Japantown Collectibles

There’s a lot of inventory here but I agree it’s a bit cluttered and there’s no good organization here. They have some toys and stuffed animals and random board games. I think the other stores in this mall area are generally more organized.

Rude staff. I wish I could say more about this place. Perhaps learning to greet customers, saying hello, excuse me, please and thank you, will be helpful.

These guys seem to have been in business forever, and little has changed in the actual store layout. Basically a crap ton of toys, with very little moving space which can be a huge problem if there are actual people in the store besides you and the workers.
Besides this, they have a decent selection of toys, but mostly overpriced. Still you might find that hidden gem you have been looking for since you were five years old. Just prepare to pay an arm and both your legs for it.
Still, despite my tone, this is an awesome little landmark in Japan Town, and I hope they never leave.

Came to this place after scouring the rest of SF in search of Gundam Markers (Japantown is kinda far from my house) and coming up with nothing. Not only did these guys have the ultra fine tip pens I was looking for, they also had an excellent selection of pretty random plamo. Lots of Gundam, a couple ZOIDS, some Ghost in the Shell vehicles (I picked up a HAW 206 spider tank), and I think I may have seen an Evangelion piece, too, as well so loads of other things I either didn’t recognize or can’t remember. Pricing is on the higher side (after investigating, I realized I paid almost 25−50% more for mine than online), but I’m all for supporting local businesses when possible and imports ain’t cheap. They’ve got loads of plushies, but I didn’t really pay them any mind, and a decent looking selection of Tamiya paints. You’ll have to ask for help with those, as they’re in a case behind a mountain of stuff. I was also wanting to pick up a couple metallic Gundam Markers and some building supplies, but their stock was a little low. They gave me lots of helpful info on when I could expect them to be restocked, though!
It’s definitely hidden pretty well, unfortunately. It’s tucked behind a corner in the Kinokuniya building and I 100% recommend you check it out! Don’t bother with their site, though. It’s defunct.

The store is small and packed… packed full of amazing items for any animé or video game fan that is! They carry figures from all sorts of series and companies including Nendoroids, Pullips, and Play Arts Kai figures. There’s a wide selection from blind boxes, to Gundam kits, to plushies and pillows. It’s always on my list of stores to visit when I go to Japantown.

Too many Gundam models everywhere XD
The store is chock full of them that the store seems tight in places, especially the day I visited it since there was a festival going on.
The store does supply other items like plushs, body pillows, backpacks, animé figures, keychains, etc.
Overall, it has a pretty nice variation in items but it’s hard to display them all.

Don’t come to Japantown Collectibles without some time on your hands — it will give you the saddest regrets! Luckily, I do so enjoy following my own advice.
I love this store. There are so many, many, many model-​building kits (from all kinds of fandoms and also of vehicles one might see in the real world). There are lots and lots of character book bags, shopping bags, and backpacks. They have tons of stuffed animals, plushies, UFO (claw machine) toys, and other soft items. There are games, and there are art-​style statuettes, and figurines figurines figurines figurines! So many figurines. Tiny blind-​box figurines, larger-​scale figurines, dolls and other figural awesomeness from, among other places, Japan and the US. Fandoms upon fandoms, spanning decades and genres.
And the folks are super nice. Down-​to-​earth and generous with their customers. It’s a pleasure for me to spend time there. Lots of time there. Like a giant nerd. Oh, yes.
what a wonderful

Yet another recommendation from my brother who lives out in Cali. The store is about average to medium sized but you wouldn’t know because the place is SO CRAMPED. Their selection is varied but unless you ask it’ll be difficult to find on your own. I went in looking for Gundam models, which they did have, but because of their varied selection didn’t that many models. I also found their prices to be on the high end, so I would recommend getting something there if you couldn’t find it anywhere else, including online or were just that desperate.

This place reminds me of toy stores in Asia; crowded, unorganized, very very small room to walk around and not to mention the employees watching you from every corner of the store like a hawkwatching it’s prey.
But every time I come here I tend to find what I was looking for, let it be a suitable gift for a friend or a Gundam model I was looking for. The disorganization some folks pointed out in other reviews is something I would not change about this store; rummaging through piles of whatever is in front of you will help you discover something totally unexpected and introduce you to new stuff. But if you’re in a hurry don’t hesitate to ask one of the guys there. It seems to me that they know where everything is located in the store and they’ll definitely help you find what you are looking for.

An amazing experience! I walked in and asked if they had anything portal related and the guys there helped find anything and everything portal. They were so nice and helpful and found everything I wanted. They have such a good selection of figures and toys, I will be back every time I’m in the SF area. Awesome awesome awesome!

This place has body pillows with animé girls printed on them, figurines, and other random stuff… This is definitely a store for people who like collectibles or just like to browse at Japanese toys, games, and other knick knacks. The shop is small and a bit cramped but there’s plenty to look at! Employees are friendly too.

Toys, Collectibles, action figures, of all kinds. Pick from various Animé, comic books, cartoons, tv shows. At first glance it’s like coming upon a overstocked cluttered storage. But give yourself a moment to get over the visual overload. It’s a small spot packed with stuff. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect spot to get fits for your fan friends. I got a Star Trek Next Generation communicator magnetic pin.

