I'll preface this with the fact that I'm not a collector or super big into gaming or anime for…read moreawareness. The shop is pretty small but has a lot of models from a variety of games and shows. I was greeted by the empire when I arrived. However they err pretty busy with a customer so I didn't really talk to them. Price wise, I am not the best judge since I don't know how these sort of models typically run for.

An unexpected visit to Kerrisdale led me to this small, collectible store, with an abundance of…read morefigurines, ranging from various Japanese animation series, like One Piece, to Marvel. The prices were reasonable, too, especially when you compare them online, and I was able to pick up a little Funko on my way out. They do sell a lot of Funkos, and I'm usually not the type to collect, but I couldn't resist getting Sanji. I don't see One Piece Funkos often, so I was happy to have stopped by and will likely visit again. I don't agree with the comment below that says that owner was distant/cold, but rather, he was working to display more figurines/merchandise for customers and did greet those who entered.

I don't mind small shops as they can be cute AND efficient , not to mention you're supporting…read moreindependent businesses ! What I DO mind is a severe staffing shortage . I was in here for a good 8 - 10 mins and there's nobody . Doors were wide open . Finally a lady from another shop in the mall showed up but she had to phone the actual owner for instructions . Only then I was told , unlike most of their peers , they no longer offer online purchase for in-store pickup , meaning even if you live a couple blocks away you HAVE to pay for shipping . Whaaat .

Awesome Gundam store, where I found the PG Gundam RX-78-2 with the best price in town!read more

This place is pretty good for Gundam and Gunpla. They have a huge selection of HGs and a solid…read moreamount of RG and MG. The prices are pretty fair for Gunpla. They also have tools and paint so highly recommend. I was visiting from America and this place is a good place to check out for gunpla. Highly recommend

This place is tucked in the back near an arcade on the 2nd level. If you are a Funko Pop fan, stop…read morehere. They have a wide variety of pops, and even some vaulted ones, like Dobby from Harry Potter. Many of the Pops are on sale, and they're in excellent condition. Thumbs up and highly recommended.

This is one of the biggest and most comprehensive hobby shops I have been to in a long, long time…read more These don't exist anymore in NYC, having gone extinct by lack of interest and internet commerce. Supplying many of these hobbies have been relegated to a few shelves in big-box craft shops like Michaels and Hobby Lobby in the US. Once I found Imperial Hobbies on Yelp during our vacation and it was near our hotel, I made my plans. I dropped my wife off for her spa day and this was going to be my spa day ;) The store is in a group of buildings almost at the end of the runway of Vancouver Airport (YVR). If you hang around, you'll see tons of airliners approaching for landings and roaring off on take offs. I just couldn't believe the selection of plastic models of planes, armor, cars and trucks along with complete selections of paint and finishing materials. It's these types of stores that I would spend hours in as a boy, but could only stare wide-eyed because I never had much money back then. But now as an adult with a job and disposable income, I probably would have gone broke if I didn't have to pack everything into my luggage to fly home. The favorable CAD$ to USD$ exchange rate also helped a lot in my shopping. I ended up with a couple of scale plastic model kits and a flying model rocket that are rare, out of production kits or very hard to find, even on-line.

worker was rude. he couldve said excuse me instead of raising his voice as i walk walking into the…read morestore

Ask the cashier on two different occasions the location of there parking lot. parking lot has…read morewarning signs not to park there and wasted allot of time on the. had the wife wait I. the car while I took a look at the store. left 5 minutes later as I felt to uncomfortable.

The best Comic Book store within the South Burnaby area!! This store is community run, and the…read morepeople who work here are amazingly friendly. This originally is the Ages 3+ store located in Metro Town. This store is truly run by geeks for geeks! Catching up on your comics? Trying to find missing copies of your comic? This is the place to find it! It is a nice sizable store as well because it has all the comics that a geek needs. It has figurines, and vinyl toys as well! They have a decent collection of Magic Cards, and Yugioh Cards as well for those Table Top geeks! They also have a bunch of D&D products and a large selection of board games. They have tables and chairs for geeks to sit and chill and play a game after purchasing the product. Or to read a comic! The store is literally a place to hang and chill! I wish they had more local events catering to the geeks, but they are increasing as a community which is very appealing! I come here to hang out when I have the time and to grab my comics!

