ultimateone Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I know the majority of the people here are west coast, but I was hoping somebody knew of a right-side locale. There's just something to be said about being able to hang at at place and see the goods, talk with some people, and walk away happy with your new purchase. I know NYC's China Town has some dealers, but that's a hike for me from the DC area. I figured 2 to 3 hours north or south would be doable once a month or so. So how about it, any chance I can find a place? And yes, I've googled it, I've walked the ChinaTown in DC (so very pathetic, they have a CVS, Starbucks and a freakin Hooters), and no luck so far. Thanks to any and all with your suggestions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy19 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I know the majority of the people here are west coast, but I was hoping somebody knew of a right-side locale. There's just something to be said about being able to hang at at place and see the goods, talk with some people, and walk away happy with your new purchase. I know NYC's China Town has some dealers, but that's a hike for me from the DC area. I figured 2 to 3 hours north or south would be doable once a month or so. So how about it, any chance I can find a place? And yes, I've googled it, I've walked the ChinaTown in DC (so very pathetic, they have a CVS, Starbucks and a freakin Hooters), and no luck so far. Thanks to any and all with your suggestions... i feel your pain my friend and i know what u mean abut Chinatown lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 i feel your pain my friend and i know what u mean abut Chinatown lol Yeah man, I finally found a real cool comic shop near me, and it's fun going in there and BSing about the latest and greatest. It'd be nice to have that interaction with Macross as well. They sell some high end statues and a lot of manga and Japanese vinyl toys, so maybe I can convince them to get some Macross in as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy19 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yeah man, I finally found a real cool comic shop near me, and it's fun going in there and BSing about the latest and greatest. It'd be nice to have that interaction with Macross as well. They sell some high end statues and a lot of manga and Japanese vinyl toys, so maybe I can convince them to get some Macross in as well... whats the name of the shop ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 whats the name of the shop ? Painted Visions, in Woodbridge, just up the road from Potomac Mills mall. I checked from and your locale, it'd be about 70 miles. But if you set up a box with them, they hook you with a 10% discount if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy19 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Painted Visions, in Woodbridge, just up the road from Potomac Mills mall. I checked from and your locale, it'd be about 70 miles. But if you set up a box with them, they hook you with a 10% discount if that helps. Well i already got a shop in Richmond i go to but if they have sum cool macross stuff at sum poitn i would pay a visit since igo to nova all the tiem since iused to live there my old shop was in Fairfax called BC Comics good guys there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emajnthis Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I live in Chantilly, VA i'm a rock throw away from you. I don't know if you remember a shop that recently closed down in Centreville called Starland, but they still have one shop (well a warehouse more appropriately) opened in Fairfax, VA. They mostly operate as an estore, but have store hours where you can go in and peruse their warehouse, along with incentive days where they do big discounts on items that aren't moving. I've never been to Painted Visions, but i'll definitely have to jump by there the next time i'm out at Potomac Mills. There are a few other hobby stores and anime stores but none of them really carry Macross related merchandise, if you go to anime world in sully station plaza (cross roads of rte 50 and 28) you can go through one of their vendors and they'll order goods anything in their vendors catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emajnthis Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Well i already got a shop in Richmond i go to but if they have sum cool macross stuff at sum poitn i would pay a visit since igo to nova all the tiem since iused to live there my old shop was in Fairfax called BC Comics good guys there is that the shop in the university mall? I don't think i've ever heard of that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 I live in Chantilly, VA i'm a rock throw away from you. I don't know if you remember a shop that recently closed down in Centreville called Starland, but they still have one shop (well a warehouse more appropriately) opened in Fairfax, VA. They mostly operate as an estore, but have store hours where you can go in and peruse their warehouse, along with incentive days where they do big discounts on items that aren't moving. I've never been to Painted Visions, but i'll definitely have to jump by there the next time i'm out at Potomac Mills. There are a few other hobby stores and anime stores but none of them really carry Macross related merchandise, if you go to anime world in sully station plaza (cross roads of rte 50 and 28) you can go through one of their vendors and they'll order goods anything in their vendors catalog. Cool, I'll go check those two spots out. Yeah, PV has a good selection of statues (comic related), some high priced classics, the usual comics and a bunch of the "cutie manga pieces in the short skirts" kinda deal. I bought my buddy these for a x-mas present there... http://www.toysnjoys.com/bome/bomehoneybunneyrioandkaren.