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    D's Toys - Sleeves

    D's Toys

    4.1(16 reviews)
    18.0 mi

    What a nice surprise finding this shop filled (I mean packed!) with collectibles. I'm not talking…read moreabout the latest and greatest highly marketed items, but those kinds of things I grew up liking or buying for my kids when they were growing up. They had Star Wars, Star Trek, GI Joe, Marvel and DC figures, Barbies, sports figures, and so much more. Lots of vintage comic books too. I've been to comic stores and to a somewhat similar place in Fishers, but this shop, though packed, seems more organized and easier to get around in. There were lots of items I remember seeing 20-30 years ago. Some were still in the packaging, but there were some just in plastic bags that were really affordable if you are looking for toys that kids can play with. (Why pay for the packaging?) But they had some items that, although maybe not in mint condition, were unique. How about a life sized inflatable Jabba the Hut! Or helmets of storm troopers or Boba Fett. Ora cooler that looks like R2D2. Yes, they had them! The guys who work there were friendly and easy to talk to about the items. Although I didn't make any purchases this day, I got some ideas I may pass along to my family for my birthday/Christmas. Fun stuff! Note that this location is a little awkward to get to from the south. I highly recommend cutting across Troy to Brill Street and then heading north from there because Madison angles and would be difficult to turn onto Brill from the south. Southbound on Madison is no problem though...just watch for the street sign. Review #3305

    Good selection of cards. It would've been nice to know that the two cards I bought for $25 each…read morewere actually worth a dollar tho. Guy quickly scanned them and did not hand me a receipt. Scalpers and extremely overpriced- please beware to the other newbies in the hobby.

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    Vintage Phoenix - comics and graphic novels

    Vintage Phoenix

    4.7(10 reviews)
    35.7 mi
    $$

    Great service and help with finding a jumping point for getting back into comics. Will always…read morerecommend!

    This comic shop along 6th street was a fun visit for me. I used to be a comic reader/collector…read moreearlier in my life. I had over 12,000 comics at one point but finally gave them up when it was time to downsize our home. So when I entered this shop, there was a bit of nostalgia, especially when I saw the boxes of "vintage" comics sitting on a stand in the middle of the main room. What surprised me was that there were three rooms inside the shop. The comics and graphic novels that lined the shelves were grouped in the rooms by major brand, or children's, or independent offerings. I was the only customer mid afternoon on a Friday, so I was able to discuss the industry and offerings with the man behind the counter. Very friendly gentleman who brought me up to date on the major trends in comics/collecting. For those of you who are comic readers/collectors, know that this shop is devoted to the reading materials, not so much on the collectibles that some of the shops in the Indy area offer. But if you are into reading, I would say this shop has a wide variety on hand and seems like they will work with you to try finding something if they don't. Nice place to browse and hunt for your entertainment reading. Review #3292

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    Popular new comics and discounted vintage ones

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    Castle Comics & Cards

    Castle Comics & Cards

    4.2(5 reviews)
    72.3 mi
    $$

    Running a comic shop can be tough, but for some stores, the joy of browsing old issues and feeling…read morethe comics is what makes them special. Unfortunately, this store doesn't quite capture that magic. Upfront, I want to say that it appears to have been around for a while, attracting dedicated comic fans. It is doing something right. It also hosts local card tournaments (and maybe D&D?), but I can't speak to the variety of those. This might be their bread and butter. Not sure. The comic section, however, is a mess. As soon as you walk in, you pass a narrow row of shelves about 5 feet tall facing away from you--it's unclear why, but it makes the space feel small or uninviting. Still, it isn't a large space, and it doesn't match the charm of classic comic shops. Felt more like I was entering a dark porn store from the 80s. For my trip, I had read revieews and as a local comic store, I wanted to check it out. I was looking for back issues. Remember stores with hundreds of boxes overflowing with comics packed in too tight to see the comics? Yep, that is this place. Navigating the shop is tricky: new comics are on hanging shelves too close together, forcing you to crouch and strain to see them under the shelf above. Independent comics are on the far left of the store in the back - between the boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes of back issues. The backstock is packed with rows of comics, about 25% overflow in each box (plus stacks of comics on top of those boxes). Very hard to browse. When you do find a title, the comics tend to be dusty, and although sealed, I didn't have my glasses to check for spine ticks or other issues. But, it can't be good to store comics on top of a box without a lid. If you're hunting for key back issues, forget it--these have been picked over like roadkill in the desert; there's nothing valuable left. Instead, you'll find many comics priced between $1-$2, labeled at $4-$8 or more, but most are from the past and generally worthless. I can't tell if the store is clean, but it felt dirty (maybe the lighting or the dusty boxes?). If I were to advise the store - even though they seem to be doing fine - I'd suggest selling your stock on Whatnot, starting at $1 per comic, to gauge interest. If you can clear out 35% of your back issues that way, you won't need to sell low-value comics at higher prices. I understand the reluctance to take losses - I've felt the same - but if your stock is holding back from creating a warm, vibrant, energetic atmosphere, it might be worth doing. There's no shame in dumping unsellable stock as a tax write-off. Listing those low-priced comics at $4-$6 could generate significant revenue and help the store thrive. Personally, I think this is the best approach, as you don't need to spend hours selling thousands of comics. I will note that the staff were friendly. I spoke with one staff member and they are knowledgeable about the stock they had. My guess is this might be where the store shines for people. The human touch. I so wanted to like this place. But, maybe I wait until I make trips to Chicago in the future.

    Absolutely a gem! There's rows and rows of comic books, but they also carry board games and playing…read morecards. Ms. Sadako (owner's mother) is always friendly and sweet; I enjoy the conversations I have with her. It's always fun to just stop by and browse, and they also have a small section of old nostalgic Japanese manga. The owner, Roy, is very knowledgeable and can help you find what you're looking for. He has a great sense of humor and he's full of interesting stories. I didn't grow up near a comic book store, but I hope this is what the good ol' days were like. Just a quirky family business with a strong sense of community. So stay for a while, and enjoy meeting old and new friends.

    South Side Toys - toys - Updated May 2026

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