Waterbury-Shelton

1188 Highland Ave building b, Cheshire, CT 06410

The Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum in Cheshire displays Gloria and Herbert Barker's collection of character-related antiques and comic ephemera. More than 80,000 pieces fill the galleries, and an attached shop sells animation art prints alongside paid group tours.

274 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790

Black Cat Collectibles trades a broad mix of vintage and antique goods in Torrington. Its stock spans Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, comic books, costume jewelry, neon signs, steins, and NASCAR memorabilia, and the shop also deals coins alongside used DVDs and CDs.

650 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT 06705

Game X Change's Waterbury branch on Wolcott Street buys, sells, and trades used and retro video games, consoles, and accessories. Part of a chain with two other Connecticut locations, it also carries toys and collectibles for local gamers looking to trade in their old titles.

1098 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795

Infinite Heroes trades comics, collectibles, and trading cards from a Main Street storefront in Watertown. Owner Paul Santos, formerly a DC Comics editor, stocks new weekly releases alongside back-issue collectibles, offers a pull-and-hold subscription service, and hosts sanctioned card-game play in store.

619 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, CT 06795

Legacy Collectibles & Toys sells anime and Pokemon trading cards, Marvel and superhero statues, and Funko Pops from Straits Turnpike in Watertown. Its stock spans Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece figures and collectibles, and the shop ships mail orders across the country.

28 Main St, Oakville, CT 06779

Legends of Superheros has traded on Main Street in Oakville, a Watertown village, since 1994. The shop stocks new comics, independent titles, trade paperbacks, and toys, with a back-issue collection exceeding 30,000 books and regular Magic and Pokemon tournament nights.

415 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

Weirdo Wonderland sells horror and science-fiction collectibles, rare books, vintage monster toys, and handmade curios from Howe Avenue in Shelton. Owner Eric Bruce relocated the shop from Milford in May 2023, after rising rent there, building on stock of horror and sci-fi ephemera and pins.

1 Richmond Pl, Bristol, CT 06010

WorthWhile Reads stocks more than 30,000 used books across 40-plus genres inside a converted Bristol factory building. It hosts author events and signings, and, since founder Erik Kryzanski opened the storefront in 2023, visitors call on arrival so staff can let them in.