I appreciate the rising number of anime stores showing up in the Bay Area. I always have a fun time…read morebrowsing these types of stores for the figures, keychains, and other merchandise. They tend to focus on the most popular anime obviously (think One Piece, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, etc.). I haven't bought anything recently because I'm particular about the blind boxes that I buy and I haven't seen anything I really liked yet, but I will always stop by the store and get my anime fix. They also have some shirts in the back as well.

I am far removed from being a teen but came here since I was looking for a gift for one. There were…read moresome very interesting anime related items and fun tshirts. Cool store overall.

My friends and I were walking to San Pedro square when we saw the shop. I saw the trinkets inside…read moreand immediately took a detour to check it out. I loved seeing their cute trinkets! They had plenty of stickers, accessories, prints, and keychains. Some of the themes included pokemon, anime, and cute animal cartoon memes. I was obsessed with the stickers and brought a few for my waterbottle.

Cub n' Cony is SO. CUTE. They have so many adorable, high quality products. Clothes, bags,…read moreaccessories, stickers, pins, prints, charms. The staff is so friendly and kind, and everything is priced reasonably.

An unassuming but interesting Japanese goods store. Good selection of traditional Japanese home…read moreware, some anime magazines and manga. If you're looking for some old school anime manga and dvds this is your spot. I think most of anime figures aren't authentic but the Pokemon blind boxes at the counter were. Fun place to browse in Japantown.

From the Outside of this Business it's quite Plain and Unassuming!!…read more But when you get inside and up the flight of Stairs!!! You're in a very Cool Shop that has a lot of Japanese Ethnic Merchandise!!! There are a Number of Cool Statues some made of Bronze and Other Materials!!! They Have Kimonos and Other Japanese Oriented Fabrics!! Japanese Art and Oil Paintings are Available. There is Dishes. And Cook Wear and Cutlery Available!!! Customer Service is Friendly and Knowledgeable!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong !! Number 34 on the Top 50 Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025 List !!!!

Time Tunnel Toys is a cool little shop with a lot of nostalgic and collectible toys, action…read morefigures, comics, etc. The parking lot is small but you should be able to find a space. The store has heating probably AC too. The owners are friendly and welcoming and willing to let you take a closer look at items, etc. My brother and I had fun window shopping here. Possibly looking for items to add to our collection. It was nice to see old toys or TV shows we grew up watching like Ultraman, GI Joe, Starbucks Wars, Starbucks Trek, Hotwheels, Battlestar Galactica, X-Men, Transformers, Macross/Robotech, etc. Come support your local business.

Discovered Time Tunnel Toys via a posting in craigslist for a $1 comic book sale on a Saturday. I…read moregot there early and there was already a crowd forming, had a lot of fun digging through the long boxes, punk rock playing on the speakers, festive convention type atmosphere, everyone was really nice, really great store that's also like a museum to geek culture. Scored some amazing finds: George Perez Crisis, the last Superman story by Alan Moore, Art Adams Longshot, George Perez giant sized wedding issue (Want your wedding to look amazing? Have George Perez draw your wedding. I assure you, your wedding will look amazing) Keith Griffin Ambush Bug, Question #1, Indiana Jones punching N@zis, ROM. They even gave me a free sticker (I collect Bay Area stickers from the underground / geek culture so Thank You) I will absolutely be back the next time I hear about another $1 sale. Good times.

I loved the art and the stationary items, however I go there often but the guy in the front/cashier…read moreis pretty rude and not very friendly. Completely different from the vendors but still the prices are pretty high and a little customer service would hurt :/ great products though!

Such a delightful store filed with adorable cards, prints, keychains, stickers and other goodies…read morethat feature art by local artist Genevieve Santos. I'm so in love with these playful prints that will be up in my office soon!

This was such a wonderful toy store in the community. It's rare these days to find toy stores so we…read morewere so happy to find this one. I'm pretty sure we enjoyed it just as much as our baby did. It was fun walking around and browsing the store. We were able to see toys in person and there's a really great variety of all things. We were able to find some games, books, and toys that the baby loved. We'll definitely be back soon!

Having traversed the furthest reaches of the Serengeti and navigated the treacherous rapids of the…read moreAmazon, I can say with considerable authority that few discoveries have stirred my soul quite like stumbling upon Pennyland Toy Store in the Pruneyard. My dear wife and I had fortified ourselves with a most agreeable pint at the taphouse next door -- as any seasoned explorer must do before venturing into uncharted territory -- when we found ourselves drawn, as if by some magnificent magnetic force, through the doors of this remarkable establishment on a Friday afternoon. Good heavens, what a selection greeted us! The staff -- splendid specimens, every last one of them -- guided us with the enthusiasm of seasoned safari guides toward the most magnificent gifts for our beloved niece. They possess an encyclopedic knowledge of their inventory that would impress even the most distinguished fellows at the Royal Geographical Society. But the true trophy of this expedition? A gorilla. Not merely a gorilla, mind you -- a magnificent, hulking, larger-than-life beast of the stuffed variety, procured as a gift for my wife's coworker, whose admiration for our primate cousins is well documented. The creature proved so irresistible that I mounted a second expedition -- solo this time -- to acquire the gigantic version for myself. As you can observe from my field documentation, the beast has integrated seamlessly into daily life. He rides shotgun with the quiet dignity of a seasoned co-pilot. He joins me on the patio for an evening glass of red. He accompanied me on reconnaissance past the hair salon -- neither of us went in, though the signage was most encouraging. He is, simply put, magnificent company. Pennyland -- I shall return.

First time visiting this place and I WILL be returning to this location from now on! I've been…read morelooking for a kpop store that has a lot of diversity in terms of artists and has a ton of inventory. AND a place that sells individual photocards?? Instantly sold. I don't know any store that sells individual photocards, and it really makes completing collections and sets so much easier. I was very impressed by the middle table they had in the middle of the store that had many binders organized by groups with individual member PCs that you can purchase. The PCs are a little overpriced, but compared to Mercari shipping/fees and other third party sites, the PCs are basically what you can find at retail. You can basically justify Kandy Pop's prices with the instant gratification without waiting for shipping lol. But overall you can basically buy many photocards for the price of one album which is HUGE! I also love that they have a POB lucky draw/gatcha machine that rotates groups/sets regularly for $5/pull or with an album purchase. You can also sell your extra photocards here! If you have large quantities of PCs, you'd need an appointment but if you have a small handful (like I did), they will probably just buy your cards on the spot. They also have a wide selection of photocard holders, deco stickers and accessories, random assortment of trinkets, stationery, and blind boxes. This place is located inside a plaza inside Vietnam town. Parking may be difficult during peak hours but isn't too bad overall.

I've been going to this shop when it first opened downtown and it was like a tiny, joy-filled…read morecloset. I great to see how much they've grown and seeing the community they've built is amazing. They have a wide variety of products - photocards, skincare, squishy toys, and of course k-pop merch. I loved looked through their used clothes section for extra goodies!

Wanted to sell some pops to them, Called once they opened up and person on the phone said they're…read morenot taking any pops today yet on their IG story says "Also Buying All Day Today" Gotta be more specific.

Randomly saw this place when on the way to get groceries…read more It's nice to finally find a place with a lot of pops to choose from both new and open boxes. I'm not a collector but I enjoy the pops. The staff are attentive and helpful. I was able to find a couple I like and bought them. I took a picture of the place and shared it to my family. They can't wait to check the place out.