As a store that has only been around a year or so, and had the terrible luck to open in the middle…read moreof a pandemic, Geek Toy Hut is a great place. The selection is good, the variety wide, and the owner knowledgeable and seems like a decent guy. The prices are usually below or the low end of the going list prices. He has sales going on all the time for the different products he has here; Pops, comics, superhero toys, G.I. Joes, wrestling toys, Transformers, and Star Wars toys, both old and newer. Geek Toy Hut is now a regular stop whenever I'm on the hunt for a collectable.

My husband heard very positive things about Geek Toy Hut so we stopped in on a Sunday afternoon…read more They definitely thrive in the action figure market but also have comics, pokemon cards, funko pops, and more. We came specifically to look at funko pops which they had a decent amount of. Most were commons but priced extremely fair. The organization of them could have been a bit better. The staff members were friendly and helpful. Definitely make it a point to stop out if you're looking for collectable items!

Eric at xtreme games is always welcoming, kind and helpful. Is very knowledgeable about disc golf…read moreequipment and is a great resource to new players or veteran players alike. He is kind and patient with children and always friendly. He goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service. I would highly recommend xtreme games for anyone looking for disc golf, Pokemon cards, magic the gathering, board games, and much more. I've used their online catalog many times when searching for hard to find Pokemon cards.

Disney Lorcana booster packs are $5.99 MSRP.. this store sells them at $14.. a $8 mark up. Worse…read morethan scalpers. You can get them cheaper on eBay. Dont support stores like this.

I'm updating this as Jay's has really taken their shop to the next level. Improved store branding…read moreand decor. Increased square footage. Expansion of trades, back issue selection including plenty of wall books with keys and CGC. They carry all the associated toys, pops, statues,etc...but for me I'm there for the comics. Jay's easily has the widest selection of back issues (raw and slabbed) within an hour driving distance. Get in your car and check it out.

Three stars for the selection, but the staff brings the overall rating down. I'm a casual collector…read morejust getting into obtaining collectible issues (I typically purchase to read and enjoy them). I have been interested in the original 4-part Wolverine series for a while, and since the shop had all 4 issues, I asked whether they were newsstand or direct issues. The employee took them out of the case and assured me they were all newsstand, but when I got home and conducted a bit more research, I found that they were ALL direct issues. Whether it was due to incompetence or ignorance, I won't be placing anymore trust in this shop, which is unfortunate because I had a high level of interest in a lot of their glass-case collectible issues. Yes, this is partly my own fault for making the purchase without conducting further research first, but to be taken for a ride like this by an employee who is there to assist customers is enough reason to stay away in the future.

I've been coming here since 2018/2019. The owner is a great guy who will always take the time to…read moretalk to every customer who comes in. They have great board games, magic the gathering, and Pokémon product all for a great price. I would highly recommend coming here and checking out the store. There's a second store in DeKalb IL as well.

This store is right by my favorite laundromat, so I decided to take my son over to check it out…read more For those of you unaware (not that I'm an expert or know anything of substance about it) there's a card game called Magic (the Gathering) and people who enjoy it can play for hours on end, completely content and completely engaged. The reason we came here was that my son is learning to play Pokemon, which (if you're also unaware) is a card game with more simple rules for younger audiences to play for hours on end, completely content and completely engaged. We were hoping to find some Pokemon cards for purchase, and to see if anyone was playing. We found a small selection of Pokemon products, but were completely astonished by the overwhelming catalog of Magic cards, sets, posters, mats, and several tables with several players engaging in their favorite pastime. I commented to one of the co-owners, Justin, on how cool this place was and how I didn't know anything about Magic, but could appreciate the passion that these players had around the game. Justin politely excused himself and brought me several decks of Magic cards and handed them over! He let me know that they give out free starter packs for people who are trying to see if they like the game or not. It was just a sampling of what some call "cardboard crack", Justin told me. He invited us back to play any time, and even promised to hold the last Pokemon starter set for my son to purchase after saving his allowance. This is how you run a small business : focus on something you love, your passion... show customers how much you love it... and share it! There's a huge selection of other games and accessories, but we'll be back for the Pokemon cards, and maybe an engaging game of Magic.

This place is awesome! They have a bunch of collectible statues and awesome great comic selection…read more Employees are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Cool Indie Reads in Algonquin. The staff was very helpful to check out new fraternity comic book…read moredevelopments. Great value on new releases. Fun decor to browse one's favorite reads. It did not disappoint. Thank you!

Good amount of educational toys for all ages a little pricey but worth it employees were very…read morehelpful

Very few items in this toy store are available anywhere else! There are so many niche and special…read moreorder products here that you're bound to find a unique gift or toy for your favorite kiddo... or kiddos at heart! There are clearly products made by independent companies or family-owned businesses, many by kids themselves. The toy store is also operated and owned by the nicest, kindest people you can meet. They love asking questions and recommending different products based on what you share. Lastly, the prices are on average higher than your big box stores, but for me it's worth it to support a local business that supports small businesses as well. It's worth the cost to get such great service and great products.

This place is great for gently used and new teacher/classroom supplies at a low price. No other…read morestore like it in the area. I make the 40 minute drive once a month to check out what Heidi has that is "new to me". I always find things, I never knew I needed. Love this store!

This teacher shop is awesome! I've gone twice in the last month and both times, books were marked…read moredown to super cheap. They have a lot of series of chapter books, as well as popular story books. They also have a decent number of games/resources for math/literacy/social studies/science. And if you're looking for something specific, you can jot it down on the form upfront with your number and she'll contact you when she gets it in! It's a bit of a drive for me since I'm in schaumburg but I'm happy to make it. If it were any closer, I'd be spending all of my money there :)

Tons of graphic novels to chose from along with other anime merch. And apparently there's a…read morethriving online store at their website.