Finally! A place where people can go and become superheros. or at least try stuff on and play around like they're a superhero. In our short visit we determined which of us was a *villain*, found some very clever disguises, tried on a cape and tried to fly. It was a awesome time. Oh and this place is actually a learning center for the kids! Disguised as a store. So clever! The staffer/volunteer in front told us there are actually several of these shops set up across the country. ie: Pirate Supply Store in San Fran and the Bigfoot Research Institute in Boston. read more

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You had me at Supplies for Superheroes My favorite Uniform Shop. Why oh why I have waited all these years to post a review for this place - I don't know. My awesome little friend Max loved his evil blob containment device, and he still hasn't made it to the store yet. Brought a friend who was visiting from Los Angeles here the other Day and he was such a sport he tested out the cape on top of the cape tester machine. Given that he's a creative and works with tons of kids I figured the experience would be priceless. End result: it was. He ate it up. Can't wait to hear how much he loves the Time Travel Mart - in Los Angeles, and the Pirate Supply Store in San Francisco. Dave you're an incredible guy! Love the way your brain works, and how contagious your ideas are. http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/dave_eggers_makes_his_ted_prize_wish_once_upon_a_school.html Date Rating: 10 (This is the BEST place to take a person with a beating heart. Just take a peek into the tutoring room in the back with all of the happy kids and volunteers. If your date doesn't think you're cool because you know about this place - dump them immediately). Pick up Scale: N/A (Bring your own friends the people here are fun to talk to but not a place for mingling). Strong Suggestion: Take the train, walk a few blocks, enjoy the restaurants nearby. GREAT afternoon activity, lots of fun things to see and do nearby. read more

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I really feel as though most of this should go without saying, but judging by that stupid look on your face...anyway, here's a quick list of dos/don'ts: Don't: 1. Open the evil blob containment capsule. C'mon guys, use your brain. 2. Wear the X-Ray sunglasses around your parents. Some things you can't unsee. 3. Test the anti-gravity gel without adult supervision. 4. Shove your friend in the De-Villainizer, unless he's ready to change. 5. Purchase truth serum, slip it in your wife's drink, and then berate her when she finally admits that she ate the last slice that one time. Do: 1. Have an imagination. Invisibility cloaks are incompatible with your skepticism/adulthood. 2. Spend some money, because this place is awesome and you're supporting a great cause. 3. Sign up to volunteer with 826 Valencia so you can teach kids how to write. 4. Get a power enhancement ring. Everyone needs some power enhancement now and again. 5. Question the cape quality. It says 100% authentic hero grade right there on the box. They wouldn't just lie about that. read more

The best superhero supply store on the planet. In fact, it may very well be the ONLY superhero supply store on the planet. Or at least the only one open to the public. I seem to recall a place over in Red Bank that will sell you some stuff with a claim that it allows you to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but 1) it's not a very kid friendly, and 2) I'm pretty sure the DEA shut them down. As for those who think that $15 for a jug of invisibility potion is expensive, clearly they never tried the stuff. It's helped me sneak out of the office early on more than one occassion! read more

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Subract one star for hiring a mere mortal as the Store clerk. Whoever's trust fund is being squandered in the name of this ever-so-cleverness should be patted on the headstone. Don't forget to sign the guest book (list superhero name and power) Tar Ball - sticky testicle read more

Wow. This place is amazing! It's a volunteer-staffed organization for literacy...with a store front! All purchase profits go back into program for students ages 6-18. Such an amazing concept and fun place to visit. We got to try on superhero capes and stand in front of a fan as though we were flying, checked out all sorts of supplies and goods. Truly an awesome experience! read more

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Phenomenal. When I tell the folks back home that in my new neighborhood there's an honest-to-god ACME-style superhero store, they don't believe me. When I tell them that I wouldn't be able to fight of 15 ninjas a day (give or take) without supplies from this store, they don't believe me. When I tell them that I have to recite the Superhero Vows every time I need to stock up on super supplies, they especially don't believe me. When they get jumped by ninjas and I'm there in my superhero tights to save them with a can of Liquid Justice, maybe then they'll believe me. read more

