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February 2024 by Jeff O.
I love this store! I could spend hours perusing everything they have for sale. So unique and creative! Plus, it's connected to the La Luz de Jesus art gallery, that's always a treat. Short drive from the Griffith Observatory!
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January 2024 by Noel K.
One of my favorite gift shops to browse through. So happy that that this store survived the pandemic. I always make an effort to stop by this shop when I am in the area. Such wonderful and quirky stuff under one roof. I always have to stop myself from purchasing the books which range from the occult to pop culture. Plenty of gag toys and trinkets available for kids. I also love the art pieces in the la luz de Jesus gallery. Street parking can be frustrating at times, but it is worth the hassle to see this one of the kind store.
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January 2024 by Carl N.
Wacko is a novelty shop located on Hollywood blvd and Rodney dr. Wacko is relatively huge store with copious amount of stuff from books, toys, pop vinyl, retro lights, mugs, etc. Also, they have a mini art gallery at the far end of the store. I like wondering around Wacko and browse their cool bizarre stuff. Staff were cordial and professional; I never felt followed or anything like what other customers experienced. Prices are fair. Parking is limited. Overall, I had a good experience and I recommend this store.
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December 2023 by Jo W.
I first visited Wacko when I was an impressionable high school goth kid who didn't get a lot of exposure to goth and alternative culture beyond the internet. Back in my teens, I fell head over heels in love with this place because I felt seen and validated and loved the books and items they carried. I still have my copy of "Art that Creeps: Gothic Fantasies and the Macabre" from my very first visit here! They carry sooo many books from various pop surrealist artists such as Mark Ryden, and a lot of books from gothic and alternative artists and photographers. There are many knick knacks, toys, and plushies geared towards people interested in these niches. Before my most recent trip in May 2023, the last time I paid a visit to Wacko was was 10 years ago. I'm SO HAPPY Wacko survived the pandemic! I felt so nostalgic walking through the store aisles again. Now that I'm a corpo goth working professional, I feel forever thankful to Wacko for being a safe space for younger me. The staff and customer service was so welcoming, and I really enjoyed having conversations with them too.
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December 2023 by Kate M.
Been shopping here since my teens I'm in my 30s now and the last two times I've been in I've been followed around. Like it's almost comically obvious. Not coming in anymore. I liked the vibe originally being into the tiki stuff and the art and book selection but it's not worth being followed isle by isle.
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December 2023 by Abel M.
This is a place that I've frequented for the past 30+ years and it's the kind of place that I would typically say should be preserved in a city like LA. But the quirky, overprices knick knacks don't make up for the terrible way that the staff treats its customers, the same people who keep their lights on. The last time I shopped here, I spent about $100 on some gifts and I committed to never stepping foot in here again. I don't need to support a business where the staff watch and follow me, and just behave cold and strangely unfriendly. I'm going to name it as racial bias just like many other customers have experienced. This kind of behavior isn't acceptable in 2023. There are plenty of businesses out there doing the same thing and are actually owned and operated by POC who welcome everyone from the community. Wacko is now just wack, and an irrelvant relic from a time when this capatalist garbage was considered alternative.
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December 2023 by Jonathan M.
One of my favorite places to visit when I'm in Cali. The staff is super nice and the gallery is always a pleasure to look at. Great prices too!!!
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October 2023 by Susannah B.
Sometimes I come here when I'm down or depressed to cheer myself up. Quintessential special Los Angeles place. You name it. If it's weird they got it. Monster figurines, naughty magnets, stuffed Cerberuses. Architecture books, sex books, strange books. I like checking out whatever cool art show they have in the gallery. People who work here are cool and helpful.
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October 2023 by Tiffany Ann
Best place for gifts. Nicest employees. So many items in here, it almost takes two or more trips to see everything. My favorite place to bring people that are from out of town.
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October 2023 by Raegan N.
Very fun and whimsical place to browse through. Very interesting items. A lot of it vintage inventory, takes me back in time. Wish they had more of the whimsical stuff and less books. There are too many books taking up great shelf space. Prices are not as competitive as I'd like but you're paying for novelty. Got a pair of funny socks. Great socks!
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August 2023 by Scott G
I always stop in when i’m LA. my favourite store. friendly help there too. fantastic interesting books, cards, and stuff to make life a little quirkier and happier.
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August 2023 by Zabrina Gitana
Wonderful store with so many options for gifts and a lovely staff who know their stock and can help you find the perfect item.They have books and knickknacks and jewelry and vintage candies and so many socks and just so many other delightful things.
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August 2023 by RdeR Lady T
This is a large store with weird and wonderful gifts available for ages ranging from young children to the child in adults. There are unique toys, books, chachkies, artworks and a range of items that would be hard to find elsewhere. Prices range from affordable to higher end but it's definitely a fun store just for a visit because they have occasional art shows in the back. There is metered street parking but this is a busy neighborhood so you may have to circle or park further and walk a bit.
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August 2023 by casie k.
Such a fun and wacky store! Did not know what to expect when I walked in, but I was impressed. A very fascinating shop that offered many different things to catch the eye! I walked out with a beautiful preserved beetle, and a couple of nick knacks. Wish I could've stayed longer, but will be back again!
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July 2023 by Kyle C.
I just love this store, although it has been a few years since I've been there. I got some amazing vinyl cloth that I used to upcycle an old Cosco stepstool into a very imaginative piece that graces my home. In fact, it is now trending on a Facebook page and people are asking where I got the vinyl!
