I got home recently from a back-to-back trip to Bangkok then Kuala Lumpur, for holidaying and Comic Fiesta 2024! Over in Bangkok, 2 venues stood out as must-visit venues if you’re in the city as a toy lover.
There is a bonus location to check out at the end!
1. Mega Plaza Saphan Lek
Hosting an impressive 6 storeys packed with blind boxes, TCG items, collectible toy shops and more; Mega Plaza is the place to be if you are in search of collectibles of any kind. They even have a section dedicated to vintage cameras! The colourful porch is hard to miss, and a great place for photo opportunities! The moment you walk in, you will be greeted by an array of colourful toys to browse at your leisure. However, be warned that the corridors can get narrow when crowded, and if you are someone who risks visual overstimulation, you may want to test the waters with the larger stores first.
Be sure to price-check to make sure you get the best deal! Many items have prices are tied with and even pricier than Singapore’s, but you may find some collectibles you would otherwise have difficulty sourcing back home. *cough cough* Labubu… Labubu is abundant here.
Open daily from 10am-7:30pm
900 Maha Chai Rd, Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Big thanks to Jiawei for recommending this place to me.
2. Masaru Anime Store
Sukhumvit has a concentrated Japanese community and is lined with Japanese restaurants, Karaoke bars and more. Unsurprisingly, an amazing figurine store can also be found here. Masaru boasts 2 storeys of primarily anime figurines, with a small section dedicated to Ichiban Kuji goods and Plushies. The figurines behind the glass displays are second-hand figures which do not come with their boxes. The staff were welcoming and incredibly helpful when we visited, even assisting to translate the defect labels unprompted.
A wide selection of latest releases to vintage pieces can be found here, so allocate enough time to scour the shelves and floors! If you are looking for a particular series, it helps to show the staff a photo of it.
Open daily from 10am-7:30pm
26/1-2 Sukhumvit 69 Alley, Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand