Uptown 2000

Wonder Emporium is such a fun shop! The owners are always incredibly welcoming and fair, and the…read morestore always has the funnest toys and surprises for kids. We were especially thankful to attend the recent NeeDoh drop! Unfortunately, there was an uncomfortable situation outside in the parking lot involving an older woman approaching customers to purchase their newly purchased NeeDohs and taking pictures of people waiting in line without permission. This was not related to the shop itself, but I wanted to mention it so others attending future squishy drops can be aware. Overall, we highly recommend Wonder Emporium and always enjoy supporting this wonderful local shop!

What a fun place to check out! My Godkids are visiting from out of state, and my godson wanted a…read morecrazy-hard Rubik's Cube--and we found it! Thank you guys so much! I'm sorry that some of you had a bad experience, but ours was great, especially considering we arrived only 20 minutes before closing, when most business owners are ready to head home. Oh, and let me add that I'm Mexican and gay, so as far as being racist or discriminating goes... FAR FROM IT!! I did correct my Goddaughter for grabbing something from the display window--not okay! Plus, she's 12 and should know better, period. The owners were very kind in gently explaining why it wasn't okay, and I appreciated that because their house, their rules! Kids need to understand that when you walk into someone's place of business--or even their home--you should be respectful and ask for permission or assistance before touching things. Again, thank you both for all the great recommendations and for being so kind about my pup, who was on a leash and wearing a diaper to ensure there were zero accident possibilities. Our pup loved you guys! She's usually a little shy at first, but she walked right up to both of you. Dogs know. We'll definitely be back to check out some of the games you have when we have more time to browse. Like I said, we came right before closing, and even though it's a business, everyone wants to go home after work, and we respected that. No attitude, no pressure--just two kind business owners doing what they love.

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The Wishing Well

3.8(181 reviews)

0.0 mi

Stopped in for my first time today, and I was really impressed! I noticed that they are celebrating…read moretheir 20 year anniversary, which I think is really great. I also met the owner, who was extremely welcoming and friendly, and also mentioned that the next generation in her family, also works there, which I think is also really cool. They have one of the largest squishy selections I've seen, and everything else in the store is also a great candidate for a great gift. They had a limited NeeDoh selection as well, and the way it works is that you have to spend $40 in store and then you can purchase a NeeDoh. They also had many different dumplings from RMS to Bun and a whole host of other superviral squishies as well. They honestly have a really great selection and it's located in a really pretty part of downtown Whittier. I really enjoyed speaking with the owner and I would highly recommend if you are on the hunt for a toy, game, or gift.

Didn't buy anything, but this place just has lots of little knickknacks that are cool to look at…read more It has a nostalgic, classic toy/candy store vibe with both modern and classic toys, board games, candies, and sodas. Inside is a little chaotic and claustrophobic but that kind of adds to the experience. Staff members seemed friendly and helpful, based on how they were interacting with other customers. I would come back during the Holidays or when I need to find unique gifts for friends. This place has some funky flavored sodas like peanut butter & jelly, and bacon.

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Toy Depot

5.0(13 reviews)

1.7 mi

Great selection great prices one of the best stores I've been to Will definitely be coming backread more

Can't say enough great things about our experience here. My dad had been watching the YouTube…read morevideos weekly and made it a point to visit the store when he came to the LA area. 3 generations of us had the best time talking with Mike. He took the time to walk with us around the store, answering questions, opening cases and getting to know us. My son walked out with his first Mighty Ducks figure and my Dad started a new collection of Street Sharks. I am very on edge when taking a kid (9 years old) into a store like this as it can be overwhelming, but as soon as Mike interacted with my son, the stress went right away. Was just like 2 friends talking toys. The prices were fair and Mike made deals with us along the way. Thank you guys for making memories with us, We look forward to seeing you in January as my dad is coming back down for the show. Al, Brandon and Logan.

