Urban Samurai Hobbies - In Pictures

UrbanSamurai · #1 (**permalink**) 01-14-2010, 19:46

Now that Urban Samurai actuall has a mall store I thought it was about time to show some images of the shop itself so you can get an idea of where you are shopping, even if it is on line!

This is the shop itself as you see it from the mall. Someone is normally behind the desk but as I was taking the picture there was not any way I could be behind the desk as well.

The front display has a little 1/6 in it with the That's My Face figures which get a lot of attention. It is funny how many times someone stops, looks at the figure, looks at me, looks at the figure, looks at me, then points at it saying 'That is you right?'. It always get a good laugh.

We have partnered with another company who carries Transformers. You won't find them on OUR site but there is a link to another site which is full of Japanese import Transformers.

Not 1/6 but having a passion for Gundam means we have to carry it as well. Our selection changes all the time and we are always around for tips and building techniques.

Our primary 1/6 display cases. Not nearly enough room and I think it will get crowed very soon. It is great to see your average customer come in. Ask about Iron Man and then cringe when you tell him the $200 price tag. Not everyone knows the price of quality. Oh Hot Toys, why do you have to make such nice expensive items?

We have a small case with just a smapling of our loose product. With over 2000 unique items on hand at any given time, there is no way of ever displaying them all. This is a fairly good assortment of the types of loose items we carry and it always gets people ready for a conversation.

One wall of 1/6 product. Modern, WWII, Movie, and a few other random items.

Our Female, more WWII and Movie items here.

A little sparse after the holiday season but this was fully packed with clothing at one time. Soon to be filled again.

Our front counter. You can see some of the bins behind the counter with 1/6 parts, bodies, and other large items. Also behind the counter we keep all our smaller loose items for you to browse at your leisure.

I hope you enjoyed this small tour of our shop. It is not huge and it is not jam packed so you can't find anything but it does have lots of character. If you are ever in Vancouver please feel free to stop in and say Hi, even if you are not here to shop but just in the area. Someone will always be ready to assist or just to talk about the hobby in general.

Feel free to comment and leave feedback. There is no way we will ever get better if no one tells us what we are doing incorrect.

Have a great day.

Aussie digger · #2 (**permalink**) 01-15-2010, 01:09

Thank you for showing Urban Samurai Hobbies, it is very impressive and presented in a very accessible and professional manner. Well done. Before seeing your store, I visioned Urban Samurai as a garage packed with stock and a small area for working.

Ronin Six · #3 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 18:43

I'd kill for you to have a store near me. How cool is that? Come to work and spend some of that time messing with toys, and even maybe a kitbash or two.

Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

gaiagear · #4 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 18:51

Will definitely check out your store next time I'm in YVR. Thanks for the pix man.

tang · #5 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 18:59

Congrats on the store. Looks awesome!

Migster11 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 19:09

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Originally Posted by Ronin Six

I'd kill for you to have a store near me. How cool is that? Come to work and spend some of that time messing with toys, and even maybe a kitbash or two.

Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

took the words out of my mouth bro

nice set up on your store!

Sgt.Schultz · #7 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 19:45

Reminds me of the old Legends store, but even better.
I like the female Stormtrooper in the display case.

justin_g · #8 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 19:55

Fantastic looking shop!

Tatuued1 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 19:56

Great looking shop. Would love to see more etailers with a brick and mortar shop doing this.

Usmcrtop · #10 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 21:05

real nice look...

Echo 7 · #11 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 21:29

awesome store!!! Congrat's on your new store!!

Backspace VVV · #12 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 21:32

can you post a close up pic of "That's My Face" figure?

Warlordskeep · #13 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 21:37

Looks great Spencer,
You got a really nice spot there.

Paul

Jester · #14 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 22:08

Remind me to drop by if I'm ever in Burnaby.

mcorrigan · #15 (**permalink**) 01-16-2010, 22:49

Doesn't that just suck that you have to have such a great place, but it has to be about 2000 miles away... Damn!!

Jediguy · #16 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 01:12

very nicely done up. Yeah it does have a lot of character. I'll definitely drop in if i ever go by vancouver

rfr5671 · #17 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 09:46

Looks like I might need to run across the border soon. What mall are you in?

cdn_rhino · #18 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 11:44

Pretty cool Alex. I'll get in there one day.

Almost made it to the old store.

Won't be there for a while though, as I am clear on the other sdide of the country right now.

mohawk101 · #19 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 11:49

wow will make it a point to drop by when I visit Canada.

Broadshore · #20 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 13:39

Congrats on the store!!

8thTexasCav · #21 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 13:50

Very impressive! Looks like a great place to shop or just to hang out and chat! Best wishes for future success!

LizardKing1968 · #22 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 14:51

where exactly is this store?

UrbanSamurai · #23 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 18:50

Wow, thanks for all the great comments guys. To answer a few of your questions, we are located in Burnaby, BC, Canada. That is right next to Vancouver, to name a larger city. We are in Lougheed Mall. Any more detailed info can be found on our site at Urban Samurai Hobbies.

And a closer shot of the That's My Face figures.

Again, thanks for all the kind words. USH has gone through many changes over the last 5 years but I think this is one of the best.

Spencer.

Azteca · #24 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 19:40

congratulation s on the store not to big not to sm just right wish all the best of luck for you guys up there thanx for sharing your dreams come true

Davinator65 · #25 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 21:28

Wow, I wish I could visit this store Spencer!

pukingdog · #26 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 22:33

Very nice, pretty much what such shops look like when they appear in my dreams.

spyder · #27 (**permalink**) 01-18-2010, 01:56

Love it! Too bad it's so far from Texas!

Bravo Bob · #28 (**permalink**) 01-18-2010, 13:09

Congrats Alex.

outta the house and into the streets [well the mall at least]. Nice very nice. Now I just need driving directions next time the missus and I [and our son], are in Vancouver again.

Anywhere near that awesome 24hr Chinese restaurant you took us to?

Bravo Out

rfr5671 · #29 (**permalink**) 01-18-2010, 17:08

Just a silly question. Why did they put hair on your face but not on your head?

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And a closer shot of the That's My Face figures.

UrbanSamurai · #30 (**permalink**) 01-18-2010, 17:38

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Originally Posted by rfr5671

Just a silly question. Why did they put hair on your face but not on your head?

Actually there is a good reason for that. The sculpt of myself was one of the very first done by TMF and at that time they did not have any hair designed for the 3D modeling so when they put the face onto the head, they only had the ability to product a bald head. Since then they have added sculpted hair and also sourced out wigs small enough for the heads. Now there is a lot more options when it comes to finalizing your figure.

Spencer