Who is the forum member who has the nice shop in Boston?

phansford

Headed up to Boston for a long week. If my schedule allows, I want to visit the shop of one of members (or from the former forum). Was it the Freaky Tiki? Can someone give me the name of the shop or a link to their webpage.

Thanks

Trev

It was tiki. I've been to that shop and it is tiny. Really nice though with lots of interesting indie stuff and a great staff.

I think it's called comicopia.

phansford

Thanks Trev..... I need to map it out and see if I be in the area.

edit:

Looks like its in the back bay, which is great. We are going to be in that area, just not sure about time.

Trev

They often have some really great sale material. As one of the employees explained it, because they are so small and bring in so much new stock, they are often rotating out old stock at deep discounts. I remember getting a few bundles of back issues for pretty good prices. And seeing some books there that I'd never seen before. They have really nice displays.

phansford

I am quite disappointed we have not been flagged for this thread..... since we aren't talking about some specific comic book or movie. ;)

thefreakytiki

Comicopia in Kenmore Square. Small shop but extremely efficient use of sq. footage. It is 1/3 Manga, 1/3 Big 2 and 1/3 Indie.

I hope this helps ya! ;)

the Tiki

phansford

Tiki - I don't know if my schedule will allow, but I'd love to see the shop. Not only to see your product selection, but the architect in me wants to see how you've laid it out as a retail space. If I get in, I'll make sure to ask for you.

LibraryBoy

I'll vouch for Comicopia, too. Haven't been in a few years, but I've never had a bad experience there. Friendly staff, great selection (especially if you like indie books), and I always left with something cool.

Million Year Picnic, out Cambridge way, is cool, too, but the staff there was always a lot snootier, I thought.

I hear good things about Comicazi, too, but I've never been there.

phansford

I'm not collecting or even reading comics anymore. So Million Year Picnic isn't even on my radar. I have been there several times over the years (first time in 1977). I wasn't impressed with their selection when I was there in 2004. But by then my collecting was focused on completing my silver age runs.

LibraryBoy

Yeah, if you're looking for back issues, MYP isn't the way to go. Neither is Comicopia, for that matter.

phansford

That basically describes 90% of comic shops these days. Back issues are nothing but $1 bins filled with bulk comics of the last 30 year. :(

I am more interested in Comicopia to see how they have themselves organized as a retailer. Having read how Tiki does his shop, I am really intrigued. B-)

LibraryBoy

Well, Comicopia is not Tiki's shop, it's the shop where he buys his comics.

thefreakytiki

Well, Comicopia is not Tiki's shop, it's the shop where he buys his comics.

He is correct. I am good friends with Matt the owner but alas I have no connection to the shop outside of being a cheerleader. ;)


The Tiki

Gargoyle

Visited with Tim when

Gargoyle

Grr posted halfway through and I can't delete it via iPhone.

phansford

If I make it..... I make sure I mention that the Tiki sent me. ;)

thefreakytiki

If I make it..... I make sure I mention that the Tiki sent me. ;)

Ha.. Just say Tim. Tiki is my online super fanboy identity. ;)


The Tiki

electric_mayhem

If I make it..... I make sure I mention that the Tiki sent me. ;)

Ha.. Just say Tim. Tiki is my online super fanboy identity. ;)


The Tiki

spoilers!

dubbat138

If I make it..... I make sure I mention that the Tiki sent me. ;)

Ha.. Just say Tim. Tiki is my online super fanboy identity. ;)


The Tiki

Stop breaking Kayfabe Tiki. We all know your legit name is Tiki,Just like my real name is Dubba T.

phansford

It's sunday morning and I am sitting at Logan..... Just couldn't get to comicopia. Maybe next time.