That's right! You can't see me you evil-doers! I'm invisible! And I've got twelve gallons of the invisible paint! Mwuhahahahahahahaha! The world is not yours! It's mine! Miiiiiiiiiiiiine!!!! I bet you can't tell that I am naked right now. *Puts invisible twig and berries on your leg* Bahahahahahahahahaha! Oh crap. Old lady crossing the street. Gotta go!!!!! read more

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Great fun for a great cause. I bought some terrific gifts and had a blast reciting the pledge in order to process my order. I wanted to buy one of everything! After all, a true superhero should never be without anti-matter, instant hypnosis, SIK (secret identity kits), or laser beam eyeglasses. A salesperson explained that the store provides nearly a third of the money used to run the 826NYC program, an fabulous organization. If you are visiting New York, this is a must-see. Stop by the nearby Chip Shop for a great meal, and walk through the neighborhood to see the laundromat where Trixie lost Knuffle Bunny (if you like children's books). If you live in NYC, why haven't you been here yet? read more

I threw my lackey simpleton into a red caged devillainizer despite her displeasure and behind her asian skinned outfit, she truly is french! So as we wandered throughout this store, I bought some evil goo, although tempted by bottled chaos, canned muscle and dreams of being a true superhero *sniff*. However! I vowed my right to evil evil evillness. Unfortunately, some brilliant tiny superheroes ran through some magical hidden door, to proclaim their justice and creativity to save others from evil creatures such as myself, tutored of course from superheroes. Alas, quite brilliant they are. read more

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Why have I not reviewed this place yet!? This is an awesome one of a kind store. You can get capes and accessories that you need to become a superhero. Not only is it a store, but it is also a place where kids can come after school, do some homework and hangout with friends. There is a learning center in the back where you can gain access through the secret passage. You can also view it from inside the store through the TV that is in the wall. It's not a working TV, but the screen is a window. Awesome store and one you have to visit in Park Slope. read more

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I am a Marvel fanboy from back in the day. This place felt too cool to be real. very helpful friendly staff, and the creativity on display is frankly heart warming and makes me optimistic. Great spot to pick up souvenirs for the folks back home. I got a can of Schadenfreude and a pint glass of omnipotence along with some assorted knick-knacks and gifts for children of my friends. You should go, and they should franchise. read more

We love visiting the Dave Egger's 826 locations when we travel. The humor is brilliant and the products are of course one of a kind. We always enjoy visiting 826 and had s great visit here at the Brooklyn Hero Supply Store reading the funny labels, trying out the capes and glasses and taking goofy pictures of each other and all the money is for a good cause. read more

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Okay, people love this place and there are a ton of reviews so I'll keep this short and sweet. It's a superhero tschotke (sp?) store that supports a youth writing program that takes place behind the secret door at the back left wall. So buying a superhero supply is somewhat mandatory in my opinion if you set foot in here. BUT, you need to think of a superhero name for yourself BEFORE you get there. Reciting the superhero oath before making a purchase is NOT optional and it's quite embarassing to fumble for words in front of an entire store full of people who all seem to stop what they are doing to listen to the purchaser recite the oath. So I've heard. read more

I'm compelled to write this review after reading some confused reviews below, just to clear the record. The Superhero Supply Co. is a volunteer-run and non-profit part of 826nyc, the foundation created by Dave Eggers to provide FREE writing classes, workshops, and tutoring for kids. The store front is just that - a store front for the tutoring center in the back. When I lived in the neighborhood, I volunteered here every week. While it's true that nobody needs anything this place sells (except, of course, for McSweeney's fans - the Supply Co. has a good selection of books and issues of The Believer - and, naturally, capes, which we all need at some point in our lives), the sheer joy kids get from coming into this place for some after-school tutoring or a screenwriting workshop and stopping to try on a superhero cape is definitely super-awesome. It's not bourgeois and I can't think of many better community values than working adults volunteering their time to help kids express themselves creatively. When people (usually young hipsters, in my experience) do buy something - a can of antimatter, say - as a joke, their amusement is always worth the price, and it's always a good time watching hipsters read the Superhero Declaration required while making every purchase. There's even a full printing press in the basement so kids can get bound copies of their stories every week! It's really a wonderful place where a lot of dedicated people give a lot of their time. I can't say enough great things about it. read more

