From humble beginnings to moving a few doors away - should you be looking for comics, Funko pops,…read moreaction figures, and all your other comic needs, you should be looking here! Chet and his team have organized a store that not only presents well, but is packed to the gills with back issues, current issues, graded books, and many other things to delight all of our our collector needs. Can't find what you're looking for? Chet can find it for you! A multitude of shelving displays organized in a cohesive fashion that not only makes sense, but also keeps new books in tiptop shape for when you have to hit them up on new comic Wednesday! From their Facebook page, they do live videos, showing what's new and incoming, and also special sales and different events. Not only do they offer the ability to use the previews pull box, but there's also discounts! They regularly run, sales, and during the warmer months, have outdoor events for people to come get all sorts of comics and action figures. They offer a lot of bang for your buck, and back it up with a crew that knows comics, works in comics, and most importantly knows how to treat their customers well!

I finally got to see the new space since the move! Bigger space, clean. Friendly staff. They take…read morecare of the books and merch. Today was comic fest: discounts, candy, some free books. This is Hubbo's fave.

Really large assortment with helpful staff. It's organized alphabetically, which can be a lot to…read moretake in at first, but once you submerge yourself in it makes sense.

I like how clean and organized this place is when you first walk in. I like to just walk through…read morethe shelves and search for whatever title or cover art seems interesting to me and this places lets you do that so effortlessly. The workers were all very nice and helpful whenever you have a question. They have so many options it's easy to walk up to the counter with a stack to buy.

Dump or better a dumpster fire Not organized ( owner? Andy)…read morerude as hell. Comics books bent , dirty smells and mice running on floor.

Comics comics comics comics comics chameleon Comics come and…read morego Comics come and go Loving would be etc etc etc Absolutely awesome comic store in Rochester which is not cheap but is also not overpriced and has a lot of loyal followers and I hope that they continue to do well. I've only been in here once (when I was checking out the awesome expo of local boutiques in this building), but will be back again. The comic book landscape is one which hasn't completely been taken over by Corporations so you can still get little family businesses like this one around the 585 and other regions, which is pretty delightful if you ask me.

What can I say about the biggest board game store in the US? It just happens to be here in CNY. I…read morealways have to visit when I am in Rochester and now that I am into Magic the Gathering, I had another section of the store to be interested in now. My favorite part is the USED section where you can find real diamonds. The store is always clean and the clerks are always friendly.

This place is awesome. It is big and so cool with a huge amount of selection. I am very new to…read morewarhammer 40k and the manager Caleb helped me find the paints I needed. He also gave me some extra tips. Just and awesome store. 10/10

Very happy with the service we received at Hammer Girl Anime. Went to get a birthday gift for our…read moreson and we could not find the item. Showed the employee working a picture of the item and he went out of his way to get this for us. He explained some of inventory was in boxes due to returning from a convention, but he would look into it. He sent a picture to the manager who confirmed they had the item and he went into the boxes to grab it for us. He really made a huge difference for us, as this was the only thing our 7 year old wanted for their birthday. The employee was so helpful in answering any questions we had and made our experience pleasant. The selection at the store is great and we enjoyed browsing the variety of products. Will be shopping here again!

I have been frequenting Hammergirl Anime for close to 15+ years. The short and sweet of it is this,…read moreyou won't find more variety, a more knowledgeable staff, and a more comfortable atmosphere than you will here. If we start with merchandise, you can find almost anything you could be looking for. Figures, trading cards, pins, international snacks, stationary, drink water, clothing, plushes, mangas, movies... should I keep going, because I absolutely can! The selection is huge and regularly changing. It can be a bit hard to find older anime/manga merch but as of yesterday I was able to find some Trigun(1997) items which I thought was fun! If you or your children like Pokémon, you're in for a treat!! The staff knows so much about everything!! Each of them are the human Wikipedia of their favorite genres. It's so refreshing to be able to ask if they know something like --- and be directed to something you will love! They are welcoming and warm, if you have questions don't hesitate to ask. You will be helped and educated! The atmosphere is comfortable! You don't have to worry about feeling out of place, this place is welcoming to all. The TV in the front is always playing a different anime which is a cool way to find new anime's to watch! My husband and I started playing in the Pokémon and Final Fantasy card tournaments just recently and everyone is so warm it's wonderful. We instantly felt welcomed. If you like Anime, Manga, international TV/Movies I'd highly suggest going!

