To be honest, dear reader, I am not an avid comic book reader! While I do enjoy the superhero…read moremovies that come along each year, and I do casually read certain runs, or listen to explanations of certain comics via Comics Explained, I do not keep up with this medium as consistently as I do with Video Games. The only run that I have kept up with on a consistent basis is the Sonic the Hedgehog comics, both the Archie run (slightly before Ian Flynn would take over) and the IDW run as I am a huge fan of Sonic. Due to this, I do like to visit a comic book store every once-in-a-while, and this is my #1 spot! I found out about this nice little spot back in 2006 or 2007 as after learning about the Archie run via the Sonic Mega Collection, I wanted to start reading these comics. I noticed this place from time to time in my family's travels to Bellflower and asked my Mother to take me one day. I stopped going for a long time, not because of any specific negative reason, but just because they stopped selling the Sonic run. Since Sonic is the only comic book that I read, I had no reason to return. I did find out about places like Pulp Fiction, but I found that the customer service was consistently not up to par and eventually stopped going. Last year, during Free Comic Book Day, I wanted to stop by a Comic Book Store in order to pick up some of the free comic books. I first went to Amazing Comics & Cards, but found the selection to be very limited and a similar problem of the customer service being poor. I went here after so long to see if they were participating in Free Comic Book Day, and luckily enough, they were! Going in, it is still majorly organized as I remember way back when, but just now with more Graphic Novels and Manga. One thing that I can always say is the best about this place is the customer service. When I went to Free Comic Book Day, they gave people a list of what was available and crossed out any that were not available, they allowed an individual to get way more comics than the previous store I went to (like 5 comics in comparison to 2 or 3), and when I was conflicted on which comic to get, they just allowed me to have both. Not only this, the main guy at the cash register, I never got his name, but is an older white gentleman that usually wears a cap, is always nice and helpful. I don't remember him from years ago, but immediately from our first interaction, he has the best personality. Easy to talk to and start up a conversation, and leaves a definite positive impression after stepping out of the store. And this isn't just one interaction, I had been going from time to time in 2025, and the attitude was always solid. They never seem to run out of the comics that I am looking for and just generally seem to be great spot hidden away in the Bellflower area. In all, from what I remember back in the mid-to-late 2000s and recently, I give them 5 stars. A great place for comic readers and worthy of being one of my favorite spots to stop by when I am in the mood of purchasing a comic.

This is the second time I've driven all the way to their location to visit during posted hours of…read moreoperation only to discover they're closed. They're supposed to be open at 11 am on Thursdays, yet at 11:29 am they're closed, no signs to indicate they won't be open for the day. What a waste.

What a gem of a find! In the middle of warehouses comes this little time warp. Lots of cool…read moreJapanese old school toys. Reasonable prices and great selection. Park in the small parking lot and walk inside. Down the hallway is the showroom with all the toys.

Order from them online, made contact with somebody who told me they had the item in stock for two…read moredays by email before purchasing, paid $327 that I am waiting to be refunded to my My Account account because they never shipped it, they stated they refunded the money and it never posted to my account so now I am going to have to dispute it with my bank. This is not a legitimate business, I do not know how the actual store is, but they are not legitimate online do not order from them. They will steal from you. The owner replied that it was automatically canceled because of fraud when everything else that I bought today went through without a problem. I'm sitting on a well over 20 K in that account, and when I tried to call the business, there is nobody to speak to it goes to a voicemail telling you to contact their email. So if this guy really cared about a sale, he would be contacting me right now trying to make things right and get me to buy the product because I actually did need it for a gift and it's going to be hard to source elsewhere. I'm sorry even the reply here is just absolutely pathetic.

Brother man was welcoming to the shop . This was my first time here and it was pretty dope. I…read morebought some singles but had some suspensions that the packs may have been resealed. Besides that shop is pretty decent

