My wife and I love our Nintendo Wii but one day it stopped working. Trying to find a legitimate…read moreNintendo repair place that would work on the Wii seemed to be impossible... perhaps Nintendo just doesn't authorize it anymore. But, we wanted a working Wii so my wife called around and discovered this place. They couldn't repair our game system but sold us a replacement one (minus the cords and stuff which we already had and thus didn't need) for around $20, with a 30-day warranty. We took it home and it works. So, we are back to playing the Wii. Wheeee! They also sold retro toys, board games, video games, movies, and other "nerdish" things. It was a fun walk through, though you could easily empty your wallet and walk out with some nifty things if you aren't careful.

Just another low baller for trades high priced old used games. Definitely shop else where.read more

Cutest apothecary shop I've ever been to. This was so similar to Schitt's Creeks Rose apothecary…read more You'll find local merchant items, candles, fragrances, artworks, sage, stones, skincare products, rugs, household items, there are so much to look at. As you walk into the shop, you'll also find a cute little cafe that serves pastries, coffees, lattes, teas. There's a small seating area with a couple of chairs and tables for people to work, study, or even catch up with friends. It's a great place to be around people if you're sick of wfh.

Came across this lovely boutique while driving through Scotia. From the minute I walked in, I was…read moretaken by the beauty of the store. A warm welcome, came from in back of the store. Immediately I felt compelled to shop! Beautiful items surrounded this well supplied, intimate home goods shop. The owner was so helpful, helping me choose unique Christmas gifts. Her prices were very good and I noted a few things that I can't wait to go back for, for myself. I got a wool blanket that was remarkably priced down and was under 55.00. The warmest "Scottish " woolen blanket I ever owned. I will be back. Already have this store / boutique on my favorite list! Go check it out. I'm sure you will find it as pleasant as I . Big shout out to this local neighborhood business ! Here's to big success! From my perspective your already on your way !!' P

This airy boutique was so cute. I stopped in looking for a gift for my boyfriend (specifically a…read morebag of local coffee), and didn't find anything to buy, but I had fun looking at all the items. They had housewares, gifts, plants, and more. I appreciated that the items were on trend without being too trendy, if that makes sense. I saw many things I'd love to own but with limited carry on space I had to restrain myself. If I lived nearby, this would be a go-to spot for finding gifts for myself and others!

Truly, the most amazing and beautiful decor store in Troy New York! I love that they are…read moresustainable decor store that also features women owned businesses! Definitely Troy's most hidden gem! I would recommend the store to anyone wanting a home refresh or gifts for others!

Such a unique store that takes several times of walking around to really see everything they have!…read moreBeautiful mix of vintage and new and all fairly reasonably priced! Always find something new to fall in love with and staff are friendly and willing to help however is needed. Great to have them back open.

This quant little store is filled with nothing but one of a kind finds, perfect gifts for those who…read morehave everything.... but they don't, because they don't own something from this adorable shop. From paintings with moons, to lamps made out of old ice fishing rods.... you can't go wrong. It' is hard to narrow it down to just one item, so go ahead and shop til your heart is content. Any item you choose is unique and quite individual, catered to the inner artist in each of us. Unfortunately, we live in LA area, and are limited to how much we can shop or ship. I never visit Troy without stopping by to browse, and buy. The owner is super sweet and many of the paintings are done by her mom, all the more reason to stop by and support this local business.

Second time holiday shopping here this month. Great shop for gifts at all price points that will…read morebe enjoyed. Brought my daughter and grandson this time. The store has incredible items that are unique and exciting. Will selected wonderful stained glass window decals for himself and his sister. He picked out a Muzak radio with flashlight for himself and helped me select one his sister would like. I bought a wood toned Muzak radio as a gift to myself! It is a small portable blue tooth speaker. I will listen to FM radio on it. Cool items: Pizza glass cleaning cloth Adorable gingerbread stuffed animals Saw shaped plastic knife for cake ( great for lettuce too) Stickers Etc. This Jay Street store was bustling was customers today! So happy it is a success. Amanda is not only smart, she is a hard worker with a good eye for merchandise, affordable art, and gifts for most people on your list.

the best store there! all the cute kawaii things, home decor, toys, stationary, stickers, tees,…read moreetc. the store was very hot and the ac should be on!! but other than that i spent money here and i loved wut i got. staff is very friendly too!

I love this store the staff is awesome. I go in to look at their Pokemon singles and end up…read morestaying over an hour talking about Pokemon. Love this shop!

A bit of a small store but the staff is very welcoming and always ready to help you if needed. The…read moreselection is pretty good if you are a collector and know what you're looking for as well :)

I agree with the comment about sensory overload. The aisles are narrow and there is stuff…read moreEVERYWHERE and nothing to buy. Mostly useless tchotchkeys that no one needs: key chains, signs, dolls, stickers, statues, knickknacks. All cutsie, sugary stuff. This store is definately for women only. A man wouldn't be caught dead in there.

So many beautiful gifts to choose from! Great for that "I…read moreneed a gift to give now!" moment, for any occasion with all the fixin'! Like today! lol So glad to have discovered this gem of a store.

The Fortress is a gaming space spun off from the Zombie Planet games+comics store. Instead of…read morehaving to shoe-horn gaming into the retail space, there's ample room. There's food options and a library of games, so it also works a bit like a boardgame cafe.

The Fortress of Gaming is a new all things gaming event center referred to as, "A Country Club For…read moreGamers". It is located in the warehouse district of Railroad Avenue and a bit tricky to find until the signage is updated but it is more than worth the time you spend searching for it. The Fortress of Gaming is owned by the same person that runs Zombie Planet. The ambition of this place is as grand as the size the venue offers with a small storefront for things like paints, play mats, and dice, the majority of the other two large sections of the location are dedicated to running events and offering space to play games. A flat $5 entry fee gets you access to the facility, their large gaming library, on site concessions, and many tables. Currently, they have spaced out tables, a new HIPPA rated HVACC system with plenty of ventilation, and a requirement to prove you are vaccinated to enter. Masks are optional once inside as a result which is a nice upside to the requirement to prove you are vaccinated. I went for my first visit to try out a event called, "Paint and Take" which is where you buy a $25 kit that includes a pre primed miniature, the paints and brushes you need, and a cup for water so that you can essentially sit and paint with others and have a good time. Eventually, there are plans to get a liquor license and to possibly host "paint and sip" instructional events as well. The venue currently runs magic the gathering, digimon, Warhammer 40K events and really, the potential is vast right now for future events from regular board gaming nights to conventions. This is the gamer equivalent of a field of dreams. He built it, the only question now is, will they come? I hope so. This is a great space and I plan to visit often and see everything they have to offer. This is a local small business that is very niche and it is my hope that it is one of the examples of how we have built back better since the pandemic threw a wrench in all our lives. For those who know about Zombie Planet, note that the store is still there and not closing. It is going to be a full retail location now with more product to offer. It is shifting all it's event business to The Fortress of Gaming. This is an exciting new place to visit and I recommend doing so. It is not crowded, it is not noisy, it is clean and they follow current covid best practices. The owner is open to new ideas too. If you happen to have some nifty and feasible ideas for events you'd like to host at the Fortress, try talking to George about it. You may just find yourself with a venue that meets your gaming event needs :)