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“This was the magnum opus of collectible stores. Have never been in a place like this, a safe haven in New York. Come here if you want to enjoy the good things in life.”
“This is a place where all your nerdy, anime loving dreams come true. Staff is very nice and helpful all the time. Overall a great place to shop for your nerdy/geeky crafty needs.”
10:30AM - 6PM
11 E 33rd St, New York
Hobby Shops
“NYC's longest running board game & rpg shoppe (I think, my research is minimal on this) is literally floor to ceiling games. You can find not only new release, but titles from decades ago among it's packed shelves. This place is truly worth a visit when you are in Manhattan.”
“Love book stores which are virtually a relic of the past. A nice place to spend some time browsing titles. I was looking for books for our grandchildren. I noticed it was a draw for some neighborhood seniors as a place to cool off on a hot summer day while reading up on some titles.”
“Thank you Henry for being a gracious proprietor and kind soul. We were treated as family. Fanny pack and birthday gift purchased at reasonable price. Always a good idea to go in and say hello!”
11AM - 7:30PM
16 E 17th St, New York
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“The sign outside suggests this is either a Hare Krishna storefront or a first generation head shop. Don't be deceived. Inside is one of the hippest (and hippiest) stores in the Village.
True to their name, they have beads, lots of them, from plastic to semi-precious and in all price ranges. Ditto crystals, minerals, regional handicrafts from Mexico and India, beaded curtains, you name it.
They also have a few thousand holiday ornaments, with an emphasis on cultural icons past and present. Are there elves and Santas, sure. But you'll also find Taylor Swift ornaments, Wizard of Oz/Wicked ornaments. Puppies, cats, birds, Hindi gods, Tim Curry (as Dr. Frank-N-Furter), wica-themed things, Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royals, manga, the Golden Girls, tacos, Harry Styles, and hypodermic needles. Most are glass and in good taste; some of in decidedly bad taste (I wanted those most of all).
Because it's a little dusty in spots, it still gives a 1970's, "Whole Earth" vibe. Thankfully, the courteous staff (Candace helped me and she was a delight) brings a wholesome and helpful air to the place. I bought a Glinda the Good Witch and a Taylor Swift ornament but expect to go back for a Botox syringe.
If you've read my other reviews (i.e., More and More and John Derian) you know I'm huge a fan of great ornaments. This shop makes a worthy companion to those other two with very little overlap in the products they offer. I wish I'd stumbled in sooner.
Just for good measure, pick up a little Rose Quartz to help get your through the holidays (these are tough times, maybe a crystal will help).
Who is going to love it? Christmas freaks, jewelry people, yogis, fashionistas, drag queens, crafters, and the rest of the cool kids.”
10AM - 8PM
761 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn
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“One of my favorite places in the whole world. An art store for the community run by artists ? Everyone always talks about places that are long since closed but I remember them all and A&C is like what if they were kind and welcoming, too.”
“My favorite board game store in the city! The play space is a bit small but it's manageable. The staff is top notch and the community is simply amazing!
They have most if not all of the popular board games as well as a selection of minis and paint supplies. They also have a good selection of rpg material and supplies!
If ever you find yourself close by, I highly recommend a quick browse!”
“It’s a nice store has a lot of options for crafts supplies. Definitely worth checking out. Staff is very helpful and they know their way around so they can quickly find things for you. I also recommend calling them before going to ask if they have what you’re looking for just to save you a trip. But if you’re just browsing and not sure what you want, definitely check it out.”
“The store was smaller than I expected, but the items and objects that they had in the store were incredible. They had a REAL human skeleton and many other animals and creatures for your amazement. If you're into animals or sea creatures, then I strongly recommend you to come here.”
“This review is in memory of my father Rick who passed away one week ago from today, Father's Day. Fountain Pen Hospital brought my father a lot of joy and he worked closely with the previous owners who were dear friends. I have many beautiful pens gifted to me from my father from here that I cherish.”
“Phenomenal store focused on building communities for tabletop games, TCGs, RPGs, and wargames. Easily the most inclusive wargming community (e.g.: Warhammer 40k, Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, and Battletech) in NYC, and home to some of the best 40k regular tournaments and leagues in the tri-state area. Great store and staff!”
“Call the guy was awesome on the phone. I went down to his store. Store was one of the best stores I have been in on the East Coast from Florida. I will definitely be back every year. Guy is super knowledgeable treated me like a king. Thank you.”
“Tannen's shop is magical. Anyone who has made it to the 6th floor at number 45 and to door 608 will end up in a paradise for magicians. Hundreds of tricks are waiting behind the large counter to be demonstrated and purchased. There is also a whole library of magical literature on the shelves.”
