If you walk into FYE at Gurnee Mills, you'll notice it's like Hot Topic and a candy store had a…read morehyperactive pop culture baby. Everywhere you look, boom!!! Anime, music CDs, DVDs (yes, those still exist), t-shirts, plushies, snacks, and enough Funko Pops to make your shelves cry for mercy. You've got Keroppi and Hello Kitty winking at you from one corner, Demon Slayer staring dramatically from another.... and, of course, i had to grab those Demon Slayer glasses. Bc who doesn't want to sip juice like a true anime protagonist? In short, if your vibe is "chaotic fandom energy meets sugar rush," FYE is your temple!!!

The store manager Christian is amazing, his playlist is top tier! He's a vibe, def a dream part…read moretime job. I'll be back in the summer for an application lol. Coming back for him, he's so cool

How can this place only have 3 stars. Everyone stop what you're doing and head over to Barnes and…read morenoble. We have to keep supporting these book stores so they don't disappear. And they have SO much more. The biggest puzzle collection I've seen. They also have so many legos and cool crafts. To make things even more exciting they have a cafe. And booooooiiiii is it good. You can sip on Harney and Sons tea (if you know you know) or grab a Starbucks coffee. They also have mini pies, tarts and more. It's so cute because it's all served on a cafeteria tray. We got a book and to the cafe to read and eat our goodies.

Relatively smaller B&N but still give you the same vibes as other stores. Sale shelves and what…read morehave you.

I bought my son a beautiful hat at Mayra's and leather wallet. Evelyn is terrific and really cares…read moreabout her customers! I have known this place for over two years and they always go above and beyond to help in every way. They also carry CEBU shoes that are superior quality! Definitely stop in and check out the merchandise. Spanish Translation- Le compré a mi hijo un hermoso sombrero y una billetera de cuero en Mayra's. Evelyn es maravillosa y realmente se preocupa por sus clientes. Conozco este lugar desde hace más de dos años y siempre se esfuerzan al máximo para ayudar en todo lo posible. ¡También tienen zapatos CEBU que son de calidad superior! Definitivamente, pasa y mira la mercadería.

I have the misfortune to have to frequent this store as it is, for some reason, a UPS "Access…read morePoint" and all of my packages get dropped off there even though it is not remotely close to where I live. The woman who runs the store (Mayra? Presumably?) is rather rude, which I could handle, if it weren't for the fact that I have in person stood and listened to her and her employees gossip in Spanish about the customers they are helping that they assume can't speak Spanish. I'm used to this and usually play it off, but when they're insulting my wife in front of her because they think we don't understand Spanish, that's a no-go. Customer service down the drain.

Do I like throwing away money? Do I like spending more than I should? I guess I must because I…read morereally like shopping at book stores. Can't we have both? Yes we can. I really should make a point of stopping in here first. I brought a friend here recently and bought them an art journal. For half price (or discounted to be accurate). They were pleased with the journal and I felt good that they felt good and I also felt good that it was not full price.

If it is worth your time and effort to drag heavy books into Half Time Books, then go for it but…read moredon't expect more than a penny on the dollar...if that. Then count the cost of gas to go to/from the location. In my case my go forward plan is to gift my old books to the garbage and not waste my time given what they paid really didn't cover the cost of my gas, let alone my time.

Yelp needs a 10 Star option. Huge selection of comics - everything from dozens of long boxes of $2…read morecomics all the way up to CGC keys at prices that are more than fair. There are toys, video games and game systems, collectible card games, DVDs, and a $5 trade paperback section. You will find something new every trip!! The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly as well. If you're a buyer or a seller, this is the place for you!

I sold my son's Funko Pops and they made it so easy and were great to work with. I highly recommendread more

cant say enough good things about the owner AND the store. i have been buying comics and action…read morefigures for nunerous nephews and friends kids for the past couple of years and i ALWAYS check here first. Hai is knowledgeable , passionate and never anything but polite and helpful. He never pushes anything but always remains helpful with suggestions about the merchandise. Again , I am truly ignorant of all things super hero and comic book - but Hai is always patient and good natured about it and birthdays and Christmas have been easier as a result. Highly recommended !!!

Great selection, helpful owner and great service. Got some Indy books that were signed by the…read morecreator!