The Detroit Retro Gaming Show is a convention in Southfield, Michigan dedicated to retro video games, trading cards, arcade & pinball machines, toys, memorabilia, and related collector culture.
It’s more than just buying and selling — it also celebrates the nostalgia, artistry, and community around old school games and gaming hardware.
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Media Reload is a multi-location retailer that buys, sells, and trades a wide variety of media and electronics including video games (old and new), consoles, movies, music (CDs/vinyl), collectible cards, comic books, and more. They also offer repair services for gaming consoles, computers, controllers, etc., with a 90-day warranties.
Palace Games & Toys is a retail store specializing in board games, card games, and a wide variety of toys. They offer both new and popular titles, often catering to collectors and hobbyists, with knowledgeable staff to help customers find games suited to their interests.
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Fatkatz Sports Cards and TCG is where fun and learning come together! We specialize in both TCG and Sports Cards, offering a welcoming space for collectors of all ages. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro you'll be right at home here.
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Pixel Perfect Game Store is a locally owned video game shop in Middleville, Michigan, offering a wide selection of games, consoles, handhelds, accessories, guides, and promotional items. They buy all kinds of games (from Atari-era classics to current generation) and are operated by gamers for gamers.
Retro Replayed (Burton, Michigan) is a shop for buying, trading, and selling video games, movies, comics, trading cards, and related collectibles. They also offer repair services (consoles & accessories), disc cleaning, and other maintenance to keep your gaming/media gear in good shape.
Retro-Taku Videogames buys, sells, and trades retro and modern video games, consoles, accessories, and related gear. They cater to collectors, nostalgia-focused gamers, and anyone looking to relive classic gaming experiences.
Toybox Video Games is a family-owned, independent video game retailer in Waterford, MI that buys, sells, and repairs video games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles. They specialize in both retro and modern games, refurbishing and testing all items (cleaning, sanitizing, rebuilding controllers/systems) and back their systems with a 90-day warranty.
Reboot & Repair is a tech and pop-culture shop located in Eastpointe, Michigan that offers repair services for smartphones (especially iPhones), computers, and a wide range of gaming consoles—from the newest systems to classic retro ones. They also sell video games across various generations, anime collectibles, custom gaming controllers, and old-school gaming items, plus they run a discount club for regular customer
Game Guild Michigan is a family-owned video game store located at 20970 Grange Rd in Riverview. They offer a wide inventory of retro and modern games, consoles, and accessories — plus they buy used games and systems and provide repair services for things like HDMI ports, controller drift, etc.
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Pure Pro Wrestling (PPW) is a Michigan-based pro-wrestling organization that runs live family-friendly events, offers training for adults and youth (including their “Junior Grapplers” program), and supports community work like fundraising and anti-bullying/reading wellness initiatives
Video Games Monthly is a subscription service that delivers retro and modern video games—from systems made between the 1970s through the 2020s—straight to subscribers’ doors, and you get to keep the games. They allow you to pick your gaming systems, maintain a library so you don’t receive duplicate titles, and offer a variety of tiers so you can select how many games you want each month.
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Sparks Pinball Museum & Arcade offers two Michigan locations (Troy & Chesterfield) featuring over 125 pinball machines (vintage & newly released) plus classic video arcade games. Visitors can play all-day for a flat price, or rent the space for private events like birthday parties or corporate gatherings.
Ann Arbor VFW Pinball Museum & Pinball Repair is a Michigan based organization that maintains a museum of vintage pinball machines (from the 1950s onward), restoring and keeping them in working order for public shows. They also offer pinball repair—both in-home throughout Southeast Michigan and at their facility—and host large pinball shows where fans can play many unique, restored machines..
Big Toys is an arcade & pinball retailer located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, offering arcade machines, pinball machines, neon signs, and related collectibles for sale. They feature a showroom at 33133 Mound Road and carry items across categories like classic arcade games, retro pinball, and decorative neon pieces.
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Total Wireless is a prepaid, no-contract wireless carrier that offers unlimited talk, text, and data plans over the Verizon 5G network.
They provide perks like mobile hotspot access, international calling/texting, and upgrade bonuses for 5G devices.
Fairytale Entertainment provides live character rentals for birthdays and special events, offering princesses, superheroes, pirates, cartoon and fantasy characters, etc., in Southeast Michigan and the Chicago area. They also operate party-venues (like indoor playgrounds and themed spaces), plus full party packages with food, decorations, and entertainment
Firehouse Subs is a U.S. fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in hearty, made-to-order submarine sandwiches, hot subs, salads, and catering. It was founded in 1994 by fire-fighter brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, and part of its brand mission includes giving back through its Public Safety Foundation to support first responders.