I'm a mini Pokémon card collector, so I'm always checking out card shops to see what kind of…read moreinventory they carry. This spot is pretty spacious, especially for people who want to hang out and play Magic or other card games. They've got a snack bar, tons of Pokémon cards, plus One Piece and Magic displays for sale. They carry a good mix of singles, graded cards, boosters, ETBs, etc. Maeve helped me most of the time whenever I had questions about pricing--she's super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We even bonded over our tattoos, which was a nice touch. Prices on boosters and ETBs are a bit on the higher side. I'm not a huge fan of paying over MSRP, but if you can't find certain items out in the wild, this is still a solid place to grab them. I ended up picking up a graded Vaporeon (one of my favorites). It was super affordable since it's an 8.5, but it makes a really cute display piece for my place. Overall, it's a cool shop worth checking out if you're into Pokémon or trading card games

A collectible store now located on Plaza Bonita Mall! Huge grand opening event tomorrow Friday…read moreDecember 12th, 2025! They are still setting up but come get your anime, football, basketball, baseball signed and unsigned collection on. They will also have trading available! Located inside the Plaza Bonita mall between Round 1 and JC Pennys. They have an employee located at almost every counter who are friendly and eager to assist you and answer all your questions. From as little at $4 to as much as $800, this place offers competitive pricing for any collectors. Items come with a certificate of authenticity. Will definitely be back to check it out once everything is set up.

My girlfriend adores bees, so when we visited tonight and I saw a fuzzy bumblebee toy, I couldn't…read moreresist surprising her. I quickly hid it behind my back. One of the clerks, a clever gentleman named Joey, saw me and immediately knew my intent. We locked eyes for a brief moment and nodded to one another, communicating in a way that only men with a purpose can understand. He approached under the guise of checking inventory, smoothly snatched the bumblebee undetected and slinked away behind the counter. Later, when I brought my girlfriend to the counter and asked if he had a surprise for me, he gave a big smile and a grand flourish as he presented my gift. It was a great visit and Joey needs a promotion. Thanks!

We stumbled upon this store while in Old Town. Best selection of toys I've ever seen in person from…read morea small business. And the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Highly recommend this stop!

Stumbled across Bards & Cards as my partner they don't and I had an hour to kill before our dinner…read morereservation. I have been to Gaslamp many times before but never noticed this location. The shop had a wide selection of board games at the front, some books along the shelves, crafting supplies for painting, figurines, and a tabletop play area in the back. There was a tabletop tournament for Magic the Gathering the day I went. The tables were all full and everyone was having a great time. My partner I had recently picked up Wingspan and have been enjoying it a lot so I wanted to pick up another board game for duos. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful here - they answered all the questions I had on board games I was looking for as well as gave me their own personal recommendations. We quickly picked up the 7 Wonders Duel board game and are very excited to test it out. Price is slightly higher than Amazon but worth it to support this business. Highly recommend Bards & Cards and will definitely be coming back.

Walked around town and spotted this cool place. Went inside to check out their games…read more Got very cool selection of games and such. Large spacious shop fill with so much stuff. In the back has some tables where people were playing games. Unexpectedly has some cool anime games and merch. Nice!

Friendly staff, take a step back in time and see what a real toy shop should be. Something for…read moreeveryone, and all ages. Prices were reasonable and a very nice selection for a smaller store. Highly recommend.

I am writing this review to warn the community about the toxic customer environment and total lack…read moreof staff accountability at the Fashion Valley location. While waiting properly behind the designated line sign to purchase an item, an aggressive male customer began crowding and verbally harassing me to move up past the boundary. When I directly asked the cashier on duty to enforce the store's line policy, she explicitly agreed with me that customers are supposed to wait behind the sign, but then followed it up with, "Yes, but it's okay." It is absolutely not "okay" for a boutique toy store in San Diego to permit a grown man to harass a woman shopping alone. By refusing to enforce basic civility and line boundaries, your staff actively validated hostile behavior over a sensory toy. When I contacted corporate regarding this incident, I received a completely generic, automated brush-off stating they hope I "visit again soon," completely ignoring the safety breakdown that occurred under their watch. Allowing this type of unchecked aggression to slide in a toy store where families and children shop is incredibly dangerous. This total lack of accountability and failure to expect basic respect from adults is exactly what escalates into full-on physical brawls over merchandise. I now actively dread going to this location because management refuses to hold disruptive adults accountable. I am putting this on the public record now, and when a major escalation inevitably happens here because staff refuses to maintain basic order in the NeeDoh line, I will be back to update this review. Shop elsewhere if you value a safe, respectful environment.

Good location! Enjoy crafting and getting lots of ideas browsing through the store…read more Great Sales , self checkouts don't forget coupons on App which I always forget. From yarn to picture framing and service good

Best place to shop for your crafty holiday needs.... Or really any of your crafty needs. I just…read morestopped by to pick up a few fall accents for my house and they have all of their fall flower bushes 50% off! Still plenty of fall and Halloween items available, but the Christmas stuff is coming out for those who are ready to plan early. They also stock a bunch of candy for impulse buys next to the register. Got to say I was excited to see Cream Savers. Don't think I've seen them anywhere since the 90s and I have definitely thought about them since. Score! Sometimes it's hard to find somebody that works here, but everybody's always very friendly. I feel like they run kind of shortstaffed.

A blast from the past! Totally amazing! Small but a lot of neat stuff. I recommend if you like toy…read moretrains or classic cars.

they no longer repair trains. this great train shop will be sorely missed. what a loss! the lady…read morethat answered door did not speak English. just enough to say. no repairs

A treasure trove of stamps for collectors of all levels. I am not a collector, but was looking for…read morestamps to use as envelope art. Before discovering Henri's, I tried another place in La Mesa but when I got there I found out that they only buy and sell large collections. Then I called Henri's and spoke with the very nice Lowell, who had a box with a variety of stamps waiting for me to pick through. They were small lots of stamps and singles and I was able to purchase any amount I wished. I really like this place and will be back. Call first to determine what hours they will be open.

From the owner: We understand everyone stamp knowledge is different if your great uncle just gifted you some stamps…read moreor you have been collecting for years, being the oldest established stamp store in San Diego, we can help you with your philatelic needs.

orders were filled incorrectly and so much confusion in getting them corrected. also agreeing to…read moresend pricing information never happened. a very unprofessional business. William Sublette encinitas, CA

This company actually cares about each an individual companies and people that shop there I called…read moreand they look for a flag for me and they found it and sent me the link and I purchased it. Thank you guys.