Check out the "Made in NYC" shelf — Burning Wheel, InSpectres, Lacuna and Dread!
Go to NYCR and learn how to use a laser cutter, 3d printer, program an arduino or learn how to sew.
Lots of cute Japanese merchandise, books, stationary, clothes, pens, pop culture things with a decent cafe upstairs. Must see for anyone interested in anime/Japan in general.
Enjoy exclusive and extensive anime screenings, guests from America and Japan, manga, cosplay, video games, live-action Japanese cinema, fashion and food. Same time and next door to Comic Con. Read more.
Leave your iPhone in a taxi in the rush between shows? Stop in here to replace it. You can also check your email and use their restroom (on the 3rd floor).
A little smaller, and more intimate than the other Midtown location with a great selection
The balcony outside the cafeteria has a lovely array of picnic tables and a remarkable view of Chelsea. Makes for an excellent lunch meeting.
The home to The House of Ideas! NYC Headquarters of Marvel Comics. Keep your eyes peeled for webs.
Got a thing for comics, cartoons, anime and graphic novels? You’ll find it all at MoCCA – just visit the website before you go to make sure exibits are age appropriate. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Unleash your inner teenager and check out the amazing rotating comic and graphic novel exhibitions at this small museum.
Aside from exhibiting all types of media (such as fanzines, old cameras and arcade consoles), the facility also offers a 267-seat cinema with multiple weekend screenings. Read more.
Winner of Best Toy Store in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Check the comtemporary design pieces from toy and graffiti artists.
Head to this wonderful museum and see the history of Television and Radio. Then, watch an episode of I Love Lucy and other classics in the theater. Finally, pick a tape to watch in your own booth!
Try the cape blower machine to make sure you get the right look w your new superhero cape
Check out the history of the Gameboy display on the 2nd floor, esp. the Gameboy damaged in the Gulf War that still works! and throw down with some New Super Mario Bros Wii while you're at it.
Best place to paint and learn any Games Workshop game. Full of good painting tips and playing tips.
Best comic book store in midtown, with huge selection of titles. Ask the staff for their recommendations based on what you're in to - they are really helpful for finding new books.
One of the best comic book stores in the city, especially for back issues. Great selection of vintage and current toys, and very knowledgeable staff - ask them about titles you're not reading yet.
Hop across the ivories of the famous piano dance mat on the second floor. Tell the pros who perform that it’s your kid’s birthday and they’ll tap out Happy Birthday!Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Great for mainstream stuff but if you're looking for your indie fix best look elsewhere.
As touristy as they are, the oversized Lego sculptures, including the model of Rockefeller Center, are really cool.
This place is great! Good selection of old school games with plenty of new stuff too. Staff is as friendly as you need them to be. Has gotten some tough reviews on Yelp but I've had great experiences.
Bento is coming down hard on the burger of old with variations made of Japanese kobe beef, Korean barbecue bulgogi pork & seafood with Thai chili sauce served with Japanese pickles & mango slaw. Read more.
At the great Hall of science! I hadn't visited here since I was a kid! Read more.
Best food experience I have ever experienced anywhere! Great food too! Our Ninja server that night was awesome and funny! Lot's of surprises!
Whoever came up with the name for this place must feel pretty satisfied with him or herself.
Hey, I graduated from ITP in 2004! My thesis project, dodgeball.com (sold to Google in 05) was born here. A lot of the "life as a game" ideas in 4SQ came the "Big Games" class Frank Lantz's taught.
Be sure to hang out at the talks/ mixers after the main NYTM event - speak to the demo teams!
Year-round Halloween paradise with great selection and quirky, knowledgeable staff. Also, they support the local costume/party community with special promos & events for those in the know.
Super convenient for the Brooklyn based! If you are in Williamsburg and game, you owe it to yourself to stop in. Ask for Pathfinder stuff and ask for local Brooklyn based publishers!
The Smart Phone Application is a great tool to make your Maker Faire experience more fun and find more information about makers and sponsors. 'Read More' has link to the app for Android and iPhone. Read more.
Check out the sweet original art on display in one of New York's best comic book stores.
