Y'all KNOW if there's a new game store in town I have to show up to scout out the situation…read more Spoiler alert: this one is a WIN. R - Really cool owner. I choose my game shops largely based on interactions with the staff. They can make or break your experience. Mikey was incredibly inviting and upbeat - definitely made us want to come back! O - Opportunity to meet other people that love to game. Rockhopper drew a pretty decent crowd for being open such a short time. Can't wait to see it on a busy day. C - Commander nights on Saturdays and Tuesdays starting at 4pm. Most places start later and make it tough to work into your schedule. This is a huge win for me. K - Knowledge. There is nothing worse than a game store owner that knows nothing about games. Mikey had all the information pertaining to games, sets, scheduling, and his clientele. He's a real one. H - Hangover commander. Yes. Sundays are the day for hangover commander, D&D, and whatever else people are feeling like after a rough Saturday night. We love to see it. O - Open to everyone. As they should be. Happy Pride Month! P - Penguin theme. Self explanatory. P - Pretty good selection of comics, singles, board games, and other various game related items. E - Environment. The location and the vibe were very cool to us. It's nice to have a gaming location outside of the cities that is doing everything right! R - Raffles. Always fun. To conclude: we were pumped to find this spot. I'm curious to see how they'll handle busy times as it's a bit on the smaller side - but I imagine they'll have it all figured out. If I can order singles to this store - it's game over. Go check it out!

This store is one of those "best kept secret" stores that has the great deals on comics and…read morecollectible toys you would want in a specialty shop. The store is also a gaming store that seems to specialize in Magic: the Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. This past few months has seen major changes in the diversity of merchandise offered. The game store seems to have one of the best selections of gaming miniatures in the area. And recently started to offer paints and everything a budding hobbyist would need. There is a small gaming area where gamers rub elbows as a handful of games could be going on at once. I'm not sure if it is intentional, but the comfortable vibe and excitement overheard about the latest merchandise Is a nostalgic nod to the game stores of the 80s and 90s. The owner is dedicated to the comic and gaming business. He's always there to answer questions, hunt for any special requests or offer a recommendation. Overall, a solid store that is taking strides to be even better. It would be worth checking into this "best kept secret" because it is a fabulous locally-owned business worth supporting.

Awesome comic shop! Lived in Edina and had no idea this place was here! I'm a huge Batman fan and…read morethe owner (I believe) showed me how to draw him and even gave me a picture of his art! Super chill spot. I found a classic Batman comic collection that I bought. Very affordable. If you're in the spot, I'd recommend checking out! Thank you guys so much!

I love Hot Comics! All three stores have the original comic store feel that I miss. They are…read morehelpful, laid back, and knowledgeable. They are one of my very favorite comic stores.

A large, yet cozy vibe game/comic shop! The very first thing I noticed on entry was the big…read moreProgress Pride flag hanging from the rafters-- immediately I knew I was among my people: the queer and nerdy! Approximately half the store is dedicated to various reading materials like comics, manga, and fiction. The other half is board games, RPGs, and supplies for said games (like mini figs and paints, dice, etc.). Throughout the store you'll also find toys, posters, collectibles, comic/trading card storage, and more. There's a lot to look at, so if you've never been, I recommend giving yourself at least an hour to browse around. This game shop also doubles as a community gathering and event space. There's lots of room and tables/chairs in the back to accommodate gamers who want to come in and play or hang and be social. I'm sure they have many specific goings-on each week (for example, I saw a sign advertising mini fig painting every Monday evening!); you can check out their event calendar on their website. There was also a gender ambivalent restroom and water fountain/water bottle refill station nearby. Some beverages were available for sale near the front. It is also quite obviously a safe space, as I saw in addition to the hanging pride flag an entire section dedicated to queer and trans materials, and an end cap as well for POC and disabled folk. I can't say how much it means to me as a trans person to see this kind of representation clearly on display during a challenging political time. I hadn't gone with the intention of buying anything (isn't that typical? lol) but to be honest, when I saw the queer support they were displaying, I wanted to support them back. It wasn't hard to find a couple things I wanted in order to give them my financial business. If you too prioritize supporting local queer businesses, consider buying from here! I normally wouldn't have been up this far north from where I live, but I was headed to a Yelp Elite event a little early and decided to see what else was in the area. So glad I stopped in here! I'll be back!

