As we said in Estonia, i.e. "the old country" anime fansubbing was a forgotten and mysterious…read moreperiod in the anime community. I was browsing Youtube's wares when I saw a video about a group of charlatans and thieves christened "Anime Labs" who called this fine establishment Sleazeballs, as well as Bulletproof Comics (of which two remain as pillars of the universe) and Games & James, of which "google" has nothing to note but I have heard on "Twitter" was actually a sleazy abode. However, 43rd chamber is a fantastic bazaar for all your shopping needs. I would recommend them to young boys and also girls of all ages. Very good selection yes. I would say God bless them but back in "the old country" the vast majority of people are irreligious so I have unlearned this rule. However I wish them a fine morning and a good howdy doo dah. Head aega!

Everything is dusty and the place smells with lots of body order . They need to renovate their…read morestore. It would be good for business.

The BEST! My son loved Sonic the Hedgehog. The Lair used to order them for us and call when they…read morecame in. My son was over the moon for the regular Sonic comics! The guys in the store always interacted with him which made his day. He even has a signed Sonic drawing thanks to the Lair!!! Highly recommend!!

My husband frequents this store whenever we're in the area. They have endless selection of Korean &…read moreJapanese (translated into Korean) anime and all kinds of books that you can borrow for 2 bux a piece! Most places usually charge $2.5 or $3 a book to borrow. If you're borrowing one book, it really doesn't matter, but if you're borrowing like 10-20 books at a time, it makes a difference. I don't know how they fit all those books in the small store! But they do! If you have some time to kill, not a bad idea to stop by and read there too.

I'm cancelling my subscription to the Criterion Channel since these erstwhile champions of film…read morepreservation have decided to get into the censorship business. In their new mission to purge anything that offends, scenes and language from the Gene Hackman classic, The French Connection have been exised because they do not conform with contemporary mores and sensibilities. Enough. Since when does a film released in a 1971 cultural context have to justify itself to the archangels of presentism. Write a review and tell the world that the film's anachronistic view of police methods is offensive and outmoded. I may even agree with you but don't force me to watch a compromised version because you can't handle it. Isn't it enough that it just exists for viewers of any era or generation to take from it what they will. Criterion was always a fierce defender of cinematic integrity whether it delighted or offended. No more... which includes my subscription.

Okay so I'm a huge fan. I'm going to confess. For two years in my spare time I checked out all the…read moreold movies from the library. I used a machine and a application on my MacBook and digitized them. I have 1000 Gigs. Sometimes I watched Series like Lord of the Rings. Sometimes I went by my favorite movie stars. I have most of Jimmy Stewart and Humphrey Bogart and more. There's my favorite movies from every stage of my life. Yes Criterion would love to sell these at astronomical prices. I don't do this anymore. I realize that I have more access to films and music than I'll ever be able to view and listen to in what's left of my precious life. Collecting anything is futile. You can believe I'll get out my favorite Xmas movies though. Thank you Criterion for making this possible.

BOOKOFF in Industry City is dense with goodies! It's small but packs a punch with the variety of…read moreanime/manga properties. They have a wide selection of manga, video games, books, plushies, tchotchkes, and figurines. Also, the price is right - fair prices - and you can also sell to them. I will be back! It's located on the 2nd floor - the Loft. Since I visited over the weekend, the place was packed. So, if you go on a busy day, just remember to take your time looking through the display cases and shelves so you don't miss anything (or bump into people lol).

Christmas shopping for Sailor Moon!! Wow! Gatcha Gatcha…read moreMachines and figurine collectibles. Not a lot of staff so be patient. Lots of open restrooms here... fyi!!!

I get everything I need from here. They order books for me too! Very knowledgeable and fair prices…read more I support this small business. I have been here many times and always felt that my questions are welcomed.

First off, I'm culturally Jewish, raised very strictly and non practicing now. My nieces wanted to…read morelight Hannukah candles with me on Zoom, and I couldn't find candles close to me, so I went to Riverdale knowing it's a Jewish enclave. The store is run by Hasidim, and obviously has regulars, as evidenced by the yenta who would Not Stop Gossiping with the man at the counter to let me ask one question about merchandise. Positives: the store is well stocked with all sorts of lovely items for a Jewish home, including a wide array of mezuzot, Hannukah toys, kids books, and a Havdalah set that took me back to the one my mom had in the 70's. It's a bit crowded and chaotically organized, but that's because there's a lot there. The thing I really disliked was the guy behind the counter, when I asked where the mezuzot were, said "They are made in Israel, not China. Why should we support them when we can support our own." He didn't know me, nor my politics. But he assumed a casual racism and identity xenophilia I've pushed back against with older relatives my whole life, and I'm not okay with that. Anyway, got some nice, cheap Hannukah candles and a kugel next door.

Popped in on a random Tuesday! My son, Zion (3) had a blast exploring the store and checking out…read moreall the toys! It was so nostalgic to be inside the store. Prices are comparable to all the major online retailers. Shopping in person with my son creates memories that ordering on amazon just doesn't allow. Will absolutely be back

Within 5 minutes of walking into this store I was a raving fan for life…read more I needed a gift for my 6 year old nephew and came here because of the reviews. Even walking in with high expectations, I was blown away by the level of service. George, Kemesha's husband, was working the store on his own today. When I walked in and I asked for his help to select a gift, he apologized that his wife wasn't there. Then he called her. He put her on speaker phone and she guided me to an amazing gift. I could have looked at the shelf all day and not "seen" it. She wanted to give me another option too -- and I appreciated her integrity in that, but this first one was perfect! Next was gifts for my nieces and she directed me to a selection where literally everything was so perfect. And there were things there that I would buy for myself! When I mentioned I also needed a gift for another nephew, whose birthday is in a couple of weeks, she encouraged me to come back. She said that she could have recommended something in stock, but that she was getting more merchandise next week and didn't want to just sell me anything. This store isn't exactly around the corner from me; it was a detour to come here. Shopping online would be more convenient, in theory. But some things are more important than convenience. There is a level of care in how Kemesha and George run their store that cannot be replaced. Within 5 minutes Kemesha and George won me over as a raving fan client for life. This is a business run on integrity and caring, and I'm thrilled to give them my business. PS - I rarely take the time to write online reviews, so consider that for what it's worth to you.

I've been coming here for almost 20 years now. Great knowing that my intital $10 membership fee…read morereally got put to good use. DVD's here are $2.00 each per day, VHS tapes are $1.00 each per day. Cheap yes? And since they've been around for a long time, every movie you can possibly think of, they'll most likely have it. They even had "Five Deadly Venoms", which is ONLY the greatest karate movie known to man. conversely, that means its ONLY the greatest movie ever known to man. But yeah, they had that shite. it only takes a drivers license and a utility bill with your name and address on it, and the aforementioned $10 lifetime fee. I don't come here as much as I used to, thanks to Netflix, but occasionally when I'm in between Netflix vids, I'll stop by here. OH, and they just expanded their refreshments section, so now they have a buttload of candy, popcorn, soda, etc.

Wow! This place still exists! Awesome when I was a little kid In Jersey City and now visiting the…read more'rents back in good ol J.C, real convenient to just cross the street and rent dvds for the mini movie theatre room here in the Beacon! Support your local small businesses! Awesome collection now as before! yey Baldwin Video...good for hanging in there! x