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Hong Kong is a shoppers’ paradise for toy lovers. Most of the toy shops are located in the Mong Kok district and that’s where I always stay when I visit Hong Kong. I have also included a short writeup on the toy street in Wan Chai district. Here’s a look at the malls I frequent for my Hot Toys, NECA, Figma, Nendoroid, Revoltech, gashapons and candy toys.
Mong Kok District
Richmond Shopping Arcade (皆旺商場)
This is my favourite mall. It is located just outside the busy heart of Mong Kok on Argyle Street. If you walk past this building without knowing beforehand that it has 4 floors of toy shops, you will probably not enter it due to the nondescript facade. A stairway leading to the basement, an upriding escalator and another stairway that links to the upper floors are all you see at the entrance. No fancy window displays or toy advertisements outside. Inside, Richmond has plenty to offer in terms of 1/6 figures, Transformers, NECA, Mcfarlane, Figma, Nendoroid and Revoltech. I got all my NECA toys from here. Don’t forget to visit the basement as the stairways is not directly linked to the upper floors. Thanks to this site for the recommendation.
Name: Richmond Shopping Arcade (皆旺商場)
Address: 111 Argyle St, Mong Kok
Nearest MTR: Mongkok station, Exit D2, 170 metres
Google map: Richmond Shopping Arcade
In’s Point
Another personal favourite, lots of Nendoroid, Figma, 1/6 figures & accessories and Lego can be found at In’s Point, near Yau Ma Tei MTR station. There is a shop dedicated to all things Bruce Lee too. In all there are 3 floors of toys shops but each floor is huge and has many more shops than Richmond Shopping Arcade, the top floor after that is a restaurant. I got my Hot Toys True Type bodies and Figmas from here.
Name: In’s Point
Address: 530-538 Nathan Road, Mong Kok
Nearest MTR: Yau Ma Tei Station, Exit A2, turn around and walk towards the main road, Nathan Road. Without crossing the road, turn left and In’s Point is less than 50 metres away on your left.
Google map: In’s Point
Thanks to this site for recommending the place.
Sino Centre (信和中心)
I consider Sino Centre a very dynamic mall as the type of shops changes everything time I visit within 1 or 2 years. In the mid-2000s, there used to be lots of shops selling mostly DVDs and Animes. Most recently in 2010 and 2011, console games, asian movie / TV idol photographs, photobooks and manga have taken over. There are still Japanese toys such as gashapons and candy toys (good for collecting whole sets) and trading cards. I also noticed more rental-type cabinets with random toys and gadgets for sale. The basement is mostly unchanged, and you will be able to find music CDs, DVD or Bluray boxsets from different regions. Great if you want to collect different boxset editions of your favourite movies for the different extras. Prices are competitive and all are original and legitimate sets.
Update: Hot Toys New Official Store Opening on 14 October 2013. Name: Secret Base. Address: Sino Centre 20 Floor.
Name: Sino Centre (信和中心)
Address: 582-592 Nathan Road, Mong Kok
Nearest MTR: Mongkok station, Exit E2. Turn around and walk towards the main road, Nathan Road. Without crossing the road, turn left and walk for approximately 280 metres, you will see Sino Centre on your left. The entrance is a little obscure so look out for the large blue vertical signage that faces the pedestrian sidewalk.
Google map: Sino Centre
CTMA Centre (兆萬中心)
No visit to Mong Kok is complete without dropping by CTMA Centre as the official Hot Toys showroom is here! Going by the name “Toy Hunters”, this should be familiar to you when you look at your Hot Toys packaging box. All the upcoming prototypes are displayed here. There are a few floors of toy shops here but I don’t usually buy anything from here as I don’t find their prices competitive enough. You can find mostly Japanese toys such as Nendoroid, Figma, gashapons and candy toys here. CTMA is directly behind Sino Centre but you have to walk around the whole stretch of the building to see it.
A small part of the Hot Toys showroom display window outside Toy Hunters
Name: CTMA Centre (兆萬中心)
Address: 1N Sai Yeung Choi Street South
Nearest MTR: Mongkok station, Exit E2. Go straight ahead once out of the exit and turn right on Sai Yeung Choi Street South. Walk down the street for approximately 300 metres and you should see CTMA Centre on your right.