Dealt with John and David when I arrived. I had a specific need and request and was met with…read moreabsolute enthusiasm and excellent advise and help. Pricing was fair and the selection is the best in the region, for sure, for surface RC cars. I would highly recommend making the trek! Not to mention open on weekends, both days. Thank you for keeping the RC hobby spirit alive and well in Vancouver!

The best hobby shop in the lower mainland. I have been a customer for many years and have always…read moreenjoyed shopping there. They have a great selection of kits, supplies and accessories at affordable prices. The proprietors John and Wendy are the best and are very helpful in meeting the needs of their customers. Highly recommended!

This place is magical. It has a whole bunch of transformers, GI Joe, War Hammer, He Man, Star…read morewlWars and Gundam stuff that I haven't seen since childhood. This is basically an adult toy store or the most awesome toy store if you could get your parents to buy this stuff for you! I'm not sure how to value these toys but I do know this store has availability and there is value there. Come check it out if you are a fan of Hasbro, Star Wars, Dragon Ball Z or anime. You never know what you will find but it will be a gem.

They should just rename this place Cybertron because of all the Transformers that live here…read more So, I've been an on-again-off-again Transformers collector over my lifetime. When I got my career going, my first goal was to buy all the Transformers my parents could never afford when I was growing up. That's where Ages Three and Up came in. A guy called Spencer opened up the original shop in East Vancouver almost 2 decades ago, and they specialized in vintage (i.e. used) Transformers as well as Japanese imports and re-issues. To cultivate a good customer base, A3U also had periodic fan nights where customers got together to watch cartoons, trade figures and talk Transformers. They also routinely had guest voice-actors from the cartoons at these gatherings to mingle with the guests. How cool was that? These events were free, only about 2 dozen people ever showed up, and everyone had a great time. At the East Vancouver location, I spent thousands of dollars on Transformers. Eventually, the store closed down. I eventually heard that they had moved east to either Coquitlam or Burnaby, but by then, I had satiated my Transformers fix because I had amassed virtually every Transformer I ever wanted. When I started working in Coquitlam, I stumbled across A3U in a strip mall. New location, new owners. Still Transformers-centric. They have a lot of Transformers, especially Masterpiece figures that are marketed towards adult collectors. Starting at over $100 each, these figures are engineered to be difficult to transform, but as close to cartoon accurate as possible. Expect to pay over $500 for the top-of-the-line figures. They also have a lot of "third-party Transformers", which is a fancy way of saying "knock-off". These aren't Hasbro/Takara/Tomy-licensed products. Instead, other companies have re-imagined the Transformers, and engineered toys that are meant to be tributes to the original characters. So, you will have a figure called "Lucifer" who resembles Starscream in most details, but is not an exact copy of any existing Takara/Hasbro product. Color scheme is the same, transformation is very similar, but just a different name. Apparently, these toys have been created by fans who wanted to create their "perfect" Transformers. And, they are amazing toys in their own right. And, if you think that they are cheap and inferior to the originals, you would be wrong. In fact, many of these "third-party" toys are more expensive than the official, licensed products. In addition to the Transformers, A3U also has a small offering of products from DC and Marvel Universes. They also carry modelling supplies, model kits, games and statues. However, the main reason I love coming to A3U is to see their display cabinets filled with 100's of Transformers from multiple toy lines and eras. In the few times I've been here, I can tell the staff are really passionate about Transformers and related toys. I see what appear to be regulars being warmly greeted. Prices can be shocking for the uninitiated, but remember, this store is for people with the means to buy their childhood dreams. If you are really desperate to save a few bucks, some online vendors will have the same products for a bit cheaper. But, here, you get to touch and hold what you want to buy. Parking is ample, and Skytrain is nearby. I would suggest bringing a platinum credit card if you plan on buying anything. No need to take a space-bridge to Cybertron to see Transformers anymore. All the Transformers are at Ages Three and Up.

Came here and bought some dice for DnD. Now I have my own dice. The store is a good size and is…read moreneatly organized. It has some good board games for sale here. They also have a very good collection of Pop toys.

What an awesome place for geekery! I was looking for some DBZ Pop figs and they had most of the…read moreones I needed. Price was reasonable, even for the exclusive ones. They also had some other DBZ toys but my wallet was crying for mercy. This new location of theirs is so well laid out. The play space is towards the back. I noticed the wall of demo board games which I'll have to come back and check out later. I approve greatly of the mall move.