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Larger Than Life Toys and Comics in Syracuse
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Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, US
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Phone: +1 315-423-8697
Site: http://largerthanlifetoys.com/
Site: http://largerthanlifetoys.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–7PM
- Tuesday:11AM–7PM
- Wednesday:11AM–7PM
- Thursday:11AM–7PM
- Friday:11AM–9PM
- Saturday:11AM–9PM
- Sunday:11AM–6PM
Comments (127)
Great shop to stop in for comics. Plenty of long boxes to dig through. Large selection of collectibles also. Well organized.
My kids and I did have spent the entire day in here. Staff were great, friendly and helpful. They had EVERY THING 👀👀👌🏽 it was a great day spent
Honestly best toy store in Syracuse by far! Highly suggest stopping by for anything from transformers, Star Wars, video games and much much more!
I really liked this establishment, however, I felt that a lot of things were really overpriced. They had some really good stuff, but it was ridiculously priced.
Every gamers, weebs, collectors, and nerds dream. Mangas, comic books, collectibles, DND supplies, statues, figurines, old school games and systems, and the sheer amount of toys youre bound to find something for you or your friend.
Great people and excellent collectors items, stopped by for the transformer toys for my son who is a big fan!
If you like Play the Game, youll like this place. Similar vibe but a much bigger selection. They were very accommodating to my family and didnt have issues with younger children. Tons of memorabilia and collectables, at reasonable prices. The next time were at Destiny USA, well definitely be stopping by.Edit: Stopped by on 2/26 Same great selection and staff. This time we were able to browse a bit more because we didnt have our children with us.
It was awesome to see all the wonderful stuff they had. A collector paradise, that we could spend hours in and still not see it all!
Theres some very neat collectors items in this store. Im a huge fan of the movie Trick R Treat and was super excited seeing the Sam doll for it here. If I didnt have my little kids (3 & 1), I could have stayed in here all day! Loved the comics section as well as retro games they had. I knocked off a star since some of the stuff seemed overpriced...but its Destiny Mall, so not shocking. Great place for collectors & Ill be back!
Lots of funkos ,comic books, Manga, vintage video games, collectibles and more. Definitely gonna have to lap the store once or twice
The is Nerdvana! My favorite oasis for nerdy items, from Dungeons and Dragons merchandise to comic books to vintage video games and even trading card singles!
Great colectibles store!! The employes are very friendly and hepl us to find what we was looking!!!
A picture is worth telling just how great it is. I had found my prized present to myself on my 53rd birthday in 2021.
Great selection of both board and video games. Retro games selection was decent!
Owner is rude and a scammer. Dont ever bring cards or valuables in. Called w questions and concerns only to be disrespected.
I drove almost an hour and I was not disappointed. Great selection and walked away with my Batman Who Laughs origin comic. Ive been wanting this issue for some time. I also love my Lego Batman Who Laughs. The works were very knowledgeable and let me open up the comic to see more detail. Wide selection of awesome comic merch as well!
Always find great stuff here!!! Nerds r Us...and they sponsor the local Comic Con in Syracuse
Has the feel of FYE but with more emphasis on comics, cards, games and old school actions figures. Great selection of manga, old and new games with amazing Trading card selection behind the counters. Comics everywhere you look
Check out the Giant figures in the front window! Nice store and a lot of Funko Pops
Awesome place! I got some great wall comic art
Friendly staff, good selection and prices
Really great store of one off items, comic books, Anime, Disney pins, Funko figures and other collectibles. Great store, will definitely go back!
Great selection and friendly and helpful staff. We are always able to search and find something to purchase as a gift for others. With good product turnover so there is always something new. Prices are reasonable and it is always good to help the locally owned businesses.
Fun place to visit, if youre into that kind of thing.
