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A New York Collector's Heaven!
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items Whether it's a hobby or a life-style, everyone collects something! Here's a few spots that every collector needs to visit! Based specifically in New York or close to it. These places are ALWAYS worth the trip, and I've always ended up leaving each li...
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All around NY!
CT (Close to NY)
NYC
AMAZING Japanese-based bookstore. Has 3 floors, all containing different categories. Often has pop-ups, with recent ones being of Jojo's Bizzare Adventure and Alien Stage. Large variety of English and Japanese manga, with figures and lots of merchand...
Kinokuniya New York
BookOff is an amazing gem. They are secondhand, so pricing is always pretty low and affordable! They have Nendoroids, Funko Pops, figure kits, and other types of display-ables.
They also have lots of old consoles and games, ranging from Nintendo (3DS...
BOOKOFF New York Store
A classic. They always have merch of popular games like Splatoon and Pokémon, and of course, Mario. They hold events for game announcements as well, which is always fun! Staff is very acommodating, and just being there can feel almost magical.
They h...
Nintendo NEW YORK
Super underrated! They have lots of collectibles for a lower price than usual. Lots of Smiskis and Sonny Angels for low prices! They have KAWS and other similar collectibles.
They have tons of trading cards, all ranging different varieties.
Their bas...
TOY TOKYO
I've only personally been here a few times, but everytime I've gone, I've left with a bunch of things!
Obviously, they specialize in comics. They're always up to date with new releases, which is super convenient!
They've got a share of manga and figu...
Midtown Comics Downtown
Very well known compared to the rest of the list. They're very well known for high-quality figures from all types of fandoms/franchises!
It's always decently packed, but when it comes to actually buying, it's very worth it!
Their figures come with a ...
TAMASHII NATIONS STORE NEW YORK | 株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS
All around NY!
Also super underrated! The one in the Palisades Center is awesome, and the staff are always super friendly and helpful! They have the biggest Funko Pop selection I've ever seen! Lots of anime figures and occasionally Nendoroids. Tons of trading cards...
True Believers Gaming & Collectibles Palisades
Lots of Funkos, manga, and snacks too! They primarily have lots a figures, ranging from Vocaloids to anime characters, and games!
They have items that are more on the unique side, like blankets, shirts, socks, notebooks/stationery, water bottles, spe...
FYE
Super cute! Small but amazing. I went here after the release of the Across the Spiderverse movie, and they had all the Funko Pops of them stocked!
They also have lots of comic books and other collectibles.
They're sometimes stocked on popular blind ...
Collector Cave
Akiba House is one of the more unique stores I've visited on my hunts. They've got a HUGE amount of things. The usual mangas, figures, plushies.. But they also have smaller merch, ranging from smaller to larger fandoms. Pins, keychains, mini-figs, bl...
Akiba House
CT (Close to NY)
Wide selection of anything a collector could ask for! Collectables can range from Funko Pops, figures, Pokémon cards, Nendoroids, Smiskis, Sonny Angels, and way more! Always worth a visit and you're guaranteed to leave with something!
Newbury Comics
Rebranded from the Toy Box, Nexus used to be a small business that is now booming! As an old fan, I couldn't recommend this place more. Their Pokémon card selection is great. They have plenty of singles and lots of sealed product as well. They also h...
Nexus TCG & Collectibles