The CORE Comics & Games (4.7 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
Locally owned for over 30 years The Core provides a gateway to the imagination with a wide selection of Comic Books/Graphic Novels (of all genres), Manga, Board Games, Card Games, Roleplaying Games, Miniatures, Dice, and all kinds of Gaming Accessories along with an array of Action Figures, Pop Figures, PVC & Resin Statues and loads more Pop Culture merchandise than can be listed! Stop in and We’ll help you find that thing you were always looking for and never knew you wanted!
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
This one’s heavy on the TCG side—Magic, Pokémon, and a fair share of sealed product. Singles binders are solid but lean more toward playable than high-end collectible. Shop’s got that old school, packed-to-the-walls feel, so don’t expect much in the way of slabs or a wall of big-ticket modern.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Pokémon collectors
- TCG players
- Vintage collectors
- High-end / investment collectors
- Slabbed card buyers
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Sports-only collectors
- Kids & beginner collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking investment-grade cards
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
Customers consistently mention that The CORE Comics & Games offers a wide selection of comic books, trading card games, and tabletop products. Reviewers appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable staff, though a few note that the shop is a bit cluttered.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.7
Total Reviews: (515)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 1926 Valley Park Dr
- City: Cedar Falls
- Phone : (319) 277-1835
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Monday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Tuesday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Friday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM-6 PM
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