A little hidden, this store is perfect for video game and otaku enthusiasts. This is a great…read morelocation to find random figurines, and random games for any console, but be prepared to pay convention prices. The front of the store feels like a vendor stall, but inside. Further back was the games and arcade. The cashiers seemed friendly enough from what I could hear they were helping others.

Wow what a little hidden gem. This place combines old school arcade games and hard to find Japanese…read morearcade games. We had a blast as a family, but this place would be great for a date night. $10 dollars gets you unlimited arcade play, From what I understand the upstairs provides tables for other multiplayer games like Dungeons and Dragons and etc. The location is central to multiple restaurants and bars making walking to and from easy. Parking is street only but we did not find issue with finding a close spot.

Honestly, this is my favorite comic book store in the Richmond area. Every selection is catered to…read morethe niche of every reader. They don't only have newer selections, but also a vast amount of older issues for those who are looking to maximize their collection. The employees are very nice and knowledgeable of a variety of stories and what they have in stock, often providing recommendations and even assisting in ordering books at your request. The pricing is always reasonable, especially when it comes to the more "vintage" selections. Definitely will continue to shop here whenever I need a good read!

Stories Comics is a solid comic shop with a great selection and a lot of inventory. Pure comics,…read moretoo, not a bunch of gamer stuff or anime bikini statues. PROS: Lots of back issue bins and lots of trade paperbacks. A nuts amount of DC Archives, Marvel Masterworks. Dark Horse pre-code horror collected editions, etc. Nice mix of old and new stuff. Also a good amount of third party and alternative comics. Some discount bins, but I didn't find anything worth even the discounted price. The store is clean, bright, and organized. This is a solid version of a traditional sort of comic shop. CONS: No real cons to speak of here, other than there isn't really anything unique that makes this store stand out. No specific flavor or personality to it. This is just a classic, straightforward comic shop. Nothing wrong with that. VERDICT: There's a lot of good comics competition in Richmond. Some for weirdos, some for normies. This shop is for the more traditional comics fan, who just wants the best version of a standard comic book store.

I wish I'd known this shop was so close to me. Cool guy, heckuva selection of records, comics,…read moreTPB's, you name it. Need to spend a whole lot more time looking thru everything!

Cerebral Vortex (inside Regency Mall) is a dream come true if you're looking for hip alternative…read morecomix, vintage fanzines, and rare minicomics. It's also a dream if you think run-of-the-mill superhero back issues should cost $1. PROS: Unique selection, variety, and endless dollar bins. You will find all kinds of amazing stuff you've never seen before. And all the stuff you have seen before? It's probably only a dollar. Or if you're not a cheapskate, they have plenty of those expensive "keys" and stuff, too. CONS: I don't know. Sometimes Jason plays jazz in the store? And I guess if you're the type of poser who wishes comic book stores had more funko pops and gaming tables, you don't deserve this store. This place doesn't have a new release wall and I don't think anyone cares about that. VERDICT: Congratulations, you've found the store you've been looking for. The owner, Jason Hamlin, has a reputation as a great comics dealer at conventions. He's a tastemaker who curates his store very well. So, even though it's not a huge store, and even though there aren't a ton of graphic novels and paperbacks, there also isn't a bunch of filler garbage. Recommended especially for bin divers and underground weirdos. (And I called you a poser, but Jason won't, he's a sweetheart. Very approachable and helpful.)

Vinyl Conflict (I'm assuming named after the Slayer boxset of same name) is a great store I came…read moreacross online. They had a bunch of cheap cheap $3-$10 records and I bought some. All were used (and all were in great shape upon arriving). Pretty freaking cool for $85 (includes shipping), for 13 records, that I genuinely enjoy and look forward to listening to again. I was really pleasantly surprised at how many records they had on the cheap that were in my wheelhouse. The descriptions on the website were very helpful, letting me (the buyer) know the condition of the record, if it came with an insert/poster/whatever, and if it was colored. Sometimes even more info than that. These guys and gals know how to vinyl. The guy I communicated with at Vinyl Conflict through email (Bobby) was really cool and didn't care about last-minute additions to my order. Packaging was great too upon receiving it. They're no dummies. Check out Vinyl Conflict, you might find some great music for a great price. Jesus I sound like a commercial. But do it anyway!

It's downtown, so parking sucks but it's worth it…read more They not only sell new and used vinyl, but they also have a few CDs, cassettes, and merch. Helpful and friendly service, awesome and interesting finds, and just something fun to do if you're bored. In fact, I think it was boredom that turned me into a hipster to begin with. And ironically enough, I'm currently in the process of knitting a beanie, no joke. :-D

Great selection of used records and CDs. I've never had to return anything. Even some VHS tapes…read more They have a lot of audio equipment! Honest! This last visit I bought a pair of large floor speakers. Whenever I buy equipment there, they always hook it up to make sure it's operating well.... You owe it to yourself to stop in.

What a fabulous way to spend a day or even just a few hours. Records! Records! 78 records!…read more Vinyl!Diamond disc records! Thousands and thousands of records so if you're into records be sure to stop in. Very friendly and helpful staff .

Awesome place to come and find everything music related! Vinyls/records of all types, genres, and…read moresizes. Cassettes from local artists, CDs, huge selection of new and used. They even have a section for $1 CDs if your feeling adventurous and $1 to $4 vinyls. They have cool merch, pins, etc. so much fun to look around! Staff seems knowledgeable and friendly as well(:

I loved to be back inside a brick and mortar record shop...wow. There is a large variety of musical…read moregenres, and that's really cool to see. Parking is street parking as it's on Cary Street but worth the visit and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I was glad they were open on 12/24. They also sell some basic record cleaning gear and headphones, as well as some other tools for your record player. I know someone wrote that the majority of records are used...that's was not the case yesterday. I saw mostly brand new wrapped records and they have a small section in the back for used good quality records. I will return.

Amazing help I received trying to purchase the correct turntable for old shellac records inherited…read morefrom my mother. Purchased fun turntable he had in stock! The store also has all sorts of other equipment and very fair prices. Has online auctions as well. Thrilled to have found this gem of a store and wonderful people!

Great underground spot for crate diggers. Lots of secret gems. Great prices. Pretty sure all the…read morevinyl here is used. Occasionally I'll find something old that is unopened but most of the stock is in the G- to VG+ range. They even sell old shellac 78s! Cassettes, CDs, even VHS tapes! They have used electronics, tape decks, CD players, radios, turntables, receivers, etc. I even saw an old dictaphone one time! They sell poly and paper sleeves and Poly Jackets for protecting your vinyl. Charley is very knowledgeable about even the most obscure genres and time periods in music. Pick his brain and you will walk away a little wiser. Keep up the great work guys!

I don't know if this is still open, but we went about a year ago. The back was a little stinky, but…read moreI still got in a few glory holes and left.

This place stinks. No! REALLY! It smells of body odor and desperation, of stale sweat and probably…read morebody fluids, I just don't know what kind and I'm NOT guessing. If I could, I would leave a 0 star review. On the outside of this white, non description building, it says it offers: Toys, novelties, magazines and videos. When you enter through the door that says you MUST BE 21 and be ready to provide state issued ID, you are hit with the most foul stench. Inside the narrow store front, there is a wall of magazines of many genres: teenie, bbw, MILF, twink and others. There are videos off to the right and in front, but toys? I saw one small finger vibe. Toward the back, where I wasn't going to venture, there appeared to be 'theaters'. We didn't investigate further because we were thoroughly skeeved out by what we were smelling and the feel of the place. (I was the only female inside)