I have to update my review... I find their events system REALLY frustrating. Like... where are…read morethese events they advertise? The current issue is that they've advertised something on their Instagram, and they don't have a link to this particular event on their Instagram page. I asked a couple times before getting a response about where to find the event, and was told it's on the website. But the events section (which is at the bottom of the page, called Community Events in the small print where you usually look for contact info) has events from nine months ago because when I clicked on one that said April, it said that the event is completed. It should not be this damn hard to find events that they're advertising weeks in advance, nor having to ask multiple times a few days apart to get some sort of help. I had to use the search function to find the event, and that was successful only because I knew the name of it; if I was trying to browse what events they were hosting I would have been out of luck. They have a lot of good things going for them, but it's simply ridiculous that this is so difficult when literally any other company that hosts events has some sort of easily found, top-level link to them for people to find. When I finally did find the event and went to sign up, there's no time listed so I had to go back to Instagram to find it... make it make sense.

This is a great store that both my daughter and I like visiting. The merch is unique and fresh,…read morewith lots of great gift items. The sale rack is a real winner - small but mighty, got an adorable winter coat/parka at a good discount. Staffers and owner are helpful and friendly (style is more relaxed, let you do your thing, help as needed/asked). Free validated garage parking in the Roosevelt plaza/shopping center. While I can't speak to the events issues the one other review mentioned, I'll note that this is an independent, local children's shop that also hosts events - so while I hear the frustration, I'd suggest that event registrations/website sign-up issues shouldn't be the main basis for which they're judged. Check them out!

Steve was a very nice guy! I really enjoyed his shop. I came all the way from Norway and he even…read morehad Norwegian airplanes. Thank you for a great shopping experience! And I will definitely come back to the shop

If you are into planes or trains, this store is a must see! The owner Steve is a very nice, patient…read moreand friendly guy. He is by far one of the nicest shop owners I have ever met in the U.S. He really cares deeply about his customers and wants everyone to be satisfied with what they are buying. He allows you to check the models before taking them home to make sure they are not defective. Compared to eBay or other websites. I find models here to be the cheapest. A model plane will be $120 on eBay but then this place has it for like $46. Forgot to mention that the price you see is the not the price you pay. Steve takes money off and if you pay with cash and save him credit card fees, he will take a few dollars off. Would highly recommend this hobby store. I come here about once a month and I always have an amazing experience!

Too Cool has a pretty wide variety of toys, including some rarer Miku items, pokemon, sanrio,…read moreswordplay items, gundham etc. The prices are definitely higher, but that's generally what is to be expected inside the Woodfield Mall. I am in agreement with some of the other reviews that they give you a bit of the standoffish vibe with the warnings that cameras are on you and they do have the people in store keeping keen watch on all of the customers. It's still a fun walk through, if you don't mind the watch (still a nice sign that the employees are following managements direction right)?

Please read this before considering this store. If you're a…read moreteen, or someone younger looking, you'll be STALKED in this store. The workers stand around and watch you like hawks although 90% of items in the store are locked up. It's uncomfortable to be watched and stared at while you casually look around. Not to mention how expensive this store is.

Yes, long closed, but also the birthplace of many a young person's comic fandom, and Larry should…read morebe remembered as one of the "Father's of comic convention culture"!

Larry's Comic Shop, though closed years ago, was the only place in Chicago I would go to buy…read morecomics. Larry Charet was knowledgeable, friendly (though not enthusiastic), and gave me great prices on many original ECs, including a full run of Mad 1-23 (the comic book issues before it became a black-and-white magazine with issue 24). I sure miss that store. I've found nothing like it anywhere else. This place deserves to be remembered fondly.

This place is closed. I called the number from their website. The owner answered and he told me the…read morestore has been closed for several years now. You're better off going to HobbytownUSA.

