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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great selection of comic books, graphic novels, anime, movies, figures/statues, shirts, and other assorted geekware, at decent prices.The action figures seem skewed toward Star Wars and McFarlane,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some of these reviews are pretty funny, and right on the nose about Forbidden Planet. True, it is a bit cramped inside, they have the bag check policy which can be kind of annoying, and some staff...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Would love to give a great review of this establishment...really would! But I didn't make it very far in the store - actually up to the "bag check" station. The person behind that counter stopped me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Somebody's trying to make this a good store, they really are. They just moved the checkout throne down to floor-level, things are always being rearranged, and the staff has gradually become less...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very much a fan! Ah...a place where I can indulge my sci-fi/fantasy hunger. I'm actually new to graphic novels, but they have a great selection (rows and rows) of sci-fi and fantasy novels...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second best comic shop in NYC. Tons of back issues. Lots of fanboy/ hipster t-shirts, stickers, posters etc. Great selection of action figures.They also stay open real late on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not into superheroes, but not into indie comics? Where can a fan find a perfect balance of the superhero and the hipster? Here it is. This store has many things to it. It has a decent stock of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The definitive general comic book store in New York City. Perfect if you want to go in and browse their selection as they have a great variety ranging from traditional American superheroes,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There was a time when I used to collect superhero comics. Then, a few years later in life, I used to enjoy seeing what Fantagraphics and Drawn and Quarterly were publishing, and what Peter Bagge was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a huge art nerd, but i've never been into comic books.... until now! this place is chock full of gooey chocolatey illustrated goodness, and a great place to spend some time investigating. it can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my goodness there is no way you can walk in here and not spend 5 hours looking around. I have never seen such a variety! Also, the guys working there are super cool and laid back. There are so many...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forbidden Planet is a nerd's wet dream!It consists of Two floors that focus on Comic, Graphic Novels, and everything in between. You have to check your bag at front, but that's alright.By the front,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun place! And I'm not even a comic book reader.It's alot of fun to explore retro and modern comics and manga.GREAT Collectibles. Makes me feel like a 10 year old boy.Um. Eew.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really cool collectibles, rad t-shirts, solid selection of graphic novels and an informed staff make this a heavily trafficked stomping ground for uber nerds, kids and cool guys of all shapes and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought my boyfriend a buttload of Batman graphic novels here, and he hasn't stopped thanking me since.Thanks, Forbidden Planet, for helping us rediscover our love life.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give Forbidden Planet 5 stars, cuz this place was the funnest, most satisfying comic/collectibles store in the city, prompting multiple visits. Location is a definite plus, too. Never had a problem...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 words = comic book heaven.They have everything here from action figures to collectibles, ugly dolls, mangas, comics, EVERYTHING! However I didn't spend too long to check around since I was in a rush...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Favorite comic/ manga storeI love going here especially when buying my manga.It's very cheap and if you buy 3 shojo jump books they charge you 20 dollars amazing. The manga is upstairs and the room...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is rather epic. Hence, I shall treat its review as such.PART I: ENTER THE FORBIDDEN PLANETLike most big comic stores, most males in the 16-38 yr old demographic walk in here looking cool...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bring my son in here often. I appreciate the selection of comics and toys. They always have interesting stuff that you don't find at other toy stores. I don't know much about the comics, but we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I go to NYC I go here to get my geek on. Good selection. I tend to ignore the staff and look for what I want and always have a great time there. Its worth a stop in if your near Union Square.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, dude at the cash register, that's right. When I pointed at the Yelp sticker on your door, I knew what I was doing. That was no empty gesture, rather a signal of warning--that I would tell people...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
who doesn't like comics? the staff is knowledgeable about their comics, characters, books, etc. They're pretty friendly and aren't trying to push stuff on you.Lots to look at, lots of t shirts, toys,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i dunno much about the books in here sadly but they sure are visually appealing. so many different sizes and shapes its pretty spectacular how much choice one has. my only gripe is that no one ever...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's true. Some of the guys that work here tend to be such smug, condescending assholes. But the place is an excellent source for comic needs. Every store in Manhattan seemed to be out of the Action...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming down here and browsing for new items by the few graphic novelists I follow. They also have great graphic art books that I like browse sometimes (they also make wonderful gifts for that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come in here a few times to buy gifts for my comic loving friends. I was surprised by the massive amount stuff that was in this store. The staff was more than friendly and helped me with all my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A pretty comprehensive store. Frankly I was shocked at how many items this place holds. But like the other reviewers say, the spaces are kind of tight and you'll be bumping into people ALOT. Still,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really cool superhero / comic book store full of comics, books, and super heroes. geek level is through the roof. I just got back from there after picking up the Watchmen comic, and I gotta say,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I went on a mission last summer, To find this art book by this Erotic Japanese Anime artist named ,Junko Mizuno.My relationship with this store had been hit or missed since day 1.Untill that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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I would never recommend this place. They have the worst prices on collectables and action figures in the entire city, let alone anywhere else in the region. They also have the worst return policy i have ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best comic book and collectible stores in the city. It's got a great selection of current comics and an even better selection of Graphic Novels. Unlike most comic book shops, Forbidden...