Unprofessional, disrespectful and rude! If I could rate them 0 stars I would, the attendants was…read morevery rude. my friends and i entered and started browsing and talking about comic books we liked when all of a sudden we heard the attendants behind the counter say "wala yan, magpapalamig lang yan" (they're just here to cool off, they wont buy). we got annoyed, paid for our comic books and just left. we've bought from this branch multiple times before but we're never going back there again.

Believe it or not, Filbar's has been around since 1979. I remember going here with my dad and my…read morebrother -- both comic geeks -- when I was very young. It made such an impression on me that I found myself going there years later to feed my own nerdy needs. To categorize them just as a comic book store would be a big mistake. While bulk of their products do include comics from big wigs like DC, Marvel, Vertigo and more, they do have so much more than that. Graphic Novels are among the many things you'll find here. We'll technically speaking, it can fall into the comic book category as well. What I love about Filbar's is that they carry works by local artists. I was extremely impressed that they have Arnold Arre's collected works for Mythology Class and it's priced at less than P500. For someone who has pored over every page of Mythology Class in my college days, this is really a gem of a find. When famous Pinoy inker and local graphic novel legend Gerry Alanguilan came out with Elmer in 2011, this was my first place to look for a copy. Thankfully, I did get my hands on one. They also have a lot of comic-inspired shirts, posters and bags. Of course, they have collectible toys, too. I've been looking into collecting Funko POP lately and of course, they would be my top pick for sourcing my first ever piece. I can't wait to get my hands on that Dancing Groot Funko POP. Filbar's keeps the fangirl/geek in me alive!

At some point, toy collecting overlaps with kid's toys. Sometimes, you have to swallow your pride…read moreand go into toy stores without any shame. I can name people who have entered places like Toy Kingdom and Toys-R-Us to look for that one coveted Lego set or a Gundam that you don't quite have yet. Then there are places like Mindwerks that kind of blur the line between a kid's toystore and a grown up toystore. Right off the bat, you could probably think it's a toystore for little kids. Sure, there's a lot of Lego but once you take a second look at the shelves, you'll notice there's stuff there that would interest either much older children too. Puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles. I loved those growing up... and I'm not talking about those puny 100 piece ones. There are 300 piece puzzles, 1000 piece puzzles... definitely something older kids would appreciate... or nerds like myself. Mindwerks is stocked with what I would probably term as brain toys. They're not exactly blatant educational toys but they make you think.

Every time I go to a toy store, people think I'm buying toys for my kid (I don't have a kid) or for…read moremy nieces or nephew. What they don't know is that I buy toys for myself. Years ago, I had a brilliant idea to collect toys. And not just any toy, but Mr. Potato Head toys. When I started collecting Mr. Potato Heads, this toy store just had the basic one. You know, a potato dressed up as a man or a woman. Now, they have Mr. and Mrs. Potato Heads that look like Iron Man, Spiderman and so many other superheroes. Another section in this store that I go to a lot is the toy car section. Two of my friends collect toy cars and they constantly ask me if the ones they want are available. What I like about Toy Kingdom is that they group the cars into brands or who manufactured them and the staff know where the products are. This toy store is pretty complete with their selection of toys. If they don't have what you are looking for, they can call up their other branches. And if the other branches still don't have the toys, they'll order it for you. Cool.

When Toy Kingdom first started opening shop in the Philippines, I was one of their biggest fans. I…read morewas single, I had some money to spend and I love toys. I was in different branches every week looking for a new toy for myself. They were my go-to store for children's gifts for baby christenings, birthday parties, and Christmas. Now that I am a mommy, I am even more excited about our trips to Toy Kingdom because I could share my love for toys with my daughter. Plus, it really occupies her for several hours and we don't even have to spend a single cent. I love that she gets to play with a lot of things so we discover what she really wants before we buy them. They have such a wide selection of toys from V-tech, Barbie, Hello Kitty, Marvel, Disney and other well known brands. Watch out for those times when they go on sale because they really drop the price on select items. We were recently able to purchase a Furby for only P1,500 when it is usually priced at P5,000.

Update this listing as your business is closed! Wasted my trip to the Megamall. Spent an hour…read morelooking for the shop that was there and only found out when I called to owner who says he closed the store and only sells on Lazada! Don't try to find this place as it isn't there!

