Nerding Around Memphis
Comic Cellar
Owned and operated by one of the few original gangsters of comic book dealing, Jason Prince, has worked in the local comic book scene since he was teenager. This small shop offers game nights, anime rentals, and a large selection of comics.
Comics and Collectibles
Your east Memphis place for comics, this store offers an extensive collction of graphic novels and toys in addition to their comic book selection.
Jupiter Comics and Collectibles
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The baby of the comic book stores, and the first new store in a decade in Shelby County, this Collierville store has a lot of awesome deals plus a space to kick back and relax in while you hang out or read comics.
Hobby Town
http://www.hobbytown.com/Bartlett-TN/
A store that has a selection of model building and table top games it hosts a variety of table top and collectible card games. A great place to pop in and get some die from for your next game.
Midsouth Hobbies and Games
If you need a place to get your game on then this is your store. They offer one of the largest selections of gaming paraphenalia in the city.
Looking for somewhere that caters to your nerdy needs?
Games Workshop
If you play with miniatures then this is the place to go out in the Germantown/Collierville area. They have an extremely large game room and a great selection of minatures to work with while you wait for a table. They are also the warehouse of items for the region and if you need more warhammer miniatures they will deliver.
Animax
Our only true anime store in Memphis, animax has been around for 15 years! Owned by George Min, the con chair of Anime Blues Con, this store delivers quality products you cannot get anywhere else in Memphis!
FYE
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If you need a quick fix and willing to spend the cash for it, FYE is one of the few true anime friendly stores in Memphis. They cater to a larger audience but this store offers anime days in addition to their small selection of snacks.
Mr. Lincoln's Costume Shoppe
If you need quality stage make-up, medium quality wigs, and costumes this is the place to go. Open year round in Overton Square in Midtown, this store is locally owned and operated and offers all of you a number of gowns and unique costumes you cannot get anywhere else in Memphis.
Magic Star Cosplay
http://etsy.com/shop/magicstarcosplay
Magic Star Cosplay is one of the few locally owned full time cosplay shops in the area. It specializes in horns, ears, and Japanese school girl uniforms and sailor moon costumes.
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Sew Memphis
Found i n midtown Memphis, this sewing store is locally owned and operated and offers basic to advanced sewing classes. They carry a variety of supplies.
Klassy Katz Fabric Shop
http://www.klassykatzfabricshop.com/
Located in Bartlett next to the Antique Mall on Stage Rd. They offer sewing machines and a variety of cottons.
Shappley Sewing and Vacuum
Possibly the best place in Memphis to get your scissors sharpened for under $5. This place is the only licensed dealer in the area to repair and restore Brother brand sewing machines. They offer a variety of supplies and repair services.
Memphis Sewing Machine and Vacuum Co.
http://memphissewingmachine.com/
Located in Cordova this store is another dealer in sewing machines and scissor sharpening services. This is another store that is greatly needed for making sure your cosplays and sewing projects are not ruined by bad equipment.
Hancock's Fabrics and Crafts
hancockfabrics.com
Hancocks is your place for the best fabric deals in Memphis with the advantage of stacking coupons and deals with sales and clearance this store has several locations located in Raleigh, East Memphis, and Cordova.
Jo-Ann's Fabrics and Crafts
If you are looking for specialty fabrics and commercial prints then Jo-ann's has it available with two locations in Memphis and Mississippi.