The Energon Pub

[GuyIncognito]

I'll be in San Fran for a few days next week, and was thinking, since it's on the West Coast and has a large Asian population, there might be some cool import shops I should check out. Is there anything like that in San Fran?

[Midnight_Fox]

I don't live there, but I've visited often(when I lived in Cali and now that my parents live there). It's hit or miss, but the toy/model store in Japantown sometimes has stuff.

[Screamfleet]

I actually wouldn't recommend japantown. As a collector, you may just be insulted. Sometimes you can get lucky, but for the most part, they're very touristy, with high prices and a wide selection. It may be worth it to kill some time, and see some stuff, but don't expect too anything worth buying. I don't go there often because I know I can get things online for cheaper.

[GuyIncognito]

Thanks, guys. Where is "Japantown"? Is that a section of the city, like Chinatown? How would I find it?

I'll check it out, but I'll keep in mind that the stuff may be overpriced.

[Screamfleet]

Uh.. Kind of hard to say how I'd find seeing as how I know exactly where it is.

It's pretty well marked, if you can get yourself to the area. It's a big plaza center. If you were somewhere in SF right now I could give you directions. It's not too far from 101, so it's not difficult to get to. Will you be on foot, have a car, or what?

[alldarker]

Thanks, guys. Where is "Japantown"? Is that a section of the city, like Chinatown? How would I find it?

I'll check it out, but I'll keep in mind that the stuff may be overpriced.

Google maps link...

[GuyIncognito]

Thanks!

I put three stores on my itinerary: Japantown Collectibles in the Kinokuniya Bldg and jpnTOYS and Moritaya in the Kintetsu Mall.

[WolfDawg]

Good luck, GI. You should post your findings when you get back from your trip!

[alldarker]

Thanks!

I put three stores on my itinerary: Japantown Collectibles in the Kinokuniya Bldg and jpnTOYS and Moritaya in the Kintetsu Mall.

No problems. My wife will be at a congress in SF next year, and I will be accompanying her, so I'm very much interested in what your experiences are.

[GuyIncognito]

If I find anything cool, I'll take pictures, even if I don't buy. But I'm hoping to come home with at least one souvenir.