Wacko
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Toys-retail, Greeting Cards-retailHobby Shops
Customer Reviews (20 reviews)
sarapork
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2007The best part about shopping at Wacko is that when I am done I have to run to Home Depot and build another shelf on my wall. The Toys here are the best finds in town. (more)
jlevicke
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2006This place is a blast from the past, I could spend hours looking around. It's a real sensory overload and my foavorite place to shop for off the wall stuff. (more)
goodfellamikec
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2006One of the signature stores of Los Angeles. Wacko carries everything from incense and lava lamps to Tiki art and great toys. The crown jewel is the bookstore. This ain't Borders. Wacko carries books for the... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Oct 12, 2006<b>In Short<br></b> Whether you're in the market for a glow-in-the-dark dashboard saint, Dirty Girl bubble bath or outsider art from the Deep South, this cavernous shop is the place to come. The staff is just as... (more)
linda k.
on Judys Book Aug 15, 2006Wacko is a great place to get a fun gift for a friend for any occasions like Archie McPhee but for those who know more about offbeat, and random subjects than ever before. Some of their items are cheap and less than... (more)
amiegleed
on Citysearch May 15, 2006Whever I need a gift for a friend (or myself), I head to Wacko. There is literally something for everyone--an impressive selection of books on high- and lowbrow topics, a stunning array of tiki barware, fine art,... (more)
Margot B.
on Judys Book Mar 10, 2006If you need a funny and/or strange gift, this is the place to get it! This store has a wide selection of books and toys. Some of the "eccentric" books you may find here is a book on cereal box characters. This store sells... (more)
Helena L.
on Judys Book Jan 16, 2006Wacko is an aptly named establishment that houses the Luz de Jesus art gallery, Soap Plant, and a shop full of the most unusual collection of knick-knacks you've ever seen. From Star Trek to Family Guy, every... (more)
Jenny K.
on Judys Book Dec 13, 2005That store is really a hollywood must go! IT's a great place if you need to find a cool, unique and original gift for your brother/sister or your best friend! They have really wacky decoration which can seem bizarre at... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2005Whether you're in the market for some Dirty Girl bubble bath or a glow-in-the-dark dashboard saint or even some Deep South insider art, this is the place to come. This store was once located in Silver Lake and later... (more)
Eden F.
on Judys Book Nov 04, 2005I totally love this store. This is a great place to shop for teens. There are all kinds of hip and weird items. Need a dashboard saint, some Dirty Girl soap? Here's the place to find it.This place is perfect for finding a... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2005I totally love this store. This is a great place to shop for teens. There are all kinds of hip and weird items. Need a dashboard saint, some Dirty Girl soap? Here's the place to find it. This place is perfect for finding... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 07, 2005everytime i have guest in town i always take them to wacko. it is simply a must see. almost everything in the store is nonfunctional novelty mech and tons of fun! i wouldn't go there to just pick up a copy of huck finn, but... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 29, 2005Wacko is by far one of the best and most unique stores in Los Angeles. I was lucky enough to walk into the store randomly one day, and spent over two hours looking around. They have one of the largest collections of unique... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2005Wacko is exactly that. A super cool novelty store with tons of wacky gifts, off the wall collectibles, bizarre toys and other items that are really out there. A great store for a silly birthday gift, a choice pez... (more)
Steve T.
on Judys Book Jun 20, 2005I just found this place while on a hunt for Tiki glasses. I couldn't find them anywhere until I found this store, then I couldn't decide on which of the hundreds to choose from. There is also an eccentric art gallery... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 20, 2005When you're in the mood for gifts of oddity for yourself or for your loved ones, come to Wacko. Personalize a snow globe with your own photograph, or buy some other random, unique gift that will stand out from other... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2005For a unique selection of far-out, retro, vintagey stuff, Wacko is a great place to shop! Hawaiiana, wrestling books, Shagart, tin toys, much more! They've even got a remote-control Godzilla! PROS: massive... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 24, 2005I just found this place while on a hunt for Tiki glasses. I couldn't find them anywhere until I found this store, then I couldn't decide on which of the hundreds to choose from. There is also an eccentric art gallery... (more)
taradelis_citysearch
on Citysearch May 13, 2002Wacko used to be a little more hipster when it was on Melrose. Now it seems like everyone and their mother shops there, especially around the holidays. The prices are a lot higher than they used to be as well, and I miss... (more)