“The frame I ordered from Amazon arrived broken so I came to Blick. Shout-out to Oz who patiently help me choose the right frame and helped me set it up correctly. Much appreciated!”
“Cool game store. Really nice dudes at front counter and very courteous. Be advised NO WARHAMMER and no model glue. They have paint but again it’s not Citadel. However, lots of board games and play space in the rear. Seems cool but needs the 40K to make me a common.”
“They is a really nice selection of comics available to buy. They also have a really nice selection of other things such as Pokémon cards, which is always a welcome addition to a comic bookstore, friendly Workers and an overall pleasant experience My only thing is the hours aren’t the best But still overall great store”
3 - 10PM
874 4th Ave, Brooklyn
Hobby Shops
“Its fine its loud asf with the guy screaming vanguard players!!!! Every hr and its tons of racism and random stuff happening but its not a bad place n its pretty chill they have tons of options and i dont believe a limit on cards which is cool 10 entry fee for tournament and everyone who plays round 1 gets a promo theyre very organized with the games and signing up so its chill just too loud for me personally but i like it there”
9AM - 9PM
465 River Rd, Edgewater
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“It has oil and acrylic paints, a variety of brushes and various plastic arts, including frames ready for your paintings, as well as various materials that can be sublimated and equipment to personalize clothing and accessories. I bought Windsor & Newton Acrylics, which are what I use in my paintings.”
“Decided to make this one of my stops during my trip to NYC. I gotta say it was well worth it!
Upon entry, Vic was super welcoming and inviting to come check out the shop! The selection here is absolutely mind boggling! They have everything you could ever need when it comes to any TCG.
Not only that, but the service is incredible! They showed me some slabs, some sealed product, and had some sweet deals!
Great shop owned by a great family! Will be returning next time I am in the city!”
“I'm so glad this store is still open. One of the few true mom-and-pop stores that I've been to. Good selection of Star Trek ships and Gundam! Looking forward to getting some 1/100 Gunpla.”
“Awesome old school hobby store. The owners are super friendly, genuine enthusiasts, and very helpful.
The store is a goldmine of kits, and trains. Ask to head downstairs or out the back, there’s way more to the store than you’d expect.”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
304 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst
Hobby Shops
“Never been to a card store like this … absolutely insane selection. I’m forgetting the owners name but super cool dude. Bought 3 times in 3 weeks and he has good prices. Even got a few freebies. Spot is recommended for card enthusiasts!!”
“It’s a dime in a dozen to find a unique shop like this in New York. It truly is wonderful that there are beautiful shops like this one dedicated to crafts like knitting and sewing. I was in complete awe when I entered this shop. Everything was so beautiful! I loved all the rainbow of colors of the fabrics and yarn. I loved there was wall to wall of yarn in so many vibrant colors. I spent a lot of time looking at the fabrics and their beautiful colors and patterns. I was imagining all the projects I can for my home using all those fabrics. I loved that the shop had cute items for home decor. The shop even had all the tools needed for sewing and knitting. From scissors to thread to measuring tape. I also spent a lot of time looking at the sewing books and project books the shop carries. The shop offers all kinds of sewing and knitting classes. The best thing about this shop is that everything is excellent quality. Everyone should visit this shop.”
“Depends on the store and who’s working. Some are nice , and some well , maybe they should look for a new job without the public! However they no longer carry Wilton stuff. It’s hard to get all the things you need. Every store seems to move the bakery stuff around , idk why. Prices are high for basic needs like tubes, knives(decorating) . Don’t know why they took out Wilton gear. And girl today was troubled by her pet. So hard to find ppl who want to work. Every one lately seems to be consumed with some thing else. I know when there’s something at home you’re worried, however my boss use to say when you walk in , your problems stay outside.”
“Can't say anything bad about them. I had a client call and order over the phone and it was available for a smooth and clean pickup the same day. I can always find what I need and they have multiple NYC locations (and a very user-friendly website) just in case you can't find what you need. I even picked up a compact drawing board for myself. The staff was so friendly and approachable that it was an easy sale.”
9AM - 9PM
555 5th Ave, New York
Hobby Shops
“I met Victoria Monét here for a photo op, got a copy of her new book and passed her team some of my R&B beats. Hopefully, she uses at least 1 of the beats on that hard drive and win herself another Grammy Award ? ?”
“This is a really big prime Michaels but it's not as stocked as a lot of smaller Michaels. It's ok, I'm just really happy they didn't close this one down because I would need to drive to Queens to get stuff”
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“I drove from Harlem to have two pictures framed and I'm so glad I did. Angela was the sales associate/framer who helped me. She was an absolute sweetheart. Not only is she knowledgeable but she's patient and kind. This will be my go-to location for any framework needed from now on.”