Today Comic-Con 2009 in San Diego wraps up a week of wacky costumes, events, panels, and general fandemonium. This year the toy section has grown into a collectors wonderland. In addition to the exclusives by STRANGEco, Super7, and Pullip, Michele Reverte checked out merchandise by Gama-Go, Tokidoki, Kidrobot, and found a place to play Nintendo DS. more ›

Just south of Melrose, and around the corner from Munky King, is Japan LA, a store filled with a tribute to all things cute. more ›