I'm a mini Pokémon card collector, so I'm always checking out card shops to see what kind of…read moreinventory they carry. This spot is pretty spacious, especially for people who want to hang out and play Magic or other card games. They've got a snack bar, tons of Pokémon cards, plus One Piece and Magic displays for sale. They carry a good mix of singles, graded cards, boosters, ETBs, etc. Maeve helped me most of the time whenever I had questions about pricing--she's super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We even bonded over our tattoos, which was a nice touch. Prices on boosters and ETBs are a bit on the higher side. I'm not a huge fan of paying over MSRP, but if you can't find certain items out in the wild, this is still a solid place to grab them. I ended up picking up a graded Vaporeon (one of my favorites). It was super affordable since it's an 8.5, but it makes a really cute display piece for my place. Overall, it's a cool shop worth checking out if you're into Pokémon or trading card games

A collectible store now located on Plaza Bonita Mall! Huge grand opening event tomorrow Friday…read moreDecember 12th, 2025! They are still setting up but come get your anime, football, basketball, baseball signed and unsigned collection on. They will also have trading available! Located inside the Plaza Bonita mall between Round 1 and JC Pennys. They have an employee located at almost every counter who are friendly and eager to assist you and answer all your questions. From as little at $4 to as much as $800, this place offers competitive pricing for any collectors. Items come with a certificate of authenticity. Will definitely be back to check it out once everything is set up.

We stumbled upon this store while in Old Town. Best selection of toys I've ever seen in person from…read morea small business. And the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Highly recommend this stop!

We took our 3 kids, ages 5, 3 & 2, to this toy store and they have so many different toys for all…read moreages! We loved the variety and different prices from low to high and the gentlemen who helped us was very helpful and patient with our crazy kids! This is one of the best toy stores we've ever been to with a wood-shop type of vibe to it! Highly recommended taking your kids here if you're looking to treat them to a toy!

Stumbled across Bards & Cards as my partner they don't and I had an hour to kill before our dinner…read morereservation. I have been to Gaslamp many times before but never noticed this location. The shop had a wide selection of board games at the front, some books along the shelves, crafting supplies for painting, figurines, and a tabletop play area in the back. There was a tabletop tournament for Magic the Gathering the day I went. The tables were all full and everyone was having a great time. My partner I had recently picked up Wingspan and have been enjoying it a lot so I wanted to pick up another board game for duos. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful here - they answered all the questions I had on board games I was looking for as well as gave me their own personal recommendations. We quickly picked up the 7 Wonders Duel board game and are very excited to test it out. Price is slightly higher than Amazon but worth it to support this business. Highly recommend Bards & Cards and will definitely be coming back.

Walked around town and spotted this cool place. Went inside to check out their games…read more Got very cool selection of games and such. Large spacious shop fill with so much stuff. In the back has some tables where people were playing games. Unexpectedly has some cool anime games and merch. Nice!

Finally got my kids the giant nice Burg nee doh and the baby tiny nee doh…read more I was strolling into the mall and saw a mommy opening up a nee doh package for her toddlers in a stroller ... hmmm I went upstairs to gepettos and saw the assortment of squishies behind the counter No line and I used my husband to double my 2 per person limit Within minutes 10+ people formed a line behind me Wow I got lucky Woooo

I am writing this review to warn the community about the toxic customer environment and total lack…read moreof staff accountability at the Fashion Valley location. While waiting properly behind the designated line sign to purchase an item, an aggressive male customer began crowding and verbally harassing me to move up past the boundary. When I directly asked the cashier on duty to enforce the store's line policy, she explicitly agreed with me that customers are supposed to wait behind the sign, but then followed it up with, "Yes, but it's okay." It is absolutely not "okay" for a boutique toy store in San Diego to permit a grown man to harass a woman shopping alone. By refusing to enforce basic civility and line boundaries, your staff actively validated hostile behavior over a sensory toy. When I contacted corporate regarding this incident, I received a completely generic, automated brush-off stating they hope I "visit again soon," completely ignoring the safety breakdown that occurred under their watch. Allowing this type of unchecked aggression to slide in a toy store where families and children shop is incredibly dangerous. This total lack of accountability and failure to expect basic respect from adults is exactly what escalates into full-on physical brawls over merchandise. I now actively dread going to this location because management refuses to hold disruptive adults accountable. I am putting this on the public record now, and when a major escalation inevitably happens here because staff refuses to maintain basic order in the NeeDoh line, I will be back to update this review. Shop elsewhere if you value a safe, respectful environment.

Good location! Enjoy crafting and getting lots of ideas browsing through the store…read more Great Sales , self checkouts don't forget coupons on App which I always forget. From yarn to picture framing and service good

If you order anything online, expect it to get canceled after the employees decide THEY want the…read moreitem. I got a confirmation email to pick up my order only to find they later canceled it. this happens every time. The employees at this location are condescending and evil

This place is a time capsule in all the best ways. If you are going here, take in the experience…read more Someday soon there will be no way to go into a hobby store of any kind and see / hold anything. What a shame. Carmen works for a few hours every day, upholding a family business that probably makes no real monetary sense (IMHO). She told me her hours are basically conditional as long as she gets a ride. I called ahead and she picked up. She's there a few hours a day, but so helpful. I needed this 1 odd piece of HO track. I could have searched ebay and waited and hoped, but instead, she saw the picture, knew she had it, and we even found a used one she sold me for $5. They have every scale! Sure, some of the inventory is priced high, but I also have found some really good deals (on some G-scale box cars) here that had some San Diego history. And then you get the experience of a real store, a real chance to find exactly what you need, and a real gem of a woman keeping up her husband and family's tradition and enthusiasm for trains. We're lucky to have this last train shop, as long as it lasts. Come with a smile (and cash only). You won't regret it.

they no longer repair trains. this great train shop will be sorely missed. what a loss! the lady…read morethat answered door did not speak English. just enough to say. no repairs

A treasure trove of stamps for collectors of all levels. I am not a collector, but was looking for…read morestamps to use as envelope art. Before discovering Henri's, I tried another place in La Mesa but when I got there I found out that they only buy and sell large collections. Then I called Henri's and spoke with the very nice Lowell, who had a box with a variety of stamps waiting for me to pick through. They were small lots of stamps and singles and I was able to purchase any amount I wished. I really like this place and will be back. Call first to determine what hours they will be open.

From the owner: We understand everyone stamp knowledge is different if your great uncle just gifted you some stamps…read moreor you have been collecting for years, being the oldest established stamp store in San Diego, we can help you with your philatelic needs.