“The vibe is best comic book shop in Sunnyvale! Marshall warmly greeted me! Wanted to catch up w/ Keanu's BRZRKR. Didn't see any on the shelf. Without hesitation, Marshall came to the rescue! He found the bound Vol 2 trade paperback! Now, that's service! The selection of titles is comprehensive! Back issues even to the 90s were readily available. Ryan, the proprietor, is a great guy! Any comic book or graphic novel author/artist/creator would be honored to have a book signing there! Love the clean, modern, up-to-date feel of Comics Conspiracy! Will be back to buy more titles! Woohoo!”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
1378 Lincoln Ave, San Jose
Toy Stores
“I love this charming bookstore for kids with quality books of all kinds. They even have famous author’s come for a talk and signing which has been fun for our family to do.
My only complaint was that I bought a book for my child and when I asked if I could return or exchange if it was not the correct book and they said I could. When I came back the next week with my son to exchange it, they were out of all the books he wanted. I figured I would just get a refund since I had the receipt and the book was in perfect condition. The cashier said I could only do store credit. I don’t live close so we ended up buying some junky toys we didn’t need with the credit.
It’s a beautiful store that is very well taken care of by people that clearly put a lot of love and care into organizing and buying for the store.”
“This place is wonderful! The staff is friendly, and there's a wide selection of games. I managed to find an old game that's barely sold in these retro game stores. So happy that it's here to stay! There are even toys and collectibles here!”
“Such a lovely children’s bookstore! They have a very wide range of selection for books and toys for little ones. Worry not, they also have a small section for young adults as well.Personally, I love their collection of puzzles. There are many rare puzzles that I couldn’t find it online or Amazon. These are amazing!Oh, the staff is very friendly. They also have a gift wrapping station.”
“Great selection and friendly staff! Most of the blind boxes and “trinkets” are kept at the back register which makes sense and I’ve never had to wait more than a few moments for an employee to be available to grab something for me”
“Helpful, friendly, professional, excellent service. I called yesterday to inquire about a costume. She was helpful answering my questions and checking their stock. I bought the costume today. Great selection of products.”
“Shop is filled with adorable items for Hello Kitty, Pokémon, BTS, Pusheen, and more! The owner is friendly and helpful. Gifted us an eraser based on a scene from Didi that was filmed in the shop :) If you need gifts, this is a great place to go!”
“This toy store is fantastic! Every shelf is filled with games or puzzles or books or stickers or some toy! It feels so nice to walk into a real local toy store and not a toy department within a large corporation! Excellent customer service with complimentary gift wrap!”
“I stumbled across this doll shop’s website when looking for a specific Cinderella doll I’d been after for my collection for years, not only did they have her, her price was great! Half the price of the only other listing I’d found of her on eBay. Ordering online through email was convenient and they were so helpful and efficient. They shipped her out super fast, and she arrived in perfect condition. I haven’t been to their physical store, but I plan on visiting some day! Thank you guys so much!”
10AM - 9PM
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
Toy Stores
“I have gone there for what felt like a billion times and spent in total $5,000. Lots of those times I have bought the pick a brick boxes but I wish that they would have a better selection especially window panels and light stone grey profile bricks. The employees are really nice and very helpful.”
“Was in Japantown San Jose recently and checked out Zonkey at the corner of Jackson St and 4th. The store can be easy to miss but look for a Zonkey A-Frame on the sidewalk in front of the entrance. It's a small shop but packed with a lot of great items. There's a whole shelf filled with popular blind boxes and some nostalgic Garbage Pail Kids toys. They also sell a lot of vinyl stickers, keychains, and prints, some anime too. There was this really cool 3D Attack of Titan 12x18 print that we picked up. Their prices were on par with other comic book stores that sell these items. For the amount of space available, they really did a good job organizing and displaying everything. The anime books were on the bottom shelves with other goods on top. There are quite a few Hello Kitty items as well. Some of their custom printed T-shirts were really cool but unfortunately no youth sizes available. Service was good. The employee was helpful when we were asking about different T-shirts and blind boxes.”
10AM - 6PM
24 E Campbell Ave, Campbell
Toy Stores
“On vacation from Utah and found Heroes comics in the San Jose area. It was a great experience. They have a ton of well organized new and old comics that are priced too good to pass up. I got a stack I have to somehow figure out how to get home!”
“This toy store has been around for decades. Friendly, knowledgeable staff with a plethora of inventory. Support your local small business. This is what America was built on. Forget the big box corporate stores. The Wooden Horse has all your toy needs. I’ll be back!”
10AM - 5PM
1952 W El Camino Real, Mountain View
Toy Stores
“For people who want to collect Sonny Angels, this store does not have any. When I asked the worker, he said he didn't even know what they were. The store had an ok selection of things though, and was pretty clean which was great. Overall an enjoyable place to shop around / look around in, albeit no Sonny Angels. (a previous reviewer said they had a huge collection)”
“Darling, I sashayed into Illusive Comics and Games expecting the usual dusty comic cave, but WHAT A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE! This place is serving LOOKS and BOOKS, mama! The stock? *Chef’s kiss* absolutely divine. Comics, games, accessories they’ve got it ALL, and I mean ALL. From superhero fantasies to tabletop realness, this store is giving me LIFE!
