I came to the Bellflower location after visiting the Downey location, and I'm so glad they…read morerecommended I come here! I've been looking for Nintendo DS games to add to my collection, and I ended up finding exactly what I needed. I feel bad that I didn't get the employee's name, but he was super nice, helpful, and made the experience even better! The selection was great and the prices were really fair. I honestly expected Nintendo DS games to be around $40 and up, so I was really happy to see that they had plenty of games at much more reasonable prices. I'm so happy I found this place and was able to add some new games to my Nintendo DS collection. Between the Bellflower and Downey locations, Retro Hex is definitely my new go-to place for games. I'll absolutely be coming back!

Retrohex Collex has a lot of things that can be added into your collection, from retro and modern…read moregames, including Grails, Retro toys, Pokemon Cards, Figures, a few Funko pops + more! Try out the arcades they have in there also! The staff is nice, and always make you feel welcomed. If you're in the Bell Area,.you definitely have to stop by! I have a full review on YouTube if you want to see more, look up "Bootleg Heroes"

My partner and I recently got into Magic: The Gathering and wanted to purchase the new Hobbit…read morePre-Release Box. We walked down the street from my house to another local game store and discovered that they were charging $75 for a box. Why? Because they could. I was outraged and decided to do a quick Google search for other stores in the area. That's when I found Crown City, and I am so happy we did. Upon entering, I was very impressed by how calm and laid-back the store was. They had a variety of almost everything I would expect from a game store: Pokémon, Warhammer, Magic, board games, etc. Everything around the store was well organized and nicely displayed. We were helped by an incredibly friendly and helpful employee (her name might have been Charlie?). The first thing my partner noted was that she felt safe and welcomed in the store, which I thought was especially great. The best part of it all? The same Pre-Release Box was being sold for a fair price of $35! We opened our boxes and got 3 hits from the set! The employees were so nice and gave us sleeves and card protectors - no questions asked! We had such a great experience here that we will now actively try to support this specific store. It's clear that Crown City cares about creating a welcoming environment for its customers, and we're happy to have found a local game store that we can feel good about supporting.

Date of visit: May 15, 2026…read more Selections: "Would You Love Me If" Board Game Experience: My husband and I were actually in the neighborhood cause of a Yelp experience and had passed this place on the way there. After finishing up, we went back to quickly check it out. We went through the front door and then followed a sign that lead to another door with a set of stairs leading to the bottom of the building. On our way down we saw banners on the wall, a bulletin board at the bottom, and a choice to go left or right. We veered to the right and found gaming tables and shelves and tables filled with games to buy. They had three 3D printers running and other gaming tables located on the other side of the store and game figures/models and paints as well as a restroom, shelf full of snacks, and cashier counter were their trading cards were for purchase. I ended up buying a game I saw on TikTok and had checked the price on Amazon to see if it would be cheaper, but it was actually the same price in store as online. Nick helped ring me up and informed me that they had game board nights on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm where people bring their own games and have had about 20 people show up for their last one. They are thinking of expanding to have more game nights take place on Sunday and have been open for 7 months now. Excited to come back and hopefully to snag some Pokémon cards when they are in stock.

I love this store. They're friendly and always reach out to help you find what you're looking for,…read moreeven when it's busy - which is most of the times I've visited. Tons of great cards, the walls are STOCKED with product, every pack of baseball, football, soccer, basketball, hockey, Disney, Pokemon and on and on and on (though nobody seems to stock Panini Donruss Elite NFL 2025, which makes me think I have bad taste.) I've bought some packs for myself, singles, kids' birthday presents and I got my FIFA sticker collection started here. They also have excellent coffee next door.

Money hungry place. Everything I looked at was priced way over market. They are asking $165 for a…read more30th etb which is worse than game stop and everyone hates on GameStop. Chaos rising etb they wanted $85. These are all over marketplace and OfferUp for $65, people can't give that away but this place is charging $20 over market for that. Packs of Pitch black were $8 but there are pegs full of them at target for 4.99 a piece. I understand, pay your rent, make your profit but don't throw people over the coals because you can, especially if you're a business with an LLC and a storefront which means you can order stuff for wholesale. Just seems greedy and bad business. There's a reason the shelves are fulllll of product here. Most sane people aren't going to pay these prices In response to the owners comment Why are you lying ? Your employee said you hadn't received your shipment yet and it was due to come in the next hour and was marked out for delivery and that prices would be $165.

Do not sleep on this store. It's an absolute must when in LT. So many cool pieces! I don't know…read moremuch about collectibles but this place makes me want to start about 12 collections of my own. Super friendly service is just an added bonus.

Omg!!!! Godzilla…read morelovers, this is your heaven. Love the toys, the vibe, the tshirt selection and the lady behind the counter was sweet.

