True Believers (Located inside Menlo Park Mall)…read more55 Parsonage Rd. Edison, NJ 08837 If you are a millennial and want to relive your past time, this vintage toy store is right up your alley. This location specializes in action figures, statues, retro home consoles, and other keepsakes. As I entered the store, it had the feel of a museum because many items are not available in retail stores. I was especially impressed with the detail of the action figures. The characteristics of each trait are handcrafted perfectly and I can guarantee you will instantly recognize each specific trait. There is a diverse variety of additional merchandise in True Believers. An entire wall is filled Funko Pop! vinyl figures. Although I don't collect any cards, there are many Pokémon trading cards available; they are surprisingly valuable. The video game systems will also keep you entertained. Engage in the Game Boy or neutralize the bad guys with the Nintendo Zapper; now you are playing with power! Although I currently am not in the market for any novelties, it was still a neat experience exploring this store. It is a must visit for true believer that is young at heart. #truebelievers #menloparkmall

Really fun collectibles store. They have a wide selection of items from all walks of hobbies and…read morecollectibles and it's always a fun treasure hunt when you come in. The staff is generally helpful and upbeat. While brick and mortar locations have overhead costs that online doesn't have to deal with, the pricing is still hit or miss, many times you will find amazing deals, sometimes you'll find items that are about what the market value is elsewhere and other times you'll find items that are very overpriced and available for much lower prices both at retail and on the secondary market. That said, it's very easy to be selective about your purchases and still enjoy this location and its bevy of options. I am a regular customer and highly recommend this location to anyone that is into collectibles, games, tcgs, etc.

Overpriced product, weak selection, bad comps. Avoid and just use eBay or another app.read more

Who doesn't love a toy store, especially when the "toys" are for big kids in their 40's who love…read morecars and trains. An extensive collection of Lionel rolling stock and the track necessary to expand your layout. Staff is helpful but doesn't hover making a quick browse extremely enjoyable. Came in on a whim, the next time The Hobby Shop will be a destination. Five easy stars.

Great selection of of n-scale and HO, trains, tracks and accessories…read more Excellent prices and very knowledgeable. Great customer service. I have been shopping there since I restarted my model train hobby (O to n). Very happy.

Great old-school Mom-&-Pop!!!. Personalized help, super knowledgeable, and a huge # of products and…read morespecialty items available. I hope they stay open forever. ACES+++

Had a problem a few years ago with inconsistent hours. No problem whatsoever now. The shop owner,…read moreIndy, is great to deal with. She knows her stuff and can get you anything you need. If you're impressed with a shop's looks and layout, don't go here. If you're into getting the parts, vehicles, and repairs, this is the place for you. It's an RC hobby shop, not a toy store.

Very knowledgeable about all RC products! Welcoming and friendly. I see many enthusiast stop in the…read morefew times I've been.

Absolutely cannot wait to go again and tell everyone how amazing this gem of a hobby shop is!!!!read more

This place has been great! sure you can get things cheaper online but this is one of those hobbies…read morewhere the experience is part of the fun. Black Al is the man even though he tells me i waste my money on nonsense but i call it trial and error lol. I can never remember the hours and Al has stayed an hour or so late multiple times helping me out as well as the owner Alan. I wish i could remember the others names because its like everyone there has zero problems going above and beyond! This place is like a sun burned pecker.... You cant beat it!!!

Lovely family-owned store with friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful staff, great prices, and a HUGE…read morevariety of amazing products for all ages, from popular modern brands like Squishables, Ugly Dolls, Fugglers, and Pokémon to classic/retro brands like Calico Critters, Hot Wheels, Mattel, and LEGO to more unique products like 3D puzzles, blind boxes, children's novelty bags, slimes & squishies, and EVERYTHING in between, including interactive, sensory, and educational products. You can tell just walking in that the owners have a real passion for spreading fun, curiosity, and creativity, which makes browsing the store a truly delightful experience. There is ABSOLUTELY something for every kid, teen, and whimsical adult here.

I pop in Toy Utopia a few times a month. The owners are wonderful & helpful. Bruce remembered that…read moreI was looking for a robot for my great nephew weeks after I had visited and said "Wait". He put the robot aside for me. I was the favorite aunt. I love how their merchandise isn't commercial but interactive. A great place to visit and find unique toys.

I made an appointment to come all the way to their location listed on their website which is 96…read moreChristopher st. It says they have a NYC location. And I spent money for an Uber, packed up all these cards to bring to them to sell just to waste a whole hour of my time and almost $70 for the transportation. Never will I do business with a company that can't even list their correct location.

Just Collect provides a great service to those who are looking to sell their sports collectibles.read more

Large selection of different cards. Prices can be a little high on the Pokemon cards, I would…read moreresearch card prices before getting anything because some were priced way higher.

Great selection of all things sports--plenty of cards, autographs, memorabilia, and even some…read moreaction figures and bobbleheads. The staff seemed friendly and helpful. Overall, a solid, well-kept shop.

Great place to visit. My wife and I love this place. Too bad the mall it's in is closed. I hope…read morethey open somewhere else so we can visit soon.

Are you a collector that peruses eBay and the like for really expensive, discontinued or vintage…read morethings that range in condition of being still packaged to loose and in barely saleable condition? This is probably worth a stop for you! Hidden Treasures has set up shop in the Livingston Mall and has so much collectible stuff crammed into nice, brightly lit glass cases. The things in here include (but definitely isn't limited to) - Statue figures from Comic characters, wrestlers, athletes, Horror movie characters, vinyl records, sports memorabilia, movies/cd's, Cowboy boots & vests, niche limited run collectible cards, watches, vintage lunch boxes, vintage trinkets, antique dishware and much more. It's pretty cool and overwhelming. The store is like a large indoor flea market with rows of cases instead of booths. If you want to examine or buy something you speak with a staff member at the front of the store for help. If anything sells, It looks like the 'owner' of that case gets a cut. That brings me to why this place comes down some pegs for me. At a flea market or otherwise, you can maybe haggle with the vendor. True there might be some legit treasures, but lets face it some of this stuff is a tad overpriced and other things I couldn't see moving anytime soon. This takes me back to the eBay example. You drop your stuff in there and if sells, that's it. No interacting with the customer to make a deal. Perhaps you can haggle with whomever is present, but that seems weird. Why would I haggle with you if it's not your stuff? The other thing was while browsing this particular day this guy was coughing and wheezing like crazy. He and his friend had no mask on. If you weren't hacking your lungs out I wouldn't even care about the mask as much, but he was. He was walking around while doing this, sometimes not even covering his mouth and the guy running the store never said anything. There was even a sign saying, must wear mask to enter. So maybe they were friends with him, but there was a lot wrong with that. With all that, if you're a collector, this may be worth checking out. Just like a flea market though, you may catch more here than a deal.