Eckman's Books and Collectibles

Eckman's Books and Collectibles is a vintage collectibles shop at 7650 FM 78 in San Antonio, the first brick and mortar store from the team behind Eckman's Comic and Toy Show. It suits pop culture collectors who like to talk shop and want help completing a collection, and it is a stop for people who know the show and want a place to browse between dates.

What's on the shelves

The shop carries collectibles from a wide variety of fandoms, with a vintage focus. The people behind the counter are collectors themselves and spend their time talking with customers and helping them finish off sets and runs. The material gives no breakdown of a card inventory, so this is a general pop culture and collectibles shop rather than a store built around one trading card game.

Hours and getting there

The store sits in Suite 112 at 7650 FM 78, San Antonio, three doors down from Gold's Gym. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Because the doors open at noon every day, this is an afternoon and evening shop, and Sunday is the shortest day.

History

The store opened as the first permanent location for Eckman's Comic and Toy Show, which has run since 1992 and is the longest running convention in San Antonio and the surrounding area. The shop came about by popular demand from the show's regulars, who wanted a year-round place to shop instead of waiting for the next show date.

The show behind the store

The convention is a family and community friendly event with collectibles from all fandoms, mediums and genres, drawing dealers and artists. It is held at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N Loop 1604 W, and the announced schedule runs through 2028:

Dealers and artists who want a spot at the show can join waiting lists.

The local scene

Several other collectible and game stores sit within a short drive. Evergreen Games Shoppe in Converse is the closest at 2.3 miles. Stephens Collectibles in Universal City is 4.2 miles away, Orion's Cards & Collectables in San Antonio is 4.4 miles, Tanuki Toys & Collectibles, Llc in Live Oak is 4.9 miles, and Legacy Comics and Collectibles LLC in San Antonio is 5 miles. Anyone making an afternoon of it on the northeast side has plenty of options within a few miles of each other.