Finding the sought-after piece that you need to complete your collection is a feeling like no other. Whether you collect antique action figures, stamps, or figurines, the store that you frequent will add to the excitement of your pursuit.
2024: Long Island Voted Bobb Howard’s General Store Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store!
Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park
(516) 354-9564 – bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
Bobb Howard’s General Store is a treasure trove of collectibles and nostalgia, capturing the essence of yesteryears! Stepping into this charming establishment is like taking a trip down memory lane, with shelves brimming with vintage toys, retro decor, and timeless memorabilia. From classic board games and antique kitchenware to retro candy and collectible figurines, Bobb Howard’s General Store offers a delightful array of items that evoke feelings of nostalgia and whimsy! With its eclectic collection and friendly atmosphere, it’s a favorite destination for collectors, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a unique piece of the past. Whether you’re reminiscing about your childhood or searching for the perfect gift, Bobb Howard’s General Store is sure to spark joy and inspire fond memories!
2023: Long Islanders Voted Bobb Howard’s General Store Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store!
Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park
(516) 354-9564 – bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
This unique shop sells candy and nostalgic toys, and also takes care of your car repair. The business stocks old favorites that your grandparents will recall. There are Colorforms, tin lunch boxes, and old games, among collectibles, and perhaps the most interesting items are a popcorn machine and a refrigerated Coca-Cola unit that was restored and works brilliantly. Your time here lets you step into a past era and soak up a little old-fashioned hospitality. The owner is friendly and enjoys his customers. If you’re in for a car service, you can get most work done at transparent prices. The pros are honest mechanics that espouse the workmanship qualities you’d find in a bygone era today. The neighborhood vibe here makes you feel like you’ve encountered family!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Bobb Howard’s General Store Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store!
Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park
(516) 488-7996 – bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
There’s nowhere better to go down memory lane than Bobb Howard’s General Store. If you have been thinking about your favorite “penny candy” or toy you wish you kept to pass down to the next generation, Bobb Howard’s General Store is the place to go. Everyone seems to have a story when they come to this collectibles store. Whether it’s your old favorite toy from when you were a child, vintage collectible trading cards, or a candy you never thought you’d see in stores again, Bobb Howard’s is truly a place of wonders!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Bobb Howard’s General Store Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store!
Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park
(516) 354-9564 – bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
If you’re looking to revisit your childhood or discover the joy of yesterday’s toys, Bobb Howard’s General Store is your one-stop shop for your favorite playthings-turned-collectibles. Everyone has fond memories with their favorite toys, and when we see them again after many years, the rush of nostalgia is an unmatched feeling. At Bob’s, all of the relics you thought you’d never find again are along the wall; its retro toys include classics like chattering teeth, jump rope and plenty of baseball cards to add to your collection. Bobb Howard’s is the perfect place to take the family: a trip back in time for parents and a mesmerizing, novel experience for children. Make room on your shelves, because after a trip here, you’ll need the space!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Bobb Howard’s General Store Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store!
Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park
(516) 354-9564 – bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
If you’re looking to revisit your childhood or discover the joy of yesterday’s toys, Bobb Howard’s General Store is your one-stop shop for your favorite playthings-turned-collectibles. Everyone has fond memories with their favorite toys, and when we see them again after many years, the rush of nostalgia is an unmatched feeling. At Bob’s, all of the relics you thought you’d never find again are along the wall; their retro toys include classics like chattering teeth, jump rope and plenty of baseball cards to add to your collection. Bobb Howard’s is the perfect place to take the family: a trip back in time for parents and a mesmerizing, novel experience for children. Make room on your shelves, because after a trip here, you’ll need the space!
2019: Long Islanders Voted Bobb Howard’s General Store Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store!
Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park
(516) 354-9564 – www.bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
Located on Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park for 36 years, Bobb Howard’s General Store is stocked from floor to ceiling with over 1200 nostalgic candies and toys to bring back memories of childhood. It’s a great multi-generational trip to share with your children, parents, and grandchildren. Remember “spaldeens”? Remember the gum that came with your baseball cards? Yup, they have those and a whole bunch more!!! Plus, there’s always free popcorn for your ride home!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Bobb Howard’s General Store Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store on Long Island!
Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
516-354-9564. BobbHowardsGeneralStore.com
Located on Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park for 36 years, Bobb Howard’s General Store is stocked from floor to ceiling with over 1200 nostalgic candies and toys to bring back memories of childhood. It’s a great multi-generational trip to share with your children, parents, and grandchildren. Remember “spaldeens”? Remember the gum that came with your baseball cards? Yup, they have those and a whole bunch more!!! And there’s always free popcorn for your ride home!
2017: Long Islanders Voted A&S Sports Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store on Long Island!
A&S Sports
825 Carman Ave., Westbury. 516 414-4323. stores.ebay.com/nyseymour
For more than three decades, A&S Sports has been providing customers with a wide range of sports cards, autographed memorabilia, unique gifts and more! A&S is backed by their wonderful owner, Seymour, who has everything sports memorabilia collectors need, and will even order what he doesn’t have! With all the cards and sports memorabilia you could ever want at the best prices, it’s no wonder Long Islanders vote A&S the best!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Deep End of the Sandbox Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store on Long Island!
Deep End of the Sandbox
650 Portion Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma. 631-676-3130. deependofthesandbox.com 44444
From Cabbage Patch Kids and New Kids On The Block memorabilia to vintage clothing and that hard-to-find and way-out-of-print issue of Mad Magazine, family-owned and operated Deep End of the Sandbox scours thrift stores and closets all across the land in order to provide patrons with the ultimate “retro” shopping experience. Affordable, Pinterest- national, and overall, just awesome, no item is too old and no joke is too sarcastic for this one-of-a-kind collectible and nostalgia shop. Did we mention video games? They’ve got them, too—all of them!
Fantastic Toyage
5288 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. 516-882-9250. fantastictoyage.com
Fantastic Toyage was voted Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store on Long Island in 2013, 2014 and it’s clutched this title again for 2015, making for a hard-won trifecta. It is the definition of nostalgia, with toys from as early as the 1930s, and collectibles of beloved films and TV series, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Barbie and so many more you have to see it to believe it. Fantastic Toyage brings out the inner collectible geek in everyone!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Fantastic Toyage in Massapequa Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store on Long Island!
1. Fantastic Toyage
5288 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. 516-882-9250. fantastictoyage.com
2. Grand Slam Collectibles
282 Higbie Lane, West Islip. 631-482-1382. grandslamcollectibles.com
3. Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park. 516-354-9564. bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Fantastic Toyage in Massapequa Best Collectible and Nostalgia Store on Long Island!
1. Fantastic Toyage
5288 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. 516-882-9250. www.fantastictoyage.com
2. Comic Book Depot
2847 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. 516-221-9337. www.thecomicbookdepot.com
3. Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park. 516-354-9564. www.bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Bobb Howard’s General Store Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store on Long Island!
1. Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park. 516-354-9564. www.bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
2. Living Legends Memorabilia and Collectibles
2473B Merrick Rd., Bellmore. 516-826-4000.
3. Land of Oohs and Oz
155 Main St., Farmingdale. 516-420-9214.
2011: Long Islanders Voted Bobb Howard’s General Store in New Hyde Park Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store on Long Island!
1. Bobb Howard’s General Store
581 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park. 516-488-7996. www.bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
2. Coin Galleries of Oyster Bay
90 South St., Oyster Bay. 800-784-7690. www. coingalleriesofoysterbay.com
3. Living Legends
2473 Merrick Rd., Bellmore. 516-826-4000.
2010: Long Islanders Voted Land of Oohs and Oz the Best Collectible & Nostalgia Store on Long Island!
1. Land of Oohs and Oz
155 Main St., Farmingdale. 516-420-9214. www.stores.ebay.com/The-Land-of-Oohs-and-Oz
2. Fourth World Comics
33 Rte. 111, Smithtown. 631-366-4440. www.myspace.com/fourthworldcomics
3. Living Legends Memorabilia
2473B Merrick Rd., Bellmore. 516-826-4000.
