Big Fun Columbus

Holy. Cow.I happened to be searching the web for comic book shops and Big Fun came up in my search. As I was already on High Street, I decided to head further south and stop in. Big Fun is located in the Short North so parking is on the street - either in an open space or at a meter. I parked across the street and about half a block away. A beautiful day for a short stroll.This was my first visit (and first hearing of this place). I was compelled to go because a reviewer online has stated that this place, "looked like a comic shop threw up a toy store." How could I not make the trip???Big Fun is a shotgun-shack type of building so it is not terribly large. That said, there is enough stuff jam-packed into this store that you could fill another store alongside. Maybe two.I have never, ever seen so much nostalgia/kitsch/collectibles/happiness in one spot. It truly was sensory overload. Every direction that I looked (with the exception of the tiny, narrow floor) had stuff displayed. Shelves, cases, racks, counters...you name it. There was even stuff hanging from the ceiling.Before you even enter the shop there is stuff to look at in the windows. A lot of stuff. But inside? Prepare to crane your head a full 360 degrees. That's up, down, and side to side.I visited here on a Wednesday near lunchtime and the place was hopping. Several families inside along with a staff of about 4 or 5. And me. It's narrow anyway but adding about 15-20 people in there really made for some juggling for space. To everyone's credit, we all behaved and played nicely and everyone got to see everything they wanted to.I cannot begin to accurately catalog all that was offered, but here is a tiny sampling of items to delight: action figures, models, bumper stickers, magnets, keychains, dolls, puzzles, games, novelties - retro stuff, too, like you would have seen in the back of comic books or the old Johnson Smith catalogs, Lego body parts, candy, toys...etc., etc., etc. Prices were extremely reasonable and covered the gamut from inexpensive to collectible. A price for everyone!This store is a visual carnival and the staff is fabulous. Chatty, friendly, very helpful.I absolutely must return to look again because I know that I did not see everything. It's like visiting the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. You have to go multiple times in order to see it all.This place is Big Fun, indeed.

Man, talk about big fun. I couldn't imagine a more fitting name. Now, they have a ton of stuff in here if you're ready to relive your childhood going back at least to the 70s.Star Wars figurines galore. Action figures of all kinds, really. I can't even name them all without leaving something out and bringing myself shame for it. Toys of all kinds representing almost every cartoon or sci-fi movie around. But my personal and particular favorite was all the Legos.They had quite the collection of even the priciest and rarest Lego sets on display, for sale, and priced accordingly. I easily spent an hour looking at all of them and daydreaming up story lines. My most favorite would have to be the "build your own" Lego minifigure. I was so tempted. With the selection of heads, bodies, legs, and accessories, I could have spent the rest of the day there making one.All said, I think I gotta get back in here next time I'm in town. And I can't imagine anyone not enjoying themselves on a visit here.

A fun throwback store that took me back to my childhood. My kids loved seeing all the old action figures. I am not a collector but if you are you will want to check this place out.

This store is exactly what it sounds like... BIG fun!! I've been to my fair share of collectible stores and this has probably been one of the most interesting that I've visited. It almost felt like a mini museum! There is a wide variety of stuff in here, new and old. But if you're into action figures, that seems to be their biggest forte. It'll catch your eye right off of the street - that's how it pulled us in!

Wall to wall vintage toys. Great prices, unbelievable selection. Must see if you are in the area.

love this store but HATE the hours. i came all the way from Toledo to come here and well well well what a surprise it was closed ! keep up the good work

I've never even heard or seen this store before. My friends and I were walking around to kill time and we walked in here as we saw many others walking in.It's a tight space though. We had to squeeze past other customers. Lots of fun things in here to take you back to your childhood though.You can find action figures, prank stuff, collectible items, magic 8 balls, comic books, Barbie dolls, etc.It's fantastic! Some items are cheap and some are pricey!Take your time looking around!Staff is friendly too!

Best vintage toy store around! Friendly and helpful staff. Prices are definitely competitive which makes this one of my favorite places to shop.

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Great staff and cool store. Great choice of vintage and new collectibles. Huge choice of Funkos!