This is such a great local video game store! Stopped by the pick up a few PlayStation games and he…read moregave me a great deal for them. The customer service is very friendly and there is a huge assortment of games to look through. The games I bought are in great working order. Would highly recommend for purchasing games or just wanting to window shop.

This is a really great repair shop for any platform you happen to own…read more My son's Nintendo Switch died and I thought I was going to have to shell out big bucks to get him a new one. Thankfully, they were able to bring it back to life and its been fine ever since. They also cleaned and updated our PS5 and fixed the controller which had serious "stick drift". These guys are great and very reasonably priced for the work they do and the headaches they end up saving me. Plus they guarantee their work so any issues any they'll take care of it. Highly, highly recommend!

This is store is so heavenly for any comic or anime fan. The whole is full of so many different…read morevarieties of CDs, DVDs, older gaming consoles and their games, anime character figures, comics, pop arts and so much more. We went to the store around afternoon time. The staff greeted us as we walked in. The store was so big and had so much stuff, took us a while to go around each aisle. I personally liked the Avengers character figures. It was nostalgic to see hundreds of CDs and DVDs again but I didn't buy any since I do not have any CD/DVD players anymore. Prices of the items were good. A lot of them had sale on them.

Cool place to check it out if you are into animation. Huge collection of action figures, old and…read morenew games and consoles , CDs. It's a little bit like stepping back into the old days. The price seems reasonable. They also buy back CDs. The staff were all friendly. Parking lot in the front.

For sure, prices are too high to the point you can just go to eBay. $250 open and yellowed chrono…read moretrigger? Crazy. But! Tons of hardware and it's just fun to be in a shop like this. Huge selection. Used parts. CRT TVs hanging out. You may find what you're looking for and if you want an in person experience, absolutely worth a visit. I'll go back despite the inflated prices.

Everything is OVERPRICED! Priced way over Pricecharting. They are also FIRM on eveything and are…read morenot friendly. Do yourself a favor and go to RETROHEX COLLEX for better service and prices.

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.

My visit was on 12/26/2024... I went into the store as I was browsing through their game…read moreselection. I found a hidden gem during my visit, however, the cashiers couldn't sell me the game that was clearly marked down a lot lower than what they had wanted me to pay. When they scanned it, the price showed up HIGHER than the sticker price. Then, the cashier (who was helpful by the way to a certain extent) explained that they couldn't do a manual override. Then I asked if I could speak to a manager who was coincidentally on lunch... then I was told that she (the manager) stated she needed to email their DM for a price override. I was skeptical about it as it seemed that they wanted to sell the game at a higher price rather than the marked down price. I declined to purchase that specific game for the higher price as they should've sold it me for the lower price! I was told I could leave my info behind, but have not heard back from anyone They were not too busy but I wasn't going to "wait" around for a response as no one seemed to do anything else but wait for the "manager" to "email" their DM or OM. I went into the store and they were able to "sell" it to me but their reason behind it was that they hadn't updated the sticker for that very day i went in so they can replace it with the higher price. I've gone to other GS locations before and well, let's say I won't be going back to this one.

This store is closing. When I came today all the way from Boyle heights, the doors were locked and…read moreit had a sign that said "this store is closing."

Responsive and fair prices. The shop on Vanowen has easy access to the store. Took in a handheld…read moregame console for fixing. Happy with results.

Brought my own part for my daughter's Nintendo 3DS top screen replacement. He provided his…read moredisclaimer and proceeded with repair. Next day it was fixed and works great.

I'm a regular VIP customer here at this location. went in today to do some shopping and witnessed…read moreanother customer giving the staff a hard time. Customer was not only being unreasonable but she also berated and belittle two of the staff members. I come here a lot and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. Even after the customer was cussing at them and even insulting the other male employee by calling him an idiot, the one young lady behind the counter handled herself very well and professionally. I see her there from time to time when I go in and she's always very sweet and kind. I felt bad for her and was gonna step in but I felt she handled it very well for someone who looks so young. Kudos to her for keeping her composer and remaining calm even while being verbally attacked. This staff will always get 5 stars from me because I've always had nothing but the best experiences when I shop there. Keep up the GREAT work.

Stumbled into FYE at the mall with my boyfriend and instantly knew this place was our kind of vibe…read more As huge fans of collectibles, we were seriously impressed by their unique and well-rounded selection. Everything from toys and clothing to movies and tons of fun merch. I was living for all the nostalgic finds! They had goodies from Scooby-Doo, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Powerpuff Girls, Invader Zim, SpongeBob, Pokémon, and so many other cartoons I grew up loving (and still do). It honestly felt like stepping into a curated throwback dream. They also had tons of cool Sanrio and Anime stuff. Fair warning though... this place is dangerous for your wallet in the best way possible because I kept finding things I wanted. Luckily, they had a lot of in-store promotions and prices that felt super reasonable. The store itself is spacious and nicely organized, so it didn't feel overwhelming despite how much they carry. The staff was also super friendly and helpful, which always makes a difference. As a horror movie lover, I was especially excited when my boyfriend surprised me with the "King of Horror Expanded Edition 8-Film" DVD set--such an amazing find! I've been wanting to build up my physical media collection, and this felt like the perfect start. Safe to say, I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the mood to treat myself.

I wrecked my poor Nintendo Switch's card reader a couple of nights ago, and instead of waiting…read moremonths to send it to Nintendo to get a replacement unit, I was able to take it here and get it repaired in a couple of days for the same price. The owner of the shop (I believe their name is Gina going off other reviews?) was very lovely, and instantly understood what needed to be done to get my Switch's game card reader working again. Needless to say, I learned my lesson with regards to handling my console, but I am very thankful to have found such a useful shop that I'm happy to recommend to game enthusiasts who want to keep their hardware working. There's also a pretty impressive selection of software for browsing here!

Excellent customer service cordial and very polite . Very knowledgeable and don't listen to any bad…read morereviews great store

A great shop with plenty of space to play games with your friends. Everything feels well-kept and…read morethe staff are super friendly. The only downside is that when it gets busy it can feel a bit too much like a loose party. It's sometimes hard to get the staff's attention, especially when checking out items or asking general questions.

Background On Shop: Originally, Pokebox started in Australia (2000). In July 2024, they decided to…read moreopen their first shop in the US, called Pokebox USA. Background On Visit: I attended my first card show last month and decided that I wanted to relive my childhood again. This time around I made up my mind that I'm just collecting. Not playing. Sure wish I took care of my 1999 Jungle and Fossil cards. A lot of those cards are worth a lot of money today. Restroom: Restroom is available Credit Cards: They're accepted, but they'll charge tax if you use them. You'll be able to bypass the tax fee if you pay in cash. Shop Offerings: Shop sells a wide range of trading cards: Pokemon, MTG, Lorcana, Riftbound, Grand Archive, and One Piece. They also buy and trade cards. They also host tournaments. Just go on to their website to see the days and times that they are having them. Website: https://www.pokeboxusa.com/pages/play-events Pricing: Pricing is fair. They base their prices off of TCGPlayer. Location/Parking: Located on Las Tunas Blvd. between Sycamore Dr and Franklin Ave.. Parking can be found along Las Tunas Dr. or in neighboring streets. Ambiance/Decor: Your typical card shop feel with long tables to play with other people or to look at cards in the binders. Service: Service is good. Staffers and owner are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about their products that they sell. Pokebox USA For Thought: Overall, my experience is a good one. I've bought and sold my cards, and would love to patronize the shop again.