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“The nicest and most helpful sports card people!!! Best sports card selection in the city.
They helped me last minute with soccer cards for my 8 year old son. So friendly and I cannot recommend these awesome people enough!!! I would give them 100 stats if I could.”
“Rich's collectibles has a wide selection of many different collectibles and the owner is very friendly too. It's the perfect spot to find gifts for yourself or others at a great deal! Prices are very fair! Will be back again!”
“Knights Edge is phenomenal! Not only are there many stellar pieces to look at, but Norman and Miriam go above and beyond by making this store an immersive experience. They were also very kind and helpful and answered all our questions (since we were first time purchasers).Again, I highly highly highly recommend this store, especially if you want to buy unique products/gifts and have fun while doing it!”
“The coolest stop we made on our short trip to Chicago this time! An absolute MUST visit for anyone who loves horror.
Moses is an absolute gem human and we stayed in the shop for an hour just chatting with him. We spent money, and got some amazing stuff, but the experience we had conversing with him was the best part of our time in the city. More people should be like him in life! Horror movie knowledge and just genuine cool knowledge too.
We will definitely visit again next time we’re here!”
“This place was really great, I am relatively new to coin collecting and the man gave me a amazing deal on the coins I got. I felt that they were really kind and passionate about their jobs. They also had a lot of coins to look at. It was a overall great experience”
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6029 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago
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“Absolutely recommend 100%. I was tasked by my grandma to have a doll restrung. I was about to ship it to another company for much much more $$$. I didn’t know so I assumed that’s what it costs. I confirmed the address to ship it to and that company never responded. I reached out to GIGI’s. Emailed me back quickly. Very reasonable price. Told me how to ship it. Was returned fixed to me within about a week. Was very happy with it. The doll owner is very happy as well?.”
“Where to start with Magic Inc. One word, GREAT!!!I love magic, but it's hard and expensive and takes skills, right. Well, yeah. (full disclosure, I am a beginner with magic, and this is the second magic store I have been to, for what it is worth...)But, if you are in Chicago and want to dip your toes into this skill, magic, you have to go to Magic Inc. If I lived nearby, I would be a regular just to hang out and learn from the staff and clients.Even if you just want to go to an incredibly awesome store, head to Magic Inc. No intimidation here what so ever!Friendly and professional staff that just happen to be magicians! Wow.Just walk in, say you want to learn a little about magic, and you will see some amazing things that you just might walk out with. I went in for two decks of cards and left with a great 'how to' book and two other tricks that I, a beginning magician, could do (at least my great neices think so...)Thanks, Pedro, for making my visit incredible! Can't wait to get back for another visit - Magic Inc. is, well, magical!!!”
“I meet Captain Steve today the owner!! Him and his son Tom run the business.. if you're looking for anything vintage baseball cards, records, old model cars, and many many more things, you should stop by and check it out. Plenty of parking on the side street right next to the shop. Steve and Tom are friendly nice and not pushy owners!”
“When I visited Blick Art Materials, I immediately felt a welcoming and creative atmosphere.
The staff members were incredibly friendly and encouraging, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
You can really feel that they appreciate artists and enjoy helping people find the right materials for their projects.
It’s always nice when an art store has this kind of positive energy.
The selection of materials is truly impressive. Whether you are a beginner starting a new hobby or a professional artist working on serious projects, you can find almost everything here.
There are endless choices of paints, brushes, sketchbooks, canvases, markers, and many other tools for creative work.
I especially enjoyed walking through the aisles and discovering so many different materials for painting, drawing, illustration, mixed media, and craft projects. It’s the kind of place where ideas start forming just by looking around.
What makes this location even more interesting is the building itself.
The store is located in a historic building from 1934 that was designed by the well-known Chicago architectural firm Graham, Anderson, Probst & White.
This firm also designed major Chicago landmarks such as the Civic Opera Building and the famous Merchandise Mart, so it’s fascinating to see their work in a smaller but very distinctive building like this.
Before becoming an art supply store,
this building was home to the historic Old Heidelberg Restaurant, a well-known German restaurant that operated here for many years.