The first time I came here, I bought a big can of EVIL as a housewarming gift for two old friends of mine. I approached the counter/platform-of-power and put my bounty into the superhero dumbwaiter (you can't make this stuff up). Suddenly a booming voice asks, "Hello hero! What is your superhero name?" It shocked me a bit, so my usual quick wit went down the toilet and out came, "Uh, hmmm, The Uber Dunebug." "Hahaha, awesome! What's your superhero power?" boomed the voice again. Empowered (superempowered) by the approval of the disembodied voice I said, "I have the lucrative ability to use the power of sand to transform cheap cans of EVIL into expensive cans of PEACE AND GOODWILL!" Some kids coming out of the writing workshop overheard this exchange and started clapping and cheering. I totally felt like a superhero. read more

Being a devotee of the Pirate Supply Store in San Francisco, I had high hopes for the Superhero Supply Co. (they're in cahoots) and every single one was fulfilled. I was internal monologuing the entire visit in a quasi serious 1950's superhero announcement voice that you'd here in old super man radio shows: "Ask inside, we can custom order alter egos" Anything that mixes tutoring kids (it's a nation wide writing program spearheaded by Dave Eggers *sighhh) with the chimerical gets every inch of my little heart. read more

Another Dave Eggers 826 Foundation production! Located in the UBERCUTE Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, this is the go-to place for all your super hero needs. Utility belt for all your little superhero gadgets? Check. Wall-climbing suction cups? Check. X-Ray Vision in a bottle? Check. Invisibility spray? Check. Leotards? Check. Capes? Duh. I found this store to be even more fun than the pirate theme of 826 Valencia in the Mission District of SF. There's even a secret wall that opens up behind a shelf to get to the writing workshop in the back. Although I "get it," I still walk out just as confused as when I walked in. That Dave Eggers is one crazy mofo to come up with this stuff. Hey, it's a barrel of laughs for both locals and visitors and a wonderful cause for America's young writers. read more

I feel like a villian giving this place a lousy review. Kids literacy is a great cause, and one I very much support. The concept of BSSC is fantastic, too. Unfortunately, this place if far from a work of staggering genius (sorry, I just couldn't resist). The store is small and doesn't really sell much of anything. A few leotards, a couple of books, some cans with various "clever" labels on them. It has a stark feel to it (could use warmer lighting) and doesn't sell enough small odds and ends to make it worth browsing for more than a couple of minutes. I am behind the cause 100%, but the pretention factor here turned me off in a big way. In a way, this place reminded me of what I've read of Egger's writing: very smart, with good parts to it, but ultimately so smug, precious, and pleased with itself that it takes the pleasure out of the experience. read more

I was desperate for a replacement for particular pair of "lucky" socks that my husband, who has cancer, wears to radiation. I know it's silly, but thus far, his treatments have gone well, with few side effects, and he is beating the cancer. Then, I left the socks in another state.... and we didn't realize it until the day before his next treatment. I called the store- on a day they were closed - and they opened up just for me to get an identical pair! He wore them to his next treatment and again had a great outcome! Incredible service! Incredible people! I cannot thank you enough! P.S. Both the original & substitute pairs were purchased here, were priced right, were well made & have held up in the laundry. The store is stocked with delightful, charming items & is well worth a visit. Even before the aforementioned incident I would travel by bus & subway to shop for gifts from their fabulous merchandise. read more

First it was Pirate Supplies at 826 Valencia in San Francisco, and now it's this. If I was a kid, I'd probably skip the creative writing program in the back and hang out in the store instead. Actually, if I was in NYC right NOW I'd go and hang out there, because everyone knows that geeks want to be superheroes... and most of us could probably use some help with arch-nemesis problems and some sweet capes... Don't you just love Dave Eggers!?! read more

I walked up and down the street looking for the store. It was past 3 and all the school children were out and about smacking gum and playing tag on the sidewalk. I asked a bunch of them if they knew where this store was. Each replied, "I don't know." Liars I call them. They must of been sworn to secrecy because 5 minutes later I arrived at the store through use of my super navigational skills. The store really exists. And once you're inside, it seems totally real that there are superheroes out there (yay more of my kind) and normal that a superhero supply shop is in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company is where imagination becomes reality. You can purchase a cape, various chemicals in cannisters, and even a superhero hideout map. Do you have problems with your arch nemesis? No worries. The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company is here to help. Pretty clever 826 NYC. Remember, its for the children. Support this great cause. Where else am I going to buy my ammo and a new pair of tights? read more

