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Blackburn North, VIC
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12 years ago
Great toy shop with plenty of Toys, for all ages and great gift ideas. Also able to order in what I wanted. Lovely staff who were very helpful. Great shopping centre with ample parking. read more
Shop 63, North Blackburn Shopping Ctr, 66-104 Springfield Rd (Cnr Williams & Springfield Rds)
Shop 15
Blackburn North Victoria 3130
Australia
(03) 9894 7944
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as I have a lot of nieces and nephews I go toy shopping a lot. I use to go to k-mart or target but…read moreafter shopping here I have a new favourite. they have a great range of toys for good prices. it is in eastland next to JB HiFi if you have kids check it out
This place is pretty much dedicated to all kinds of games, from board games to computer games…read more What I love is that while they have all the usual well known board games but they also stock heaps of games I've never heard of. I find it a great place to shop for my husband who is into games in a big way. It's great being able to buy something that I know he will love and actually use. Good Games also have an online store, though I don't think you can beat actually going into the store and browsing through the shelves.
The new place in Box Hill is larger with a lot more room for competition play which is always a…read moreplus. However in the heart of Box Hill parking becomes a nightmare (not to mention a lot of it is ticketed). However, if you're new to any aspect of these kind of games, they'll sure let you know it. For example, I'm a veteran MTG player, but never ordered single cards from there before. So when tell the guy I've got an order that just came in, asks what I ordered. I told him I could give him an order number (the order was quite large) so he replies, "what did you order". So I start to rattle off card for card what I ordered and he stops me and says, "So you have a singles order. That's what you had to say." A little help would've been nice instead of making me feel like a complete noob. Overall, store and contents great, staff and location, not so much.
Nice enough op shop, bought some kids pants for $3.50 and $4, a jump rope etc. Bring your own bag…read moreand they don't accept cards for purchases under $10.
The Y.E.S Op Shop has great vibes as well as great stock. There is so much variety in the objects…read moreon the shelves that visiting the shop is like going treasure hunting; there's a lot of junk, but also plenty of good finds. The shop is run by volunteers to fund education qualifications for young people and the disadvantaged. They rely on donations of all their stock. They sell items inclusive of clothing, dvds, cds, books, toys and bric-a-brac. They only take quality items that are in good condition so there aren't any shockingly horrible things in there. The atmosphere is pretty friendly. People pop in and out as much to have a chat as to pick up something from the shop. The prices are fairly reasonable - the nicer and the newer an item the higher the price. It is logical. There are some prices that are a little higher than I would expect for an op shop but it is all going to a good cause so complaining is definitely not an option. There is also quite a large range of furniture and decor items in this op shop - definitely check it out.
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I find it hard to resist a toy shop. I always have to pop my head inside and have a browse around,…read moreand usually struggle to resist buying something for myself. Though, I could technically write this off as research since I work in the toy industry, it's not that at all. Most Toyworld stores seem to be quite small and cramped with stuff spilling off the shelf and making it hard to move around. The Brunswick store is far from this. It's quite large and everything is nice and neat and spaced out. Everything is in it's own little section and there is a great variety of toys to be found here. They have a nice selection of Playmobil products, which is great as it is rare to find this stuff in Australia from what I've seen. Usually my first visit section in any toy store is the action figures, but here it was almost non-existent. They were on the ends of a few aisles and in a few other spots but they didn't have much of a choice. Everything that was here seemed fairly new though which is a good thing as action figures tend to hang around on the shelf well past when they are the latest thing. I may have caught them on a bad day (Sunday afternoon) but customer service didn't seem high on the agenda. A couple of younger employees were working and I was the only one in the store and went largely ignored by them. I actually had to go and find one of them when I wanted to make a purchase as nobody was anywhere near the counter/front of store. There's a good range here though, with some toys you might not see anywhere else so it's well worth a pop in to stock up on kid's birthday pressies, Christmas...or if you're like me, a treat for yourself.
