality and make you feel welcomed by making small talk as long ad the store isn't super busy. Buddies Collectibles is the best TCG store in SoCal and I would recommend coming here if you want to buy cards or play in tournaments as they also do host tournaments everyday!

They definitely got a little bit of everything here from Pokemon, Magic, and One Piece. Some graded…read morecards on the wall not to horribly priced. Bought one Japanese pack of cards for $5. The guys working there are very knowledgeable and they do buy cards as well. Check them out I'll definitely come back to this shop.

They got all of the Bruder trucks here!! Got exclusive discounts for walk in and out-of-box display…read moreitems. Kids loved being here (and can't wait to come back good luck to my wallet!). Amazing and helpful customer service too. Open on Black Friday, Christmas Eve and New Year's eve but weekdays only

This was such a cool place to visit in person! I brought my family here today to browse as my kids…read morelove the videos on the Bruder YouTube page. There were so many cool trucks to see and huge markdowns that were only available in person. The deals were so good that we ended up buying quite a few trucks and accessories. Sarah helped us and was very friendly and accommodating. We'll definitely be back when we're in the area. PS - They no longer have the play area and will likely not bring it back.

Box Breaks LA is hands down the best card shop I've ever been to. The staff is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the hobby, always willing to help, educate, and hype you up for your next pull.

First time in a card shop in a long time and while this was not a disappointment it was not really…read moresomething that really excited me either, I was eating lunch next door and they were open, so I stopped in. I was acknowledged by the one staff member who was already helping another customer so that was appreciated. Too a look around and the space is a little large for their offerings, hopefully they can grow and survive, the had a mix of graded sports and gaming cards, and ungraded cards, their selection was OK, it was in a display case near one wall with some supplies on another wall and some boxes on the other wall. Overall, they seem to be under utilizing the space available to them, as far as their inventory of single "better" cards go it's about what I would expect to see on one dealer table at a card show. The cards were somewhat organized by sport or game, but others were mixed together. Prices were not terrible, but I did not see any super bargains that I needed to grab and pick up. I've seen better small shops, and I have seen worse, so BoxBreaks falls right in the middle. I would give them a call if I was looking for something, but I wouldn't make a special trip without calling first.

Absolutely fantastic. Oscar is a brilliant ambassador for the WH brand. He welcomed us in and…read morepatiently introduced us to the hobby whilst assisting other customers. Well stocked, really well organized, VERY friendly and helpful staff, really cool community. Yes, the hours are a bit funky but it's handy to open late and close late to grab things after work.

My son asked to go while we were in the area so I obliged. It's a Sunday and we arrive at 12:05pm…read more The stated store out on google and on their door say 12:00pm. I figure OK it's a Sunday and holiday weekday. Maybe they are just running late. So while waiting in the car I see another group of people walk up wanting to go in. They stand around for a minute and leave. I gave them 15-20 min. No one showed up. While I'm waiting I decide to look up reviews. All 5 star except for 2 one star. One from 3 years ago and one from 7 months ago. Both for same thing. The store is supposed to be open. But no one showed up. This is game is already ridiculously expensive compared to most hobbies. I'll shop at stores that actually care.

I ordered a pack of solid colored gift bags from the website. I received notification the next…read moremorning that my order was ready. Pickup was quick and easy. My item was on a shelf with other orders. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to help myself and asked one of the employees who took it off the shelf for me. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. The bags are nice and sturdy and will be useful throughout the year for gift giving.

My mother and I've been loyal Michaels customers for years as full-time artists and hobbyists,…read moreunfortunately the customer experience at this store, specifically at the Vista Store in Torrance, has declined significantly. I hope my feedback warns other customers and helps management understand what's happening at the store level. A few days ago, I went in to quickly pick up an online order after receiving both email and text confirmation that it was ready. My name wasn't on any of the pickup bags, so I asked for assistance. A manager briefly looked around, said he would check by the registers, and then proceeded to count cash in the register instead of helping me. After I approached him again, he passed me off to another employee who also couldn't find the order. I eventually noticed a bag with my name on the floor behind the register. They scanned it, and I left. When I opened the package later that night, I realized not only was the bag dirty--with a footprint on it--but the product inside was the wrong brand. I had ordered a specific brand on sale, and they substituted an Artist Loft item without informing me. The receipt label didn't match the product at all. I returned to the store the next morning, where the female manager told me they had substituted their own brand because the original item wasn't in stock. That explanation made no sense--if a customer orders Prismacolor, you don't replace it with Artist Loft. When I questioned it, she impatiently said, "Well, I'm returning it for you," with no apology, empathy, or effort to acknowledge the mistake. Not only did I waste over 30 minutes during the initial pickup, but I also had to make a second trip to return their error. A simple, sincere "I'm sorry" would have gone a long way. While I was there, I asked about another pending order. They told me if the item was on the shelf, I can get it. Even though the item showed available at this store, we couldn't find any. I ended up canceling it. More waste of time! Later that afternoon (4:11 p.m., Dec. 3), I called the store because the website was now showing the item in stock. The person who answered the phone cut me off with, "No, I'm too busy," without any courtesy or suggestion to call back. The level of rudeness at this store has become consistent and noticeable, even my young child has commented on it. This pattern of dismissiveness, errors, and lack of customer care is extremely disappointing. I hope regional or district management takes these issues seriously and restores the professionalism and positive atmosphere Michaels was once known for. (I've never shopped at Hobby Lobby until recently, and the vibe there is completely the opposite. It's warm, friendly, and the price of same brand products WAY cheaper than Michaels!!!) A few additional concerns for fellow customers: Many art supplies are significantly cheaper at Hobby Lobby, Amazon, or Dick Blick online. I genuinely prefer supporting local stores, but not at the expense of higher prices and poor treatment. When returning online orders paid through PayPal, you can request a cash refund. Store employees stubbornly claim they can only issue store credit, but when I called to ask, customer service confirmed that is NOT true. I now have over $100 in store credits! And I'll tell you next why I wouldn't opt for Michaels store credits. At the Redondo Beach location, an employee scanned two store credit receipts--each worth over $80--and told me they had no balance. He even asked if I wanted to throw them away. I later confirmed this was his error, but when I brought it up during a future visit, the same staff member simply shrugged while leaning on the register with his leg up. He no longer works there, but the value of those credits was never recovered, and I never received so much as an apology. Another ongoing concern is price inconsistencies. As someone who shops at Michaels often, I know the prices and watch for coupons like most loyal customers. However, the prices on the shelves frequently do not match the prices at the self-serve kiosks. I've asked for assistance on this four or five separate occasions, and it's surprising that the issue remains unresolved. Even worse, staff often appear visibly irritated when the discrepancy is pointed out. Right before a recent 40% promotion, prices on many items were increased in the kiosks but not updated on the shelf displays. I picked up a few items, excited to finally use the long-awaited 40% discount. At the register, everything rang up at the higher price. When I asked about it, I was told that "the overnight crew forgot to change the tags," even though every version of the item was still marked at the regular price on the shelves. In the end, it would have been cheaper to buy the items at their regular price with the standard 25% coupon than during this so-called 40% sale. I wondered why I still shop there. I guess because we are creatures of habits!