Collector's Paradise is more or less a classic comic book shop featuring new and backissues,…read moregraphic novels, posters, pins, and many other things. The emphasis, though, is primarily new and recent comics. Passing through on a rainy afternoon I was pleased to find its location is near a few important stops in Pasadena, and there's some parking available in the private lot. I was mostly there to check out the selection and see if they specialized in anything unique. Not to say they don't, but it's still a well-stocked store. I was the only customer and enjoyed the classic jazz playing in the background. Pro Tip: Most established comic shops have subscription plans paid annually, or one-time up front. A customer goes through Comic Book Geek to pick their titles and sometimes preferred cover art, and the shop pulls their requests and holds them until the customer picks up the stash.

Today was another visit to the best comic book store in LA! I came in on May 24th around 2pm for…read morefree comic book day promotion to pick up some graphic novels. Its a great feeling to see people in there shopping for comics and having the same interest. What's great about Collector's Paradise is that they celebrate free comic book day for the entire month of May with great deals and sales to take advantage of. Continue the good work.

Cute and quaint toy store to browse in. Definitely a small town, small business feel. Very…read morefriendly staff and various toys to check out.

I was shopping for a graduation gift for my grandson. The dinosaurs are his favorite, so this was a…read moreno brainer! I found the store is larger than their frontage appears. Besides dinosaurs, there were girl's toys, Demon Hunter toys and several kid's books. The most fantastic thing is there is free gift wrapping and kind staff. Something unique I've never seen is that there is a stepstool at the register for kids to see the entire transaction; such a great idea!

Very cute stuff and wide selection. Convenient area as well. I like the plushies and blind boxes…read moreThanks!

Top Canvas is one of many collectible stores in Alhambra and this store specializes in various…read moreblind boxes, anime figures, and plushies. There is a free public parking structure behind the store. Some of their blind boxes are slightly cheaper than same boxes at other similar collectible stores. The anime selection is above average and there's a giant Capsule Corp background (from Dragon Ball) and a giant Luffy figure (from One Piece) to take pictures with. The One Piece trading card vending machine was out of service at the time of my visit. This is one of those stores that is great to at least stop by for those who are into anime or Sanrio plushies. Personally, I still prefer Ebisu Life Store a bit better. P.S. - Due to limited availability of pennies, cash totals are rounded to the nearest $0.05.

Way too cluttered disorganized…read more and a personal wheelchair cannot get around. Had stuff falling on me and almost had the big hello Kitty block me from exiting

My girlfriend and I have been consistent, long-term customers at this location for over a year…read more We've spent well over $1,000 here in total, including more than $250 during our visit today alone. At checkout, we attempted to redeem a completed stamp card for the $5 discount offered by the store. The owner refused to honor the card, stating it was invalid because it did not have a staff signature. The card itself was issued by this shop, and it appears a staff member simply forgot to sign it. Despite this, the owner would not accept it and spoke to us in a way that made us feel as though we were being accused of trying to cheat or steal over $5. As long-time, regular customers, this was extremely disappointing and unnecessary. We would never risk our integrity over such a small discount, and it was upsetting that our loyalty and history with the store were completely disregarded. The shop does carry some cute items, but the customer service--particularly in how this situation was handled--left us feeling frustrated, embarrassed, and unwelcome. If you value respectful customer service and being treated with basic trust, this may not be the place for you.

Such a cute little boutique to shop at. I stop by here every now and then to see what they have,…read morebecause it's all things cute! I never leave the store empty handed because there's always something trendy and worth the visit! The owner is sweet and the staff is always helpful every time I come in. You should definitely drop by, it's also by the famous coffee shop Mandarin so it's a win win! I'll be coming by regularly :)

Petit Pebbles is a boutique located in Burlington Arcade. I…read morewas glad I stopped by the boutique because I always like to support small businesses. The boutique was so pleasant. They had many adorable and cute plushies, stickers, toys, beauty products, and more. The staff were so friendly and genuinely warm. If you are looking for nice gifts, this shop will be the perfect place to shop at and buy many lovely presents. I enjoyed shopping there. Definitely, I will be back.

When in need of a traditional toy store... look no further. We went this past Saturday (we being my…read moregrandkids and me). Let's face it, there aren't any toy stores anymore, which is a bummer for the little ones. So I went here and Man, oh Man WOW they have all the good stuff!! Although I will comment that some of the Barbies looked... off. This place isn't cheap either, but thank goodness, they are still open. Bring your kids in and let them see the toys on the shelves and pick out the one they 'JUST HAFTA HAVE' Kites, puzzles, Barbie dolls, all sorts of trucks and toy cars, Legos, stuffed animals, and plenty more. There are also the coin-operated kiddie rides here too. Respectfully Reviewed

During Octoberfest in Montrose, this place had the best display of toys in their window…read more It was so noticeable that we stopped to admire their grand display of unique toys. I know I'll be back to shop here.

This is a small little toy shop located in Pasadena. They have a private parking lot that does not…read morevalidate and they also have street parking. This store has a variety of puzzles, building blocks, stuffed animals, books, and many different activities for all ages. The price is $$. It can get costly for some of their items, but with each purchase, they gift wrap for free! I don't think you can find many places that offer that type of service in the area.

This is such a charming toy store with quality items at a reasonable price. A great place to find a…read moreunique gift that isn't made of plastic. They have beautiful stuffed animals and dolls, costumes, blocks, books and beautiful gift wrap.

I go to this Bricks & Minifigs occasionally to browse and I've purchased from them several times…read more I've also done a few trade ins as well. It's a great shop for those who like Lego or even those who are just trying to buy a gift for others. If you like Lego but are too lazy to build, you'll like how they have stuff that's already built. I initially came here because I had a project that I needed to finish by the next day. Regular LEGO stores mainly sell complete sets and are very limited when it comes to specific parts. WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE -Retired LEGO sets that LEGO no longer sells in their online or retail stores. -Sets that are new in sealed boxes -Sets that have their boxes but have been opened (the shop goes thru and verifies that the parts are complete) -Sets that are missing their box but have been verified to have complete parts -Sets that are already built -Minifigures sold individually. -Old gift with purchase sets that are no longer available from Lego. TRADE IN You can bring your old sets here and if they are in acceptable condition, they can make you an offer for them. They typically have to be retired sets that Lego no longer sells. SERVICE They've been friendly and helpful on all of my visits. VALUE Most of the prices (for unopened sets) that I've checked have been consistent with market prices. PARKING The closest parking is on the street (metered). There's also a parking lot in the back. I think your first hour is free.

If your looking to buy or sell this is probably the place you want to be!! I was impressed with the…read morespecialty items and just really everything that was available in the store. I was window shopping for Birthdays and Christmas, man do they have lots of accessories, for mounting and displaying your sets or mini figures. I do like how they buy and resell sets giving you a chance at something that has been out of circulation for a long time. Overall experience 5 stars the staff greet you when you walk in, they were super nice when asking them questions and very knowledgeable of inventory. Definitely a go to place for all things lego!!