The lady who helped me check out was so nice! The shop definitely has a wide selection of Japanese…read morevideos but they also carry lots of Ohtani and Dodgers merch, too.

I love this little store. It's unique and nostalgic. They have Japanese rental DVDs. They carry so…read moremuch Dodgers merch. Hats, jerseys, keychains, you name it. I also like to get scratchers here. My first $5 scratcher won me $30!

Always great service Always friendly and…read more Always reliable Every time I go to Pepe's video I'm sure they will get things done in a fast and profesional manner Thank you very much

Tolerance: The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices…read moreof others. Look away if you do not love the word above. I bought my first Money Gram today after a botched effort to send cash via western union from Von's in Pasadena. The machine was down. What's new from this overpriced creepy supermarket? "Do you know of anywhere else" says I to the manager. (insert silence) I'm winging it. Orange Grove is a street where I seem to remember a 7-11 being. Bingo! For some reason the pretty Latin girl at the register is helpful and sympathetic as she goes out of her way to help us out. We are given directions to Pepe's with warm smiles sent our way and we are off with gratitude. I park on the street and find myself in a crowded colorful video rental store. Latin flags are everywhere. Movies, cell phones, phone cards, check cashing and bill paying services are all available and sold by bilingual staff. These guys feel me when I send my cash to Guatemala via money gram. (On sale today only $5 for every fifty sent!) My eyes are met with total and unconditional support when I say one word: "Refugees." I didn't need to say anything else. I learn that the cashier's sister is in Africa teaching and that his extra cash makes it's way to her. His sister is beautiful like the children standing next to her in the photograph that she is trying to save. It's easy to take our freedom for granted, to close our eyes to anyone different, to forget that we are in this shit together, we are cut from the same cloth, we breathe the same air and we bleed the same color, no matter where we came from. I am not just part of a country, state or city and neither are you, we are part of the human race and we are not winning this race when so many of us are losing. I bought another day for a family far away from freedom, phone cards for my friends to call me from and stock in my ideals that are not just talk. Pepe's is a place effervescent with compassion and the epitome of tolerance. The definition of tolerance is one that I will never really know and never master but my life will be well spent trying to.

Good local shop for groceries and video rentals…read more Just like a 7-11 but with low prices and more items.

This video store is one of the only video stores around in LA. They are a old happy funny loving…read morecouples. It's a small store that rents Filipino, New Dvd, and porn! It's just a simple ole regular video stores that's been around for a long time. They have lottery, soda and snacks ranging from popcorn to chocolote. They also sell cigarettes for a great price too!

Not only an awesome selection of consoles and games, but a super friendly owner too. If you like…read morePSPs and GBAs this is THE spot. It's worth the drive if you're not in the area.

Great little toy and collectibles shop tucked away on Monte Vista. A little bit of everything in…read morethis place. Great collection of video games , action figures, nostalgic treasures. Nice staff too!

Gameplay is the best!! Great selection of games and consoles, and Mary and Betty are awesome and…read morealways reliable!

Avoid this place like the plague. I pre-ordered a game here and they still sold my copy. Very…read moreunprofessional establishment. I was a supporter of this store for a while and it's horrible that they treat a long time customer this way. I will take my business to one of the big retailers from now on. Thank you for wasting my time and energy.

Collector's Paradise is more or less a classic comic book shop featuring new and backissues,…read moregraphic novels, posters, pins, and many other things. The emphasis, though, is primarily new and recent comics. Passing through on a rainy afternoon I was pleased to find its location is near a few important stops in Pasadena, and there's some parking available in the private lot. I was mostly there to check out the selection and see if they specialized in anything unique. Not to say they don't, but it's still a well-stocked store. I was the only customer and enjoyed the classic jazz playing in the background. Pro Tip: Most established comic shops have subscription plans paid annually, or one-time up front. A customer goes through Comic Book Geek to pick their titles and sometimes preferred cover art, and the shop pulls their requests and holds them until the customer picks up the stash.

Today was another visit to the best comic book store in LA! I came in on May 24th around 2pm for…read morefree comic book day promotion to pick up some graphic novels. Its a great feeling to see people in there shopping for comics and having the same interest. What's great about Collector's Paradise is that they celebrate free comic book day for the entire month of May with great deals and sales to take advantage of. Continue the good work.

All you need to know is video Virgil is probably the last video store in LA proper. It's like a…read moretime machine. I pretended I was in the 80s the entire time I was there and nobody noticed.

Virgil video is an awesome place to rent for. They gave me my first membership when I was a…read moreTEENAGER! I'm not an teen anymore and still visit them. Movie rentals are super cheap. You can't find these prices around here anymore. Definitely recommend them. You can also call ahead and ask if they have the movie you want to see. Love this place!

Stepping into Comic Cellar is like walking into Narnia, if Narnia was full of comic books, smelled…read moreslightly of vintage paper, and had two friendly guides named Tom and Brian instead of a talking lion. This place has everything.... shiny new comics, ancient relics from the comic book Stone Age, Manga, and probably a cursed scroll or two. My daughter asked about a specific comic, and Tom and Brian sprang into action (to assist) like Batman and Robin (you decide who's who). I was impressed w the Manga choices as well. The vibe? Top-tier. The collection? Comic heaven!!! Parking? Well... it's street parking, so bring your sneakers and mentally prepare for a hero's journey to the front door. Worth the quest. Would definitely return!!

This is a great comic book store! It is well organized and the people are knowledgeable!…read more They have all the new comics you could want as well as an extensive collection of older comics and collectibles. Be sure to check out the clearance section in the back!