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Apr 23, 2020 forbidden planet nyc, one of the oldest and biggest comic book stores in new york city, is at risk of closing due to being shut down during this pandemic. Forbidden planet london was the third major comics store in the city, eventually replacing what had been the leading shop, derek stokess dark they were, and goldeneyed, which had started in 1969, and coming after frank and joan dobsons weird fantasy in new cross. As fans ourselves we buy, collect and read the same stuff as you, and are always looking to pass on our enthusiasm for everything in our product. Mar 17, 2020 dear friends of forbidden planet nyc, in the best interests of our staff and customers we will be closed for at least a period of one week. Star trek fans will find much to love among toys and other items relating to the show. Your basket 0 saved for later 0 scroll for more items. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, forbidden planet nyc is taking all precautions to keep you and our team as healthy as possible as we process shipments.
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The latest on stores, comic and other deliveries and more can be found here. New york s forbidden planet comic shop raising money to stay open. At the age of 19, ayala started working at forbidden planet, a comic book shop in union square. Wed like to thank all of you who have supported us up until the last minute and we have always loved the community we have been a part of we are you and you are us. Forbidden planet new york city store forbidden planet. The dealspotr community last updated this page on december 22, 2019. Forbidden planet nyc has an average discount of 25% off and an average time to expiration of 35 days.
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