We've come by this place a number of times and have always found everyone to be friendly and…read morehelpful. Though we haven't always made a purchase the variety of items for sale are always impressive. Recently, I was on a mission hunting down needos and couldn't find originals anywhere. I heard through the grapevine that they had originals for sale here so off I went. Sure enough, I found they had originals needos at a great price.

I stopped by Toys of the Universe in Torrance today and unfortunately had a really uncomfortable…read moreexperience. When I first walked in, a staff member greeted me and I started browsing on my own. While I was looking around, someone in the shop (I'm not sure if they were a customer or a friend of the staff) loudly made a comment along the lines of "look at this nerd pretending to look at stuff," clearly so others in the store could hear. I was just minding my own business and browsing like anyone else would. It was embarrassing and honestly made the experience pretty unpleasant. I was already having a rough day, and that interaction made it worse. Because of that, I most likely won't be returning. It's a shame, because the store seemed like it had some cool items, but no one should feel mocked just for looking around in a shop.

Huge selections of all game and game consoles. They also…read morehave VHS, action figures, memorabilia's, t shirts, stickers, plush toys. Good to walk down the memory lane and then realize you shouldn't have thrown that toy or game away because you see what it is now valued. Nice staff. We didn't buy anything , just browsing.

Smaller store full of games, toys, collectibles and more…read more Staff was very friendly, prices are very reasonable, very well stocked and organized. Many different video game formats, recommend.

I'm Erik and I've been shopping here for a while. This place is literally my favorite store ever. I…read morego here all the time for the retro consoles. They have everything like Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and more. The people are extremely nice. This is the best place to find a old console or game that works to be honest. If you are looking for things like a ps2 or a super Nes or any game console this is the place. The prices are really good too. You should go check out Cali games if you have not been before, it just feels so nice when you walk in. Its the best. :D

I heard about the store throw an employee from GameStop cause I was looking for a video game 18…read morewheeler for the PS2. I also came across one of my old favorite PS2 games streetfighter EX3. Store owner was very friendly clean store and if you have the money, you can find yourself some very rare games for a fair price. I would definitely recommend coming here for a video game fans who are looking to relive their childhood memories playing their favorite video games. I'll definitely be coming back next pay period .

The store is hella ass, crazy overpriced but they have a good selection of stuff, please do not…read moretrade your old consoles here and sell them on marketplace or eBay, fun to look at and can be good if you want to find out what exactly you want of course, and the service is fine, they are nice but a bit condescending. They do have cool stuff and will let you test them out of course.

this store is great and the owner is even more great. i am a nerd and a picky one at that vibes and…read moreauthenticity are everything- when i compare this spot to somewhere like those other spots in the area - they are not nice and feel scammy. the owner here is legit and there's a TON of great retro products for great prices!

Shoutout gamestop to your super helpful and wonderful employee Laura at the Torrance location. The…read morebest customer experience I've had in a while in any store. Traded in my launch #ps5 and a few games and got a bunch of physical games, mostly preordered: Saros, Pokopia, Pragmata, 007 first light. Still got a little bit to spare and will pick something else up but definitely be back at the store. Also not sponsored but I am a gamestop premium member and money well spent.

Gamestops get a bad rep these days, but I think its totally undeserved…read more As for this location, its pretty neat. There's all kinds of selection of games from used to new for pretty much all modern consoles. This particular GameStop might not bolster the most impressive nor robust inventory of games (usually missing more niche titles/harder to find games) but they do still have a nice selection of games to buy and most of the new titles are available at the store. As for customer service, the staff was pleasant and quick. They didnt try to hassle me about signing up for pro membership and just let me make my purchase. I copped Ocotopath Traveler 0 and Final Fantasy Xll The Zodiac Age, which was neat because they can be somewhat difficult games to find physically. Overall, I'm excited to keep coming back to this location and add onto my physical collection whenever I can.

