The Item Shop — Local services in Normal

I'm giving this place a 6/5 stars, I don't care that there is a five star limit. I have been doing business with the Item Shop for almost a year now, and I have been meaning to write this review for a while. The Item Shop primarily deals in video games and collectibles, so whether you are a veteran of the Legend of Zelda or are just wanting to get back into collecting Pokémon cards, or you are looking for a gift for that Marvel fanatic of a friend or are hoping to find that one vintage Star Wars figurine just like the one you had as a kid, then my number one suggestion for you is to visit the Item Shop! They have all of these things and much more, and everything has great and competitive pricing. The owners themselves are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about their stuff, so they make for great and stimulating conversation, and they always make time for you. I myself am mostly interested in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: the Gathering, and Pokémon cards, and whenever I visit them I always seem to find something I want to add to my growing collection. Their selection of trading cards is large and continues to grow, so there is a wide selection of choices for both high-end collectors and those that like to get a little Pikachu card on occasion, as well as everyone in between. If you're not interested in shopping, however, the Item Shop is interested in buying something from you! The vast majority of their inventory is from people selling them their unwanted video games and collectibles, so feel free to bring in anything from games, gaming consoles, comic books, trading cards, merchandise, figurines, DVDs and CDs, LEGO, and many other various things. They will price these things out using up-to-date sources and make you an offer (if they're interested - make sure you have all the parts and that they're in good condition!). Even if you don't want to sell anything, just a stroll through the place to see what is on display is not only welcomed, it's encouraged! So many people walk in and talk about the nostalgia they get just from being there. Sorry, you must feel like you just read a short novel. If you made it this far, however, your interest must at least be piqued. This is an amazing place to visit, but rather than take my word for it, why not visit them yourself? Who knows, you might even end up running into me...

I’ve been going to The Item Shop since they first opened. Ryan, Frank and co. run a terrific shop that has an excellent collection of authentic games, toys, collectibles and much more.

Ever since I first walked in, I’ve felt welcome. I look forward to my conversations with the owners and employees just as much as I do the browsing of their items.

I’ve since moved out of town, but every visit back to Normal is always accompanied by a trip to The Item Shop. It is THE place in BloNo to go for all things gaming and collecting. They’re an integral part of the community, and I look forward to more visits and their continued growth. If I could give a higher rating than 5/5...

It's a great store with lots of toys and things both old and new. Video games and consoles from Sega to Switch, pokemon stuff, Star wars, he-man, wrestling, power rangers, transformers, and all sorts of other figures and dolls, game guides, CDs and records, laserdisc, DVD, blu-ray, tape, board games, and more incant remember. It's a great place. I love the in store credit option when trading in things.

The variety is so great that I got a western for my grandpa's birthday (the good the bad and the ugly) and some pokemon cards I was missing in my deck I'm building to battle my friend with (simisear with the monkey trio ability),...