La Planque Jeux Vidéo

What La Planque Jeux Vidéo does

La Planque Jeux Vidéo is a private, owner-operated specialty retailer based in Québec, Canada, founded in 2009 and operating with 1–10 employees. The company runs a physical storefront combined with a full e-commerce website (laplanquejeuxvideo.net), selling physical and digital video games across more than 50 platforms — from current-generation systems (Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X) to legacy and rare consoles (Atari 2600, NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Dreamcast, Neo Geo CD, TurboGrafx-16, Colecovision, Intellivision, Virtual Boy, and others). Hardware, accessories, and a pre-order pipeline for upcoming releases (Orbitals, Rayman Legends Retold, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection I–III) anchor the core offering.

Beyond games and consoles, the store has expanded into licensed collectibles and pop-culture merchandise, including Funko Pop figurines, Nintendo amiibo, plush toys, jewelry, clothing, home décor, gashapon and mystery boxes, trading cards, Japanese confectionery, and strategy guides. The site also supports gift certificates, an in-store events program, a wishlist feature, a French/English bilingual interface, and domestic Canadian shipping alongside in-store pickup. Revenue streams are transactional and consumer-facing: one-time retail sales of games and hardware, plus ancillary merchandise, all priced in Canadian dollars with periodic promotions (e.g., 25% off clothing, clearance sections).

The business model is direct-to-consumer across two channels (physical retail and e-commerce), serving video game collectors, pop-culture fans, and gift buyers in Quebec and across Canada. Pricing is unit-based with no subscription or recurring component; the company has no disclosed investors, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no partnerships in the source data. Operational technology is a standard third-party e-commerce platform with conventional catalog, cart, and account functionality; no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or integrations are evidenced.

Name

La Planque Jeux Vidéo

Legal name

La Planque Jeux Vidéo

Website

https://laplanquejeuxvideo.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Planque Jeux Vidéo is a Quebec-based specialty retailer that sells video games and consoles across 50+ platforms, collectibles, and pop-culture merchandise through a physical storefront and a Canadian e-commerce site, serving gaming collectors and gift buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Video Game Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Retro & Pre-Owned Gaming Retail (Used Games, Consoles, Trade-In) (CRACAFAH)

Keywords

• Video game retail
• Gaming merchandise
• Collectible figurines
• Gaming consoles
• Pop culture collectibles

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Video Game Sales: Retail sales of video games across multiple platforms including Nintendo, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, Sega, and retro gaming systems. Games span from current generation (PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch) to vintage systems (NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Dreamcast).
2. Hardware and Console Sales: Sales of gaming consoles, controllers, and gaming hardware accessories. Products include new and retro consoles.
3. Collectibles and Merchandise: Sales of video game-themed collectibles including Funko Pop figurines, amiibo, plush toys, jewelry, clothing, home décor, stationery, and artisan items featuring gaming IP.
4. Confectionery and Food Items: Sales of candy, snacks, chocolates, and DIY candy kits featuring gaming and pop culture themes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

La Planque Jeux Vidéo is a Quebec-based specialty video-game retailer that sells new and pre-owned video games across more than 50 platforms (current and retro consoles, Japanese imports), gaming consoles and accessories, and a broad set of pop-culture merchandise including collectible figurines (Funko Pop, Amiibo), plush toys, trading cards, themed confectionery, jewelry, home decor, and apparel. The company runs both a physical boutique and a transactional e-commerce site, and accepts pre-orders for upcoming game releases and Gashapon/mystery-box drops.

Product overview

La Planque Jeux Vidéo is a Quebec-based video game retail store operating as an e-commerce platform. The company sells physical and digital video games across 50+ platforms (from retro systems like Atari 2600 and NES to current-gen consoles like Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X), new and pre-owned consoles, gaming accessories, and an extensive range of licensed merchandise including Funko Pop! figurines, plush toys, jewelry, clothing, home decor, confectionery, and collectibles. The store also offers pre-orders for upcoming titles, Gashapon/mystery boxes, and trading card products. The business model centers on a comprehensive online storefront with product categorization by platform, product type, and franchise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Video games (new and pre-owned, 50+ platforms) Retail sale of new and pre-owned video game titles across more than 50 platforms, including current-generation consoles, retro systems, and Japanese imports; targeted at individual gamers and collectors in Quebec and across Canada.
• Gaming consoles and accessories Retail sale of home and portable gaming consoles plus related controllers, cables, and gaming accessories; targeted at gamers setting up or upgrading their hardware.
• Collectible figurines (Funko Pop, Amiibo, plush) Retail sale of branded collectible figurines including Funko Pop vinyl figures, Nintendo Amiibo, and related plush toys for pop-culture collectors and gift buyers.
• Pre-orders for upcoming video game releases Deposit-based pre-order service that lets customers reserve copies of upcoming game releases in advance of launch day; targeted at enthusiasts who want to secure day-one stock.
• Gashapon and mystery boxes Themed surprise-box and capsule-toy offerings combining gaming, anime, and pop-culture merchandise; targeted at collectors and gift buyers seeking novelty and limited drops.
• Pop-culture themed confectionery and accessories Retail sale of themed confectionery, jewelry, apparel, home decor, and trading cards tied to gaming and pop-culture franchises; targeted at fans and gift buyers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DKOldies: US-based retro video game retailer offering buy-sell-trade of classic consoles and games, with a curated catalog of legacy systems — overlaps La Planque on used/retro inventory and trade-in services.
• Play-Asia: Asia-based online retailer of imported video games, Japanese snacks/confectionery, gashapon, amiibo, and gaming merchandise — directly comparable to La Planque's Japan-sourced snacks, collectibles, and import-focused assortment.
• FYE (For Your Entertainment): Specialty retailer of pop culture merchandise, Funko Pop, collectibles, and games — closely comparable to La Planque's collectibles/Funko Pop/jewelry/gaming merchandise mix.
• GameStop: Largest specialty video game retailer in North America, operating physical stores and an e-commerce site selling new and used games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles across all major platforms — directly comparable core offering to La Planque.
• Mini-Cycle: Canadian retro video game store specializing in used NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis and other vintage consoles and games — directly comparable as a fellow Canadian retro-focused competitor.
• Lukie Games: Online retailer specializing in retro and classic video games across dozens of platforms (NES, SNES, N64, Sega, PlayStation) — directly comparable to La Planque's vintage/retro catalog and used-game trade-in model.

Broad incumbents

• Best Buy Canada: Canadian big-box electronics retailer carrying current-generation consoles, games, accessories, and some collectibles — competes with La Planque on new console and game sales but does not match the retro depth.
• Walmart Canada: Mass-market retailer carrying mainstream video games, consoles, toys, and collectibles at competitive prices — competes on price-sensitive new-release titles and consoles.
• Amazon Canada: Dominant e-commerce platform selling video games, consoles, Funko Pop, amiibo, and gaming merchandise at scale with fast shipping — broad competitive pressure on La Planque's online assortment and pricing.
• The Source: Canadian specialty electronics retailer with physical stores selling consoles, games, and gaming accessories — overlaps La Planque's Quebec physical-retail footprint and console/accessory offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/laplanquequebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-planque-jeux-vid-o

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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