Only a villain could dislike the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. OK, full disclosure: my husband and I are longtime customers of the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Company in Seattle (a great stop for all your intergalactic needs.) After our last trip for supplies in Greenwood, we did some laundry at a local laundromat, but sadly, our space superhero uniforms shrank in the wash. Thankfully, Brooklyn was a short hop away once we refueled. We were happy to see a functioning Devillainizer, and thrilled that we could try on capes and assess the proper airflow. The store was well stocked, and had pretty much everything you could imagine a superhero could need. Truly, these folks associated with 826 National know what they're doing. Earth is becoming the #1 shopping stop for the intergalactic superhero. read more

The store was much smaller than I had imagined, walking by it a zillion times over the last year. I had thought it was a place to buy things like superhero costumes and accessories, but it's a bit more gimmicky in reality. The cans of "magnetism" and "invisibilty" are certainly amusing and endearing, but....who pays $10-$15 for an empty container?? i know it funds a great writing program. but still. it's empty! debby downer strikes again read more

The Superhero Supply Co. is a GREAT non-profit that brings free tutoring to kids. The front of the store sells your standard superhero supplies, and a secret door in the back leads to a free tutoring center. This organization, started by David Eggers, makes learning fun for kids and they should have this in every city! Not to mention that there is a TON of cool stuff for nerdalicious adults, like myself:) I heard about this place awhile back and was SO excited to find out that it was around the corner from my friend's apartment. We cruised in after brunch and instantly regressed into the 10-year old boys we never were. The Superhero Supply Co. sells a lot of cool stuff that could come in very handy in my very important adult life, ie. a map of the negative zone that lays out such important locations as "place where nothing happens", invisible superhero instruments, capes for every occasion, and muscles in a can (4,000,000,000 calories per tablespoon, I believe. So good and so good for you!). We had SO much fun perusing the shelves and playing with the gadgets! I finally decided to buy a tote bag. I would have bought the muscle in a can, but thought that I might have trouble taking the strange powder inside the can through airport security at the end of my trip. I took my purchase to the vault and took the requisite superhero vow that I, Lieutenant Tubesocks, would use my superhero powers for good, not for evil. The Superhero Supply Co. was a FUN experience and I am really glad I had the chance to check it out! We left feeling happy that we had helped out the organization and fulfilled with our 1/2 hour of childish fun. I can't wait to check out the Pirate Supply Co. in San Francisco! :) read more

You have to love this place, even if you're not and never have been a teenage boy. So a lot of the merchandise is downright campy, and not really in a good way, but a lot of it is fun. Gallon jugs of invisibility, vials of omnipotence, and a giant fan to help you test out your new cape make this both a good place to get small gifts and a destination in and of itself. But really, who cares about the shop? Ignore that it's small, cramped, and sometimes quite disorganized. The whole point of the store is to be a cover for a kids literacy program, which is a stellar cause. read more

If you're in NY and need an invisible jet plane, telepathy gel, a bottle of chaos, then you should stop in here. They also have have capes that you can test out in their wind tunnel (a couple janky fans and a pedestal). A lot of the serums and stuff that are for sale look like Campbell soup cans with labels slapped on, but that's not really what this place is about. The real work goes on behind the scenes where they teach kids up to 18 writing skills. The concept was the brainchild of Dave Eggers, who did one of the most inspiring Ted talks I've seen: http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/dave_eggers_makes_his_ted_prize_wish_once_upon_a_school.html read more

If you're a superhero just starting out and need all the superhero basics like capes, tights and masks; or if you're an established hero who just wants to spruce up their secret hideout, look no farther than the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. From invisibility detection kits to invisible paint to make stuff invisible so the kit can detect it, this place has it all. Recommended to all superheroes be they Marvel, DC or independent. Please note that all customers must swear an oath not to use these items for evil. So you super villains are out of luck! And who doesn't need a Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co t-shirt in their wardrobe? read more

