We love Barrington Books. Such an incredible selection of local authors and an even bigger…read moreselection of best sellers. The staff is so helpful and accommodating!

I love this store. My new go to for gifts. Great selections for kids. I highly recommend.read more

This is another great family run business and the owner, Regan, really does a nice job of…read moreremembering your face or name and acknowledging you when you walk in to check things out. It's a friendly atmosphere where you will find all types of comic book customers and is welcoming to both novices and enthusiasts. This shop is kid friendly and I don't have give my kids the "angry mom look" when they navigate themselves through the store because they are encouraged to check things out and explore (side note: anything really special or valuable is behind a glass case) without concern that they *might accidentally touch* something irreplaceable. They also have a nice selection of games, figurines, and retro items you will remember from your childhood. They are really good with tracking down back issues of comics you may have missed which is a plus for some collectors. In addition to setting aside your monthly subscriptions, the owner also has a knack for remembering the last thing you may have talked about and puts aside additional items he think you may be interested in, which is appreciated. It's important to note that they have recently relocated and have moved to a new location on Academy Ave

RELOCATED!!!! NEW LOCATION IS: 182 Academy Ave, Providence,…read moreRI 02908 I. Love. This. Place. Rah coco's is my main shop. Once I found it, I knew this would be MY shop. Owner? Beyond friendly. Will help you find what you're looking for and will order what he doesnt have. Other staff. Amazing super sweet and chill. Every one is ready and willing to talk comics and such, very knowledge but also willing to learn. The selcection is awesome! A little low on indies, but as i said, what they dont have can be ordered. Prices are standard/reasonable. And if you make this YOUR shop like I have you can set up a pull box and get a discount on your favs! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO visit the coolest shop in town!

This small business hobby shop is great if you are into "old timey" trains and collectible…read more"matchbox/hot wheel" sized automobiles that are all quite vintage. All the products are new in boxes. The man behind the counter was not overly friendly but he seemed busy working on an order or some inventory. It seems like most of his business is either locals or people that call in to order a part that they need for their hobby. As for a hobby shop, it is really not hobbies in the traditional sense where they are quite limited in the variety of things they carry. I can't really comment on the prices of the goods because it is more of "if you need it, you'll pay what it costs".

Good selection of military models from the top kit manufacturers…read more Very good selection of paints and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the hobby. Lots of models for sale and they can help you decide what genre of the hobby best fits your needs. I flipping love that the military items have their own room in the back. They also have a decent stock of photo etch and other add ons for your model. This really is a one stop shop. No need to go anywhere else. The military kits are moderately priced and the selection is good but could be better.

This was my first time checking out Super V Toys and it is definitely my new go-to collectable…read moreshop!!! Amazing place with a little bit of all the good stuff. Transformers, Star Wars, Marvel and more. I was able to find items that were sold out and unavailable at other spots in the area and even online. The owner Victor is a great guy to talk to and will go out of his way to find what you are looking for. I'll be back soon

Great toys and collectibles! Super V Toys is a great place to get your toy and collectible fix,…read moreamazing prices, huge selection and you get the best costumer service. I will be a return customer, they treat you great.

I swear, it's like my husband has radar for hobby shops with tabletop gaming. He did not look this…read moreplace up, we just happened to be walking by while we were sightseeing in Providence. He happened to see a Pokémon in the window and asked if we could go in. I didn't even think it was a shop. He's so glad we came in though because he found some stuff he had seen online that he hadn't been able to find in shops at home. He was super excited and his friends are a bit jealous of his finds. The store itself is well organized and the playing areas are nice. It's not big but they have good stuff for a good price. My husband says a lot of places mark their stuff up super high and he didn't find that to be the case here, so he was happy. The person working the counter was super friendly and of course he and my husband started a long nerdy conversation. He asked him to come back on a certain night but we were leaving Providence this same day so we had to say no. I know my husband wanted to come back. Maybe one day.

