Hicollector

Hicollector is a collectibles store in Honolulu, in the Dillingham Trade Center at 1001 Dillingham Blvd, across from Honolulu Community College. It deals in comics, sports cards, Pokémon cards, action figures and Barbies, both vintage and modern, and it suits collectors who want a specialist for hard-to-place items rather than a game-night room. A second location, a kiosk at Pearlridge Center, keeps longer hours.

What's on the shelves

The stock runs wide across the collecting hobby. Trading cards cover Pokémon, sports cards and other trading card games. Comics span Marvel, DC and independent publishers. Toys and figures include Funko, anime, Godzilla and more, and the collectibles range takes in diecast and memorabilia.

Pokémon is the game the store carries. Elite Trainer Boxes from sets such as Crown Zenith, Evolving Skies, Astral Radiance and Fusion Strike have turned up in stock, and sealed booster boxes for One Piece and Naruto have as well. Graded singles appear too, including a gem mint 10 Demon Slayer card. Comics skew toward key issues and anniversary books, from Uncanny X-Men back issues to a Batman issue featuring the first appearance of Batgirl, along with signed copies. Diecast, Transformers and G.I. Joe figures round out the toy side.

Collectors who cannot find a particular piece can tell the staff what they are after. The store sources collectibles through its supplier contacts and will try to track the item down. Collectors with a comic collection can also get a free appraisal.

Hours and getting there

The Honolulu store is at 1001 Dillingham Blvd, Suite 323, Honolulu, HI 96817. A ramp leads to free rooftop parking with direct access to the store.

The Pearlridge kiosk is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM, on the Mauka side of the mall at 98-1005 Moanalua Rd in Aiea, next to Beer Lab and Tricked Out Accessories.

History

The business began in 2001 as Illusions Glassworks, supplying glass collectibles to stores across Oahu on consignment. After an economic downturn forced a rethink, the owners broadened the product range, changed the name and relaunched as HiCollector, selling directly to collectors instead of supplying other retailers. For years that meant carrying stock to local shows, swap meets, flea markets and community events around Hawaii.

The Dillingham Trade Center store opened in 2016 as the first brick-and-mortar location. The Pearlridge kiosk followed as the business grew.

Pop-Culture Expo

HiCollector also organizes the Pop-Culture Expo at Pearlridge Center in Aiea. The 2026 edition is planned for Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, with more than 50 vendors spread across both the Mauka (Macy's) side and the Wai Makai (theater) side of the mall. Admission is free.

Pokémon cards, sports cards, action figures, Hot Wheels and diecast, Funko Pops, anime collectibles, retro games, Godzilla and Star Wars items are among the things expected, along with original art, cosplayers and local artists.

Vendors who want a table apply through a vendor application form, and space is limited.

The local scene

Several other collectible and card shops sit within a few miles of the Dillingham store, all in Honolulu: Aloha Card Shop at 1.9 miles, Ceramic Hobbyist and Paula's Sports Cards Etc at 2.4 miles each, Animation Magic at 2.8 miles and Glens Collectibles at 2.9 miles.