There's a closer Gamestop to my house but I honestly don't mind driving all the way over here for…read moreone of the sales associate, James!!! I brought in around 30 games I wanted to sell and he quickly went through them all while making conversation. He made me feel very welcome and always had a smile on his face. I also asked him a few questions regarding where I can sell my JP games and he gave me a bunch of different stores around the area that he knew would accept them! Thank you! I came by another time after work with just the intention to say hello and look at the new switch games. It was 5 minutes before closing and I saw that they were taking preorders for Pokemon US/UM so I asked if I should come by another time because I knew they had to close the store soon. James insisted it was fine and let us stay way past their closing time (Sorry!!). I came by again the other day in order to preorder Splatoon and a different sales associate rung me up. It was a completely different experience and I didn't feel as welcome. It just seemed like he was trying to get rid of me when I wasn't even there for more than 10 minutes. When he handed me my receipt he didn't say anything at all and turned around to continue talking with his coworker. :-(

writing to file a formal complaint regarding my experience at your Torrance store location today…read more I originally visited the Long Beach store on 4th St. looking for Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition. The staff there informed me they were out of stock but confirmed that the Torrance location had 5 copies available. Based on this information, I drove 20 minutes to the Torrance store. Upon arrival, I spoke with a gentleman named John. When I asked for the game, he told me they did not have it. When I explained that the Long Beach store had specifically seen 5 copies in their system, he dismissively told me they didn't have any. He was very rude throughout the interaction. I am very disappointed with the lack of professionalism and the conflicting information provided between stores. I hope you will look into this matter. Regards,

This location is in the mall located right in front of the children play area. The store is pretty…read moreclean and pretty big. So much stock and so worth the experience. I love this place since I am a huge bookie! There is a section dedicated to some best sellers that are only $1. Yes, believe it! You do have to search up and down the aisle, but they are there. You have the option of buying or selling here. From books, figurines, comic books, and video games, you can trade for store credit or a trading amount. In this location, the anime section is huge. There is a huge selection of Demon Slayer and Naruto collectible figurines. Some really cool stuff to find. As for the video games, they have some classics that brought back some childhood memories. You can even purchase old consoles which I might do some time. I would love to play on the OG Nintendo console for some Zelda or Duck Hunt. So if you are on a budget and looking for a cool gift for yourself or someone else, you can find something worthy of your wallet. No need to pinch those pennies. Happy shopping!

This Book-Off is defined as the clearance Book-Off in the Del Amo Mall. Yes, the Del Amo Mall does…read morehave two separate Book-Off locations. One is over by JCPenney while this one is right next-door to Macy's. The shop is on the upper level of the mall. Thus, you just have to grab the elevator, go to the far side of the mall, and there it is. Once inside, as is the case with all Book-Off locations, you will find tons and tons of books. What's unique about this location is that all of the books are only one dollar. Yes, one dollar. Every book in this store is just one dollar. And, they have some great books. Everything from sought after hardcovers by well-known authors, to tons and tons of paperback books on all subjects. Pretty much any subject, by any author, you're will find something here. Beyond just books, this Book-Off also offers tons of CDs. These CDs are also offered for only one dollar. So, if you're looking to grab some great music, this is an excellent place to do it. Just like the books they offer, they have a vast variety of CDs here. So, you'll really be able to find some great music from every genre of music that you like. Overall, this is a very self-serve style shop. You go in there, you seek out what you're looking for, you go up to the counter, you pay for it, and you're gone. It's a simple as that. Overall, if you're looking for a great book, a good CD, you're probably gonna be able to find it here.

I was in town to visit friends recently and decided to hit up Arcade Shock because I've been…read morecontemplating modding. There are so many parts to choose from, and the gentleman who helped me gave me a lot of input from the way the parts sounded and operated. There's so much to choose from. I ended up spending over $120 in parts to replace the shaft, ball, joystick, and all the buttons on the top of the board. I bought a used stick from OfferUp, and a few of the buttons and joystick had issues with inputs. I chose buttons that are adjustable, silent, and bought a new joystick to solve an input sometimes not registering. I'd definitely consider going again when I'm in town! Cheers, and happy gaming!

Finally had the chance to check this place out! I've ordered from their site before but wanted to…read moresee it in person. The staff was great and knowledgeable and helped me choose great component to mod my arcade stick. They have a wide selection with so much to choose from!