Long time customer here ! Incredibly friendly staff who go above and beyond to help their…read morecustomers. My go to place to buy all my scale figures. Small location but this is their warehouse. They also own Anime Store Near Me in Walnut Creek which is a fantastic store !

This is a small place. They have a bigger location. It does have some inventory, but I was not sure…read moreif anyone was working. No one ever came out to greet, nor was there a cashier. I was there for quite some time and never saw anyone. It is a small shop, so I figured they were doing other things. The items are limited (no kamen rider or super sentai items). It had plenty of model kits, and the tools actually have notes made by the store to show what the item is good for. Overall, it's a nice small store. It definitely not much compared to their bigger store. If you want model kits and small anime figures, this store has it.

Not very often I decide to review places I have visited, but I felt the need to leave one in regard…read moreto Pot of Gold Collectibles; the place itself is great, with a vast selection of diecast models, primarily Hot Wheels, being what I was looking for. The prices are very good in terms of mainlines, treasure hunts, premiums, and RLC's. The only reason why I decided to bump the rating down to four stars is because I noticed pretty much all of the super treasure hunts and chase versions of premium hot wheels were quite overpriced, which bummed me out. In addition, the service is neat; although I was unable to speak with the owner, Tom, who I noticed was there, he seemed very friendly to other customers requiring assistance. The lady working the register was also very friendly, willing to answer any questions if needed. This is an establishment I would certainly visit again at some point, as I look forward to new inventory arriving. The hour-long drive was in fact worth it.

One day I was driving around the street, my child and I saw a huge pikachu outside of its store…read more That's how we knew this store. From that day on, we visited here every other time. My child loves pokemon card. So, we have been visited to several pokemon card stores (and collectibles stores as well) in bay area. We love this store the most. It's clean and the price is acceptable.

I went there to pick up cute plushies for my toddler nephews and it didn't disappoint…read more Super cute family friendly vibes. I just wouldn't recommend it for adults that are into old school japanimation. So don't expect to find a hardcover of Akira or anything.

Not so many of these shops around the area, so we're pretty lucky to have Anime Store Near Me…read more Also, great for Google searches if people search for an anime store near them? Anyways, the daughter wanted to check this place out to get something for her friend's birthday; unfortunately, they didn't have the items/characters she was looking for. We browsed around, and it seems that a lot of the store is focused on modeling kits - lots of those, Gundam, paints, tools, etc. They have some aisles for plushies and other soft characters / mascots, etc., and some for figurines as well. They also have limited selection of those lottery things where you pay for a ticket, reveal what the ticket has and get that "prize." One of the things that caught our eyes were their mystery / blind boxes. Gambling! My daughter ended up getting a few of those, but sadly some repeats. Bad luck haha. Noticed they had a couple sets of Labubu for sale as well, but similar to a lot of stuff here, they were heavily marked up. For instance, when we went, Have a Seat was $65 a box and Big Energy or something was $85 a box. Wowzers! Crazy how there is such a hype, but they are hard to get, so desperate consumers would pay desperate prices I suppose. There was also a table of mystery bags. There is a hint to which character or anime or contents as well. None of those really caught our eyes, but maybe someday!

Flying Colors Comics in Concord is everything I love about going to a comic book stores. I love the…read morenew location by the way! The staff is genuinely friendly, welcoming and know their comics. I appreciate their helpful approach when asking about new releases, recent books on their shelves. They definitely have a solid selection of graphic novels and comic-related collectibles to browse through. Oh, their back-issue wall has so many great books on display! This is easily one of my favorite comic shops in the Bay Area. Whenever I'm visiting family in the 707 I make it a point to stop by. Highly recommended for comic fans of all kinds.

Flying Colora is the LCS that every city needs! They make you feel like family every time you're…read morethere. Time is taken to get to know you and what you like to be able to give suggestions on new comics and stories. Not to mention learning your name and using it when you walk in the door. It's like a home away from home. Thanks to Joe, Libby and crew for helping me love comics again. Oh yeah, special...creator of Free Comicbook Day, artists meet ups, and holiday celebrations! They do it all here.

Selection service and value best kids shoppe everyone was so nice as I came to give my sister a…read moregift. The man even wrapped it and gave it a card. My sister loved her gift.

By far the best kids game/gift shop I've been to! They have unique gifts, great customer service…read moreand they wrap it for you!! Been coming here for all our birthday and holiday gifts for the kids and we are continually impressed.

Great selection of toys. They have all the trendy collectables (Needohs, Sonny Angels, Smiski,…read moreetc.) Staff is kind and helpful. Prices are reasonable. Super cute local toy store!