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Bricks & Minifigs Whittier

4.2(32 reviews)

3.2 mi

This location has become my favorite. The staff is always helpful and friendly. I was able to buy…read morethe 1989 Batmobile and the Batwing for a very reasonable price. On my last visit I was looking for something with a Thanksgiving vibe to it. It turns out that I actually have all of the few Thanksgiving themed sets, but she helped me find a Halloween set that I didn't already have. I was also able to enter a giveaway for the Home Alone House, which I have had my eye on for quite some time. Fingers crossed!

Went in to SELL some Legos : ideas tree house , icons flowers bouquet, succulents , nascar technic…read morecar , technic bugatti, simba , the encanto house ; - service was pleasant- employee asked how much I was looking to get - he said it wouldn't take long - less than 5 minutes later says they will take it all for $10 cash or 20 in store credit- *If you are looking to SELL hope this helps *

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Playdays Collectibles

4.9(54 reviews)

1.1 mi

The best! They helped me find a Hot Wheels car last minute that we really needed!!! The nicest…read morepeople ever thank you so much Playdays!

This place is amazing! If you are in search of any hot wheels, die-cast cars, or just want to see…read morean interesting shop with the most amount of hot wheels/matchbox cars you've ever seen in your life, this is the place to go to. The owner was really nice and helped us find a few specific cars we were looking for. I love it when you can hear people who really love their hobbies and there was another customer in there who was super excited about a specific car that the owner had found for him - I got excited just listening to them! We left having just bought 2 cars since my kid was too overwhelmed by the choices but I can see an older kid wanting everything - beware if you are a parent that wasn't going to spend a ton. That being said, the specialty/collectors items are probably pricier but the ones we bought were under $4. Not too shabby for when you want something specific.

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Prime Time Collectibles

4.2(23 reviews)

0.1 mi

The gal behind the counter was friendly, professional, and extremely kind. My brothers and I…read morehaven't played MTG in soooo many years and she explained a lot of the changes and updates. We ended up buying the Turtle Team Up bundle and several boosters. They let us stick around and sleeve up our new cards after hours (there was a tournament wrapping up) and we got to hang out and observe the staff's shenanigans. Genuinely funny and generous people! Oh yeah, they had some extra goodies from celebrating a birthday and sent us home with some cookies and treats. Totally unplanned and stumbled on this local gem and we are so happy we did. Can't wait to come back again!

Visited for the first time two days ago with my husband and had wonderful service! We were helped…read morequickly and staff answered any questions we had. Purchased some cards for our master set as well. Good value. Will be returning!

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ToyArena

3.7(77 reviews)

4.7 mi

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I placed my order and was able to pick it up the very next day, which I really appreciated. I love…read morehow quick and convenient their pickup process is. It was also great being able to pick up some of the Gundam kits I've been wanting. I'll definitely keep shopping here.

Amazing shop in the Southern California areas. They got huge and vast stock for those who like…read moreanime figures and mecha models/toys. Situated in the SGV, it got a huge mecha stocks and very impressive Goodsmile nendoroid stocks. For those who are collectors for these two, you probably can find something that you like here. I was able to find a few nendoroids that I was looking for but unable to find in Japan last month! But if you are looking for prize anime figures, then this is not the place for you. They don't carry ANY prize figures. You may need to head to the hobby shop in little Tokyo for those. They for some high end Bandai figures, some popup parade, Overall, great store for anime figure collectors

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Not sealed correctly and very easy to open. Opened a little too clean which is weird

Jimmy's USA

4.0(42 reviews)

0.6 mi

Great place! Not as big as Frank & Son's, but the selection, people, and value are all there. New…read moreand vintage finds, great bundle deals, and a team that genuinely cares. Jimmy, the owner, is a great guy too! If you want to bring out that inner child and feel the excitement of finding something special, this place is worth checking out. You won't regret it!