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Indulge yourself in a little geekdom by coming here. I, for one, always have a great time whenever I come here, except when it's crowded because then you've got to squeeze your way through the aisles....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a girl geek. I like to think of myself as a super human. This place fufills my need for geek fantasy with its manga, anime and comics on two levels. I prefer the upper level because it is the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place and they have great art books. Since i'm a 2000AD fan, I really appreciate this store because they always have issues in stock. They have a Brian Bolland book I want so bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Why? BECAUSE THEY ACTUALLY DIVIDE OUT THEIR COMIC BOOKS PROPERLY. It drives me nuts when you're at a comic book store and you can't figure out where you are. This is geek heaven....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never anything but good experiences with the FP. I always find what I want and much much more.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service. I have a few subscriptions with them and they never let me down. Plus, student and subscriber discounts mean the lowest prices in the city for new comics.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The thing is, Forbidden Planet isn't as geeky as everyone is portraying it to be. None of the employees appear to be socially autistic. They have a wide range of items which are not necessarily...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was overly crowded, but definitely worth the visit. I was really glad that I was able to find what I was looking for, because I couldn't find it at this one comic book store located near...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovers of fantasy unite! Or just get the hell out of my way so I can get the newest Y: The Last Man or Scalped. Loads of stuff here for all your comic, graphic novel, and worlds of fantasy needs. No....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BACK OFF. JABBA THE HUT AND PRINCESS LEIA IN HER CHAINS ARE MINE. After I scrape up some cash to buy themAlso, cash to buy all the comic books & graphic novels in this place.Also, cash to buy all the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great comic shop. If you're a student, you can get 10% off, which can be a big deal if you're buying regularly. Huge graphic novel selection. It can get a little crowded, though, which can make the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will most definitely stumble over something new and exciting if you spend enough time here. An innocent trip to Forbidden Planet "just to look around", kicked off my JTHM graphic novel addiction....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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... but it's kinda crowded inside. They make good use with the space they have, but I wish there were some more labels on the shelves other than "By alphabetical order". All of Frank Miller, Alan Moore, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a specific comic book for a gift ("Bloom County Babylon"), so I immediately thought of Forbidden Planet. I'd actually never walked into this store before, but I'd passed it many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*GEEKSPLOSION!*(Batman action figures!)*NERDGASM!*(Little Nemo in Slumberland!)*DORKAPALOOZA!*(A giant bust of Darth Vader! Classy!)*ACCIO NERD REFERENCE!*(That last one was kind of ironic...)
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend recommended I check out Forbidden Planet when I visited New York, and like a good little fan girl, I went. And golly gee, I was not disappointed.The place is well lit and chock full of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went looking for kawaii cute Japanese stuff.. there is a big selection of lolita Japanese figurines but that really isn't my thing. All in all an interesting stop but I didn't find what I wanted.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh FP, I heart you so.I go here for comics. Lots and lots of comics. Every week. And when I'm at school in Baltimore, my dad is a saint and goes for me- he loves the place almost as much as I do, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A really fun place to visit. I'd say this place has more collectibles -- action figures, random toys and objects -- than other comic stores, although Forbidden Planet's comic collection is huge. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic comic store. Their current issues are always in pristine condition and they have an unrivaled selection of graphic novels.They also have a fair selection of magazines, a large selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No, the staff probably wont like you. But that's all right, because at any comic shop, you don't go by the friendliness of the employees, but the quality of their selection. And in this regard,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Any store that asks men to check in their messengers/man-bags at the entrance BUT lets women carry in their purses big enough to fit a German shepherd gets only one star. HMMMMMPFFFHHHH! Enough said!
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been inside a comic book store since about 1992 or so, and the last time I did, I looked over and Rob Zombie was standing next to me, which was a weird experience. For some bizarre reason, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesomeness, this is the place for you anime fans, the have the most awesome figurines, and mangas adn other parapinailia
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What to get for the woman who has everything?"And," you may ask, "who might that be?"My mom.Let me tell you a story -- when I was younger, while my dad would show my brother and me his old baseball...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah manga!!!! I love the selection they have. I can usually find back issues for the ones I'm just getting into. They have a great selection of indie comics along with their mainstream offerings....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best comic store in the downtown area. They've got a huge selection of comics, trades, statues, toys, & collectibles. The second floor is dedicated to manga, anime, and RPGs. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate that when you first come into the place they yell "check your bag!" but having been there countless times, i know to hand it off as soon as i walk in. After that its geek heaven for me. I can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is probably enough to give any comic book geek an orgasm - but then again, it wouldn't take much to do that anyways.So I walked in here, one employee greeted me and asked me if I needed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ive taken my younger brother here on numerous occasions. im not a great lover of comic books, but i do appreciate a batman comic here and there. the selection is amazing. coming in with my brother,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where else would I go for a graphic novel?