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy19 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I live in Chantilly, VA i'm a rock throw away from you. I don't know if you remember a shop that recently closed down in Centreville called Starland, but they still have one shop (well a warehouse more appropriately) opened in Fairfax, VA. They mostly operate as an estore, but have store hours where you can go in and peruse their warehouse, along with incentive days where they do big discounts on items that aren't moving. I've never been to Painted Visions, but i'll definitely have to jump by there the next time i'm out at Potomac Mills. There are a few other hobby stores and anime stores but none of them really carry Macross related merchandise, if you go to anime world in sully station plaza (cross roads of rte 50 and 28) you can go through one of their vendors and they'll order goods anything in their vendors catalog. Yeh i used to go to the Starland by Braddock and Backlick dotn tell me it closed oh man that sucks that was such a cool store thats sad yeh BC is the one by University Mall . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emajnthis Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Yeh i used to go to the Starland by Braddock and Backlick dotn tell me it closed oh man that sucks that was such a cool store thats sad yeh BC is the one by University Mall . From what i'm aware, all starlands (save their warehouse) are officially closed, but their warehouse is a fun place to go. I usually only go out there once a month or so, but maybe we can arrange a regional trip or get together or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy19 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 From what i'm aware, all starlands (save their warehouse) are officially closed, but their warehouse is a fun place to go. I usually only go out there once a month or so, but maybe we can arrange a regional trip or get together or something. is the wharehouse in Fairfax i used to live there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emajnthis Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) is the wharehouse in Fairfax i used to live there It's in Fairfax near fairfax circle. If you're going on rte 50E/29N like you're going toward fairfax circle (lotte area), it's two turns prior to running into fairfax circle. If you've hit fairfax circle you've gone too far. It's hardly a road that leads to the warehouse, you either need someone to walk you step by step to get there once you're near the turn, or just follow someone there in order to find it (I had to follow someone there to find the place). Weekends are the best time to go since they throw "weekend clearance specials", on items that aren't moving (I think last week it was all of their armored core models). They don't carry any Macross stuff, but they do carry a full range of Revoltech and playarts FF figures along with some other Japanese Import goods, and of course a LOT of video games. You might be able to get directions off of their website, although i haven't been there in awhile http://www.estarland.com/index.asp?q= PM me next time you're in the area, i'm home from work at 3pm on weekdays so I can always drop by their on my way home, or if you wanted to try and find your way out there on a weekend, i think i can make something happen (though i might have to bring the kids with me). EDIT: I almost forgot! You can order stuff on their website, and then arrange for pickup to forgo shipping, this is a pretty handy feature for the import stuff like their revoltechs because they're priced very fair for import goods. Edited March 23, 2009 by emajnthis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy19 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 It's in Fairfax near fairfax circle. If you're going on rte 50E/29N like you're going toward fairfax circle (lotte area), it's two turns prior to running into fairfax circle. If you've hit fairfax circle you've gone too far. It's hardly a road that leads to the warehouse, you either need someone to walk you step by step to get there once you're near the turn, or just follow someone there in order to find it (I had to follow someone there to find the place). Weekends are the best time to go since they throw "weekend clearance specials", on items that aren't moving (I think last week it was all of their armored core models). They don't carry any Macross stuff, but they do carry a full range of Revoltech and playarts FF figures along with some other Japanese Import goods, and of course a LOT of video games. You might be able to get directions off of their website, although i haven't been there in awhile http://www.estarland.com/index.asp?q= PM me next time you're in the area, i'm home from work at 3pm on weekdays so I can always drop by their on my way home, or if you wanted to try and find your way out there on a weekend, i think i can make something happen (though i might have to bring the kids with me). EDIT: I almost forgot! You can order stuff on their website, and then arrange for pickup to forgo shipping, this is a pretty handy feature for the import stuff like their revoltechs because they're priced very fair for import goods. Thanks for the info if its by Lotte i know where that area is man i used to live so close to there too yeh if im ever down there ill give u my info and hang for sure . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 yeah, ditto guys. I've got a friend that works at the fairfax surgical center (right across the street from WJFK radio station) so I'm out that way at least once a month or so. We usually grab a beer at the hooters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy19 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 yeah, ditto guys. I've got a friend that works at the fairfax surgical center (right across the street from WJFK radio station) so I'm out that way at least once a month or so. We usually grab a beer at the hooters The Hooters on RT 50 man good times there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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