The character of that era is still visible today in the building’s unique façade.
One of the most charming features is the beautiful glockenspiel clock above the entrance.
Behind the small wooden doors above the clock is a statue of King Gambrinus, a legendary European figure often known as the “king of beer.”
The statue was created in 1934 by Chicago artist Edgar Miller, adding an artistic and cultural layer to the building’s history.
Seeing this detail makes the storefront feel almost like a hidden piece of Chicago history.
As someone who studied painting, visiting this store was especially inspiring.
Having access to so many art materials inside a building that already has such artistic history makes the experience even more meaningful.
If you are in Chicago and working on any creative project, this is definitely a place worth visiting.”
“Very happy I discovered this shop. I have never built models before. 5 months later I am on my 4th model car from this shop. This hobby shop has 100s if not thousands of model cars, tanks, planes, ships, helicopters and more. All at reasonable prices. You can get Tamaiya and other brands of acrylic paint, brushes, and other model supplies all at affordable prices. Janice is always kind and super helpful and patient. I would recommend this shop to experienced and beginner hobbyist looking to get into it. I was never a model builder but now I am an avid enthusiast thanks to Timeless Hobby Shop!”
“Incredible shop, something for every level collector. You will not leave empty handed. The clerk it knowledgeable and willing to advise if needed. If your looking for something extremely specific I would call first a few days before so he can set it aside, at times they are busy. And cannot hunt the very rare and obscure. None the less I love the shop but no longer live in the state.”
“Mr Subak is relocated on the 18th floor of the building now. I had a few silver Morgan coins along with some other silver coins , red stamped $2 and $5 bills. I had read the reviews on him here and decided to call for an appointment. VERY nice and fair guy !! My wife and I came in from out of town and were very pleased with him and his offers. I highly recommend him! Give him a call , tell him what you have and go from there. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.”
“This place is awesome! It is the best hidden secret of a bead store in Chicago for gems and other beads. Truly gorgeous products (all kinds of real gemstones that I wanted to buy them all) and Anna and Diana are lovely people who are so helpful and kind. Glad to support this woman owned business. Love love love their new space and look forward to going back! This special shop should not be missed!”
“The owner was really nice and helpful. He engaged in meaningful conversations with me and another customer. He has a clear love for trading cards. I’d encourage any trade card collectors to go here”
“Grant is awesome! There are tons of comics and he knew exactly what boxes to look for when you ask him what you are looking for. Be prepared to stay for more than an hour and bring your money. It's worth the trip!”
“As soon as I walked into the store, I was greeted and hit with nostalgia. The owner is really hospitable, chill, and knowledgeable of his inventory and history of collectibles. The store is organized by categories, well displayed, and fairly priced. I picked up out-of-box figures and were in excellent condition. I highly recommend this store!”
“Great place in a historic building full of charm. Definitely a must visit for those who are serious about model railroading.. the shelves are stocked to the top with kits that are difficult to find elsewhere and the deals are some of the best I've seen in the hobby.”
“We went to Archie's to see if they were interested in a variety of items we wanted to sell. The entire experience was excellent and conducted with clarity, great communication, and professionalism. Their offers were fair, and they explained why certain things were not valued as we may have expected. We felt very comfortable there and recommend it others looking for their services.”
“Great affordable items on sale now that can add some fun to your apartment or home.
I see young women walking into the store with smiles thinking what can they do to make Valentines cheerful and happy for them…”
“Great little place tucked away in the north side. Figures ranging from McFarlane Metal Gear, to Godaikin, to Microman. If you have a hankering for vintage plastic, come here! Make sure you have enough though, your wallet will be screaming on the way out ?”
“Visited yesterday to get something framed. The person who typically does the framing wasn't there. There was however a most helpful associate! She makes me believe in customer service again!”
“Helpful staff, even though it was twenty minutes before closing and I was asking pretty trivial questions (no such thing as a stupid question unless it is coming from me??)”
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“Love this cozy airplane shop. The owner is super nice and I love going through the many diecast airplanes he has on his store. I'm glad to see a store like this still exist and I will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in Chicago area. Highly recommended to all!”