As a neighbor of 826 Valencia, the Pirate Store, I made a point of seeking out the Superhero Supply Company on a recent visit to NYC. I had high expectations. After all, the Pirate Store has sea hose, trap doors, and gigantic barrel of lard. My expectations were blown away. First thing you might not realize is that it actually takes more ingenuity to stock a Superhero Supply Company than a Pirate Store. After all, sea hose are antiquited but tangible, mortal, and real. But how do you sell the stuff that makes Superman die? How do you purvey that which makes the Invisible Woman invisible? How do you catch a moonbeam in a jar? Well, the Superhero suppliers have figured out how to do two of those three things. In addition to buying secret potion base masquerading as sodium bicarbonate and superballs of Jose-Gonzales-music-video-fame, they have a bookshelf full of McSweeney's publications. When I went to purchase my Wholphin DVD Magazine issue #1, I went up to the base of a tower, opened a vault door, and placed my goods on the tray inside. A sign instructed me to also include my method of payment. As I went to retrieve my credit card, the tray with my DVD began to levitate! "Wait, wait," I yelled to the demi-god in the tower. "I haven't included my payment!" "Oh," stuttered and paused the loudspeaker voice, "I was just, um, testing your human-ness." Of course. Those superheroes are ALWAYS on their toes. read more

May the superhero gods (not just talking about Thor here) bless this place with all their radioactive, indestructible, avenging their uncles/parents/dead cat, power of flight strength and might. Seriously, though, there's amazing stuff here, invisible stuff, cape stuff, mind control stuff. Plus, they do good things for kids -- after school tutoring, class field trips, summer workshops for kids. Why wouldn't you go here? read more

Now that Yelp has helped me discover this place, I'm going to have to practice incredible restraint. I've just sat here contemplating all the different birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and births that could potentially warrant a gift-giver's jaunt to the Superhero Supply Company. What friend, family, or even foe, could resist a perfectly cut cape? You will certainly spot my alter ego treading the aisles soon. Everybody could use some help with their nemesis problem, from time to time. And if you're out of work, don't fret! They have sidekick placement services! I wonder if they stock golden lassoes... read more

Dear Mr. Dave Eggers, I really enjoyed reading your almost-memoir, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius (except for maybe the interview section...), I always get a kick out of the essays and short stories featured each year in the BANR series, and the things that get published through McSweeney's are always swell. Most importantly, your efforts in creating and maintaining the 826 non-profit organization dedicated to helping students develop writing skills are admirable. Little did I know that the 826NYC tutoring center is hidden behind this superhero supply company. Bravo, sir. Bravo. I really wanted to try on one of the capes, but there was already a boy who looked far more superhero-like trying on a cape in the cape-testing wind tunnel. We instead decided to look through the racks holding cans and canisters of various lab supplies such as Kryptonite, Chaos, Immortality, Omnipotence, and Shape-Shifting. We also went to the section of disguises, and the shelf of vacuum suction cups, x-ray glasses, and particle guns. I promise I'm pure and innocent, so there was no need for me to step into the red Devillainizer cage. There was also a great selection of McSweeney's publications and items written by 826NYC students. We also peeked through the view portal into the actual tutoring center. No kids were in that day, but I was curious as to how the two tutors got into the classroom. AHa! One of the crime fighting staff members showed us that one of the bookcases was actually a revolving door that led students and tutors safely (and secretly) into the back classroom. So clever. It was much better than my theory that they had to jump over a chained side door... I'm still new to the superhero thing - I only decided to become a crime fighter a few weeks ago - but hope to sharpen my powers by shopping at this store and supporting 826NYC in doing so. Thanks, Maki P.S. Can I call you Dave? P.P.S. I have subscribed to "Letters in the Mail", a service by The Rumpus that sends customers letters from various authors twice a month. We have yet to receive a letter from you. read more

The gear is fun and everything, the "cape testing platform" is funny, and it's a great place to take people from out of town... but cripes. fellas, if I'm just stopping in to buy THE BELIEVER, the place is empty, and I'm in a hurry, do I really have to recite the stupid Superhero Oath? I know that's part of the "charm", but I feel like an idiot reading that thing in an empty store. I'm aware that it's staffed with volunteers, and they do this because they're REALLY REALLY into it, but come on. Let's dial back the "excited camp counceller" vibe a notch if I'm not there with a ten-year old. Otherwise, they have excellent t-shirts, clever props (a can of chaos? I'll have one, thanks), and tons of McSweeney's books stashed away. A great place for gifts! And it's all for a great cause! read more

