Quake Collectibles
Chicago, IL 60625-2008
Phone: (773) 878-4288
- Cross Street:
- Wilson Avenue
- Directions:
- El stop: Brown Line to Western; bus line: 11, 49, 81
- Hours:
- Mon, Wed-Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Editorial Review for Quake Collectibles – by Jennifer Olvera
The Scene
Games and collectibles are stacked to the rafters just waiting for the perfect owner to unearth them. This certifiable trip down memory lane floods customers with so many recollections they nearly skip out of the store. Humorous sales staff can help find a long-lost lunch box or great gag gift.
The Goods
From way-back-when to has-been, the varied toy collection spans more decades than a lite radio station. Trekkies dive for collector series figurines, while "Star Wars" nuts scour the galaxy for old-school R2-D2s and C-3POs. Let Twister "tie you up in knots," or travel back to "Happy Days" with Fonzie and the gang. Rainbow Brite, My Little Pony and Strawberry Shortcake make fast friends, and New Kids on the Block heartthrob Joey McIntyre adorns a ratty pillow or two. Many of these relics are in mint condition, while others are lovingly worn.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodThe store always buys toys. Come spring-cleaning season, remember to bring in your once-beloved collectibles. You'll make a buck and feel good that Huckleberry Hound will find a new home.
User Reviews for Quake Collectibles
03/19/2007 Posted by johnstevens64
If you love collectibles you must visit this store! I bought my girlfriend an easybake oven she had when she was a kid. Amazed I was able to find it! Just an incredible amount of collectibles at a fair price!
Pros: Huge selection
Cons: Hard to find parking
06/14/2005 Posted by violetjvg
Every time I remember a toy I used to have as a kid (was it sold at a yard sale? donated to Goodwill?) I can pretty much count on finding it at Quake, and at great impulse-buy prices. They're friendly to all customers, not just hard-core collectors, (no "Comic Book Guy" rudeness!) and despite the overwhelming Star Wars collection, there is plenty more to find. I've bought many Fisher Price Little People from them, several She-Ra dolls, Ghostbusters action figures, and more.
Pros: selection, inexpensive, atmosphere
Cons: hours
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