JAE Collectibles is another nerd's store. By that I mean, everything inside it is something only a…read moredie hard fan of comics and such would ever appreciate. There are so many different toys in there. It's a small place, but man were they able to cram so much stuff in there. I mean, looking at all the toys in that place made my headspin. If you're a Pinoy and you find it difficult to find a collectible, I strongly recommend that you visit this place. I mean, crap words can't just begin to express the number of stuff in there that I like and the obscene and unhealthy amount of cash I want to splurge in that place and on the toys that I want to buy. So there you have it, if you're a nerd who really wants to buy limited edition collectible figurines and such, then this is the place that you want to go to.

I have to admit, the only reason I heard about this branch is because people were referring to it…read moreas Funko Pop heaven. When I finally went to see for myself just what all the fuss was about, it was pretty obvious they weren't kidding. When you head inside, the first thing you'll probably notice is the floor to almost ceiling shelves stocked with nothing but Funko Pop figures. This is probably the most complete collection of Funks I've ever seen. If there's one in particular you're looking for, I'm sure you'll probably find it in here somewhere. But that's not all they have. They also have a good collection of both action figures and anime figurines so there's bound to be something for any kind of figure collector. Apart from that, I've also seen a good bunch of keychains and a rack of shirts and jackets. As far as collectibles are concerned, this is probably one of the best stocked hobby stores I've seen where they don't just focus on one type of collectible but have a bunch of different ones. I probably wouldn't say this is a place where you can find more obscure anime but it's definitely somewhere you can try to take a look.

If you're up for all things kawaii, looking for something to decorate your room or organize your…read morenotes with, or just simply wanting a new stuffed toy, Happy Land is the land for you. Happy Land originates from Japan, with their front character, Rilakkuma (Japanese pronunciations for 'relax' and 'bear'). Aside from the world famous Sanrio characters, Rilakkuma is getting quite a huge attention as well. For more information as to how much kawaii-ness Rilakkuma bear could bring you, visit Happy Land!! They sell LOTS of stationery, school supplies, stuffed toys, glassware/some kitchenware, towels, what have you!

Sadly, I am not immune to the cuteness of Japanese Mascots. Sure, everyone's heard of Hello Kitty…read moreby now but how about the lesser known Sanrio-X characters? Kutusitanyanko? Mamegoma? Afroken? What about Rilakkkuma? For the uninitiated, Rilakkuma is a Sanrio-X character described as a bear in a "lazy and relaxed mood". He's simply that: a cute little teddy bear. Might be just me but I enjoy seeing foreign franchises come our way. Happy Land (yes, that's what it's called) sells nothing but Rilakkuma merchandise. Stuffed toys, notebooks, chopsticks, keychains, cellphone accessories... everything that you would expect to find in a quirky Japanese stationery/merch store. And as exected, everything is toothachingly adorable. And unfortunately, walletachingly expensive. Of course, your mileage may vary. If you've got some cash to burn, a huge fan of Rilakkuma and can't resist some decent quality merch, I say go for it. Personally, I might go back to get myself one of those headphone jack plug in things because I can't resist. (There goes my wallet.)

I miss this place! I wish it's still open!…read more This is our go to gift shop back in the days

A visit to Greenhills will never be complete without going to Regina Gift Shop…read more When I was a kid my parents would remind me that it's a gift shop meaning I went in to buy gifts for other people. I believed that lie until I was about ten. I guess that was to prevent me from buying all the awesome goodies this shop has to offer. Sorry, parents. I'm buying gifts for myself. They have everything! And I really mean everything. They have all my childhood candies next to a stand of plastic balloons. You know, those little tubes which you squeeze until this substance comes out which you blow into with the use of a little stick. There's a shelf with plates, spoons and forks and knives, cups and lunchboxes. And in the center, you'll find notebooks, stickers, pens, art materials, cellphone cases and the occasional sex toy. Speaking of toys, they do have toys for babies and children and adults who collect toys. Not into those things? They have bags, clothes and hats too. I remember being dragged here by my mom whenever I needed a costume for school. "You're only going to wear it once anyway. But it at Regina," she'd say. Don't get me wrong, their clothes don't break after one use. They have cool socks and hats. And sometimes if you're lucky, they have sell Christmas stockings. I can't remember everything they sell at this shop. So it would be great if you have a look for yourself. You won't be disappointed and you'll leave with lots of loot.

Poor, poor, poor customer service. You buy from them and gets nothing - try to reach out to…read morecustomer service and you will still get nothing

Datablitz ecommerce website known as there online shop is good in terms of the item you order…read moregetting delivered ASAP. The downside is that if the item is delivered defect there is no refund option unlike in shopee and lazada and this is based on my current experience. Therefore, you need to pay the shipping back to there warehouse in order to get product warranty :)