My wife and I are traveling to Providence this month for her work. While she is working I'll be roaming the streets looking for things to see and do. I've already built a list of about 5 to 6 things. I'm into Punk, Industrial music, video games, Star Wars, Lego, and Pinball. Any suggestions?

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Gnarpif t1_iv0o86g wrote on November 4, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Back to the Future on Pontiac ave has a lot of good stuff. Records, comic books, video games, action figures. The Time Capsule in Cranston RI also has some decent stuff. Check out Free Play right down town for playing Pinball and the like. There's a cover charge but once you're in all the games are free

Wilkey88 t1_iv14m67 wrote on November 4, 2022 at 2:35 PM

>Back to the Future

I'll check this guy out tonight! I am in the market for GB, GBC, and GBA games!

Wilkey88 t1_iv33ltm wrote on November 4, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Stopped in on my way home definitely worth it!

telezombie12 OP t1_iv1mvn7 wrote on November 4, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Free Play was on my list. Will have to look at Back to the Future and The Time Capsule. Appreciate the suggestions.

awwnicegaming t1_iv0zvbj wrote on November 4, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Go to the RI Antique Mall! I’ve had some good SW finds there and have seen Lego as well!

Doctor_Quest t1_iv1231j wrote on November 4, 2022 at 2:17 PM

I've found some great comic books and vintage toys there!!

telezombie12 OP t1_iv15dys wrote on November 4, 2022 at 2:40 PM

definitely going to look into this. Thanks!

BrendanBSharp t1_iv0uihh wrote on November 4, 2022 at 1:22 PM

Pinball? Electromagnetic in Pawtucket is where you want to be.

https://www.electromagneticpinballmuseum.com/

Anonymike7 t1_iv0xz9l wrote on November 4, 2022 at 1:48 PM

Yes. This.

telezombie12 OP t1_iv1n37j wrote on November 4, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Cool. Will look into this. I love Pinball museums. There's one in Asheville, NC that I went to last year.

JohnProvidence t1_iv0rhyi wrote on November 4, 2022 at 12:58 PM

For your music needs check out Armageddon Shop (record store) on Broadway. Armageddon will more than fulfill your punk/industrial needs. For pinball you can go to Pizza J - they have a rotating selection of machines you can play while enjoying a drink and a slice. Downtown there’s an arcade bar called Freeplay that should have some pinball as well as a load of coin op video game machines. In terms vintage toys you might want to check out Make Believe RI - I only know them as an Instagram account where they post what they have for sale - I’m not sure if they currently have a physical space to browse. Here’s their eBay - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=pickupmyglasseye. Their insta handle is @makebelieveri - you can always DM to see if they have a spot you can check out.

telezombie12 OP t1_iv1p95f wrote on November 4, 2022 at 4:51 PM

I think Armageddon is on my list. Will have to check out Pizza J. Thanks for the suggestion

Mountain_Bill5743 t1_iv2tp6l wrote on November 4, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Providence Brick Exchange-- don't let the name fool you it'a in Smithfield.

telezombie12 OP t1_iv3dvv2 wrote on November 4, 2022 at 11:49 PM

I read about that. It wasn't on my list but I think I might just check it out. Thanks

Guyincognito4269 t1_iv1ehhi wrote on November 4, 2022 at 3:41 PM

I can't believe I'm the first with the Toy Vault.

telezombie12 OP t1_iv1razr wrote on November 4, 2022 at 5:04 PM

on my list now. Thanks

natesogreatt t1_iv1i15l wrote on November 4, 2022 at 4:03 PM

If it’s SW and other vintage comics you want you MUST stop into Rah Coco’s on Academy Ave in Providence. Used to be near State House it is now in Mt Pleasant neighborhood off Academy.

telezombie12 OP t1_iv1rgvx wrote on November 4, 2022 at 5:05 PM

seems popular, will check it out definitely. Thanks!!!

a_garden_hermit t1_iv1me1t wrote on November 4, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Rocket To Mars would be a good shop! they have a whole display about the Mars plastic company that used to be in Olnyville and manufactured the original star wars toys in the 70's

telezombie12 OP t1_iv1roj0 wrote on November 4, 2022 at 5:06 PM

on the list now, Thanks. Looks like my wife won't be able to find me very easily lol.

kelsey_schmelsey t1_iv15qqh wrote on November 4, 2022 at 2:42 PM

If I remember correctly there are also a few punk/noise shows happening at Red Ink Library on Camp St this month.

telezombie12 OP t1_iv1r9n1 wrote on November 4, 2022 at 5:03 PM

will look into it. Thanks

LauraPalmersMom430 t1_iv1y34u wrote on November 4, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Rhode Island Antiques Mall possibly

telezombie12 OP t1_iv3driw wrote on November 4, 2022 at 11:48 PM

I will look at that. Thanks

holy_stroller t1_iv0vjr8 wrote on November 4, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Pop by the Big Top Flea Market during the weekend. They have one toy vendor in particular with some great stuff like that.

telezombie12 OP t1_iv1pcjc wrote on November 4, 2022 at 4:51 PM

will check out the Big top flea market. Thanks!!!

siesta_gal t1_iv14bfx wrote on November 4, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Is Rah-Co-Co's near the State House still open?

telezombie12 OP t1_iv15c1a wrote on November 4, 2022 at 2:40 PM

I'll look into it. Thanks

artandcowboys t1_ivcy105 wrote on November 7, 2022 at 1:15 AM

You might only be looking for things specifically in Providence, but if you’ve got a car you should def check out Time Capsule in Cranston! TONS of vintage collectibles there.

telezombie12 OP t1_ivq0bxo wrote on November 9, 2022 at 7:42 PM

thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out

[deleted] t1_iv0xreh wrote on November 4, 2022 at 1:46 PM

>I’m into Punk, Industrial music…

Boy did you miss your shot a few months back lmao

telezombie12 OP t1_iv1plut wrote on November 4, 2022 at 4:53 PM

what did I miss? Last show I went to was in Atlanta for Corrosion of Conformity, The Melvins, and Ministry. Before that was Pigface.

[deleted] t1_iv2e1ax wrote on November 4, 2022 at 7:31 PM

There was a bout of spam here several months back from some dude proselytizing for his underground punk shows.

JohnProvidence t1_iv5ms82 wrote on November 5, 2022 at 2:23 PM

Parking jello? Was that the person’s Reddit name? What happened to them?

thataltscientist t1_iv0pzqh wrote on November 4, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Not really vintage or anything, but the Providence Place mall does have an entire LEGO store.

telezombie12 OP t1_iv3e0pv wrote on November 4, 2022 at 11:50 PM

on my list. I've been to most of the east coast lego stores. Haven't been to this one. Thanks