The Time Capsule (4.7 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
The Time Capsule is an old school retail store that opened in 2003. We are always interested in buying collections of all the things we carry. We sell Golden, Silver , Bronze age and modern comics. Every Wednesday we feature all the newest releases from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse and many others. We have a subscription service as well. We have a large selection of trade paperbacks. We stock a large selection of vinyl records albums and CDs. We also sell retro video games and systems, Nintendo, SNES, N64, Playstation 1, PS 2, PS 3, Xbox, Xbox 360 & One, Wii, Wii U, Gamecube, Dreamcast, Sega Genesis, Atari 2600, 5200 & 7800 and more. We stock vintage sports cards, Pokemon cards, Manga Books, DVDs and cassettes and more!
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
Definitely an old school spot—expect stacks of junk wax, some gems buried in boxes, and a few surprises behind the counter if you know how to ask. They’ve got both slabs and raw singles, and while TCG is represented, it leans more toward sports collectors. Staff knows the market, but don’t expect eBay comps—this is more dig-and-deal territory.
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 in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
The Time Capsule is noted for its wide selection of vintage and modern collectibles, including sports cards and TCG products. Customers frequently mention knowledgeable staff and describe the store as well-organized and clean.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.7
Total Reviews: (543)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 537 Pontiac Ave
- City: Cranston
- Phone : (401) 781-5017
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Monday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Tuesday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Friday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM-7 PM
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