Mermaid & Weasel

Super nice people selling an interesting range of nerdy and pop-​culture themed merchandise, with some «sidewalk sale» type used items as well during warmer weather.
It’s a small space, but clean and decently organized, chock full of interesting items like printed reusable shopping bags, plushies, note cards, knickknacks, art, fun socks, and much more.
One of the owners knits many of the creations found in the store, including the adorable Cthulu I have on my desk right now (he has rainbow wings… because even Cthulu supports LGBT equality).

Great, cute gift shop that just opened on Main St. A lot of nerdy, science-​y, and geeky trinkets. It is small, but building up. This is a great place for a gift item that is in a good price range, but has some quirkiness to it. History, Unemployed Philosophers Guild, socks, Dr. Who, cool band-​aids — it’s an eclectic selection that I think will keep growing. Also, the owner makes a lot of knit/​crochet Cthulus and pies, very cute looking and well made. She was making some of them as I browsed and it seems that she’s a natural at it.
I talked with owner awhile and there seem to be great plans for the future of this store in terms of adding to the community. It already seems to have a home as part of the Queen City Comix store just up the street and Talking Leaves nearby. But also, I was told to look out for gaming and science events in the near future, which I’m totally excited about.
I hope they start carrying games and more items, though they’ve only been open less than a month and are still getting their footing. A nice game store in the city would be an excellent addition, especially one with a good quirky vibe and locally oriented business. Plus, the owner I spoke with was so nice! Definitely trying to give the community vibe. I’d definitely check them out again.

This shop has the coolest/​cutest/​nerdiest stuff you can find! Gnomes, ninjas, cats, Doctor Who, etc! And the owners are a couple of the nicest people you’ll ever meet!