Meltdown Comics & Collectibles
Los Angeles, CA 90046-3408
Phone: (323) 851-7283
- Cross Street:
- Gardner Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 11am-10pm, Wed 10am-10pm
Editorial Review for Meltdown Comics & Collectibles – by Kim Cooper
The Scene
Meltdown moved across Sunset into an enormous 9,000-square-foot space, allowing them to expand their already vast holdings in comics, illustrated books and new and vintage pop culture toys. The clientele is more literate and less geeky than you'd expect.
The Goods
Since 1993, Meltdown has been the premier place to find comics both mainstream and obscure. The selection of European comics and graphic novels is exceptional, as is the alternative/underground department. They're also the only local distributors for the deliciously goofy Japanese toys representing '70s cartoon stars Gon and Bakabone. The traditional comic shop fare is enhanced with trading cards, lunch boxes, T-shirts, mugs, action figures and even some original art. Monthly signings bring folks like Matt Groening, Clive Barker and Mark Hamill in to meet and greet their fans.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasDon't miss the Baby Melt boutique in the front of the store; it specializes in classic and unusual children's literature, cool togs for babies and bigger tykes and a groovy selection of fine clothing for teen girls and youthful grownups.
User Reviews for Meltdown Comics & Collectibles
05/18/2006 Posted by debaoki
Meltdown is one of the reasons why I love living in L.A. -- it's the best comic shop! A mind-boggling array of collectors toys, old and new greet you as you walk in. Walk in further to this brightly-lit, cheerful and quirky space and you'll find comics and books galore: there's mainstream superhero titles like X-Men and Teen Titans to Japanese manga books, indie comics, graphic novels, cinema/design books and much more. The staff is friendly and always ready to recommend something new and cool. A fun hangout for Hollywood creative types and closet geeks.
Pros: Great selection, Friendly service, Clean yet quirky
Cons: Limited parking
Schedule
| 10/18/2008 | Felt Club: Mini-Craft Fair | |
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| 11/01/2008 | Felt Club: Mini-Craft Fair | |
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| 11/22/2008 | Felt Club: Mini-Craft Fair | |
| 11/29/2008 | Felt Club: Mini-Craft Fair | |
| 12/06/2008 | Felt Club: Mini-Craft Fair | |
| 12/13/2008 | Felt Club: Mini-Craft Fair | |
| 12/20/2008 | Felt Club: Mini-Craft Fair | |
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