Super friendly staff, lots of selection. Call to be escorted in. Prices were good tooread more

Customer Service is amazing. Staff are knowledgable and genuinely care about their customers…read more Will always recommend and Michi's Toy Box and love supporting a local small business.

If you are a collector of TCG One Piece or Pokémon do not buy before checking and verifying any…read moresealed product at the kiosk. Purchased a double pack of OP-12 cards and they were fake, discoloration on cards and texture difference. Don't purchase from them without asking and close inspection, it was a 30 dollar box of cards but would hate to have it happen to someone who doesn't know or is new to the hobby.

The best collector shop on the island. This place is packed to the brim with toys, comics and…read moremore. They actually had a ghostbusters hot wheels ecto but we decided not to buy it because our 3 year old would want to open it. We ended up buying a peter venkman funko for him to play with. The owner is really friendly and helped us navigate our stroller in his tight shop.

Armchair is typically my first go to when I'm looking for boardgames, card games and things in…read morebetween. Everything is fairly priced as close to msrp as possible and almost never marked up unnecessarily high. This shop is basically the "third space/third place" I commit the most time at just hanging out and playing or just socializing with other hobbyists. There's always space to play between tables in the store or out in the dole lobby and the staff is always friendly an accommodating.

What was once in my top 2 spots for buying board games on the island, it's sad to see how far…read morethey've fallen. From what I know, the original owner sold the company a few years ago and the lack of care shows. Upon first stepping into the store, you're hit with a wave of noxious body odor that's pretty darn pungent if I do say so myself...and no, this was not a one time thing. The last time I came was a Sat and the store had a decent amount of bodies in it. The first time tho was a few weeks ago when I went in on a random Wed or Thursday. Smell was still there. Employees ignore you, if there are any actually working. The aforementioned trip on a random weekday I was met with an employee sitting at one of the tables playing on a handheld gaming device. He completely ignored me for the 10-15 minutes I browsed and only paid me any attention (clearly annoyed) when I asked for a specific product. And this last recent time on a weekend? I don't think there were any workers. Just people playing games at the tables. I walked around, looked at some stuff but was forced to leave when my son sId he couldn't take the smell anymore. No one greeted us or asked if we needed any help. And that's the kicker. Armchair never used to raise prices and sold EVERYTHING at MSRP. They prided themselves on that and never raised prices even when inventory was low and items were a bit commodity to have. That is, sadly, no longer the case. Nearly everything I looked at in the store had been marked up 10-15%, if not more. Truly sad to see this business flush itself down the toilet like this.

Impressed by the size of the store and variety of cards available. Everyone is friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. Great prices and a nice place to hang out

I think to this day, they have not provided updates on Gundam Newtype Challenge 1 promotional cards…read morebeing distributed. Perhaps they apply for tournament status, get supply/get rare promo cards and then just cancel events citing terrible excuses and pocketing the profits from selling said promotional cards and product. Edit: Okay, sounds good. Just make sure to clarify why you sold ST05 at or above market price but cancelled the event that players applied for.

Very cool store with a lot of unique items that you can't find easily. The staff was friendly and…read morethe prices were reasonable.

Kawaii and cuteness overload…read more.. JQ Store Hawaii found it's new home here in the International Marketplace from the former Ala Moana Plaza and aren't we all thrilled that they did. Filled with all things Japanese it's not limited to the plushies and stationaries we all grown to love and miss as many Japanese stops have slowly disappeared JQ has a great variety to please all levels of anime lovers. Located on the second level right above the Kuhio Avenue Food Hall the first thing I saw as soon as I walked in was some discounted holiday items which is a great time to stock up and find unique decor that area so cute and fun. They do have a huge stock of plushies so fluffy and cute all covered in plastic so that you have no worries of cleanliness along with mystery boxes, huge choices of pens and model kits which are items that can be pricey but are hard to find items even in Japan. A great place with staff that are always willing to help you find items that they may help you to find or just a question, here at JQ Store its a fun trip without the long travel plans. Thank you!

I am not from the area, but went to my cousins house so many times. One of our highlights was…read moregetting a dollar from our uncle and booking it to Zukamura's. I bought my first magic trick there. The uncle there was so nice and took his time to teach the trick to me. Reading the reviews brought back a lot of memories. I have not been back for well over 2 decades. It's it still there?

It felt like stepping into a local version of Ollivander's, the magic wand store from the Harry…read morePotter stories. The plain store sign disguises but also cleverly hints of what to expect inside. Warmest welcoming experience from the store proprietor and regulars. Only open on Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM. Far more than just a specialty hobby store... a real "magical" gathering, especially for older keikis interested in the craft from 2 to 4 PM.

We ran out things to do on the island so decided to go to Paula's card shop. Thk u so much Paula…read moreand her sister, they very honest and kind. They have a good stole to choose from. A lot of rare wanted packs n etbs. Boosters packs as well

I called this store to ask about a specific card set because I didn't want to drive there only to…read morefind out it wasn't in stock. The first time, I was told to call back later because the person wasn't at the store yet. I called again, and she said she was running late and still not at the store, asking me to call back once more. On my third attempt, she said she was busy packing an order and hadn't checked the inventory. At that point, I gave up. A few concerns: 1. Listing a personal cell phone as the store contact is not ideal. 2. Asking customers to repeatedly call back without checking inventory is frustrating. 3. Taking a moment to verify stock should not interfere with other tasks. Ultimately, I found the card set at another store without any issues. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this store if you expect responsive and reliable customer service. I honestly would give zero stars if I could but since the system requires at least one, that's all it gets.

Not much has changed since covid slowed it down. Same location at the Ala Moana Hotel. Admission…read moreis $3. The focus is, and has always been Comic Books, toys and all things related. Similar sizes to what was there in the past, if you are looking for something related this is a nice place to come. It's comparable in size to the antique show they have at the Blaisdell but with more focus on Comics and toys. They usually have this expo at the Ala Moana Hotel twice a year, the other one was held in May this year. Pretty standard set up and fun things to buy. Parking in the area was at a premium as the " Made in Hawaii" show is also today ( 11/13) Come by to support this locally organized expo. Support local- buy local.

In the last few years Honolulu has seen a large increase in collectible and toy shows. This is one…read moreof the first and is still going strong! As of this writing, the show is in its third year and has gotten bigger and better each time. Keep an eye on their website or Yelp events page for the dates and times. The show is held in Ala Moana Hotel's ballrooms on the second floor. Each year it has taken larger floor space and added dealers. Around 40 dealers/table participate bringing all manner of toys and collectables for kids of all ages. Admission is $3 per person, kids are free. Cosplayers also receive free entry! Tickets are sold at the door, cash only. It's laid out like an trade show with dealer booths and tables along the walls and center of the main room. Who participates changes from year to year, but it's typically the same local people; both from stores and hobbyists. The hotel provides water stations around the show, which is appreciated. The selection is not limited to: LEGO, action figures, video games, anime, DVDs, plush toys, Japanese imports, Funko Pop! figures, high-end statues, and comics. Basically, if it was or is popular, you'll find it! Most dealers handle exclusively in cash, but more are taking credit these days. To be safe, bring small bills for good deals. I'm a big fan of the "junk" bins on the floor; there are tons of deals to be had as sometimes people are just looking to get rid of merchandise. Thank you to the organizers for making this a fun must-attend event!