Squish dumpling I bought at the store. When I opened it it was broken and is their policy to not…read moreaccept returns or do exchanges. You have to open these type of toys at the store so they can "witness" that is broken. Poor quality toys

The nicest owners, so kind and understanding. So warm to talk to and such a clean facility…read more Cant wait to come back!!!!! This place seems great for a birthday party!

Took a couple kids here the other night and they had a great time! Super cute, staff will arrange…read moreitems to ensure every kid wins prizes - all in all, clean, cute and fun. On our way back, we talked about how cool it would be if they did a squishy claw machine or themed weeks like for Halloween/xmas to keep it fun and new. Honestly, if it had a little room - it would be the perfect spot for birthdays. Do a 2 hour rental, bring pizza, have bday coin packages for the group and kids would love it. Very cute concept and I hope they thrive!

The owner was very nice and shared a lot about his story and experience on making his train…read morelayouts! There were pro tips shared for making the landscape that I am very much appreciated.

Wes the owner was very helpful. I was able to purchase a transformer. Wes also tested my equipment…read moreand helped me with connections.

Used to come here all of the time for 2 different games, but was either priced out, or replaced by…read moreanother game. This store is pretty big for a game store. It's located in a shopping plaza so parking is free and readily available, with several options for food nearby. The store has a lot of room for tables for board games, tcg, and there are even tables for war games. They have a pretty good inventory of games, wargame product, and tcg. I first came here for a Lorcana TCG league, but quickly learned how the store is on pricing things. I only played for 1 season, because of the pricing. The materials we received were always priced higher than if you just bought them outright. I haven't looked much into other games, but I've heard they price things very high. This was also the hub for when I got into beyblade, but after a few months, we learned that new management didn't want us hosting events there anymore in place of another game. It was fun when I first got there, but over time, the store didn't really support the games I played, so it didn't feel very welcoming after a while. Your mileage may vary depending on your game.

I am beyond disappointed with my experience at Games of Martinez during the OP16 One Piece…read moreprerelease. The event was a complete disaster from start to finish. The staff were not only disorganized, but they were also extremely rude. They muttered insults under their breath, condescended to customers, and even went so far as to fake attendance numbers. When I called them out in their Discord, they responded with outright aggression. This is completely unacceptable. Professionalism and respect should be the bare minimum in customer service, and they failed on every count. I will not be returning, and I urge others to think twice before supporting this store.

While this location is clean, organized and has an extensive selection it is Hope's excellent…read morecustomer service that deserves recognition. She courteously greets every guest and consistently has a pleasant demeanor. It also bears noting that she promptly assists whenever there are questions or issues and she does so ensuring that every Hobby Lobby customer feels valued. Thus, the five stars are for Hope as she exemplifies customer service excellence.

This experience was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share it…read more On a Saturday evening around 6:50 p.m., I stopped by Hobby Lobby with my 4-year-old daughter and my elderly mother-in-law. We were preparing for an upcoming funeral, and I needed help with an expensive gold frame I had purchased from Hobby Lobby. One of the corners had separated, and I wanted to know whether the framing department could repair or reinforce it. Because the frame was large and heavy, I left it in my trunk until I confirmed that someone could help. My mother-in-law waited nearby so she could rest while my daughter accompanied me to the framing counter. I approached the employee working in the framing department and asked if he could assist me. His first response was, "I'm off in six minutes - what do you need?" The tone immediately caught me off guard. As I began explaining that the corner of the frame had broken apart and needed reinforcement, he interrupted me and said, "Stop. Just hurry up and tell me what you need." I was surprised because I was simply trying to explain the issue so he could determine whether it was something the framing department could fix. I told him the frame was needed for a funeral and asked if it could be repaired. Instead of addressing my question, he asked why my husband couldn't fix it. I explained that my husband is currently deployed, so he wasn't available to help, and that while I would try to repair it myself if necessary, I also work full-time. His response was simply, "So do I." At that point, it was clear that helping me was not a priority. What made the interaction even more upsetting was that my 4-year-old daughter asked afterward, "Mommy, why was that man so mean? Why didn't he want to help us?" Hearing that from my child was heartbreaking. I told her that maybe he was having a difficult day because I wanted her to understand that we should still try to show kindness to others. I shared my experience with the manager, who told me that this employee often tells others how important it is to be friendly with customers. Unfortunately, that was not reflected in the interaction we experienced. Thankfully, we went to Ace Hardware afterward, where an employee immediately took the time to help us. He recommended reinforcing the frame with small metal corner brackets, nails, and gold spray paint. His advice worked perfectly, and we were able to save the frame in time for the funeral. This review isn't about expecting perfection. Everyone has stressful days. It's about the importance of treating people with basic courtesy and respect, especially when they may already be going through a difficult time. A little kindness can make all the difference. Unfortunately, that was missing from our experience at Hobby Lobby.