Google map: CTMA Centre
Kwong Wa Street
If you are into realistic model air guns, RC helicopters, tanks, boats and cars, Kwong Wa street should excite you. Lining this street on both sides are such model shops. If you are hungry, consider having 1-michelin star Dim Sum from Tim Ho Wan. Be prepared for a long wait though.
Address: The stretch along Kwong Wa Street
Nearest MTR: Mong Kok Station, Exit A2, 700 metres away. Walking directions is a little complicated so refer to map below. I choose a slightly longer route but there are plenty of clothing, electronics and eatery shops to see along the way as you will be cutting through the heart of Mong Kok.
Google map: Kwong Wa Street
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Causeway Bay, Central, Tsim Sha Tsui
If you are looking for new Lego, Digimon, Nerf, Hasbro, Mattel, Disney toys, you can try Toys R Us. There are several stores in Hong Kong, the larger ones are located at Causeway Bay (Windsor House), Central (Nexxus Building) and Tsim Sha Tsui (Ocean Terminal).
Toys R Us Causeway Bay
7/F, Windsor House, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. (Causeway Bay MTR Station Exit E)
Toys R Us Central
Shop nos. 201 – 210, 2/F, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong. (Central MTR Station Exit C)
Toys R Us Tsim Sha Tsui
Shop OTG23, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon. (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station Exit L6)
Check here for the addresses of all the stores:
http://www.toysrus.com.hk/inside/location.htm
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Wan Chai District
Tai Yuen Street (太原街)
Tai Yuen street in Wan Chai district is also known as Toy Street and there are around 4 to 5 toy shops in this area. I find them resembling our local neighbourhood toy shops, but you may still be able to find a gem or two. You can find Japanese toys such as gashapons, candy toys and an assortment of Sanrio toys. Toys that appeal to the younger generation such as Ben 10 and Beyblade can also be found here.
Address: Tai Yuen Street
Nearest MTR: Wanchai MTR Station, Exit A3, 80 metres away. Once you exit the station, cross the main road, Johnston Road to the other side. Turn right and walk about 30 metres. The start of Tai Yuen Street will be on your left.
Google map: Tai Yuen Street
{ 73 comments… read them below or add one }
I’m in HK right now looking for Disney Cars die cast for my kids. Where do you recommend I go for good prices? Thanks in advance
Hi, you can try the official Disney Store at the international airport or you can check out the malls mentioned in this post. Many shops in those malls sell Disney products.
Toys R Us has Pixar Car’s toys. The little ones that are just a little bigger than Hot Wheels.
hello where can i buy sylvanian families and rements in hong kong?thanks
For re-ments, you can try looking from the malls in the post, notably Sino Centre and CTMA. For Sylvanian Families, probably from departmental stores such as Sogo and Toys R Us.
Hellow where can i buy a Lego
You can find Lego at Toys R Us and Mongkok shops.
is there any figma , nendo at Toy r us ? is there any in causewaybay ?
Figma and Nendo are mostly found in Mongkok shops.
hi there! do u know where I can still find Hottoys Chris Taylor figurine in Hong Kong? and selling for how much? thanks! And for the toy shops in Mongkok and Tai Yuen Street, usually what time they be closed?
For Hot Toys, you can try the shops in Mong Kok. These shops usually close at 8pm or 9pm.
okie thank you!
Hi, I’m going to HK on the 3rd of Oct 2013, can you guys help me on where to buy GX 31 (voltes V), GX43 (Daimos) and GX 45 (Mazinger Z). Really appreciate your feedback and comment on my query Thanks
I’m sorry, but I do not know. You can try one of the malls, probably Richmond or CTMA, in the review; many kinds of toys and figurines in this category are sold there.
HI, WHERE I CAN FIND 6″ SCALE ACTION FIGURE LIKE DIY, DRAGON, TOY SOLDIER ETC.
You have to try the malls mentioned in the review, many action figures can be found there.
Hi dyk where I’ll be able to find Alpaca (arpakasso) plush in HK and I was wondering about the “Toy Street” Fuk Wing Street, dyk if the toys are authentic? Thanks in advance!
I’m sorry I do not know. Bootlegs are always a possibility so you have to check your potential purchases carefully before paying for them.