All modern figures in this place are priced based on ebay sold listings, even stuff thats currently available at retail. I 100% understand using after market prices for stuff thats no longer in production but still sought after. Star Wars Black Series currently available through other online outlets at $19.99 - $22.99, this place wants $40 - $50+ for. When I asked the guy behind the counter said Well we arent the same as Big Bad Toy Store. We have to pay more for our inventory. Go try that BS with someone who started collecting yesterday. This place is operated by scalpers. Period. What a joke.Ill drive all the way back out there tomorrow to purchase the figures I need. Im even willing to go a little above current retail, say $26.99 per figure, and spend at least $100.....but Im not paying $49.99 for a figure thats going to have a release at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Game Stop locally. Not to mention various e-retailers like Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store, Dork Side Toys, Amazon and several others. If its that important for you to get top dollar and price gouge, just sit on your inventory for a few months when you get it, wait for it to no longer be readily available, and then ask market prices.If thats agreeable Ill change this review and leave a 5 star positive one. I get the hustle. I understand profit margins.....But the way this is being done? Shameful.
Kind of overpriced, but if you want it chances are they probably have it.
My son and I spent $240 at Larger Than Life today. The staff was extremely friendly and invited us to join the commander and modern community there. We felt very welcomed and prices seemed fair. However, the only complaint, I asked for the stores best price on Zendikar Rising box top foil Scalding Tarn and Verdant Catacombs, I was quoted $220 -$250 for those cards. I asked the employee if he was looking at Zendikar Expedition prices or Zendikar Rising box top prices. Employee told me that prices are consistent with TCG pricing. His mistake was unfortunate as I would have spent another $220+ to purchase those cards if he would have taken the time to research the correct cards. Otherwise, an excellent experience.
Bought 6 loose packs of Pokémon and got 6 rares. Very suspect, either I have the worst possible luck or they weigh/map their packs. Not to mention they were overpriced, needless to say I’m never buying from here again.
Immense store with a massive inventory of new and back issues comics, new manga, figures, and literally anything else you can think of.
Great selection of stuff. Always friendly and the staff is always willing to talk to you about anything from what might be considered a collectible to how to operate a particular game.
They had a roach crawling around in their games case
Always has the new dnd stuff Im looking for
Fun selection, I like that they reorganized
The guy running the store was incredibly helpful. He made several trips to the front of the store with us to find the exact Lego Character that we wanted. First 1 character then a few minutes later again. He didnt get bothered, like I certainly would have, I was very apologetic for making him go back and forth. He took it in stride and performed his job very politely and professionally. He seemed very knowledgeable also about generic questions regarding Marvel and DC characters. Kudos for such a great job.
Fantastic assortment of nerd stuff!
Really cool comics, collectibles and toy store inside Destiny USA. There is a LOT to see in here and its nice to browse at everything they have. The thing that prevents the 5th star is a lot of the prices are on the high side
Always go here when we are at the syracuse mall. Helpful and patient staff.
There are two locations, one in Destiny and one in Great Northern. Compare prices at both locations before you purchase, they dont always charge the same price for the same item in the same condition, but they will price match their other location (cell phone pics help).Their selection is pretty good, but do your research, especially with Funko Pops. Behind-the-counter and Chase items are sometimes overpriced without much flexibility. Over all both locations are staffed with decent people who genuinely like the hobbies that likely brought you there in the first place. Cant really say that about boxlunch or other conglom-o-shops.
Excellent inventory and fair pricing it is a daily stop whenever I go to the mall
I suspect a few of their products arent authentic, including some of the stickers, plushes, and Pokemon figures. Ive seen at least one Nintendo cartridge that appeared dubious. Often reproductions are extremely difficult to spot without opening the cartridge up, and you have to know what youre looking for. Ill personally pass on anything high dollar here after that experience. (Yes, reproduction NES carts are absolutely illegal to sell due to Intellectual Property laws.)I cant say one way or another if the store is aware of these items being unofficial, and Im not saying that everything here is bootleg, but it couldnt hurt to bring a knowledgeable friend if you shop here.I issued a single star rating due in part with my interactions with staff unrelated to the issues listed above.
My son loves coming in here and looking around.
