Such a fun place! True to the name, nostalgia hits hard here for those that grew up in the '80s and…read moreafter. Plenty of records, toys and collectibles to sift through. For a shop of this kind, it's quite organized and even if you are not looking for anything in particular, there's always something that will grab your attention. It was an enjoyable trip down memory lane!

Nostalgia and all kind of good memories hit you from the moment you enter this amazing magical…read moreplace,

This place has not changed since I was a kid. If you want records this is the place to go. Great…read moreselection and something for all musical tastes. They also have old school games, DVDS, you name it. Service was polite though we didn't buy anything. Value certainly depends on what you're buying - some items seemed super reasonable while others pretty pricey (ie. A Tupac record for $70).

Great finds. Welcoming and willing to help you find your preferred choice. They're a library of…read moremusic, and great knowledge. Take a trip and enjoy yourself.

Sickest online horror shop there is. Best customer service. Rarest and hardest finds. I bought so…read moremany toys, collectables, posters, movies, music and soundtracks, and clothes. I even contacted them for an item I couldn't find and they found it for me. I asked them if there were any coupon codes and they made one and sent it to me within five minutes. I have absolutely zero complaints about this online shop and would recommend it in a heart beat.

I've been in multiple FYE stores at this point and there is a problem at every single one. I went…read moreto buy a gift card at this location and she looked at me like I had two heads and it took forever for her to figure out what to do. Consistently they mark things on sale and then they ring up on the register at a higher price... and they'll fight with you whether to honor the price on their own sign! I've also had them cancel a partially unused gift card so the balance was zero when it should still have had money on it. Shop elsewhere. After my most recent experience, I won't be coming back.

I've been here many times and have never had a problem. I came here today to purchase some DVDs…read more There was one male employee in the store. He was busy, but he's still supposed to be watching the counter since he's alone. I stood at the counter for 5 minutes, I said excuse me, I said hello. Still ignored. I dropped $40 worth of DVDs (used) in a bin. It was pretty loud. And still this employee didn't turn around or bat an eye. Well, you lost a sale today and I will not be shopping in this store again as long as this employee is working. Just rude!

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i love this place, they have so much stuff dvds, blu rays, records and cds galore and mark is the…read morebest

I lived in Connecticut for many years when I was younger but that was before The Archive was a shop…read moreand it's a place I've been wanting to hit up for years. I recently got into collecting Criterion releases and thanks to some open time, I was able to head out to Bridgeport on a recent trip out east and finally give this place a shot. From the moment you walk into The Archive you are completely surrounded by Blu rays, DVDs, 4Ks, VHS tapes, and every single thing that could possibly exist next to them. This place has every inch of the walls decorated, every shelf is full of movies, and all three rooms are slam packed with cool stuff. I spent probably an hour talking movies with the staff, digging through all the different sections, and it took a whole lot of restraint to not leave with 30+ movies (can't really fit that on a plane). Due to space restrictions for the flight home, I was only able to pick one thing up but Days of Heaven is safely at home in LA now and a proud member of the collection. Overall, The Archive is definitely one of the best stores the nutmeg state has to offer. The decorations were cool, the movie selection was absolutely unbeatable, the staff was knowledgeable, and it was definitely one of the best movie hunting experiences I've had in many, many years.

The Archive is a physical media retail store that opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut in June 2017…read more It was founded by friends and business partners Brandon Upson, James Neurath, Ryan Emerson and Ralph Stevens. The shop is the brick & mortar division of Vinegar Syndrome: a film restoration and distribution company that specializes in protecting and preserving genre films (mainly produced between the 1960s and 1980s). The company was founded in 2012 by Emerson and business partner Joe Rubin and named for the acidic smell of deteriorating film. It is considered a boutique Blu-ray label and to date has released well over 800 titles on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD. The Archive is dedicated to selling movies and music in a wide variety of physical media formats. Consumers will find all sorts of new and used titles available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, VHS, Betamax, Laserdisc, Vinyl, CD, and Cassette tape. A second location opened in Aurora (CO) in October 2022 and a third (named 'Vinegar Syndrome') opened in Toronto (ON) in October 2023. I've been doing business with the Archive for a number of years now. I'm a huge fan of collecting physical media. Although streaming media seems to be the way to go now, streaming services are only as good as your internet connection, the quality is too compressed and titles are disappearing all the time. I like having an actual vinyl record or 4K disc in my hands. Physical formats are also usually loaded with all sorts of liner notes, posters and bonus features that you won't get with streaming services. I try to stop at the shop every few months or so. While I sometimes leave empty handed, other times I leave with some great finds. They often carry great film releases from labels like Arrow Video, Blue Underground, The Criterion Collection, Severin Films, Shout! Factory, and of course Vinegar Syndrome. At times, the shop will even get a limited amount of new releases weeks before they are available on Amazon. If you're a fan of physical media then you need to get to the Archive right away!

Hidden gem of a record store, bringing back physical forms of music in a fierce way. Love the…read moreselection, super friendly and passionate staff, awesome pre-listen parties, exclusives and easy parking! Great value on hard to find vinyls and eagerly awaiting the release of the autograph collection for a good price. Run ‍ and have some major fun.

Looney Tunes is an amazing, and affordable business that brings artists and events locally without…read morecosting an arm and a leg, especially with today's rising costs! The employees are very knowledgeable in their products, music genres, and upcoming shows, and tours. They have a vast selection of CDs, and Vinyl albums as well as DVDs, and merchandise to search through. I never leave empty handed. Tonight was my first time coming to an event. It won't be my last!

Small shop, with a decent variety. Seemed to have far more CDs than vinyl which surprised me. Most…read moreof the vinyl seemed like it was added in where ever it could fit, most of the bins were so tightly packed you could hardly flip through. I think a bit of organization would go a long way to make an easier shopping experience. Glad I finally stopped in and certainly could have left with more than I did.

Really nice shop. Stuff old, stuff new. The lady running the shop was happy to let me fumble…read morearound until I found stuff I didn't know I was looking for. Organized-ish, but I did like that I had to get into the stacks and hunt. Was rewarded for my efforts, and priced reasonably so.