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| Monday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 5 PM |
About The CORE Comics & Games
The CORE Comics & Games is a card shop located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The CORE Comics & Games has operated under that name in Cedar Falls since 1999 and has served the Cedar Valley since 1989. It carries Marvel, DC and independent comics, graded comics and manga, plus Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards, Warhammer, Gundam kits and board games. Google reviewers most often mention its cards, collectibles and welcoming atmosphere, and Free Comic Book Day comes up too. The CORE Comics & Games is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.7 stars from 559 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed hobby and TCG boxes, autograph and patch cards, local card shops like The CORE Comics & Games in Cedar Falls are the heart of the Iowa hobby community. Visit The CORE Comics & Games online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
The CORE Comics & Games at a glance
- Ranked #1 of 3 rated card shops in Cedar Falls by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (10 AM to 6 PM) · Open Sundays (12 to 5 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Coulee Cards and Gaming Cedar Falls in Cedar Falls, 0.4 mi away.
- Carries: Trading cards.
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The CORE Comics & Games reviews
Is The CORE Comics & Games well reviewed?
The CORE Comics & Games has a 4.7-star average from 559 Google reviews. That ranks #1 of 3 rated card shops in Cedar Falls once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 3 rated card shops in Cedar Falls is 4.5 stars, so The CORE Comics & Games is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about The CORE Comics & Games
Where is The CORE Comics & Games located?
The CORE Comics & Games is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa at 1926 Valley Park Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
What should I expect at The CORE Comics & Games?
The CORE Comics & Games is a local card shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is The CORE Comics & Games open?
The CORE Comics & Games's listed hours are: Monday 10 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday 10 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 10 AM to 6 PM; Thursday 10 AM to 6 PM; Friday 10 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM; Sunday 12 to 5 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near The CORE Comics & Games?
The closest are Coulee Cards and Gaming Cedar Falls in Cedar Falls (0.4 mi), Dark Vassal Gaming in Cedar Falls (1.8 mi), Good Game in Waterloo (5.3 mi).
Card Shops near The CORE Comics & Games
The closest other card shops to The CORE Comics & Games, by distance:
Coulee Cards and Gaming Cedar Falls
Dark Vassal Gaming
Good Game
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