I wasn't all that particularly impressed with this place, namely because they only had individual…read morecomics as opposed to graphic novels. Also, as with many of these places, they tend to only have the American comics as well, so the range, at least in my opinion, was rather limited. Then again, I'm not a huge reader of comic books anyway, unless you count Asterix and Tintin.
An oasis in a sometimes affronting comic based wilderness. Mitch and Troy have personally sculpted…read morea comfortable and friendly environment for the average comic fan. Their number 1 priority is clearly the customer and that shines through. Most things in the store have been built by the guys and the shelves themselves are stocked lovingly. I can't recommend this store enough. For the new fan or the hardcore, Troy and Mitch go out of their way to make sure you're happy. Comics, trades, graphic novels and figurines. A large collection of Lego and classic pop culture toys. Do yourself a favour and check them out.
This shop has some fun, quirky and silly gifts and novelty items…read more Worth popping into! You'll find things you won't see anywhere else in the arcade. The shop is small- but a decent selection. Most items are pretty affordable.
I really enjoyed coming to this place. Right across the street of Flinders Station, Minotaur prides…read moreitself on being a go-to dealer for pop-culture products. A title well-earned! They have absolutely everything in this store. I'm a comic book enthusiast, so the comic book section excited me a bit. Unfortunately, the majority of their comics are wrapped in plastic so free loading in the store is out of the question (darn!). If you're into the more Asian side of comics, they have a pretty good manga section too with all the essentials (maybe missing a lot of the obscure mangas, but Minotaur is a good place to start if you're just getting into it). They also have a wide collection of films, posters, books, shirts, and even games and toys. There are random knick-knacks too so it is always fun to come in and just take a look around even if you aren't purchasing anything. Cute things I have found: a stuffed animal of the pig TonTon from Naruto, SuperMario Brothers Mushroom Backpack, Star Trek Bobbleheads, Hello Kitty Monopoly, and multi-coloured Domos! 2 stars off because the prices are pretty steep... but even if you aren't purchasing anything, I would recommend you stopping by just to take a look around.
If you love Pop Culture, this is a MUST visit place…read more We spent a few hours wandering around, and enjoying all merchandising available. Sadly we were not able to buy much as only had so much space in our suitcases. A real treat here, so much to see and put on your Wish List. #1 I wish they had a branch in Auckland !!!!
Like a big op shop that only sells furniture, Green's New and Used Furniture is a junkyard of old…read moretables, couches, entertainment units and desks. The taste and style of the furniture is pretty varied, but there's nothing too upmarket in stock most of the time. The prices are similar to that of op shops so it's more affordable option for students and anyone else with financial concerns, and everything seems to be in fairly good condition. It also sells an odd assortment of second hand books at the front of the store and the odd DVD. Green's offers same day delivery, lay-by and trade-ins, and the guy running the store is really friendly and approachable. A good one to keep in mind for anyone whose furniture is likely to keel over anytime soon and isn't at the settled down and decorating the house forever more stage of life.
Cheap art supplies, with staff that can advise, arts classes that are affordable, and have I…read morementioned cheap art supplies. I went there looking to take up soft pastel art as a hobby. I'd discovered it recently as something that can be made to look pretty despite having no technical art talent whatsoever. The stock is mostly Mont Marte, which one can find in most $2 shops. I don't know whether it's a good quality product or not, but it works for me. And if you're not especially fussy/doing it for money, then what's the harm? Great for beginners, and great for people who want to paint a large canvas like a tardis for a costume.
I am gobsmacked!! I ordered 6 Holbein watercolour paints yesterday. I live in country Victoria and…read moreThey arrived next day beautifully packed, no problems. Great online art shop and I will certainly be buying my art supplies here again. Prices were not over the top either. Avril Widdess.
A small but excellent anime shop. I always stop by this shop when I'm nearby. The online selection…read moreis great.
Amazingly friendly staff who go above and beyond to assist. Even if they don't stock what you're…read moresearching for, she recommended other comic stores to check out! Highly knowledgable, good prices, and a large range of pop culture collectables and shirts for such a small store.
