Animation Magic — Local services in Oʻahu

So, I collect Sanrio Blind Boxes and actually started my collection at Animation Magic. I've bought a lot of blind boxes from them, like a lot. From the beginning, their staff was just not that nice. They aren't very personable and they seem almost bothered when you want things from the cases. There is one woman though that is super sweet so I appreciate her! However, there was this one day when I saw a character I needed for my collection (Sanrio Food Truck Series) and was able to buy it outside of the packaging (I knew which character it was). So I went back a few weeks later, saw that they had the last one I needed for my collection, and asked if I could buy it just like that. But they said I would have to buy all the food truck series they had left (packaged) to be able to buy the one outside of the packaging. Keep in mind I bought the entire series from them before with duplicates. So over $100+. I asked why because a couple of days ago I could buy it straight, just like that, and they didn't really have an explanation. She just said I have to buy all the packaged ones to buy the unpackaged one. Then, when I went back a month later, the employee there just wasn't nice at all, she didn't really care, and was super bothered when I asked about one of the blind boxes in the case. That was my last straw really. Since then I haven't bought any blind boxes here because it just left a bad taste in my mouth. The selection and prices are great! But the store itself is questionable. I just buy them from neighboring stores now. It's a cute store and I love their merchandise! I would recommend it for the Sanrio lovers out there. But, I just personally wouldn't go back to...

WARNING if you shop here, make sure youre buying authentic merchandise. I was sold a Godzilla in box for $58 and when I went downstairs to Mini Q the manager immediately said my box looked funny and showed me the real product. The box from Animation Magic was half the size of his, was missing the hologram sticker, missing a window on the top of the box, and was distributed by an unknown company(Not Bandai) Mini Q says it a cheap copy from sites like Temu. Also they buy out all the toys from Ross(next door) and double or triple the prices. So sad they trying to rip off kids. When the manager told me "thats why its $58" I told her you shouldve put a sign saying its a knockoff instead of trying to pass it off as real. If I could give this store 0 stars I would. Never spending another dollar in this store ever again. The first pic is the Authentic one from Mini Q the 2nd pic is the fake Animation Magic tried to pass...

My kids always love visiting animation magic for their toys. I love checking them out for the Tokidoki clothing and items. The prices can be higher than other super stores, but thats normally the case when supporting local. Sometimes they have items you can't find at other stores yet too. The staff are friendly and the layout is good. I definitely recommend checking them out! Its located in Pearlridge, Macy's side on the second floor next to bath...