Hey, do you know where I can find revoltech or hot toy ironmans? A lot of places have been sold out already
Revoltech and Hot Toys can be found at the usual places: CTMA, In’s Point, Richmond Arcade. Yes, Ironman toys are very popular so it might be hard to get hold of them.
hi ! could u tell me where i can buy ori toy? ( the website is : http://www.oritoy.com) I plan to buy them on my next visit to hong kong.
They look really nice! I am not sure where to find them though. There is a contact page on their website so you can ask them: http://www.oritoy.com/en/contact.asp
I am visiting Hong Kong in two weeks time, do you know where I will find slugterra or Pokemon toys and games
Not sure about slugterra but you can probably find Pokemon at Toys R Us or one of the malls in the review.
Hello
thank you for this information. I will definitely be stopping by!
Are the prices comparable or cheaper?
Prices are comparable actually. They used to be much better but prices are going up every year. The shopping experience is unbeatable though as the entire mall is stocked full of toy shops.
Any chance you have seen any of these Danbo dolls in any of the shops. Back out in HK in a week or two and they are impossible to get in Europe without shipping from Asia at extortionate prices
These are the things I am talking about
http://s2.favim.com/orig/32/danbo-doll-photography-Favim.com-258230.jpg
Danboards are still being re-released so you might be able to get hold of new ones soon.
Dear all, where’s the most affordable place to find Transformers collectibles?
For good prices, you have to shop around and compare the prices. Most of the shops mentioned are in the same Mongkok area so at least it’s not that hard to run around.
Is that sell any nendo SHFigure and other?
Nendo and SH Figurarts can be found at the usual: CTMA, In’s Point and Richmond Arcade.
Hello would you know if mongkok area sells star trek model ships?
I’m sorry, I can’t remember. You can try your luck at the malls in the review as some of them sell model kits.
Hey! Can anyone tell me where to buy WWE figures in Hong Kong?
I have seen WWE figures at Richmond Arcade.
Hi, where can I find gundam? Thank you!
You can try In’s Point and probably CTMA.
hello hope someone can help me i am going to hong kong in few days is there any cheap bb gun (airsoft) stores because i am looking for something to have fun at my garden maximum 100 usd but these shops are selling pro stuff and they are really expensive please tell me if you know any shops like i said thanks :)
For BB guns, please try the shops along Kwong Wa Street as stated in the post. There are several shops there selling realistic looking toy guns and RC vehicles.
Could you tell me where to buy digimon toys? Thanks
Probably Toys R Us.
What about Dragonball toys and loose 1:6 gear?
Not sure about Dragonball toys. For loose 1:6 gear, you can try In’s Point or Richmond Arcade as stated in the review.
Hello, im in hong kong, where can i find Portrait of Pirates? One Piece figures?, good prices and real figures
You can probably try the usual, CTMA, Richmond Arcade or In’s Point.
Hi! How about 80′s gi joe figures? I tried tai yuen in a previous visit but there doesn’t seem to be any available
I am sorry, I do not know. You can try your luck at the shops in Sino Centre, they have rental display cabinets where collectors put up their old toys for sale.
Hi, I would like to look for Lego and Tomica cars, but I can’t finish all the malls as I have limited time.
Where would you recommend to find both things ?
Probably Toys R Us. Addresses are in the post so you can look for one near your place of stay.
Hello! I’m looking for a “pacific rim” toys, is a NECA brand. Would you recommend any shop in HK? Thank you in advance :).
NECA’s Pacific Rim rocks! You can try Richmond Shopping Arcade, many shops selling NECA there.
i am looking to buy Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger toys in hk at a store that ships to canada.
where would you suggest i contact?
I’m sorry, I do not know for sure which store ships internationally.
Are there any Lego Shop at Disneyland Hongkong, and also I’m looking for vintage toy figure Transformers, can you help me, thx
I can’t remember about Disneyland Hong Kong but I know Toys R Us in Hong Kong sells Lego. For vintage Transformers, you can try Richmond, CTMA or In’s Point. There are also rental display cabinets in Sino Centre for people selling their own collections.
Thx for Info
i am looking for hello kitty, where i can find it?
