The Tintin Shop

I simply can’t believe it. Right in the heart of the Chinatown Street Market I come across, of all things, a Tintin Shop. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love Tintin and literally dived in here as soon as I discovered it. However I found it is one of the most unlikeliest of places ever. Okay, I actually already own all of the comics, so there wasn’t actually anything to buy, but they pretty much sell anything and everything Tintin (and the even had all of the episodes on continuous repeat out the front). I have began to see Lego shops appearing around the place, but this is the first ever Tintin shop that I have encountered. Fortunately for my wallet I am happy enough with the comics because while they have a huge collection of Tintin toys, I really am not that interested in buying anything.

Since young, I have been following Tintin; comics, TV and movies! I have been to this outlet a few times and it went through some changes. Recently, this shop relocated to another place, in the same vicinity. The location may have changed but the contents in the shop remains the same!
I am impressed with the merchandise of this favourite comic character as they sell almost every item you can imagine but the prices of them are too much for my wallet! Comic books, notepads, keychains, post cards, collectible items, display items… etc. if you have deep pockets and is a big fan of a Tintin and the characters, you should come take a look! Some of the items made very nice display for your apartment!
«Billions of Blue Blistering Barnacles» have become my trademark all thanks to Captain Haddock! All of the comic series are available either individually or in a set, I would have gotten a set of the price is cheaper.
It’s still nice to drop by here to look around and also catch the comic series on TV outside of the shop while your loved one goes shopping, good idea, right?

My husband grew up reading the comics and almost died when he saw this shop. It is easy to miss amidst the souvenir shops.
We were impressed with the variety of items from videos, books, thirst and more.
They were having a sale when we visited, basically the more you buy the bigger the discount. The store is on the pricey side but you are getting well made merchandise.
We ended up with some souvenirs for family and a little something for ourselves. A must see for Tintin fans.

Magasin a la vitrine accrocheuse, mais une fois a l intérieur, cela ressemble davantage a l exposition d une collection privée. Objets et modelismes de personnages ou voitures en vitrine, peu de choix et chers. Des cartes postales, peluches encore sous emballages exposées, quelques tasses, bref aucun intérêt.

Being a child of the 80s, the only source of ‘fun reading’ in my primary school library was The adventures of Astrerix or TinTin.
An «official» store for the beloved Belgian comic book, this shop is a must see for all Tintin fans. Designed to look more like a small display gallery, you’ll be able to find all sorts of authentic Tintin related media and memorabilia here.
If you’re in the Chinatown area or are planning a trip to the area, this shop is less than a five minute walk away from the MRT station. There’s also a sitting area just outside the shop for people watching and having a drink in our hot Singaporean weather. Lovely addition to add to the diversity that is Chinatown.

«Tintin! Are you dead? Say yes or no but answer me!»
In case you didn’t know, that’s a quote from Tintin’s dog, Snowy in Tintin in the Land of the Soviets. Judging from the reponse the store has received, it sure looks like Tintin is still alive in the hearts of many.
I stumbled across this novelty store while I was frantically searching for a news-​worthy subject to write for in Journalism class. It was a delighting find, I must say.
Tintin fans can rejoice and browse through an extensive array of Tintin memorabilia. There’s T-​shirts, posters, books in full colour (I super-​like!), stationery and even homeware. There are also plenty of collectables for the diehards to choose from.
Photography isn’t allowed here, otherwise the staff will give you «billions of bilious blue blistering barnacles!»

The Tintin Shop in Chinatown sticks out like a sore thumb amongst the «3 for $ 10» shops along Pagoda St, albeit in a good way. Although the adventures of a Belgian (not French) boy reporter and his snow terrier (not fox terrier) has little to do with Chinatown or Singapore for that matter, the shop does bring a touch of class to our overtly cliché ‘buffalo-​cart street’.
Although there are many retailers all over the world selling Tintin memorabilia, there are only 7 official Tintin shops in the world. And the newest and largest one outside of Belgium is the one that opened here back in November 2010. Having been fortunate enough to visit the ones in Belgium, London and Japan, I found it comparatively lacking in style when it first opened.
I’m glad to say though, having recently revisited the shop, efforts have been made to spruce up the shop. The life size figures of Tintin, Captain Haddock and Snowy definitely made a difference. The new display cabinets give the limited editions, some costing up to several thousand dollars, the proper spotlight they deserve.
Whether you are a fan of the comic book or not, it is definitely worth a visit, just to relive some nostalgia when comic books were wholesome and genuinely funny.