Anime King

Seriously one of my favorite places for toys and kits! At first, they may seem hard to talk to. But the employees truly care about customers satisfaction!

Fantastic store. Very helpful, and they’ve got at least a little bit of everything.
This is where I get most of my model kits and a good bit of my import figures from. They get things in quickly, and their prices are reasonably competitive.
The only thing that bugs me about their store is that they sell a lot of model kits, but barely carry anything in the way of modeling supplies. I really wish they would carry mr. color paint. If they did I wouldn’t have any reason to drive up to the next shop that does, which is quite a ways away.

Went here on a Tuesday at 4 pm, they should be open according to the hours posted on their door (I’ll post a photo of their hours), but no one was there. No sign, no one answering the phone. Very unprofessional.

Not your average animé store !! They have stuff thats been discontinued and are considered gems! I go here for my figuarts and gunpla models. The staff is friendly and gives you deals if you make huge orders. Also their prices are VERY reasonable ! Only problem is that its too far for me.

Wow I was expecting a lot based on reviews, but this place is weird, and the staff are just so so. It was like walking into a museum, and just as quiet. I felt really creeped out in there.
They have a ton of figurines, but most are overpriced. Not at all what I was looking for.

It was my first visit here. Unilocal said it was open but I only saw this message on this door after got lost in these office buildings.

I work really close to here and have never seen this place until my co-​worker randomly pointed it out on our way to Flame Broiler.
It’s in the middle of an industrial complex, so it was weird to see this store open to the public!
They’re closed on Thursdays and for the rest of the days they’re open 10 am –6 pm.
Walking in, you’re greeted by display cases of various figures (mostly Gundam) and then you see rows and rows of figure boxes. That’s what they’re known for here, are animé and videogame figures. PlayArts, GoodSmile Company, Figmas, Gundam Kits, all sorts of figures. They also have a naughty section of risqué female figures of course. ;)
They have a huge warehouse in the back where they satisfy online orders, so you may not see staff in the front part. We didn’t see any staff at all but there were cameras around. You can ring the bell if you need assistance.

the best hobby shop in SoCal. Love it, I was customer whole they were in Huntington Beach. Staff are very informative, and really know their stuff. The price is reasonable and fair. A must visit place. Talk to the staff!!! You will learn a lot.

Just like other reviewers, I too have been going to Animé King ever since they were located in Huntington Beach. They have a large variety of animé collectibles and items from model kits, trading cards, figurines, trading figurines, gashapon, and more. I like to buy my gundam model kits at this store, because they have great prices and keep a variety of all the grades in scale from SD all the way to Mega Size, including keeping up to date with the most current releases from Bandai. They also carry figurine lines such as Robot Damashii, Revoltech, Figma, S.H. Figurats, Kamen Rider, Square Arts, Max factory, Megahouse, and more. In addition they also carry variety of the Kamen Rider Henshin Belts/​Drivers.
— Customer Service —
I like to note that the staff working at Animé King work very hard to help their customers online and in store. Even though you might not see the staff when you walk in or be greeted, please be considerate and understand that they are working in and out of their warehouse all day to satisfy all their online orders, answering emails/​messages, and to make sure their shipments go out on time
I understand that many customers would find the bell on the counter inconvenient, but — Rest Assured, when you ring the bell for assistance, the staff will immediately come out to your aid and help you by answering any questions you have about the products sold in the store.

Fast service. Kinda hard to find, not too bad. I called and they answered the phone quickly and told me how to get there. Didnt have to wait long at all to pick up my ebay purchase. They have the best prices. This was my second Godzilla item purchase from them. And I will check with them first for my next.

The prices are unbeatable here! way cheaper than other hobby shops I have went to. The only thing thought, I wish the employees were more sociable, it is always good to keep relationships with your customers

i love this shop
i cannot stress how many kits i have purchased from this shop back when it was in Huntington, to the point where the previous worker Kong knew my name.
fairest price you can get for model kits in socal if you’re into checking out shops instead of purchasing online, as the prices here are the closest i have found too the online prices.
since the move however, the customer service has dropped, as there is noone really working the store front (don’t think about stealing however, there are cameras EVERYWHERE).
the only way to get someone to come to the register if you want to make a purchase is too ring the bell, and someone will swoop in from the back which i assume is the warehouse for the online sales, but once they do they are very friendly and will answer any questions you have.
need to make another visit soon, my building hands are getting bored!

Not your average Animé Store, in a good way though.
–Does not look like a «store» out front, but does have a lighted «Open» sign.
**This to me felt like some kind of specialty/​manufacturing site of gundam, kamen, other animé etc. Difficult to rate it as a store itself but they still have products elegantly out and showcased goodies behind glass.
Location: Its in Irvine so I feel pretty safe. Crime is everywhere but the street is lined with corporate buildings and no traffic whatsoever.
Service: The team seems to be close-​knit friends that had this shop in an older location and decided to go big towards the manufacturing. Friendly and always relaxed. A BUNCH OF ANIME-​LOVING FRIENDS LIVING THE DREAM.
Since I’m not quite BIG or informed on most animes I do like the Gundam selection. I purchased my first Gundamn here (MG Epyon), which looks gorgeous on the stand.
I personally enjoyed it being hidden.
****It seems those who do journey here know exactly what they want (in and out) or just come to reminisce and admire their showcases****

This place is really hard to find. It is in the middle of a office/​warehouse part of Irvine. It does not look like a storefront.
After swinging around for like fifteen minutes, this place is reminiscent of their old location. A lot of random goods for decent prices. Most of the merchandise is market value and even lower.
Since there is a warehouse in the back of this shop, they can easily get certain things that isn’t in the front. On the most part, a lot of people special order things either on eBay and pick them up here to avoid shipping. I live pretty far from here, so I won’t stop here unless it was a pit stop on a road trip to San Diego.

This place is tucked away in a very peculiar part of Irvine that mainly has industrial types of businesses or big corporations. The place is very clean and they mainly focus on Gundam model kits. It is very organized, and their display cases do a great job of showcasing all types of models and figures. This store deals mainly with import figures, however I noticed someone purchasing high end Hot Toys figures such as Bane from The Dark Knight Rises. So they might provide that niche for Super Action Figure Enthusiasts. Place is very quiet which is a good thing since that lets you focus on the products.
The things I didn’t like about this store are probably not a problem for those who are «regulars», but definitely to those that are new and be planning on visiting this store. I was never acknowledged or asked if I needed any help. And a lot of these items did not have pricing while others did. I also didn’t see any signs with information on specials, deals, pre-​orders or any publicity. So the customer service wasn’t there for me and my friends. Pricing was just a bit higher than purchasing from other hobby shops in L.A. or Orange County. A nice big sign outside the building would help this place be easier to spot when driving. Their selection of figures was very good however and I recommend buying from since they are so close in the OC instead of importing from Japan and paying crazy shipping prices from other online stores.

I was very disappointed, I came in at 5, exactly one ohour before it closed and the doors were locked. This pissed me the hell off because it was a very long drive and yet they did not have the decency to close at the right time.

I love animé and this is the place to go for serious buyers who collect PVC figurines. They have quite a bit of a selection and the guy at the counter is pretty friendly :) and they don’t bug you into buying something. I purchased one figurine and my boyfriend got two figurines and we both got a 10 percent discount. They also give you a card with stamp for every 20 dollars you spend for a discount off you next purchase. Really look up the directions when you find this place :) Recommend highly!

Fave place to go! Great price. lower tax rate (compare to stores in los angeles county)