AVOID THIS SHOP AT ALL COSTS. I made a huge mistake coming…read morehere. The location felt sketchy from the start, but l ignored the red flags because I trusted them with my cards. Biggest mistake I could've made. I brought 23 cards in for cleaning. While a couple came back cleaned, 1 am convinced at least 4 of my cards were swapped out. There were no receipts, no documentation on their end, and absolutely zero accountability for what was handed over versus what was returned. The only reason I believe I got my Shadowless Blastoise back is because I had picture proof and personal records of the card before bringing it in. If I didn't, I honestly don't think I would have seen it again. The entire experience was stressful and uncomfortable. Tony acted shady throughout the process, he held onto the red cheek, Pikachu and the Misty the entire time and I thought he was going to do a good job on cleaning those two cards instead one look like it wasn't touched, and the other one looked like it was swapped because as you could see in the picture, I did not have a bend in the corner and when I mentioned my banned Misty card, he immediately offered to buy it from me. That instantly raised major red flags. To make matters worse, the pack I purchased from them appeared resealed. Between the suspicious behavior, lack of professionalism, poor record keeping, and complete lack of trustworthiness, I would strongly warn collectors to stay far away from this shop. Please do your research and read reviews before trusting any shop with valuable collectibles. I'm seriously considering filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau because customers should never have to worry about their cards being tampered with, swapped, or mishandled. Don't make same mistake as me BUYER BEWARE. Also some of the good reviews on this place are fake made by the owner don't go here

Comic Cult is one of those rare local shops that many kids--and now adults--can honestly say they…read moregrew up with. It's a place where you can get lost in the worlds of Batman, the Avengers, the Justice League, and countless other characters. It's also a welcoming spot for the gaming community, where people gather to play trading card games like Magic: The Gathering and Disney Lorcana. This store has been part of the community for years and is now under new management. With so few comic book stores left in Southern California, it's great to see a local shop like this still thriving. The shelves are packed with comic books, graphic novels, figurines, trading cards, collectibles, and even used DVDs, making it fun to browse no matter what you're into. The owners and staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Whether you're a longtime collector, a casual fan, or someone just getting into comics or trading card games, they make you feel welcome. It's the kind of neighborhood comic shop that's becoming harder to find, and it's well worth supporting.

Awesome staff member on a Saturday …read more He was telling me about the gatekeepers at other comic shops

I'm not saying OG Collectibles is a dangerous place, but my wallet definitely started sweating the…read moremoment we walked in. I brought my son here on a mission for Pokémon cards, and it was a "mission accomplished" situation within five minutes. They had everything he was looking for, plus a few things he didn't know he needed until he saw them. I intended to just be the "banker," but the prices were actually fair enough that I ended up snagging a few cards for my own collection. The staff is super chill and doesn't judge you for being an adult obsessed with shiny cardboard, which is a massive plus. ​The only catch is the parking, which is basically a mini-quest. You have to drive down a side street, park in the back like you're making a secret hand-off, and then trek around to the front entrance on the main street. It's a bit of a riddle, but honestly, the loot inside is worth the hike. If you want to see your kid happy (and secretly indulge your own nostalgia), this is the spot--just wear your walking shoes for the journey from the car!

I've been to OG on 2 occasions. First for sean schemmel, which was not only packed but we waited…read moreover 2hrs. We showed up as soon as Sean had left for lunch. He was also pretty chill and actually spent a couple minutes with each person. Second time was just recently with Young Maylay and Solo. (GTA San Andreas + GTA V) Solo and maylay were super friendly. Maylay actually signed a poster for me and accidentally smudged it a little. Which was fine with me but he Insisted he was gonna make it right. So one of the guys at OG gave maylay another poster for him to sign for me. I can't remember now the name of the guy that gave it to me but That was a nice gesture. Thanks man. I look forward to coming here for more events.

I have been coming to Toyz In The Box for years, and they always have what I want, even stuff I…read moredidn't know I wanted until I saw it there From Funko Pops to every figure and collectibles you can think of, they have here Come and stop by and for sure you will leave with something! I'll post up a video on YouTube so y'all get an idea of what y'all can find there! https://youtu.be/FHXFTheeKsA?si=cVknCXRd3EaFrLl1 YT: Bootleg Heroes IG: @bootlegheroesmikey

My top spot for anime characters! For anyone close by or far away you gotta check this place out!!…read moreDoes not disappoint

came here the other day to buy some silver surfer for myself and my bf. prices are awesome, a lot…read morewere 1/2 off and the owner knows his stuff. theres a lot of funny signs around that gave me a laugh. just a heads up, no ac so be prepared if ure perusing in the summertime :-)

Great comic book store, highly recommend. They were friendly and very helpful. Planning to come…read moreback very soon.

Bought 2 min rc trucks online 189.00 in June now September still nothing. Emailed them. Said…read more they would refund my money because they no longer had items. Nothing! Bad business practice.

My Experience with SoCal Hobbies (Hobbyshop247) was great. Took advantage of a 4th of july coupon…read morecode for 20% discount. Owner was very helpful, gave me RCP Layout tips and more info regarding the Lap counter. What I mostly liked was the responsiveness to all my questions. Ordered arrived within 5 business days (Florida). I would highly recommend the shop for all your RCP needs.