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As someone that used to be a hardcore comics geek, I appreciate the magnificence that is Forbidden Planet. While it doesn't have many back issues -you're pretty much stuck with purchasing TPB...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been forever and a day since I've gone to Forbiden Plannet. And since I moved here two years ago, I haven't been at all. So it was refreshing to stop in while walking around with C. yesterday...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very unusual place here, but I loved it!
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A commerical comic store with appeal. It has plenty of the newest comics and graphic novels out with some great collectibles. The people working there are generally pretty nice and helpful. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here when I want to just sit around all day, read comics, drink beer, eat pizza, and listen to Rush's Greatest Hits. I always look for the Roger Dean book of YES album covers. God, I'm a nerd.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comic books and collectables.This store has evolved alot through the years. I don't frequent this store much anymore. Their comic book section is only relegated to recent releases, but they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a total comic/cards/graphic novel/toy/game/anime geek. well, i used to be. now, i'm just a mere poser. been too busy for that stuff, but whenever i step into this store, it makes me feel like i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Geek central. The kind of overdone opulence and attention to detail that makes dorks go nuts. What most comic book nerds think of when they think of heaven (except a naked Erin Gray is running the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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I'm just starting to get into the world of comics and was admittedly a little worried that I would feel like a total philistine walking into a place like this with nary a clue, but I was really pleasantly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The comic shop for the person who does most of their reading in trade paperback format--because they have just about *everything* you could want in trades, and lots of great geeky accessories and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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I don't read a lot of sci-fi. I've only gone in here a couple of times with my LOTR fanatic friends...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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Forbidden Planet is the Sci-Fi/fantasy fan as they have loads of nerdy items: Buffy dolls, funky tee...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Welcome to the wacky world of the Forbidden Planet. If you're expecting some kind of weird sexual sh...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a strange place, and I can't say that I was welcomed with open arms when I walked in. But I had to see the inside of this place. I've been to a lot of comic book stores, but this one is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Want to know what the plot for V for Vendetta was before the Wachowskis got a hold of it? Need the ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can be here all day. Great indy/ goth comic book section, and every trade paper back you could ever imagine.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. A well loved comic-stop shop, and there's no denying that Forbidden Planet has a wide selection of comics, trades, action figures and other collectibles. It's not the most welcoming place in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantasy fans meet and mingle at this busy store that stocks graphic novels, toys, and collectibles alongside art books and video games.Fun place if you either have time to kill or know what you are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a huge selection of everything you would expect to find in a comic shop and more. Artbooks, DVDs, toys and figurines. There's even Magic and the likes if you venture upstairs.It's a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brother loves comics so I have been in here a few times with him. He always raves about this place and aparantly they have a bunch of things that are hard to find elsewhere. It's also decorated...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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Forbidden Planet has it all. This place has a great selection for all your comic book needs and or ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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Forbidden Planet is like a wacked out acid trip to comic book world and kitschy knick knacks galore....
judysbook.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic comic book/anime store. Tons of figurines available.For both the newbie and the connossieur.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going there since I was ten years old and it was in it's original location one block down from where it now sits on 12th and Broadway. FP is a great shop for the latest mainstream comics...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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Forbidden Planet offers a wide selection of new comics, graphic novels, toys, games, and DVDs for hard core geeksters to sci fi nuts right down to the hipster wannabe cool scenesters. You won't find too much...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the comic book/sci-fi geek. Wide selection. I love their figurines and collectibles, though I'd never actually want to put one in my room. Plenty of cool gadgets to look at. But they have way...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of new comics and collectibles. You can also find rare and independent stuff too. This place doesn't feel quite as commercialized as some of the other stores in Midtown. This place also has the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best pop culture stores in the city. It's a block away from Strands. They sell anime comics and pop culture items. They also sell graphic novels and movies from underground culture.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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Forbidden Planet is a new comic store. The y have a nice set-up with lots of figurines and other cool collectibles. They only carry new issues of comics, no back issues, which is a porblem for most comic...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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Everything is pretty much just stashed. The building is big but faded inside. No problem finding recent comics but i doubt you'll get the back issues you want unless its a graphic novel. The place has got...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Full of everything nerdy and geeky. Filled with rows of comics, althought not the best of selection since it only carries mostly Marvel, Horse and DC. There is a simple video games section with a playable tv...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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They actually have two locations now, one in the village and the other in battery park city. Known ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NYC's premier comic book store, Forbidden Planet offers a wide selection of new comics, graphic novels, toys, games, and DVDs. If you're looking for a new graphic novel, this is the first place to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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A little unorganized and "crowded" for the space they have. Seem to have a good selection of toys and comics but wouldn't say great(considering their rep & how long they've been around). Once I hunted down the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2003
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Nice assortment of comics and graphic novels. Well sized action figure collection. But what really makes this place stand out is the staff. If you like being jugded as you enter the store and being put down by...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2003
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