And can we talk about their COVID consideration? Optional masks, required masks in certain areas now THAT’S what I call caring for your community! As someone who knows the importance of taking care of each other, this gesture had me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside my sequined heart.
The staff? *Snaps fingers* PERFECTION! They were there when I needed them answering my questions about which dice would match my outfit (priorities, darling!) but they also knew when to let a queen browse in peace. That’s customer service excellence, and I am HERE for it!
Whether you’re a comics connoisseur or a gaming goddess, Illusive Comics and Games is serving you a full fantasy buffet. Five wigs out of five! ?✨”
“The Pop Plug Toy Store is a treasure trove of fun and creativity. Their diverse collection of toys, from classic to cutting-edge, ensures there's something for every age and interest. The friendly staff is knowledgeable and eager to assist, making it a delightful shopping experience. Whether you're searching for educational toys or simply looking to indulge in nostalgia, Pop Plug Toy Store is a fantastic destination. It's a paradise for toy enthusiasts of all kinds!”
“Absolutely LOVE this place. I was at Goodwill next door and found this gem by accident. As an 80s kid who refuses to let go, this place lit a fire in my retro soul. Lots of vintage toy stores seem to be geared more around boys toys but they had lots of vintage Barbies, My Little Pony, Raggedy Anne & Andy, plus lots of unisex toys! There are rows of well-organized items, some very unique things! As a huge MJ fan, I appreciated that they had some of his memorabilia. They had so many Garbage Pail Kids cards, too! I always have a hard time finding them but not here! I'm not a Stars Wars fan but I can say they had a huge selection. So many things here unlocked memories for me and had me feeling like a kid again. I had to go meet my family so my time was limited but I definitely plan to go back again soon! Definitely give this place a visit!”
“Excellent place for collectible cars, hot wheels, etc. floor to ceiling, blew my kid away when he entered the doors. Super owner, very helpful and kind. I took my son on his actual birthday, the shopping experience was a present in itself!!”
8AM - 11PM
43732 Christy St, Fremont
Toy Stores
“Very clean and well organized. Staff was actively cleaning and restocking shelves. Most of the products were for younger children. Most of the clothing was for girls.”
“What's not to love about Daiso? Most everything is $1.50 and for that price there are some GREAT bargains to be found. I got really cute short pink oven mitts from here that I have gotten a lot of compliments for. Some cool things you'll find here for $1.50.”
“Legenda Comics & Games in Milpitas, California is a true haven for fans and enthusiasts alike. The selection of comics and games is vast, catering to both popular tastes and niche interests. The staff is knowledgeable and always eager to help, providing recommendations that often lead to new favorites. The store's ambiance invites you to linger, explore, and indulge in your passion. It's not just a store, but a community hub where you can meet fellow fans and engage in spirited discussions. Highly recommended for anyone looking to dive deeper into the world of comics and games!”
“The staff is always chill here and helpful it makes me feel the most comfortable in the mall. Don't dare say any place has gender neutral clothing til you go here. The clothes can be worn by anyone and sizes are mostly in size m or xl etc to make finding a fit easy. They also sell manga and witchcraft stuff. There is always a buy four get one shirts and again the staff are cool and even have a good bond with each other.”
“Absolutely loved going to get my daughter’s first birthday bear. The staff was very friendly and the happy birthday sticker we received had an adorable snoopy drawing on it!”
“Our water in Santa Clara contains substantial ground water which frequently doesn't taste that great so we've been buying five gallon bottles of drinking water for nearly thirty years. I discovered Jenny's recently and couldn't be happier, you buy a twenty five dollar card and it costs 25 cents per gallon, better than most dispensary machines. I wish I knew about the store when we hosted birthday parties for our children it's filled with all sorts of five and dime items and lots of things young children might want. Certainly worth taking a quick look, wish I had done it sooner.”
“Wonderful experience! Had my nieces and nephew visiting from New York. Kept a 13, 10, 6, and 5 year old entertained for hours. We arrived at 11 and stayed until 2:30. My nephew has autism and the sensory bag really helped. One of the staff Ramona was excellent interacting with the kids during a bingo game! Even the adults were entertained. Just wish it was clearer where to use the photo passes - did not know about scanning for the ride photos.”
“Bought a wireless portable charger last week and the item works fine. Staff are amazing people where they helped me smoothly at checkout and how they were able to help get the item that I need for my phone. Also, this store almost has everything you need from house hold items to our everyday needs as well.”
“This place’s got some friendly staff! My phone died and wasn’t able to start my car (bane of phone keys in this modern age), and the guy over there charged it up for me. Saved my life and my frozen grocery. 100”
“Stumbled upon this local bookstore when we were in the area. It was a small but cute bookstore with lots of books and toys for kids. Found many interesting items here.”