Somehow when I heard about this place, I assumed it was going to be a warehouse with what looks like endless rows of metal frame shelving stacked neatly with all the necessities a hero may need. It's not. The rest of the location is probably behind the secret doorway to the literary world...gasp...my loose lips gave away the treasured hidden gem. Ahh...books don't get me. It's capes, leotards and metal canisters filled with what sounds like "magic" sand/powder(?). Now that is what gets my attention. Want to test the aerodynamics/flutter of your cape? Feel free to step foot upon the specially designed flight simulator stand and test out awesome camera ready super heroic poses. The weaponry arsenal was imaginative, but looked like I would last only 1/100th of a second in battle against my arch-nemesis, señor cadete espacial. But I don't mind purchasing a few of them and bring them back to my lair to tweak and reinforce for battle! *woop pah* I was also expecting a more extensive collection of leotards and tights, because you know white makes me look fat, black just makes me look like Cat Woman and red is too noticeable. Checkout is a hoot. It was disturbingly embarrassing to read out the "Superhero oath", because inside I did not trust the side that they claim to be for good fully (i just met thee and you offer the world). But in order to receive my spoils, I had to complete the full read to retrieve. I will come back and vengeance will be mine! Percentage of proceeds and all donations go to supporting creative learning and writing, which is held in the room we do not speak about: the "secret room". read more

I took a little boy I was baby-sitting on a trip to this store. He was 5 and a little too young to appreciate or really get into the items in the store. However, he was fascinated with all the cool gadgets for sale even though we had to have them explained to us. Most of the gadgets were pretty expensive but very cool - motion detectors, night vision binoculars, and suction cups to climb walls with. He really wanted to get something and ended up being totally satisfied with a white Oxygen gum-ball that can help you breathe underwater, a cheap magnifying glass which he wanted to burn insects with or try to light leaves on fire, and a slap bracelet which he had never seen before. We did manage to get a photo taken with the wind machine and cape for his mom - it was a fun trip and a great place for kids. I love the mission of the company and tutoring efforts - highly recommend. read more

Occasionally a girl needs to gear up for her super-hero adventures, and this is the place to service all your super-hero needs. It's brilliant. I've been sporting my new orange x-ray vision glasses all over the Slope. Peeps aren't sure if I'm hipster or crazy. I'm maybe a little bit of both. It's not 100% faboo. It can be a bit twee and annoying if you're over 12 and have a hangover that you can swim in. read more

OMG! What a happy accident! By the end of our trip to NY last summer, my fiance and I had seen so much and experienced days of awesomeness, but it was on our last day that we just happened to be walking down 5th Ave to meet some friends for brunch, and this place was next door. We had some time to kill, so we went in to browse around. We had no idea about this faux store-front, that doubles as an education center for young writers. It turns out, our friends had heard about the other affiliated stores in other cities, so after brunch we spent another half-hour in here examining every possible super-hero gadget we could. I can't believe what a great idea this is. Free tutoring for kids, hidden inside a super-hero supply store. Genius! People volunteer to tutor kids (and run the store, which supports the tutoring). Nothing hokey about this idea. It's pure genius! read more

This is the greatest store that exists in the history of stores - ever. I walked past this store a few times, and one time my curiosity got the better of me, and I went in. I have no words. It is simply magnificent. When you hear the name, it is exactly what you think it would be, and more. SO MUCH MORE. They sell fun products, the staff are very involved and friendly and the proceeds go to support local youth programs. That is something I can behind, many times over. I've bought a couple of items as gifts and they're always well received. "Fun products" may be too vague, but trust me, if you can go to this store, GO TO THIS STORE read more

My friend and I stumbled upon this storefront when we were riding our bikes today. I never knew it was a learning center for the kiddies! That makes it even more awesome. The salesman that showed us around was really cool and patient with our questions. He treated every product in the store like it was something we would really buy. I wanted to use the devillianizing machine but my friend was scared to go near it. I would love to teach here one day and check out their learning facility in the back! read more

I'm from San Francisco and thoroughly appreciate the 826Writers Groups creative "fronts" for their company. The 826 Valencia project in San Francisco fronts as the Pirate Supply Company; I didn't put the two together until I was well deep into the Superhero Supply Company in Brooklyn and saw all the McSweeney's and Wholphin DVDs on the shelves. When that click happened, though, a giant smile just cracked on my face and I felt like a kid all over again. That superhero pledge they make you say after purchase is sick. I want it as a poster on my wall. read more