Despite not being a huge fan of comic books, when I walked past this place I realised three things:…read moreI haven't reviewed a geeky shop in a while; I haven't been in a comic book store for a while; and I haven't yet reviewed, let alone visited, a comic book store in Melbourne. Well, okay, I have reviewed Minotaur, but that is an all purpose Pop-culture store where as this is basically a comic book store. It isn't huge, but it certainly has a nice collection, mostly new released mind you. The owner is pretty knowledgable, and the shelves are laid out by publisher, though that is probably helpful more for the enthusiast as opposed to myself. Oh, they have a nice cabinet with some collectables in the stairwell, though they are for display only. Still, it's a decent store, and pretty conveniently located as well.
This shop is conveniently located along Bourke St near the Bourke St Mall, just head upstairs…read morethrough the main entrance. There's a tram stop nearby for those public transport fans (and who isn't in beautiful Melbourne?). The staff have always been friendly (I've been to this place several times both to buy and browse), so don't be shy to ask for help, as there's a wide range of American mainstream comicbooks to choose from, both back issues and current ones. There's also a selection of action figures, statues, and other collectibles including special variant comics. They're not as prolific as other stores in their social media, but their stocks are up-to-date. A visit is recommended.
This is one of those times when I'm hesitating to write the review due to how it might make me…read morelook. Everyone and anyone can see my Yelp reviews. I might as well be announcing it to the world... YES. I PLAY MAGIC: THE GATHERING. As a devout planeswalker speaking to another (or maybe potential) planeswalker, if you're looking for Magic: The Gathering shops in the CBD, this is much better to the MTG Dungeon. ~ It's very largely spaced with plenty of tables to play on! ~ The staff have a great sense of humor in contrast to MTG Dungeon where the man, although he knows his stuff, can be a bit of a cock at times. In the 50 cent bin, the employees at Games Laboratory wrote "Maybe Black Lotus?!" on the side, which I found HILARIOUS! I mean... it's funny right? Because Black Lotus is incredible rare and expensive? Please humor me here... ~ They have a collection of the LEGENDARY cards on display. ALL the Moxes, Black Lotus... omg! I absolutely love it here and I would come back to fulfill more of my weird nerdy needs.
This place is more that just a shop! For your gamers out there it is a experience and a social…read moreclub! They hold multiple tournaments here weekly, filled with players! Lots of products and games to buy! From speciality cards/ board games/ drinks.
An excellent toy clearance warehouse…read more This place is fantastic, from their great layout to their abundant stock of every kind of toy imaginable, from current to past season stock at heavily discount prices. The large warehouse is stocked to the roof along its walls with everything from baby toys to puzzles and board games to play gym slides. Many trestle tables and dump bins fill the floor. There is so much to look at and all with handy price stickers attached to the items. The store has an indoor trolley rack (you will need a trolley) and there is enough room to push a stroller around. The warehouse isn't heated, except for what looks like an airplane engine, blowing blue fire towards the cashier. Which is good for them, because it feels almost colder inside the building that out. Do not underestimate the vastness of this place, you could easily spend an hour here, so maybe rug up? All in all, this is an excellent store. I love it and I couldn't find fault if I tried. Just the best assortment of toys, so long as you aren't looking for the newest range (although sometimes they are here too, hard to guess). A godsend for busy parents, because it's all in one place and well laid out and well priced. Check it out, you will not be disappointed...(Game of Thrones Monopoly, come on, who doesn't want that!!!??)
They knowingly sell products that are faulty. When I went back to let them know that something I…read morehad bought was faulty their response was that other customers had told them but that they continued to sell them because "some are, some aren't". They said that they often have other products that are faulty and that they can't open every box to test them all. If they know that something they are selling is faulty or potentially faulty then it is against consumer law to continue to sell it without informing the customer of this risk. This is a shell organisation without any proper management to contact. Avoid them at all costs.