What a cool store! They have all things Warhammer, Magic, Pokémon, etc. They have tons of comics…read moreand board games as well. The staff was very helpful in helping me find a gift and give me some suggestions of games based on others I like. Overall, I would recommend this store if you enjoy these activities.

Amazing selection. Knowledgeable and super friendly owner and staff. My son's favorite comic book…read morestore in the Twin Cities!

Best comic store I've been to. Impossibly hard to find (maybe that's part of the charm?!). Pick…read moreyour character... they have a drawer of past issues and random special issues of that hero's or villain's adventures. But seriously hard to find. Street address in Yelp, Uber and Lyft all wrong. Call first for actual address. Door in back of building behind an opened gate. Not visible from the road. Good selection of rare/oddball figures, without becoming a merch warehouse. Knowledgeable workers. Did I mention hard to find? Had budgeted an hour there before meeting friends for lunch. Took 40 mins to find it. Next time I'm back, will spend an hour at least.

I love Hot Comics! I have been shopping at the store all my life. Great staff, stuff, and awesome…read morecomics!

This place has it all. Especially the service!…read more The owner puts a lot of thought into his selection and creates a fun shopping atmosphere. Oh and he's an incredible human being.

Im a book lover and i can't wait to get books here and support this brave beautiful soul. I'm…read morecoming from California with my kiddos. Huge fan. My only question is do you ship? Thanks again from one humanitarian to the other

How can you justify selling products at 2.5 times the MSRP? I get that it's tough running a…read morebusiness but they overcharge the hell out of product (Pokemon cards in particular) and it bums me out about my local card/game shop.

Absolutely the best shop I have been to. They have everything you need from comics to board games…read moreand more! The manager of this location is one of the friendliest and helpful people I have met in a retail store . I will continue to come back here

This is a neat little store tucked away in Minneapolis. The owners are just genuine and nice guys,…read moretaking the time to talk and answer questions. Walking in here ad looking around took me back to my childhood in more ways than one and I loved every moment of this trip down memory lane.

Comic book heaven. I love the smell of stores like this - the smell of tens of thousands of comic…read morebooks. It's wall to wall in a small space but the staff know where what you are looking for is. Fantastic first experience with my 11 year old who whispered "wow!" when we walked in. If you are into comic books, or know someone who is...just yes.

Love going in here to get my Comics and other collectable items…read more Jason, the Owner, there is a great guy and easy to talk to. Also, Very helpful for trying to get you what you need as long as they are able to get it. Face some facts... some things are not collectable!

WOW! I love this local comic book store. I've been going for years and enjoy their comic book and…read moretoy collections. It's very impressive and they have a variety of different items throughout the store to suit any comic book fan and toy enthusiast. They always have the latest comic book issue and well stocked. The staff is friendly, courteous and quite professional. I always take my niece and nephew and they enjoy the place. I highly recommend.

Wow, such a fun shop to poke around in!…read more I've come in twice now: once with a friend during a thrift weekend, and once before eating at Hazel's across the road. There's always something to find here! There's a lot of vintage, secondhand clothing here - and nothing is boring. Think bold colors and patterns, quirky designs, and out-there materials. Statement pieces for sure! There are certainly some staples as far as accessories and footwear goes, too. But much of the accessories are quirky and unique: think doll hands for earrings kind of vibe! There's a decent amount of knick-knacks and giftables here as well, that are more local artisan made or new. The store can feel a bit overwhelming at first entrance, so take it by section and putz with an open mind. Prices were on par with higher-end vintage stores, but they do run some sales a few times each year. There is a dressing room with a curtain for trying things on!

A really cool vintage clothes and jewelry shop! Everything is nicely organized and arranged by…read moresizes and types of clothes. They have nice fitting rooms too. The only thing is their vintage clothing do have a distinctive odor... so one wouldn't want to stay in there too long to browse. There is a private free parking lot to this establishment if you can find a spot!