Absolutely fantastic. Oscar is a brilliant ambassador for the WH brand. He welcomed us in and patiently introduced us to the hobby whilst assisting other customers. Well stocked, really well organized, VERY friendly and helpful staff, really cool community. Yes, the hours are a bit funky but it's handy to open late and close late to grab things after work. read more

My son asked to go while we were in the area so I obliged. It's a Sunday and we arrive at 12:05pm. The stated store out on google and on their door say 12:00pm. I figure OK it's a Sunday and holiday weekday. Maybe they are just running late. So while waiting in the car I see another group of people walk up wanting to go in. They stand around for a minute and leave. I gave them 15-20 min. No one showed up. While I'm waiting I decide to look up reviews. All 5 star except for 2 one star. One from 3 years ago and one from 7 months ago. Both for same thing. The store is supposed to be open. But no one showed up. This is game is already ridiculously expensive compared to most hobbies. I'll shop at stores that actually care. read more

Oscar was very helpful and fun to chat with, the selection of miniatures as well as books/codexes was solid, and the prices were pretty reasonable compared to buying online. read more

Got to the store 30 minutes after it was supposed to open and no one was there. Same store hours were posted outside. Guess I'll keep buying from local hobby stores instead. Really frustrating. read more

This store is fantastic! The new manager (Payton) is super helpful, and a really fun guy. They've got regular gaming events, an incredible hobby community, and are always helpful with whatever questions you may have. Stop by and check them out if you're new, or a veteran gamer. Recommend them with 5 stars and two thumbs up! read more

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First time customer. Dan was great. Obviously, he knew I was a newbie, but nonetheless welcomed me like family at Thanksgiving. I am starting my collection small with the Cadian Army because they look like WW2 troops. I was a little overwhelmed with all stuff this store has but I think after I build my first few troops with the help of Dan, I will be able to learn how to play and have fun. Thanks Dan read more

New to Warhammer 40k? This is the place to go! Dan was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. He is amazing at helping you learn the game(s), gives expert tips on painting and building. The store has a great set up where you can come in and build, paint, and play. The community is welcoming, inviting, and everyone seems willing to help you out. read more

Take a tour of this amazing store and let your mind go wild. This is your one stop shop for this hobby. There's always something going on within their four walls. Pick up a calendar to Check out their monthly spread of events . read more

I suggest anyone and everyone stop by Warhammer in Manhattan beach. Such an awesome store and community! Me and a buddy recently bought some miniatures and wanted to get into warhammer 40k. After getting a box set and a few figures at another store, we then came across Warhammer. Dan was awesome and so helpful at answering literally ever question I could throw out there. Unlike other stores that can come off rude, Dan and Terrence where hyped and just as excited as us, and it made for a great atmosphere. As well as being extremely knowledgeable about all things warhammer and games workshop. Anything they don't have you can order and ship in for free. Wether your a kid or adult you'll love the store and find yourself wanting more and more of these miniatures, I'm hooked! Can't wait to learn to battle and go to war! See you guys soon read more

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If your store has posted hours on the front door and on Yelp, then it is a common business practice to be open during those times. Perhaps on your answering machine you should also state your business hours? This isn't rocket science. Congratulations on losing hundreds of dollars in sales from me. read more

Great visit yesterday. Picked up the 9th edition rule book. Some Dan Abnett and Aaron Dembski Bowden fiction. Dark angel green. Glue. And some of those steampunk squat dwarf guys. Had a really fun conversation with the guys who were hanging out painting their armies. And the manager, Aaron, was very helpful and friendly. He did not hit us with the typical GW upsell hammer as we walked through the door. We were free to empty our wallets of our own volition. A terrific store. Excellent representation for the hobby we love. Aaron deserves a raise! read more