Jimmy's USA is definitely a Hidden Gem!…read more Located on the second floor of the building, Jimmy's USA is a Buy, Sell, Trade location for collectors and fans of from baseball merchandise, Hot wheels, action figures to sports merchandise and video games. Parking was limited in front but there is more parking behind the building. Had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy the owner! Who was super kind and definitely has a love for the people who come and the collectors community! Everyone there was super nice and welcoming with good prices! The absolute highlight of my day was trading with David, who has a booth toward the left end of the entrance. He's such a sweet and genuine gentleman! I had the pleasure of trading Dodger bobbleheads with him! If you're into sports, retro games, or unique collectibles, this is definitely an intimate place to check out. It may be small, everyone here has a lot of heart for collecting which honestly made the experience of trading and collecting feel even more special.

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Frank & Son Collectible Show

4.2(1.1k reviews)

7.1 mi

I mean if you haven't visited frank and son... are you really a true nerd? I don't think so. I've…read morebeen to Frank and son since they were located at the previous location when I was kid. That place felt massive. This location does feel a little smaller, but it's still massive. Plenty of vendors and variety, some shady vendors that will overcharge too much or just be plain rude, but overall it's a great experience as you will find very niche and interesting/weird stuff. You will also find vendors selling things for great prices. Make sure to bring cash and most vendors will give you a discount. The only downside is even with the ridiculously large parking area, it STILL fills up every single day. It's literally always busy, so prepare to walk a lot. Always fun to visit every once in a while.

This place is so popular that it is very hard to find parking. I used to come here as a kid with…read moremy brother and we would peruse the aisles looking for treasures. comic books, transformers, Nintendo games, etc. you never know what you can find in a box or a shelf for a dollar. One time, I was looking at buying some TCG cards, when a guy bought a whole booster box, opened them all, picked out the couple cards he wanted and asked the vender if they wanted to buy the rest back. Vender refused, so I offered $20 for everything. It was amazing. Now, it's gotten way too commercial for my liking. Everything cost way more than they should, and You can't find a deal anywhere. Last week, I came in looking for a couple MTG to fill out my cEDH deck. Seller says they price things competitive off TCGPlayer website, and then quoted me $6over the tcg price for a $20 card. He says they have to charge more since the booth costs them money. So... I could just buy online, save the upcharge, and you will have to pay for shipping? Thanks but no thanks.

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Phat Collectibles

4.1(236 reviews)

6.9 mi

This shop is large, well appropriated, and organized. The collection of back issues spans many eras…read moreof comics, and i was able to find many items to cross off of my want list here. I also purchased a Green Lantern power battery replica for a very fair price, below the current market value by a fair amount. Even my back issues were heavily discounted and I ended up paying somewhere around $0.50 a book! I left with a huge stack! The employees were all friendly, and knowledgeable, and in something I like seeing in shops like this, seemed to lean on each other to compensate for questions they didn't have answers to. I could spend hours here digging through the bins before ever even shopping the toys.

Usually I don't leave reviews but I wanted to for this place. So I've been going for a while and…read morejust a few months ago finally signed up for a pull list. I collect mostly Transformers figures/comics and it's kinda hard for me to find a shop that gives me a little bit of everything about my favorite franchise. But a while back they had a HUGE selection of IDW Transformers back issues. I went crazy and got a bunch of them whenever I stopped by to pick up the current Skybound run. All the staff is super nice and genuinely super kind! I've had no bad experiences here and they're all super knowledgeable about the things I'm interested in buying. They also provide really good suggestions for me which is great. Overall a great comic book store and nice figure options!

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Carissa G.

7 years ago

Rude, inpatient service... I apologize that you hate your job but don't take it out on local repeated customers. It's cheaper to buy this kinda stuff online anyhow I'm all for supporting local businesses but not when it comes to this hell hole. No ac and smells will no longer be returning. read more

GEo v.

17 years ago

I've been going to Uptown 2000 for 14 years now. The store is very cool and the owner (Kenny) is a great guy. I've known him for a while and he's givin' me some pretty great deals if I buy a few shirts at a time. If your looking for a band Tshirt, chances are, Uptown 2000 has it. read more

Left T.

10 years ago

It's a cool shop but the owner I believe? Is very rude he got mad cause my son kept asking to see the shirts off from the wall. And said "Are you planning on buying anything?" Let the costumer look at what they want to buy ! dumbshit read more

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