If I Could Give Zero, I Would…read more I'm a lifelong gamer. Tabletop, miniatures, RPGs, the whole culture -- it's been part of my life longer than some stores have existed. While on vacation, I went out of my way to visit this local shop because I genuinely WANT to support small businesses and the broader nerd community. I regret ever walking through the door. The moment I entered, the owner couldn't have looked less interested. Not a hello, not a nod, nothing. Just a silent, bored stare like my presence was an inconvenience. Only after I made it clear that I intended to buy a few things did he muster even the weakest, most reluctant attempt at customer service -- and even then, it felt like he was doing me a favor by acknowledging me. The selection was mediocre at best, but I still planned on buying several items to support the store. I picked up some paints and asked about a statement on their Instagram: "No Chuds No Bastards." I asked -- politely -- what that meant. His answer? "It means no right-wing f***faces." Classy. A bit taken aback, I clarified: what about someone who isn't racist, isn't hateful, but is simply more libertarian, pro-military, pro-police, pro-Second Amendment? Would they be welcome? His answer, smug and proud: "No. I hate the police." Why? Because, according to him, police "don't protect lives, only property." This man had no idea who he was talking to -- a law enforcement officer who risked my life at the Pulse nightclub terrorist attack to save members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have literally put my body between innocent people and gunfire. I have earned a Medal of Valor for saving dozens of lives. But in his world, none of that matters. Nuance? None. Respect? None. Just blind bigotry wrapped in fake moral superiority. He ranted against the military too. Apparently anyone who serves, protects, or runs toward danger instead of away from it is unwelcome in his store. Rather than blow up -- which he absolutely deserved -- I simply returned the items, told him I wished things were different, and left. Bottom line: If you are police, military, law enforcement, first responder, or simply someone who believes in basic respect for people who serve their community, stay FAR away from this store. They don't want you there -- and trust me, the feeling will be mutual once you experience the owner's arrogance, hostility, and pathetic customer service. Support literally ANY other local game shop. This one has proudly chosen ideology over community, contempt over kindness, and bigotry over business. It's not worth your time, your money, or your presence.

They don't make them like this anymore. If you want the REAL hobby shop experience, from people…read morethat have been doing this in the family from since before I was born (I am 75) this is the place. The stock has evolved over the years to reflect changing trends and fads, but that is what keeps them in business. A solid, solid model railroad store, even if the name is "Color Shop". Just a throwback to the old days (my town also had a combo photo/hobby shop for many years, they seem to go together). Some reviews of hobby shops boil down to "great selection, the owner's a jerk". NOT TRUE HERE. Great selection, great staff. Friendly people. Good service. Great selection. With other stores like this going out of business left and right (thanks, Amazon, Walthers, etc.) this is a gem to be cherished and patronized. Do it today!

I have to say the hobby shop is still the best with friendly service. The selections always has…read moresomething you can find and the value is always good. I've been going there since I have been a kid, my father, uncle's, and grandfather all went there to buys hobby supplies. Love the place

This is the best comic book shop in the state! They are always so kind when I'm in there and they…read moreoffer a discount on back issues if you enroll in a subscription. The back order books are pretty inexpensive as well. They have a fantastic selection of new releases too! I would highly recommend to any comic book fan, new or not!!!

My husband had such a bad experience that he quit collecting because of the lies Julie told him,…read morethen blamed him. Very dishonest. Claims of discounts but not actually cuz they give those to everybody to think you are getting a deal. Life Time collector with a huge passion for the hobby (45years) soured so badly doesn't collect or read anymore

Hometown Collectibles is THE BEST SPORTS COLLECTIBLES Store. The store has an incredible range of…read moreauthentic sports memorabilia, with very affordable prices. BOB ROSE Has been in the Sports business for over 40 years. He has met and known countless celebrities and athletes. All of his items are certified and guaranteed. He used to conduct numerous sports and card shows in the Boston area. He is well known and respected throughout the Nation. He single-handedly arranged the first Boston Celtics 1957 championships team reunion in the early 80s and brought the reclusive Bill Russell to the signing show. He is the best. If you have any sports need, you need to come visit this spectacular and special store.

On 12/06/2018 I had a family member in the surgical center just a mile down the road and had a…read morecouple hours to kill while I waited for her procedure to be completed. I walked into Hometown Collectibles in Emerald Square Mall. As I walked into the store I greeted the guy working behind the he said hi and I proceeded to look through the store. About 10 minutes later an older man (who I discovered later was one of the owners) walks in and starts to loudly berate the counter worker about a person wandering around the store (me) and he wasn't watching me well enough. I have been collecting comics for many years and in the back of the store I noticed a huge stock of comic books, but they are separated from the customers by display counters so there is no way for me to look through or purchase any of them. The owner came over to me pretty much to see what I was doing in his store and I asked about how he sells the comics. He told me a story about how he sold some comics at a low price and that purchaser's friend came in to also buy comics and "bragged" about getting a good deal. The owner does not sell out of the store anymore because he doesn't think he can get every penny he can and will only sell graded books online. I highly suggest you stay clear of this place. The owner does not care about making happy customers only about how much money he can get out of you. The prices are unrealistically high, the greed factor is very strong with this establishment. The owner will not even sell to you unless he is confident he has gotten your very last dollar. The owner treats both his employees and customers with a great deal of contempt.