Guyyyyyssssssss I finally have a full Ojiro shelf 🥹

I’ve been to a few Book-Off locations, some larger, some smaller. The one in Monterey Park is really good. It seems better organized. Book-Off is the largest used bookstore chain in Japan. You can buy, sell, or trade a wide variety of merchandise, including books, music, games, DVDs, electronic devices, toys/collectible figurines, etc.

There was also a long row of Japan trinket vending machines. Some of the merchandise comes from Japan. The sale books were $1 and the sale DVDs were $2.

While books, music, and DVDs were organized by genre and title, the titles are not alphabetized beyond being grouped by letter. However, prices are lower than other used bookstores. I didn’t feel like browsing but I did like the selection of used foreign movie DVDs though it was a small selection.

4.5 out of 5 stars

Book Off Part 2 - More recent finds with some additional pictures from Tangram in Flushing, NY - and a few of the pickups that we brought home with us.

I am fully aware of how lucky I am to live in this area, surrounded by this much legitimately cool toy culture.

Book Off Part 1 - Some recent finds - thrift toys, gashapon, Kamen Rider and old school mecha anime. Book Off doesn't always have the best prices, but once in a while you can find some real hidden gems there.

Telesdon

- toyline Tokusatsu Heroes SD!

- from Ultraman

- by PLEX

What can I say? I love this goofy little guy.

Charmingly effective little sculpt and paint on this mini figure thrift find from Book Off.