This is my favorite place to visit in carrytown! It's so…read moremuch fun, great selection and atmosphere. The workers always greet me and ask if I need anything they're super sweet. The value is decent.

This store is an absolute must visit when in Carytown. It's a toy store that has something for…read moreeveryone, kids of all ages will enjoy checking out their offerings. The staff is so friendly and it's clear they really enjoy working here. There is such an array of toys for both kids and adults. If you have someone who's hard to shop for, you should check out the eclectic assortment here. It is one of the most fun and entertaining stores in the area.

The toy lair is a great places to reminisce on your child hood and share in nostalgia with…read morestrangers. The toy lair has tons of old school toys from the past. Many of these toys are still in their packaging. Going into the store I wasn't sure what to expect. I wasn't sure if they sold toys or were looking to buy used toys. The answer is they do both. Although the vibe is more like a museum than anything else. Overall I had a great time visiting this store. I wish the associate working would've been a little more engaging, they were very stand of fish.

Walking around Carytown and came across the store! Love the diversity of all the different products…read moreand Knick Knacks I came across. I had so much nostalgia wash over me walking around and seeing the vintage toys and figures they had. My boyfriend got a pop figure for a really good price that's normally upcharged a lot online and our cashier was the owner who was welcoming and talked to us about his store! They even had anime figures and awesome gundam's to pick from. Locally owned business with so many things to see and buy, can't wait to visit on my next trip!

I loved this comic store while visiting Richmond! Small store but has a lot of stuff, which I was…read morepleasantly surprised with. They have a good amount of new issues, as well as older ones. They have a huge collection of older issues, including ones labeled from the Silver Age, which I appreciated. Most of them are organized, but some of them are kind of all over the place timeline wise, but still fun to go through. They had quite a diversity of TP and compendiums which was great! There were so many great series! Would say everything was priced decently. Employee was chill and friendly.

This shop has one of the biggest collection of issues I have seen in most comic book stores, so…read moremuch so it's sometimes difficult to navigate what exactly you are looking for. I enjoy coming to this place as it feels almost more catered to the collector by having multiple cover variants in stock and occasionally accessories like posters and pins. The staff are very knowledgeable about comics and the stories so if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask.

Whenever I need something gaming related, I know if I can't find it here, they can help me find it…read more They also have an awesome selection of singles for cards like Pokémon or Magic the Gathering. The vibe is usually pretty welcoming, and they have game nights for events or whatever. Overall, great store, staple of Carytown

Just meh. Gave it two tries. Everything about it. What they offer- meh and incomplete. Their staff-…read moremeh and not that helpful with 'you must not be a gamer, so I'm going to mansplain everything' undertones. Guy was probably too high to realize what he was talking about tbh. I'm not a local, so I won't bother going back. I've already been to Battlegrounds in Midlothian and it'll be worth the drive to avoid having to go back to this place. I mean, it's not terrible, but not worth the time.

We love this cute little store. It has sweet friendly owners and a good variety. They have some…read morevery unique board games from blueorange and other companies. Upon the owners recommendation we purchased Kingdomino, a cross between domino and something like Catan. We've been playing a lot and it's cool because it keeps our 9- and 12-year-olds engaged and is still interesting to us as adults too. We will be coming back for more recommendations. In addition to the dolls, bears, and flags they also have some really cute baby boutique items. I can see us shopping here for a nieces and nephews.

I have shopped this store since the early 2000s and Love ove their selection of appliqué house…read moreflags but, they never seem to be open . I live in Idaho now and was in Richmond a year ago in the fall, went to their store on a regular business day and they had a note on the door that they were closed until after I left town. Several other times I ordered on line, tHe order was accepted and charged and 2 full weeks later I called about my order to find it was no longer in stock... 2 Weeks! Today closed again for Mlk Day. Guess I'll go elsewhere. Thanks for your reply, I was a loyal return customer since 2002 but have given up trying to by from you, good luck

Mongrel is a Carytown staple. It's packed with unique gifts, quirky home decor, greeting cards,…read moretoys etc. Opry one in there is super helpful and you can just get lost and all the aisles of items

This local Richmond shop is one of our go-to spots for unique gifts. Love the aesthetic, and we…read morealways make it a point to stop in whenever we're on Cary Street. It's the kind of store where you can easily find something for just about anyone and any occasion. They have a great selection of greeting cards and some of the most unique wrapping paper. Also, we've picked up several Jellycats here for our niece. Prices can run a bit high, but that's part of the charm since many of the items feel thoughtfully curated and aren't the kind of things you'll find everywhere else. The staff is consistently friendly and always greets us when we walk in. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place.

A bookstore in Richmond to visit on Broad Street. I found parking around the corner since you can't…read morepark in front of the store. When I got there, they had a table of books for $1, mostly kid's books. Once inside, there are books along the wall. I also saw comic books, records and some vintage ads by decades. They have a very tiny kid's section nothing to rave about. My impression is that they had a lot of books, but not a lot of popular books. It was still worth a look. I did see some books about Art and Architecture. I am sure I am missing mentioning more, but that is what I remembered. The books were fairly priced and was glad to find 2 books. You can see my pics to see them. The bookstore seems to have been there a long time. It doesn't look like it's been updated ever. There is an old vibe here, but these are the kinds of bookstore you will find something cool and rare. The old register at the counter is also a classic.

The coolest place I've been to EVER. The first thing I noticed was the amazing musty smell of old…read morecarpet and BOOKS! The selection was vast so it will take me quite some time to peruse but this store is an absolute gem. There's a little something for everyone and I'm sure quite a few items you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Definitely worth stopping by

Nice little simple shop that has a good amount of selections in stock. I will say this shop is…read moreparticularly for those who are looking for newer releases than older issues to maximize their collection as this store usually stops ordering books if it isn't really in current popularity. Basically they either have what you're looking for or don't. The employees are amazing and friendly, always striking up conversations with guests so the environment feels welcoming. I definitely will keep coming back when there is a new release.

KA-POW! ZONK! Yep!! I can be a comic geek sometimes! And Alpha Comics feeds the need! Several…read moremembers of my family are comic book fans, aka sequential art, and my nephew and I are actually working on writing comics! Whether you are team DC or team Marvel or both, this shop has a tremendous selection of your favorites. This place is very organized and neat! Boxes and rows of comics to sift through and choose from will fill an afternoon of nerdy bliss. If you are a collector of action figures, toys, Pop characters, etc. this store has some nice choices. Their selection isn't huge, but definitely worth a gander. There was a Mad Magazine Robin figure that was really cool and hilarious! And the prices are fair, pretty much the same as other similar places. The young man who checked me out (I stocked up on Archie Double Digests!) was super friendly and helpful. He even offered me some sandwiches that had been catered from Jimmy Johns! WOW! BOING!! Lunch and a good read... my day is looking up!! BAM!