Know any good toy stores in California?

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Dark Starscream, May 21, 2009.

  1. Dark Starscream, May 21, 2009
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    I'm arriving to Botcon on Tuesday to take in the sights. Does anybody know of any good toy stores that sell Transformers? I'd like to find some Henkei on the cheap, if possible. Thanks!
     
  2. Bocc Kob, May 21, 2009
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    I didn't think they sold Henkei in the States.
     
  3. ORIO, May 21, 2009
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    I think he's asking about specialty shops.

    But since you're going to Botcon, wouldn't that be the best place for... I dunno... Transformers?? :lol 

    I'd poke around in the California sightings thread though. Those guys will have the skinny on local shops in cali I'm sure.
     
  4. Vexza, May 21, 2009
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    There's a place in Oakland whose name I don't remember... but that's if you want to get NEAR Oakland. xP

    Yep. I'm no help. I just go to Target. xD
     
  5. Scythe, May 21, 2009
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    There's a small store at the mall in Montclair, which is kinda far from Pasadena, but anyways, this little store is called Anime Club, and I've bouht Henkei bots there for like $10-25 bucks.
     
  6. MegaHavok, May 22, 2009
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    "Len & Kathy's Collectibles 1215 5 Beach Blvd #E Anaheim, CA 92804-4829
    714-995-4151
    It is at the corner of beach and Ball

    Anaheim is about 40 minutes away from Botcon. At this one street intersection you will find 4 very good toy stores. One of them is 80' action figures, another is older more vintage stuff, the other two are more random. There is also a really good hobby/model store across the street if your a kitbasher and a comic book store.

    Honestly I would think any good toy store that close will be packing it up and going to botcon
     
  7. Solscud007, May 22, 2009
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    Dunno if they will be open Saturday but Wed you can try and go to Frank and Sons. everyone should go to Frank and Sons.
     
  8. kllrwlf, May 22, 2009
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    Most of the stores will be at Botcon. Definitely check out Frank and Son's for the stuff that they didn't bring to Botcon. :) 
     
  9. Dark Starscream, May 23, 2009
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    Thanks for the recommendations!
     
  10. flamingunicron, May 23, 2009
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    ya, this place is really good. I recommend Phat Collectibles. The owners are very nice, and they have very good prices usually.
     
  11. MegaHavok, May 23, 2009
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    I like Phat collectibles. He has an awesome G1 collection on display to drool on. However since he is kinda an action figure expert He has a better selection but I never find any real bargains there. Len and kathys can be hit or miss but I have gotten some real steals there
     
  12. AutobotSDG, May 23, 2009
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    I believe the store you're thinking of is Kimono My House. Unfortunately, they closed up shop earlier this year as the owner decided to retire.

     
  13. Shin-Gouki, May 23, 2009
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    If you are heading down to OC anyway (Len & Kathy's Collectibles and Phat Collectibles) You might hit Anime King On Edinger in Huntingtion Beach too.