I had no idea this spot existed and wish we would have discovered it sooner but hoping to attend…read morewith my 14 year old on an upcoming Sunday (they offer learn to play sessions between 1-4 pm) who is a huge Pokemon card collector along with his older sister. It is amazing to see the sense of community it has along with celebrating those who are different.

UPDATE: I went back a few days later and my experience was much better. They actually added a…read moredecent amount of new cards and the varieties were much better. The staff was also friendlier and helpful. If you're looking for Pokémon cards, this is definitely not the best place to look for them. They had a bunch of single cards displayed and it looks pretty randomized. Not a good variety and honestly looks disorganized. They at least have a decent amount of sealed products, but everything was above market price. The staff wasn't friendly, nor were they interactive. The place wasn't that organized. There's a decent amount of table with you want to play card games with your friends.

Too many people spend their time on the surface level of the Pike market and don't make the effort…read moreto get below ground. The Miniature Car Dealer is one of those below ground shops that is worth the effort. It is a small shop but it is jam packed with miniature cars, planes, motorcycles, tanks, limos and all sorts of two, four and multi-wheeled vehicles. As well, a good collection of planes and helicopters. The stuff is far from cheap and it is not inexpensive either. But this is a neat shop for a browse and a purchase as you're exploring the (smaller) road less traveled.

The Miniature Car Dealer is located in the lower levels of the Pike Place Market in downtown…read moreSeattle!! All kinds of collectible cars, toy cars, in all shapes from super small sized Hot Wheels to larger models. Besides cars, there are model trucks, airplanes, and helicopters here, definitely a collectors or enthusiast paradise!!

If you're into comics, movies, games, or pop culture in general, Golden Age Collectables is a…read morereally fun place to browse. Tucked away in Pike Place Market, the store is packed from floor to ceiling with comics, graphic novels, action figures, collectibles, and all kinds of memorabilia. I found myself spending much more time there than I expected just looking through everything. What I liked most was the variety. The shop has a great mix of new releases, classic comics, and collectibles, toys, movie scripts, and manga that make it easy to lose track of time while exploring. Even if you don't end up buying anything, it's worth walking through just to take it all in. For anyone visiting Pike Place Market with even a passing interest in comics or collectibles, Golden Age Collectables is a stop I'd happily recommend!!!

This comic book store is located on the 4th floor of Pike Place market. It is a huge store. Really…read morepopular among the visitors. I went there multiple times and it was so packed. They have so much more than just comic books. They have lots of board games. There's a huge collection of posters and figurines. The comic books are separated in sections by genre. There are also many types of playing cards, pins and collectibles as well. One of the unique items at this store was they had the scripts of many popular movies and TV shoes. I saw the script of pilot episode of GOT, TBBT, Friends and among movies there was Batman, Harry Porter, LOTR, Hunger Games, Twin Peaks and hundreds of more of them. I found a Marvel poster that I liked a lot. It was reasonably priced for $15. Checkout process was quick with assistance from very friendly staff. If you are comic fan, this is an absolutely must visit place for anyone visiting the Pike Place market.

Met tom the owner of the shop owner give amazing pointers to people who are barley getting into the…read morehobby came from California to the shop and will definitely come again amazing store and amazing customer service and price is probably the best prices for gundams in Seattle area definitely get your gundams here !huge variety of gundams aswell

What a great store! I have seen it on my trips to the International District for years, but I have…read morenever been inside. I recently got into the Gundam hobby and thought it was time to check this store out. The interior is small but packed with stock, and a few very impressive display cases containing some great scale models. There were several other customers in the store and the owner/operator had a good report with all of them. He took time to talk with me and answer my questions and was very friendly and knowledgeable. I really appreciated his tips and advice. Hike the store is small it has a very good selection of model lines and models. It even had a few premium boxes which I was excited to see. Beyond the models there was also a very good selection of hobby tools paints and supplies. I will absolutely be coming back here and can't recommend it highly enough.

Absolutely amazing novelty shop I've been frequenting for many years. Deep in the Catacombs of the…read morePike Place Market you'll find this mysterious place. Personally I came to purchase flash paper & liquid finger smoke when I was a brat teenager. Come on as an adolescent this stuff was essential for having fun. Now as an adult I still enjoy all the trinkets you can purchase. Keep a lookout for Franks favorite and that's the Fortune Teller Machine out front, I feel it gives the business a certain authenticity of a past long forgotten. For some change you can buy a fortune and sometimes it comes true but it's such a tradition I always buy one. Anyways check it out it's a smashing good time...

Absolutely classic and unique these days. These places just dont exist! It reminds me of being 30…read moreyears younger and hitting magic stores with my dad. I remember especially the Disneyland magic shop warming my heart as a child. Now this place keeps the magic alive (pun intended). The staff here are funny older gentleman. Theyre warm and nice and love to tell jokes and show off products. Great selection of magic and silly items of years gone by. Not only that but prices seem pretty inline with what youd hope to pay.

what a great experience! I walked in thinking they would have console games but they have GAMES…read morelike board games & comics etc. what a great experience even though it wasn't what I was expecting! the staff was supper friendly, amazing layout that didn't feel crowded AT ALL, so many cool options, a spot in the back for people to congregate and all. definitely will be back & hoping to expand my knowledge in this kind of stuff!!