I’m not sure. You can try your luck in one of the malls, probably CTMA centre, as I have seen soft toys there. McDonald’s in Hong Kong sells Hello Kitty from time to time, and they have it much sooner than Singapore and Taiwan, so hope you are lucky to be there when they have their promotion. http://www.mcdonalds.com.hk/en.html
Hi there,
Thank ou for your wonderful write up and all your many replies. I have found this to be very useful.
Can you please advise me where I can find Takara Licca dolls at low prices?
Thanks……..Simlian
Thanks for your kind words. I am not familiar with Takara Licca so I Googled this line of dolls to see what they look like. I think you might be able to find them in CTMA centre as there are some shops selling dolls over there but it’s just a guess.
Nice and useful article on Hong Kong’s toy scene! Thank you.
Just wondering, I’ll be visiting Hong Kong for a month this December/January… and I wanted to know if you’d be aware as to how toy shopping in HK compares to Tokyo and Osaka?
I’ve been to every toy store known to westerners in both cities, including Kobe and some other parts of Japan too. At the moment I’m tossing up if I should still go there, but I’m not happy about the radiation contamination that has engulfed Japan’s main cities.
Having said that, I’d only be going for a month, so I’m not to worried, even though their food is also contaminated : ( I mainly collect Macross, vinyl Kaiju toys, a bit of 1:6 scale (mainly Hot Toys) and all types of Japanese vintage toys.
Do you feel that Hong Kong would satisfy my tastes? Because I really do want to visit Hong Kong also. Thank you in advance, if you’re able to answer.
Thanks for dropping by. Hong Kong is definitely worth visiting for toys if you have not before. As Hot Toys and many other brands of 1:6 come from Hong Kong, you will be able to find a large selection be it new boxed releases or loose parts for kit bashing. I have only been to Tokyo’s Akihabara area and that was many years ago before I started collecting 1/6. Naturally, the selection of Japanese branded toys in Tokyo are much more and you have a higher chance of finding past releases. Most shops in Hong Kong are pretty small so they would stock mostly newer items. By the way, Hot Toys will be opening their new official store in Sino Centre on 14 Oct 2013, so be sure to check it out if you are in the area. :)
Thanks for sharing this very useful info, without this maybe I wouldn’t know such all of this hidden treasure places in HK
thank u so much
the price in HK is rather cheeper compare to SG and Indo, and you may also find some rare old items that maybe you’ve missed when it was released on market
I stay at Cityview hotel, best place for staying since the location is very close to Ins Point and Sino centre, walkable to nearest MTR Yau Ma Tei just 1 station to Mongkok to reach Richmond. You can see CTMA from your hotel window view.
Thx
Can I Buy any WWE Figures in toys r us hongkong or any place in tsim sha tsui?
Sorry, not entirely sure about WWE in Toys R Us but I think Richmond Arcade has shops selling them.
hi there! thanks for sharing all these wonderful info. Will be visiting hongkong in a week time. Was thinking which are the malls which I must focus on if I am looking for kamen rider medicom toys and iron man hot toys?
Also, do you by chance know of any shops that do custom painting of 1/6 figures? As I might be bringing my toy over for repainting.
Thanks!
Medicom in general (not sure specifically kamen rider) can be found in CTMA centre. Hot Toys in CTMA and In’s Point. As In’s Point has 1/6 kits and a few model shops, you might be able to find a shop to do repainting for you, but this is just my guess.
all right man. thanks for the info!
Im looking for funko pop toys. Where i can find it? Thanks
I will be going there next week
I’m sorry, not familiar with funko pop toys :( You can still try the Mongkok malls mentioned in the post as they sell a wide assortment of toys.
I love your well dcoumented site for 1/6 collecting.
As I am staying at Kowloon Hotel later this month, I only have one day for shopping.
Can you kindly recommend me which place is best in terms of pricing for buying 1/6 accessories, Richmond Arcade or In’s Point?
Thanks! It’s really hard to say as prices vary between shops. From my memory, I would think In’s Point has more shops selling 1/6 accessories. If you only have 1 day to shop and are going to Mong Kok area, you can afford to check out most of the toy malls there as they are all between 2 stations (Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok). Just note that they don’t open that early, some open near noon or after noon.