Service was, well, nonexistent. We were there 30 minutes and never acknowledged until we brought our purchases to the counter. Even then the was no greeting or friendly exchange, merely a total stated. We got the impression the employee had no desire to be there. And this was after he had just come back from lunch, during which we waited an hour while the store was shuttered.
They real seal there pokemon card booster packs. I went there and they straight up ignored me after I confronted them about the resealed packs I would not go there ever again.
The store has everything my children like. I think that the store is messy and not organized, but it makes my kids happy to go there!
Went there for Christmas gifts and got home to find out when peeling price stickers off. They marked UP $3.00 on the items. Shame on you.if youre going to rake people over for more just because of holidays. at least remove old price first dont just price over it.
Great spot with a lot of items that appeal to my comic geek side. More impressive for my wife and i were the prices of the pop funkos! That gains a star by itself!
They have an awesome selection of vintage toys, comics, games; you name it! Good place to find some nostalgia, if you have coin for their wears.
Place was pretty cool I loved seeing stuff in there that I had as a kid
Even more fun things then the clay store
Went in found a freddy kreuger we wanted to buy for 150 dollars then the employee came over and was very rude apparently we werent supposed to touch that box but it didnt say anywhere not to touch it. it was one of two on a shelf? Anyways we left and you guys lost a 150 dollar sale
Lots of cool collectables
This is a fantastic place to visit. Couldnt believe the selection of vintage comics!
Great staff, awesome selection, a must visit whenever Im in Destiny
Amazing selection. Like being a kid again.
Nice shop to go to if you like pops, comics, or gaming. Very helpful staff and easy to talk to.
Collectors store not for me due to Im not a collector. But awesome comic book type stuff. Think some movie stuff as well.
Really nice staff, they know a lot about what they sell. I talked for a while about Star wars and they have good prices.
Great store and alot of neat things just wish they had a bigger comic book selection
Employees were knowledgable and friendly. Good prices very good selection.
Supper large selection of anything collectables
Lots of very cool collectables, but not the best prices ever.
Great place for all your nerdy needs, from Magic cards to Funko pops!Also excellent customer service!!❤️
Awesome store for comic and action hero fans. Young or old lots to see here.
Love this comic shop, and its second location in great northern is fun too!
There are a lot of comics, toys, games and collectables and awesome customer service!
Love coming to this store for its variety!
Staff was super friendly and huge selection of new and nostalgic products
Best store ever for kids and adults.
Its literraly heaven for gamers starwars comics all nerd lol
Lots of cool collecibles..bring extra money
Nice mix of items. My kids love the Lego minifigures.
Good pins
Awesome place. Tons of comics and other stuff
Expensive and meh customer service but fairly decent selection
Lots of neat things going on there
I always love going here to find comics and never leave empty handed
Absolutely love this store.
Amazing service here as well as selection especially of rarer pop vynles.
Has a little of everything. Nice place to start collecting.
Its awesome place to get everything you need
Great place to look around a little expensive
Over priced on collectibles ask above current value.
Love it there
They have lots and lots of stuff and good service
Very poor communication between stores
Great selection of comics, collectibles and games
Great place always a blast to visit.
Love this place
Wow hidden gems here worth a look
Got lost in the spot! So many items to choose from
Big store and a lot to choose from
Lots of interesting stuff
Lots of comic books and toys you can buy
Best place to go to find collectables
Amazing place, super great people
Where I spend my bestie time with my best friend
The staff helps out a lot and very friendly
Larger than most
Tons of comics, retro consoles, and much more.
Lots of different comic books.
Awesome people and Family Service
A nice collection of comics.
Great need supplies :)
Husband and son loved it
Overpriced and awkward to enter.
Great toys and comics
Very cool place
Like it
Staff is Friendly and patient.
Husband loved it
Great place.
Expensive
Good people
Great place
Overpriced
Found what I was looking for!
