galactic toys & collectibles

What galactic toys & collectibles does

Galactic Toys & Collectibles is a privately held, specialty hobby retailer based in Kentwood, Michigan, that sells anime model kits, trading card games, collectible figures, Lego sets, Pop Mart blind boxes, tabletop games, and hobby supplies including paints and finishing tools. Its assortment spans English, Japanese, and Chinese language versions of products, and includes licensed lines such as Pokemon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Bandai Gundam kits in PG/MG/RG/HG/SD grades, Funko Pops (including store-exclusive variants), Figma/S.H.Figuarts/Nendoroid figures, Kotobukiya statues, Warhammer 40K, and Dungeons & Dragons.

The business operates through three primary channels: a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront at galactictoys.com that ships to the US and Canada, multiple physical retail stores in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area (headquartered at 3120 28th ST SE, Kentwood, MI 49512), and direct sales at over 25 comic conventions worldwide each year. The core technology stack is commodity Shopify e-commerce; there are no disclosed proprietary technology features, APIs, or mobile applications, and the company relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter) plus an email newsletter for marketing.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time unit purchases across product categories, with no subscription or contract structure. Pricing is set per SKU: Pokemon TCG booster packs range from $2.50-$24.95, Magic: The Gathering Play Booster Boxes from $109.95-$499.95, and Gundam model kits from $7.08-$31.15. A pre-order system allows customers to reserve upcoming products for priority shipping (charged in full at order placement), and free shipping is offered on Warhammer kits without promotional codes. Customer segments are horizontal and consumer-focused, spanning TCG players, Gundam and model kit hobbyists, pop culture collectors, Lego enthusiasts, and tabletop gamers, with no enterprise or B2B customers identified.

Name

galactic toys & collectibles

Legal name

Galactic Toys & Collectibles

Website

https://galactictoys.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Galactic Toys & Collectibles is a privately held Michigan-based specialty hobby retailer selling anime model kits, trading card games, Funko Pops, Pop Mart collectibles, Lego sets, tabletop games, and hobby supplies through a Shopify e-commerce storefront, multiple Grand Rapids-area retail stores, and over 25 comic conventions worldwide each year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Collectibles Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (459120)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Collectibles, Trading Cards & Blind Box Toys Retail (CRALAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hobby Games & Miniatures Retail (Tabletop RPGs, Wargaming) (CRALAFAH), Miniatures & Figurines (Display/Collectible) (CRALAKAB), Miniature Gaming Accessories (Dice, Mats, Tokens, Measuring Tools) (CRALAKAL), Gaming Collectibles, Merchandise & Toys Retail (CRACAFAI)

Keywords

• Anime collectibles retail
• Trading card games
• Gundam model kits
• Hobby supplies
• Pop culture merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Kentwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct online sales of collectibles, trading cards, model kits, and hobby supplies through their Shopify-powered website. Customers purchase individual items at listed prices with no subscription required.
2. Retail Store Sales: In-store sales at their physical retail locations in the Greater Grand Rapids, MI area, selling the same product categories as their online store.
3. Convention Sales: Sales generated at their convention booth presence at 25+ comic conventions worldwide annually, selling collectibles and exclusive items directly to attendees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Galactic Toys & Collectibles is a specialty retailer that sells anime model kits (primarily Bandai Gundam), trading card games (Pokemon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited), collectible figures (Funko Pop!, Figma, S.H.Figuarts, Nendoroid, Pop Mart), LEGO sets, tabletop games (Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons), hobby tools, paints, plush toys, gachapon, and dice sets. The company operates a Shopify-powered e-commerce store at galactictoys.com, multiple physical retail locations in the Greater Grand Rapids, MI area, and exhibits at over 25 comic conventions worldwide each year.

Product overview

Galactic Toys & Collectibles is a specialty retail operation offering a diverse portfolio of collectible products across multiple categories. The company operates primarily as a distributor and retailer of trading card games (Pokemon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece TCG), Gundam model kits (Perfect Grade, Master Grade, Real Grade, High Grade, SD), action figures and statues (Figma, S.H.Figuarts, Kotobukiya), Lego sets, Pop Mart blind box collectibles, tabletop games (Warhammer, D&D), hobby supplies and paints, plush toys, gachapon, and dice sets. The company also sells Gundam Assemble miniatures tabletop gaming products. They offer both English and international language versions of products (Japanese, Chinese Pokemon TCG). Galactic Toys operates retail stores in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area and exhibits at over 25 comic conventions annually worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pokemon Trading Card Game Products

Segments5 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 moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forbidden Planet: Forbidden Planet is a UK/US specialty retailer of comics, manga, action figures, Funko Pops, and pop culture collectibles. It is a direct comparable to Galactic Toys' Funko, action figure, statue, and pop-culture collectible categories for similar collector demographics.
• Cool Stuff Inc. Cool Stuff Inc. is a major US hobby retailer specializing in Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and tabletop games. It overlaps Galactic Toys on TCG sealed product, miniatures, and hobby gaming categories and competes for the same enthusiast buyer with similar omnichannel fulfillment.
• Miniature Market: Miniature Market is one of the largest US online retailers of miniatures, board games, card games, and tabletop hobby supplies, with strong Warhammer, D&D, and hobby paint assortments. It competes head-to-head with Galactic Toys' tabletop gaming, Warhammer, and hobby supply categories on selection, pricing, and shipping.
• TCGplayer: TCGplayer is a leading online marketplace for trading card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, etc.). It is directly comparable to Galactic Toys' TCG category — same customer base (TCG players and collectors), same SKU universe, and competing for the same sealed product allocations and singles demand.
• Alliance Game Distributors: Alliance Game Distributors is a major US hobby distributor of board games, miniatures, and tabletop games serving hobby stores. It is comparable to Galactic Toys as part of the same hobby specialty distribution/retail ecosystem for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming products.
• Pop Mart: Pop Mart is the global designer toy and blind box retailer behind Labubu, Molly, SKULLPANDA, and Dimoo. Galactic Toys resells Pop Mart's blind box products alongside its other collectibles, making Pop Mart both a supplier and a direct competitor at the consumer end of the blind box category.
• Card Kingdom: Card Kingdom is a leading US Magic: The Gathering singles and sealed product retailer. It is a direct competitor in Galactic Toys' MTG category, particularly for tournament players and collectors seeking sealed product and competitive pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Hobby Lobby: Hobby Lobby is a large national arts, crafts, and hobby chain that carries model kits, paints, and hobby supplies. While it does not focus on TCGs or anime collectibles, it competes with Galactic Toys in the broader model-building and hobby supplies category at scale.
• BoxLunch: BoxLunch is a national pop culture retailer carrying Funko Pops, anime merchandise, and licensed collectibles. It is comparable to Galactic Toys as a broad incumbent in the licensed collectible space with overlapping Funko and anime SKU offerings.
• Hot Topic: Hot Topic is a national mall-based specialty retailer of Funko Pops, anime merchandise, and pop culture collectibles. It overlaps Galactic Toys' Funko and anime collectible categories as a broad incumbent with much wider physical distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GalacticToyz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGzTaYhx4J1vdpjAbSyfMJA
• Facebookfacebook.com/galactictoyz
• Instagraminstagram.com/galactictoyz/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.com/galactictoys

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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