a very small but usually crowded place that specializes in urban vinyl figures, occasionally they have awesome events such as signings with artists such as Scott Campbell and art shows.
Winner of Best Toy Store in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Check the comtemporary design pieces from toy and graffiti artists.
Try the cape blower machine to make sure you get the right look w your new superhero cape
Tuesday nights, IFC Center hosts Stranger Than Fiction documentary series w/ director Q&A. Time Out NY calls it an "only-in-New York experience." Read more.
The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff
C’mon now. How can you not love a store that sells a breakfast collection of characters with a bacon piece smoking a cigarette? Awesome!
Aside from exhibiting all types of media (such as fanzines, old cameras and arcade consoles), the facility also offers a 267-seat cinema with multiple weekend screenings. Read more.
This is THE place to go see an IMAX movie in the city. And if that’s not your thing, this theater does showcase more independent features. And the theater is clean and pleasant.
One of the most iconic structures in New York; perhaps best known for being climbed by a gigantic, kidnapped jungle ape clutching a screaming woman. Read more.
This is a great store, in the shadow of the Empire State Building, with an amazing collection of back issues, independent, adult, manga, and of course the greatest collection of Marvel and DC Read more.
Best place to paint and learn any Games Workshop game. Full of good painting tips and playing tips.
From special screenings to amazing panels, the PCFM is a Mecca for media/entertainment lovers. They also have great 4Square check-in specials.
Lots of cute Japanese merchandise, books, stationary, clothes, pens, pop culture things with a decent cafe upstairs. Must see for anyone interested in anime/Japan in general.
This triangle shaped building was built in 1902 and is considered the World's first Skyscraper. It has become famous in recent years as the setting of The Daily Bugle in the "Spider-Man" movies.
A classic local comic book shop that you didn't think existed anymore. Roger runs the best comic book store in the city.
According to Brooklyn Paper, the 60-seat ReRun Gastropub Theater screens indie movies every day, and serve bacon popcorn, pastries, and stuffed pretzels. Read more.
Are you in the cultural know? Feel like you could’ve hung with the likes of Warhol? Take the guided tour and brush up on your artistic trivia. You’ll need it to hobnob with the fashionista crowd.
They have gluten free red velvet cupcakes!! Amazing. Follow them on twitter for free cupcakes!
This place is great! Good selection of old school games with plenty of new stuff too. Staff is as friendly as you need them to be. Has gotten some tough reviews on Yelp but I've had great experiences.
Great for mainstream stuff but if you're looking for your indie fix best look elsewhere.
This is Cults' favorite bookstore in the city! Guitarist Brian Oblivion says, "you can get every single book here" and singer Madeline Follin adds, "and it smells great!"
Join the book club! It's the last Friday of every month and theres always a cool comics creator there!
Go to Bergen Street Comics and enjoy a great collection and friendly staff. Ask for something if you don't see it!
The cashiers are the brains of the operation. Watch the ppl behind them who make the orders. 75% of the time they get it wrong if you're not watching them. Tip well! They earn it in the morning!
I'm just drawn to ABP cuz of their almond croissants...period. Studying & traveling in Europe Ive had my share and these bar none are consistently the best. Not to mention they have good soup choices.
New bar/arcade in the LES features 22 rotating games, a surprisingly sophisticated (yet reasonably priced) selection of wine and sake, craft beer pours, and 40s of Colt 45s (via Thrillist) Read more.
Jonathan LeVine Gallery aims to exhibit work influenced by street art, comics, and pop culture by offering a space where artists are challenged to translate their work into a whitebox gallery setting. Read more.
One of the best comic book stores in the city, especially for back issues. Great selection of vintage and current toys, and very knowledgeable staff - ask them about titles you're not reading yet.
One of the best comic book stores in the city, and easy to miss (look for the sign in the street outside). Join their loyalty program for $20 off for every $100 you spend. Great for back issues