I was downtown with a group of friends and we were searching for a place that was open nearby, past…read more8pm, where we could buy a board game ASAP. Boldo's Armory came through! I honestly had no clue that this place existed and that they had such a large selection of board games. This is a great find! Don't miss it if you're looking for board games.

I've long dabbled in Magic the Gathering which has taken me from big stores to literal dungeon…read morebasements hidden by a trap door. Boldo's is closer to the second experience; it's on the smaller side, dark, and mysterious. The store has two floors, the first has their small selection of games and cards for sale while the second is overflow for their events. While it may not have the size and selection of other stores it does make up for it in charm and small local business. The people who run the events are knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate making it my preferred place when I'd play in leagues. Hungry? Ashort walk or drive from great good like Han's or Dogtown, you can satisfy your hankerings while doing a marathon of pre-release events. Boldo's is truly a hidden gem for tabletop enthusiasts of Rochester.

So after living here what feels like forever, I FINALLY made it to Record Archive. This place is…read moremassive. In the back, there's a cool space where they host live concerts and yes, you can grab a libation while you enjoy the music. Cheers to that. The selection? Ridiculous (in the best way). Vinyl and CDs from just about every artist on the planet. They'll even buy your old music. You'll also find some local goods, and the moment you walk in, you're hit with the comforting smell of incense. It's a vibe! The staff? Helpful, friendly, and chill and zero snobbery. It honestly reminds me of Wax Trax and Vintage Vinyl in Chicago... but way bigger. I'll be back.

Huge selection of both new and used music (cd's, vinyl, and even cassettes). Very well organized…read moremaking things easy to find. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and plenty of parking available. I felt that what I looked at was fairly priced. Can't wait to go back.

This is just about as good as your Friendly Local Game Shop gets. I have only been here once, but…read morecan't wait to go back again. Just Games is located in a large strip plaza in Penfield, and can be a bit tricky to find if you're not familiar with the area (i.e. me). However, once inside, it feels like you've left the hustle and bustle of the plaza behind. The manager (owner?) of the store was super nice and showed me a few things in the store, gave me their normal schedule of events, and made sure to introduce himself and get my name as well. I purchased some sleeves for one of my games and signed up for their free customer rewards program. As well as having your normal Magic the Gathering cards and supplies, the store boasts a large collection of tabletop games and accessories. Newer titles were on the shelf as well as plenty of expansions and other goodies. The store itself has a large collection of games that customers are welcome to open up and play while in the shop, and if desired, rented out for a small fee. This was probably the highlight of my visit. I tried out a couple new games and made mental notes of the games I wanted to come back and play/rent. Despite living about 75 miles away, I fully plan on taking a trek back out here to join a game night and meet some new people, learn new games, and enjoy what this shop has to offer.

Magic: The Gathering players beware!…read more Singles: the prices here are terrible, the store credit for trade-ins is minimal compared to other local stores. I've witnessed the ponytailed owner trying to rip off children for major tournament staples. I was once asked to leave when interrupting the man trying to give 40$ store credit for a 160$ card (Aether Vial from Kaladesh) by informing the 8-10 year old child of the card's true value. Events: not very competitive, but the payouts are unusually low- more for the store! I have been to multiple events where the prize structure was advertised one way online and then lowered in person. I have been to special promo events where the prizes were set by the manufacturer and the store chose to keep product for itself by altering the payout structure. This is somewhere between dishonesty and theft, considering tournaments cost money to enter. Do not support this business.