Very spacious inside and many tables to play games. There's a demo shelf for board games that are…read morefree to play. Street parking as per usual since it is in Cap Hill. Overall it's a great place for a group meet up and to causally play some board games.

Found this place cruising the lower level of pikes place and was super impressed with the level of…read morecoin and buttons they had political and otherwise. I'm definitely more of a sports cards guy so seeing the variety of cards most of em rookies was nice especially the jerseys. Owner was nice and super helpful wasn't at all snooty like another recent review mentioned. I'd say the only things qualm wise I got is using cash only and the pricing on some cards. Obviously I know businesses gotta make a living but when eBay is (for some I saw on my wishlist) 10-15x cheaper I'd just say go there. Also while credit/debit card fees to businesses can be high I do wish they at least had a debit card option or supported a low cost brand. A lot of people don't carry cash anymore especially on trips so just something to prep for. Definitely would come back regardless.

Lose Yourself in Pop Culture History…read more Take this review with a grain of salt since I don't collect anything. Don't be fooled by the name, Market Coins offers so much more than collectible coins. Tucked away in the labyrinth of Pike Place Market, this quirky, cramped little collectibles shop makes you long to camp out and browse vintage magazines, losing yourself in a slice of life back in the day... or more accurately, a slice of life back in the year. The store is a treasure trove of unusual finds. There are ironic vintage political statement posters (check out the photos and you'll see what mean), stacks of sports cards, and an interesting mix of magazines. In particular, the vintage issues of Ring Magazine caught my eye. I have a couple of retired pro-boxer friends and decided to surprise them with retro issues of this classic boxing pub. The owner was friendly and helped me sift through the overwhelming number of options to find the perfect issues. He steered me towards the editions that were perfect for my nostalgic boxers and didn't break the bank since they aren't collectors either. Even if you aren't an avid memorabilia collector, this place is worth a browse.

Rock Hall's Mount Grungemore is the " TEN CLUB " for Pearl Jam fans. Now for fans of Pearl Jam this…read moreis the fan club set to collect an annual fee for purpose of giving you early warning on tickets and selling you swag. For me I wouldn't donate a dime to these guys, but many still living in the 90's and haven't moved on yet well this is a cash cow for the band... Folks listen to what ya want ! Frank B is out !

Ok, I am a die-hard Pearl Jam fan. To be fair, I must admit that there are few things that spark…read morepassion within me like that band does. Laugh if you will, but it's true and I don't give a shit how dorky it is. I even have the obligatory tattoo to pay homage to my rock gods of choice. I signed up for their fan club (which has gone by a few names, but the tried and true is Ten Club) in 1996... this is after begging my mother to let me sign up for 4 years prior. 1996 is the year I opened my own checking account and no longer had to ask her permission for such things. Anyhow, the good folks who run it have been pretty good to me and my kin over the years. They have gotten me good seats to shows. They have sent me cherished Christmas singles, newsletters and given access to nerdy memorabilia I would have otherwise not had access to. I have counted on this club every tour and with their extreme kindness and usually awesome service, avoided Ticketmonster more often than not and seen 40+ shows, made more friends than I can count, had great adventures and spent more money than I care to admit in the process. We all count on them to maintain this high level of service and understanding of our addiction. They are prided for showing lots of respect for the fans and going above and beyond to nurse our PJ habits. Up until about a month ago, I wouldn't have said a single bad word about the club - they would have gotten a shining 5 stars and then some.... but then came Ed's April Fool's Tour, which was announced (and seemingly thrown together) in a last-minute sort of fashion. I won't get too negative here, because at the end of the day I still appreciate and love the club -- but I will give a quick overview of the disappointment that went down: the tour was announced, tickets went on sale days later (all at the same time and only online), servers could not handle traffic, fuckups ensued -- cards charged for tix that didn't exist, people locked out, emails ignored, mass hysteria, no statement from club -- sadness. The first tour in the 13 years I've been seeing their shows (and solo/side shows) where I had no access to tickets without going through scalpers. Total and complete disappointment. So for the poor planning and aftermath of that bit of lameness, I have to knock off a star. Maybe we're just spoiled, but nevertheless it bummed tons of faithful fans out. It's a snafu that can't be ignored. So four stars it is. All that aside, any self-respecting PJ nerd knows membership is mandatory... so get on it, if you haven't.

One of the most experienced and trustworthy coin and stamp shops in the Pacific Northwest. I have…read morebought and sold coins with them. Extremely knowledgeable and great to talk to.

I have interacted with John for over 15 years, visiting his store and also making purchases online…read more Collecting both stamps and coins, his store is great to visit and I trust his judgement. John is a great source to fill in those more difficult and expensive items in your collection. He is knowledgeable and to the point. Scott Minnich