ThinkGeek is one of the better known online retailers that specialises in collectibles and geek-gear, which often has plenty of Nintendo and retro-themed goodies up for sale. It's not exactly unique in the market, of course, but it did take a major step ahead of rivals when it was acquired by GameStop earlier this Summer; the deal valued the website's parent company at around $140 million.
At the time there was talk of this leading to the retailer's stock becoming more available in GameStop stores, but it's gone further than that - there'll be a ThinkGeek 'concept retail store' opening in the Florida Mall in Orlando on 25th September. It'll be the company's first physical retail store.
ThinkGeek President Katy McCarthy issued the following PR-friendly words with the announcement.
The opening of our first brick and mortar store is a significant milestone for the brand and a great example of how the GameStop acquisition is a win for our customers. While people know us today as an online retailer, the GameStop connection will bring vastly more visibility to the brand and our ever expanding selection of exclusive products.
It'll be interesting to see whether this will ultimately succeed and, as a result, if more stores will then roll out around the US. It may be worth a visit for Nintendo fans in the area, nevertheless, with the big N earning a mention as a prominent brand alongside the likes of Star Wars and Minecraft within the announcement.
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That's about 40 minutes from me heheh, I'll be sure to check it out. Hoping for more Nintendo themed puzzles
And they say NYC gets all the cool stores
Cool, I live about an hour and a half away in St. Petersburg and, lately, have been going to Orlando for a client about once a week so this may work out nicely. Tons of tourist at the Florida Mall (there is even a hotel built into the mall) so may not be a bad location. Still, you would think New York and it would fit nicely in Rockefeller plaza near the Nintendo store. It could've been the beginning of a retro gaming district in Manhattan, lol!
Dear Think Geek,
Please open a store in the Northern Virginia / DC area.
Many Thanks,
Michael_JF
Im only about an hour and a half from the Florida Mall, may have to make a trip out there one day.
@BertoFlyingFox It's 40min from me too! I'll have to go check it out. It'd be nice to get some of their neat things without paying shipping. Though... add in the gas to get to Orlando... hmm.
Only a two a days drive for me! Sweet, I will probably never go there!
Florida Mall?! Oh my god, I only live 30 minutes away from Florida Mall! This is like some sort if miracle! I'm definitely gonna check it out.
4 hours from where I live, and it doesn't look that their product line is that line. The Ocarina is what I'm interested in, but I have seen millions around.
...Does it have Amiibos?...No? Ok...
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