This place is amazing! If you are in search of any hot wheels, die-cast cars, or just want to see…read morean interesting shop with the most amount of hot wheels/matchbox cars you've ever seen in your life, this is the place to go to. The owner was really nice and helped us find a few specific cars we were looking for. I love it when you can hear people who really love their hobbies and there was another customer in there who was super excited about a specific car that the owner had found for him - I got excited just listening to them! We left having just bought 2 cars since my kid was too overwhelmed by the choices but I can see an older kid wanting everything - beware if you are a parent that wasn't going to spend a ton. That being said, the specialty/collectors items are probably pricier but the ones we bought were under $4. Not too shabby for when you want something specific.

This shop is insanely cool!!!!! There must be tens of thousands of vehicles here!!! You can find…read morenew cars as well as older ones! Trust me when I say you will want and need to spend hours here to find hidden gems! I spent 2 hours here and had not even looked through ¼ of the store. I bought some classic cars and some CarTuned vehicles. I plan on coming back soon. Wish I lived closer! The owner is really nice and will help you find it if you're looking for something in particular. He also prices fairly and I appreciate that. Fair warning, there is no restroom here, so go before you come, because you will not want to leave this place!!! I could not believe how many vehicles I was looking at! This place is truly a dream if you are seeking to collect Hotwheels, Matchbox, and more.

Do yourself a favor and drive a little bit further and go to their Burbank location on Olive. I…read morehave never been to a TCG shop more incompetent than this one. Been here on a few occasions & was met with ZERO help. I even called here the other day to check if they had a card which I later found out they actually did have in stock. Which was a $250 I was willing to buy at price & when I called to check if they still had it, I was told "no I can't check for you.. there are too many cards in the display" I'm sorry what are you doing with your lazy self in a lonesome card shop in which I've never seen more than 2 customers in. Just lazy, incompetent and ill informed employees. Do better. This is such a stark contrast to this companies other shop on Olive in Burbank where the staff has been beyond friendly, helpful & informative. Sad to say, I wouldn't bother myself going back here unless there is significant change in service

Cool shop. They have a smallish second location also. Street parking last I checked. Buy back…read morepricing is fair. Wide selection on raw and graded. They do tcg and spots so something for everyone. Happy hunting.

Was visiting the area since my son is a "Big Bang Theory" fan, so of course, we had to hit up the…read morecomic book spots. Now, they were all no Stewart comic book store but out of all of the ones in the area, this was the best by far. Chill vibes, plenty of comics, easy access, and easy to purchase at the end. Only critiques I would give it would be to have a little more for the other collectors. And what I mean by that, have a couple more action figures, Funko, pops, etc. that will probably bring in some more people for sure. The other thing would bethe music playing in the speakers. Didn't care too much for the rock, but still all in all, nice place to go. There's plenty of parking and easy to find.

Collector's Paradise is more or less a classic comic book shop featuring new and backissues,…read moregraphic novels, posters, pins, and many other things. The emphasis, though, is primarily new and recent comics. Passing through on a rainy afternoon I was pleased to find its location is near a few important stops in Pasadena, and there's some parking available in the private lot. I was mostly there to check out the selection and see if they specialized in anything unique. Not to say they don't, but it's still a well-stocked store. I was the only customer and enjoyed the classic jazz playing in the background. Pro Tip: Most established comic shops have subscription plans paid annually, or one-time up front. A customer goes through Comic Book Geek to pick their titles and sometimes preferred cover art, and the shop pulls their requests and holds them until the customer picks up the stash.

If you are anywhere near Burbank and into TCGs or sports cards, LA Sports Cards is the absolute…read morebest spot to go. I've been coming here ever since my dad and I started getting back into collecting Pokémon cards, and it has quickly become our go-to shop. The atmosphere here is always fantastic, but what really makes this place top-tier is the staff. A massive shoutout to Daniel, Marvin, and Luis! They are always incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and have been so genuinely helpful whenever we come in to handle sales or figure out trades. They always shoot straight and treat us fairly, which is something you really appreciate when navigating the hobby. Beyond just the great customer service, we've had some insane luck here. The absolute highlight was when my dad actually pulled a MEGA DREAM god pack from a purchase we made at this location! We were absolutely losing our minds. It's unforgettable memories like that which make collecting together so much fun, and I'm so glad it happened with product from our favorite local spot. Whether you're a seasoned collector looking to make some big trades or just getting back into it like my dad and I, I cannot recommend LA Sports Cards enough. Best shop in the area!

Small little trading card shop over near the border of Glendale and Burbank. I believe this is the…read moresatellite location of their much larger store in Burbank. This one is on the second floor of a two-story commercial building. Not sure if there's parking in the back, so I just park out front off of Glenoaks. Stairs are on the side of the building. Inside is nice, tidy and neatly organized. Not too much singles for sale, especially for baseball, and most of it is Pokemon cards. But they have a nice selection of boxed sports cards for reasonable prices. Bought a 2023 Topps Baseball Chrome Logofractor box and pulled an absolute monster of a card (see pic). This spot was good luck for me! Thanks bros!