For many of us who are card game lovers and hardcore collectors, we often struggle to find the ideal place for all our needs. Whether we are looking for a community or a certain card series, information about these shops are hard to find online.
Instead of searching around various places, visit Cardboard Collectible. It’s a trading card shop that stocks the latest packs from old and new card games and even has a community that gathers for friendly matches.
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The shop is conveniently located at Orchard Gateway mall, just a 3-minute walk from Somerset MRT station. It sells a variety of trading card games such as Duel Masters, Battle Spirits, and Pokemon, as well as accessories like card sleeves and deck cases.
In terms of price range, you’ll find single cards that cost just a few dollars and also cards that cost a few hundred dollars, depending on how exclusive it is. For just $10, you can get a fully built deck like the Duel Masters DM23-S23 Start WIN Deck: Kakumei Amazing Magic. Novice collectors will come here to find curated single cards from the shop’s well organised index, to improve their own decks or simply find their favourite ones.
They also organise tournaments every month for different card games, with prizes such as limited edition merchandise and promotional card accessories. To join these tournaments, you’ll have to sign up on openings on their website or google forms released on their IG page.
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If you were a Y2K kid, you would have known that Duel Masters was all the craze back then. Ever since the Duel Masters TV show was broadcasted on Mediacorp’s Kids Central channel in 2002, primary school kids would flock to the nearest neighbourhood shops to buy the cards and bring them to school where we would play against our friends during recess.
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Here at Cardboard Collectible, you will be able to find the latest decks and curated single cards, ranging from an affordable $0.20 to a considerable price of $278 based on the card’s rarity. They also have rare promotional cards like the Duel Masters – P101/Y19 ($138), and stock the latest series from DMX to DM24.
Pro tip: As some of the cards sold are pre-loved, the store uses a ranking system which tells you the condition of the cards. If you are buying single cards, do check the rank that’s stated in the item description to know what you are paying for.
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You will also be able to find other card games such as Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and One Piece. Do note that while you can buy booster boxes and single cards from their website, you can only get individual card packs at their physical shop. They do restocks frequently for various card games, so check out Cardboard Collectible’s Instagram page for updates.
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The shop also offers accessories that are anime-themed, like the One Piece Ace & Sabo Playmat ($45) and a wide range of card sleeves like the Duel Masters Jashin & Elbollom Card Sleeve Pack ($8).
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For those looking to test out how good your decks are, the community here is not to be missed. Cardboard Collectible often organises tournaments for card games like Final Fantasy and One Piece, where you stand a chance to win limited-edition playmats and card booster packs. You will have to pay an entry fee that ranges from S$25-S$40, but if you are confident in your skills you might just hit the jackpot.
Check out the event calendar so you won’t miss the upcoming tournaments.
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If competitive tournaments aren’t for you, you can still head down to their shop and have a few friendly games after work. Regardless of what card game you play, you might make new friends in the shop’s lively space filled with card enthusiasts.
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Other than card games, anime-lovers can also visit this shop to try out their Ichiban Kuji, a lottery where you can try your luck to win premium figurines. The theme of the Kuji occasionally changes, offering figurine prizes from One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Bleach. A ticket to enter the lucky draw costs $10, but don’t worry as there will also be consolation prizes to be won.
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For those looking to resell your cards, you can bring your rare cards here to be PSA-graded as Cardboard Collectible is a dropoff point for Matt’s Vault. The cards you bring will go through a grading assessment, and grading fees will vary depending on the value and condition of them. The graded cards will be put into aesthetic transparent slabs, so that they will be in prime condition for you to sell or keep in your collections.
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With a wide variety of card games to tournaments and lucky draws, there is something here for every card enthusiast at Cardboard Collectible. The vibrant community here is welcoming regardless of your skill level in a card game, so whether you’re looking to make friends or add new cards to your collection, head on down.
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