I walked into this shop for the first time today itching for tips, and ready to drop a lot of cash…read more The guy at the counter just said "what are you looking for " to which I answered military models. He replied "behind you ". Ok so far,...right? I said I haven't built a model in 30 years, he replied " I don't want to hear it. They cost more than a dollar." I thought well maybe it's his sense of humor, but when I said I wanted to get back in to it he again replied " I don't want to hear it.". The shop had everything thing I needed with exception of the owner. In case you're wondering...he never even cracked a smile, or put down his newspaper. He did make a comment about people buying on the internet.....gee I wonder why.

The section available for sealed product, along with single booster packs! I also recommend this…read moreplace as a location for tournaments and free play. The customer service was good. I did feel welcomed upon entry. And the cost of sealed product was affordable, no over pricing for product in my opinion.

Store itself is spacious and has great decor and many tables to play in. Staff is friendly and…read morehelpful, explain the process of buying item from their shop. I wish these Midwest and East Coast stores wouldn't limit booster pack sales to 6 a day.

I have always had a wonderful time dealing with CFU and this time was no different. Even when the…read morepost office in my country was on strike you were so accommodating and help me get my split early and quickly. I can't express how much I love using you guys as a vendor and I always make sure to recommend you to whoever I can when they need to order splits. Thank you all again.

One of the card shops in the Chicago land for Cardfight!! Vanguard…read more If you're looking for a card shop that has other card games besides Vanguard, keep searching, CU (Cardfighters Underground) only carries Vanguard. The shop is a small section integrated into a record store that has tables for playing, a display case with cards, supplies and booster packs available for sale. The variety of product the shop has available for sale is limited due to the shop being so small. However, there are many Japanese products that are not often sold in card shops including Bushiroad import sleeves and anime-themed deckboxes. The shop is smaller than most which limits the size of tournaments CU can host. There are available areas for play all over the store but the shop likely would not be able to hold anything too big. Tournaments and events that the shop hosts are pretty good events overall; the shop owner and the judge/main vendor are both open minded individuals who will take the time to listen to the questions, comments and concerns customers have. The overall prices of the shop's products are very competitive as well. They are willing to make deals with customers on top of having overall lower prices in general. They are also very flexible. A friend of mine once bought four copies of a card (we'll call it Card A). He later pulled a copy of Card A in one of his booster packs even though he was looking for Card B, a card of equal value. The shop had a copy of Card B; the owner went up to my friend and offered an exchange as soon as he saw it. It was really nice of him to make the offer. The owner also plays the game himself; you can challenge him to a match anytime! There is a healthy variety of snacks and drinks that the shop has available for sale, most not costing more than a dollar. Great for a card shop setting, where tournaments can last longer than a few hours and cut into meal times. Available prices for buying product in bulk, such as boxes or cases, are also quite competitive as compared to other vendors online and shops in the Chicagoland area. My friends and I have bought many boxes from CU and are planning to buy more in the future. TL;DR - Overall, whether you're new or old to the game, CU is great for Vanguard and I'd recommend it. Unfortuantely, their shop is a little smaller than I'd prefer, but it's a great shop nonetheless, with a nice variety of products as well as a shop owner who is very open minded to helping you get what you need at the price you can afford.

We visited the CardVault after a tour of Wrigley Field and met Todd who was so helpful in picking…read moreout a pack for our son to buy. Not only that: He shared where our son could go the next day before the Friday game to try to get autographs, plus the best pubs nearby to take our son. And he shared stories of players who had stopped by before. Needless to say we woke up early to get signatures and our son got six which really made the trip even more memorable (plus the Cubs won!). After the game we stopped back by Card Vault to buy a few more card packs and were able to thank Todd for all his help, advice and insights. Definitely a memorable visit. Thanks again, Todd!

Hey! This used to be Baseballism. Remember that! This is the sixth location in the country. They…read morehave brands like Panini, Topps, Bowman, Pokemon and others. I looked at the items. The staff and service are fantastic. PS. Hopefully I can meet the G.O.A.T. today!