The absolute worst customer service I’ve ever had. Drove 2 hours to see their collection of Funko Pops they had, and also to try and trade my own in. The employee with the glasses, pink hair, and septum piercing was RUDE as hell. They asked us how much we were looking for, when we said our price, the employee laughed, rolled their eyes and said “absolutely not” in disgust and just walked away. Not to mention they were on the computer the entire time with ear buds in. Looked and acted miserable when we asked questions. My other friend had asked if they would want her Funko and a trade in value for it. The employee snatched the box out of her hand, went to the back, and 2 seconds later came back and said “zero % interest”, and that the box was in horrible condition when it wasn’t AT ALL. If you want customers to have a good experience, hire employees that actually want to work
Total reviews rating 4.4
127 Reviews for Larger Than Life Toys and Comics 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-03This store suffers from two and a half things: the mall hours, the prices, and the shopping experience altogether. The first two are the main issues, and the third isn’t too big of an issue, which is why the rating is two stars. The mall hours aren’t much in there control, so I’ll leave it there. The prices are downright criminal at some points. Sometimes it feels like I’m being scalped while shopping at a retail location, and that’s not something I’m very excited about. Lastly, the employees are just there. They’re cordial at checkout, but offer nothing beyond that. I ultimately don’t think I can detract for that since it isn’t really a negative, but their main location(and plenty of other locations in Syracuse) offer a much better experience.
Review №2
2022-07-09Highly overpriced on EVERYTHING! Prices come from reseller markets then marked higher even though many of these items are brand new and/or recently released. Both locations for this store set their prices this way, but almost everything sold there can be purchased at better prices locally or online. If you can get staff to help you, consider yourself lucky. 1 star only because zeroes are not available.
Review №3
2022-07-02Nice and clean, decent items, but the biggest issue that doesnt give it 5 stars is some of the prices are WAY too much. Ive seen the same exact items in other comic stores for half the price.
Review №4
2022-07-16Not even worth the time to try and sell anything to themTried getting me to part with two pretty expensive pop figures for next to nothing (30% of latest eBay selling) , then tried marginalizing me walking away from the trade by saying “we are a business”You can do better than 30% seeing what you’re selling them for, and showing me listing on eBay only shot yourselves in the foot, I know where to now list mineAlso , didn’t appreciate you taking them both in back for inspection, then one suddenly has a new tear on the underside as you’re quoting meAvoid at all costs
Review №5
2021-05-14This is the best place to find pokemon trading cards, magic the gathering events, new release comics, Manga comics, collectible action figures, video game systems, arcades and funko pops. They are the biggest toy store in Syracuse NY
Review №6
2022-08-14Good selection, your going to pay up for it though. expect to pay over market value for most items but theres a good chance youll find hard to find items here.
Review №7
2022-05-14Great selection of comics, retro games, figures, and even some old arcade games that work! They also have some manga but don’t go expecting some huge selection of that specifically. Overall really cool and interesting store.
Review №8
2022-05-04Pops are priced at the high side but so are all the other shops like this one. they do however have a very large selection of funko products, games and comics overall its a great place to go if youre in to this kind of stuff
Review №9
2022-03-29I was there earlier today around 3ish and had some cards for trade in. At first I wasnt going to get nearly a fair price and when I mentioned that and pointed out a few high price cards and showed my tcg player list and everything matched up, he was more than happy to adjust the store credit to a fair amount. I didnt even question his second offer. He took the time to listen to me and actually check that what I was saying was true and then gave me a fair price with out having to haggle. I am very grateful for his customer service skills and time he took with me, and the fact he did take a moment to look through my tcg play list to give me a more fair offer. Everywhere else I have been so far has not dont that. I usually feel like I have been ripped off when j leave, its not a good feeling. But today I felt valued and was more than happy to take all my trade in store credit and spend it right back the same day. I will from now on be going there for all my TCG and Collectible purchases and accepted trades!!!! Sorry I didnt get your name, but thank you again and you deserve a raise, your gonna make them money if u keep it up!!!!
Review №10
2022-05-25Walked in and walked out. Selling figures for literally a little more than 2× the cost then what they go for lol. Why is a Carbon Boba Fett $60? When I bought it there 2 years ago for MAYBE $30... Never seen it listed anywhere for that price. I wish the owner(s) had more knowledge of what theyre selling.