This place really stood out to me. So much so I figured it would be my first Yelp review. I had a stellar experience coming here for the first time. I'm brand new to the hobby, but I needed supplies and I figured I'd see what the whole hubbub is about. Prior to visiting this store I bought my Warhammer products online, so I was genuinely curious what a "Warhammer" even looked like. Also I didn't want to keep paying for shipping (It's 10$ flat shipping to order Games Workshop products online for anything unless you spend over 65$). I'm keenly aware of when someone is a "salesperson". I've gone to retail stores and been put off by people who try to upsell me things when I'm obviously uncomfortable and just want to scope the place out. I got none of those vibes from here. Walking into Warhammer was about as cool of an experience as a thirty-year-old dude can have. It might not be anything special to a veteran of a gaming hobby, but for a newbie like me and my friend, it was great. Walking through the doors, you're greeted to a fantastic display of Warhammer miniatures laid out on a battlefield. It's a nice hook to get you to check the store out further, and my friend was pretty blown away by the whole setup. Past the display on either wall are the games. On the right wall is Warhammer 40k, and on the left is Warhammer Age of Sigmar. The walls are lined with boxes and organized in a way that makes it easy to find what you're after. For example, the Age of Sigmar wall has shelves containing sets for players new to the game. Further down the wall, the boxes are separated by faction (There are 4 "Grand Alliances" in AoS: Order, Chaos, Death, and Destruction.) And the stock is pretty massive. I had a tough time visually digesting everything, but I guess that just means I have to go back this weekend! Past the walls lined with minis and sets are the craft tools and paints. For anyone not familiar with Warhammer (the game, not the store), it's played with miniatures. The plastic minis come on sprues and need to be cut off and put together with glue, though some are "push fit" and do not require glue. From there they can be painted, which lends a fun artistic touch to your own personal army. The tools sold at this shop are officially from the Games Workshop "Citadel" collection, as are the paints. You won't find anything really non-Citadel from the store, but that's okay because the supplies are top quality. Basically, everything you need to start the hobby can be gotten here. Anything to further your mastery of gameplay, collecting, or miniature are can be found here. It's a really nice stop if you find yourself needing supplies. I'm also a "lore" sort of guy. I like delving into the stories. And there is a lot of literature to go along with Age of Sigmar and 40k. The store has a ton of books. Novels for lore, guides for painting and preparing, and books to enhance gameplay. I really appreciated the diversity available to buy. The best part is there is a kiosk in store. If they ever don't have anything, you can easily use the kiosk to order what you need from online and delivered to the store. Also the delivery is free, so no flat shipping fee required. Plus, ordering from the kiosk helps support Warhammer Manhattan Beach! It's a win-win situation if you ever need something. I think I got through most everything that the store sells. What else does it do? Well, this is probably the reason I was most attracted to the store and not put off by the fact it's a retail place. The people working the shop are fantastic, and there's more to do at the store than just shop. My friend and I were greeted by Dan as we walked in. Dan gave us a good overview of the hobby that really helped my friend out, as he was even more new to Warhammer than I was. We could both tell that Dan was passionate about the hobby not because as an employee he needs to make sales, but because he loves what he does. He made sure we knew he's a resource when it comes to Warhammer. If we have questions about how to play the game, need advice on how to build or paint a model, we can always have his input. This sort of reassurance is much appreciated as a newcomer, and helps me get even further into the hobby. So the stock is great, the employees are great...what else could there be? Well, it sure seems like there's a ton of social events that happen throughout the week. Not only do people come in store to paint and build, but they have tables available to play Warhammer as well. For planned events you can expect things like painting competitions, war games, release parties, and more. I have not been to any of these events yet, but I can't wait to put aside some time to do so. In closing, kudos to Warhammer Manhattan Beach for being a fantastic store. From their extensive stock, to their layout, to their community and events, and their passion for the hobby. I know I'm coming back this weekend to preorder the Soul Wars starter box! read more

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I am new to the world of Warhammer. Yesterday I stopped by the store and got a fantastic introduction from Dan. He was super friendly and took the time to explain the different games and even played an intro game with me. I learned very quickly how fun this hobby can be. Dan invited me to paint some figures but unfortunately I didn't have time. I will definitely be back though. Dan does great at his job! read more

An absolutely wonderful hobby store run by an excellent and knowledgeable manager named Matt. WAAAAGH!!!

Stopped in with my daughter to see what is was like and Dan, the manager, was awesome! He was super energetic and talked to the kids perfectly, he got my daughter super excited about learning more about the game and coming back to make a model. I just want to acknowledge incredible customer service and hope people support a local small business! We will be back for sure! read more

Amazing store! Great atmosphere, awesome activities and friendly staff. Dan is super helpful if you're just getting into Warhammer and has a wealth of knowledge about it. Not just a place to buy product. You can hone your craft here and meet lots of other enthusiasts just having fun he. Definitely worth stopping by. read more

The best part of my visit was Dan is such a great guy, so knowledgeable about the paint, which is why I want to this store in the first place. Definitely will be going back! read more

Great addition to our Manhattan Beach area. The store is clean, beautiful, and inviting. Dan is great with kids and adults equally. He can teach complete newbies how to get started in the hobby and give advice to veterans also about nuances. Glad this place is here and looking forward to many more visits! read more

Great store. Awesome selection. Dan is very friendly and knowledgeable about the hobby. Clean. Good community. Lots of events. Tons of black library books. And exclusive items. Convenient parking. The emperor protects! read more

I was so happy to find this place! I don't play Warhammer, but I've been playing D&D for decades. I just pulled out a bunch of my old minis and decided to have a painting party with friends, but discovered half my paints were dried up, noooooo! Luckily this Warhammer shop is close to my office and Citadel paints are the best, so I popped in. The store is small but super well organized. Even though the employees were all busy with other customers, they made sure to greet me. I went right to the paint section and found exactly what I was looking for, a base paint set and a new brush (can't have too many). One thing I couldn't find was some black wash, which I figured was probably called something else since it's been a while, so I checked in with Dan. He knew exactly what I was talking about and was able to get me the new version. He even recommended other options depending on what I was going to be painting. While ringing me up, he let me know about other services the store offers, like building, painting, and gaming tutorials, and he gave me a flier detailing the schedule for these and organized play events. This place really has their stuff together. If I played Warhammer, I'd be here all the time, but it's definitely going to be my go-to for painting supplies. read more

As yelp states with five stars, this store is really "as good as it gets." The amount of encouragement, love, and support we have received EVERY time we enter this community/store has been overwhelming. We were just there yesterday at a painting competition; not really knowing it was going on and just wanting to stop in a for a few minutes to collect a few things. We ended up staying for 2 hours, painted, built models, and hung out with so many amazing people. My son, currently 11 years old, wants to go every day just to hang out with Dan, the manager, who is beyond awesome. He draws in people who are equally amazing because of his sounding leadership, encouragement, and genuine love for people, kids, and all those who enter his "home." And that's really what it feels like. A place to put up your feet, hang out, enjoy an amazing atmosphere with games and people who are becoming family to us as well. Warhammer in Manhattan Beach, according to my son, is "the best gaming store ever." Dan, from another Dan, I thank you and can't wait to get to know you guys more and more. You are a stud, and what you are creating is AMAZING! read more