Messy and dusty, disorganized, hard to walk through the aisles because there are so many boxes and small aisles, and expensive. There’s a lot of stuff in here but they didn’t even have what we were looking for.
Also, don’t even think about bringing a kid in here unless you like to be watched, followed, and yelled at.

Well, I had to give this place another try. I came in, W/​O my little boy and I was impressed. Lots of very cool toys to spend my hard earned cash on. The guy behind the counter was friendly and pleasant. Got an item and I know Ill be back for the cool Ship and RC car I saw.

Unlike many of the shops in Japantown, this place isn’t filled with exclusively japanese teenage girl toys and assorted items. You can find some cool super hero toys and other random collectibles in this packed spot. Definitely worth checking out.

Whenever I am in need of some animé collectibles to clutter up my house, I love going to this place. They always seem to update their stock with the newest items from Japan but the downside to that is that my money often goes away as quickly as it comes.
While the store is small and you wouldn’t expect to find much in here, they manage to neatly stack all their items somehow in a way where they know where all their inventory is. I don’t know how they manage to do that but it works. So if you’re looking for some sort of animé goodness to decorate your area with, I recommend checking this place out. There’s a good chance they’ll have what you’re looking for somewhere in that organized mess!

This. Place. Is. Amazing.
If I could take anything I wanted from this place, no questions asked, I’d be walking out with a truck full of items. The sheer number of things this place has is hard to document: action figures, figurines, plushies, plushie SLIPPERS, bookbags, keychains, wallets, model kits, cards, posters, and that’s not even scratching the surface. This store is jampacked, filled to the ceilings and lined to the walls with mountains of goods that make me wish I was a millionaire with bags of money to burn. But unfortunately, that’s the problem with Japantown Collectibles; almost everything here is overpriced. I have found a few gems that were priced fairly, but for the most part I leave here empty handed and with a heavy heart because what I want is simply unaffordable. Also, while I love the huge array of goods here, the problem is that this store is so tiny that walking around is nearly impossible. Walking side by side is impossible in this store and I feel like I’m constantly worried about knocking something over or destroying something. But alas, with so many rare items and amazing finds, it’s hard to find fault with the place for me. The guys who work here are super friendly and helpful, and not to mention patient. It’s a must-​stop every time I come to Japantown.

I frequent this place more than I really should. There’s an amazing selection of things to be had, from gashapon figures that can range from $ 2 – 10 bucks all the way to the high end 12″ figures that almost dominate a corner of the store and can hit the dizzying $ 300 range. There’s also a large selection of little keychains and pins, not to mention plushies and RC cars.
I’m a huge fan of Revoltech and Figma figures, so I end up hitting the store mainly for those. I’ve gotten into customizing lately in no small part thanks to an ecorche class I took a semester or two ago, and I’ve been pleasantly suprised coming into the store. There’s a good selection of paints hidden behind some of the wall-​scrolls they’ve got. Not to mention they’re the only place in the city I was able to find Apoxie Sculpt without having to order it online and have it delivered. It’s in the far corner of the store, in one of the glass containers tucked by the window looking out onto the street, in case you’re looking for some.
The staff’s also very friendly and attentive and more likely than not can answer any question you throw at them regarding any of their products. Also real cool to be able to have a correct time frame of when they restock things instead of being given a guesstimate.
You do have to pay a bit of a premium when you buy things here though. That’s the pain of getting things stateside though, and I’m willing to put up with it — I like actually walking out with what I bought instead of waiting weeks for it to arrive by mail. What’s nice is that they don’t try to bleed you dry either unlike other stores in the mall.
The space might be a little small in the front of the store, but it’s definitely a great little place to check out.

This is every Japanophile’s dream come true. Figurines, posters, pins, plushies, you name it, they got it, but for a price (you knew there’d be a catch, didn’t you?). Good place to go for rare stuff, but I’d probably save my dollar and buy online for the more run of the mill fare.
Staff is fairly knowledgeable about their products, of which they must have thousands. The only bummer is the store feels crazy cramped like you might knock something over which always makes me anxious. Also because of the sheer volume of stuff it’s sort of hard to browse casually. They are banking on the fact that you’re coming in *knowing* what you’re looking for. If one is a fan of animé series (which I am not — I’ve tried, really!) this is place for you, along with random comic book/​movie paraphernalia.

It is unbelievably difficult to complete a task as simple as flying a kite.
Believe it or not, you actually have to have a kite in your possession. Apparently that’s a difficult item to find, at least if you don’t want to spend more than $ 25 on it, or you’re too lazy to make one. We visited both Sports Basements, only to find that if we wanted to fly a kite, we’d have to hand over $ 50+. Yikes!
I was about ready to give up on the task [at least until the summer when more people are likely to go fly kites], but lo and behold, when wandering around Japantown over the weekend, we happened upon a small selection of kites in the back corner of Japantown Collectibles. Imagine the joy that filled my little beating and hopeful heart when I came across this:
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Sure, there are the typical animé-​obsessive games, toys, and knick-​knacks in here. In fact, it looks like an explosion of such games, toys, and knick-​knacks, but get this — there are kites! They are reasonably priced. Although marked at $ 20.99, the kite was actually $ 18.99.
I can’t wait to fly it.
Yes, they take American Express.