Post by: meertoh on March 16, 2010, 08:49:19 AM
I'm visiting friends in Montréal for the first week of April, and will be staying on Nuns Island.
Could any of you please recommend anywhere nearby that stocks Joes or :timbits:
Thanks,
Martin
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 16, 2010, 06:13:17 PM
You may want to try visiting Legends, Toy Wars, Toys on Fire.
I am not really familliar with the prices and selections at Toys on Fire but you can always call before going. Here's their contact info. These are stops for collectors so the prices are higher in most cases than what you find in Walmarts. I ommitted mentionning stores that carry a very small amount of Joes such as Capitain Québec, since I believe you might have limited time and distance to cover the map. Anyway, just google the addresses and you're on your way.
Legends Action Figures
7378, Rue Saint-Hubert,
Montreal, QC H2R 2N3
514-277-1867
Toy Wars
5535, boulevard Decarie,
Montreal, QC H3W 3C7
514-544-8969
Toys on Fire
1539, avenue Van Horne,
Outremont, QC H2V 1L4
514-948-2627
EDIT: Oh, and I hope you have a great time in Montreal! By the way, the stores I mentionned are on the Montreal Island, and you're going to be on Nun's Island which is going towards the South Shore. I think there is a big Toys R Us in Brossard, but I can't say more than that. That area is out my league. But we have a few Southerners on board who can give you a few directions to a store nearby that I'm sure.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on March 16, 2010, 08:32:10 PM
On the South Shore, there's a TRU in Brossard. From the Bonaventure bus terminus, take the RTL bus line #45 to Panama. When you reach Panama, you'll see the TRU across the intersection. Cross the street twice to get there. There's not much there right now, so I wouldn't recommend you go out of your way to get here unless you're particularly looking for the Para-Viper repaint or that dog handler dude.
Post by: Jay on March 17, 2010, 12:08:16 PM
That's sorta close to the Angrignon Mall, which has a Sears and a Zellers, along with a Toys'r'us right next to it and a Wal-Mart on its opposite side.
Selection isn't too great but since I don't know what you already have, you might find something you didn't have before.
Otherwise, Toy Wars. They have a great Joe selection, both vintage and modern.
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2010, 01:26:36 PM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
Hey, meertoh! Hope you have a good time in Montreal! I recommend going to Toy Wars for Joes and avoiding Legends and Toy Wars unless you want to disappointed/owned by scalpers.
I will simply add that Toy Wars is perhaps the best spot to stop by for Joes. It carries a great inventory of loose and carded gi joe figures, both old and new. Not only a lot of the ROC stuff, but also as much 25th anniversary stuff if you missed out on those. If Toy Wars has something that the other stores don't have in Montreal, it's a lot of 80's carded gi joe figures, and I mean about 30-40 figures from 1984-1994.
Legends is a much bigger place and therefore it has a bigger amount of carded 25th/ROC stuff. But I won't stipulate too quickly that that means more variety. It depends what you're looking for and the pricetag that goes with it as always. For the loose new stuff, it's not as specialized as Toy Wars but it has a wide variety of other toylines (He-man, Transformers, McFarlane, vintage, 90's toys, etc). So if you're looking for something else in addition to Gi joe, this could be also an ideal stop.
Oh, in all three Toy stores that I mentionned, the employees speak english if that can be helpful.
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2010, 01:29:47 PM
Quote from: "Jay"
Nun's Island is in Verdun, isn't it?
That's sorta close to the Angrignon Mall, which has a Sears and a Zellers, along with a Toys'r'us right next to it and a Wal-Mart on its opposite side.
Selection isn't too great but since I don't know what you already have, you might find something you didn't have before.
Otherwise, Toy Wars. They have a great Joe selection, both vintage and modern.
[s:1d1av661]You are somewhat correct but it is not part of the district of Verdun.[/s:1d1av661]
EDIT: You are correct Jay. And knowing the other half of Verdun, is half the battle. ;D LJ22 sucks...
http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=fr&source=hp&q=%C3%AEle%20des%20soeurs&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl (http://http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=fr&source=hp&q=%C3%AEle%20des%20soeurs&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl)
Post by: meertoh on March 18, 2010, 10:23:02 AM
I'll try to get to them all.
I'm really looking forward to my visit, it's only two weeks away now!
Is there any sights you could recommend?
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on March 18, 2010, 01:24:09 PM
Quote from: "meertoh"
Thanks a million for the info, guys!Hope you have a great time!
I'll try to get to them all.
I'm really looking forward to my visit, it's only two weeks away now!
Is there any sights you could recommend?
Some sights that are pretty cool (though might not be open this time of year) are the Olympic Park area (Olympic Stadium, Biodome, Botanical Gardens), the Old Port, Mount Royal... Oh, and you'd better be sure to stop by a Montreal Deli before you leave! Reuben's, and Dunn's come to mind, but I know there are more! ;D
Post by: Jay on March 18, 2010, 01:33:20 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 18, 2010, 01:48:57 PM
Quote from: "Jay"
Biodome and Botanical garden, St-Joseph's Oratory, Montreal City Hall, the Montreal Forum (now known as the Pepsi Forum), the Planetarium, Ile Sainte-Hélène in general, the Old Port, Old Montreal...
For the ultimate urban underground shopping experience ( especially useful if the Lady comes along ):
Underground Montreal located parallel to St.Catherine Street, main commercial artery in Downtown Montreal, connected to several Metro subway stations.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on March 18, 2010, 02:01:35 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
For the ultimate urban underground shopping experience ( especially useful if the Lady comes along ):Just watch out. That underground shopping area is massive, consists of multiple malls, and is easy to get lost in, but it's also damn cool!
Underground Montreal located parallel to St.Catherine Street, main commercial artery in Downtown Montreal, connected to several Metro subway stations.
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 18, 2010, 02:11:26 PM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"For the ultimate urban underground shopping experience ( especially useful if the Lady comes along ):Just watch out. That underground shopping area is massive, consists of multiple malls, and is easy to get lost in, but it's also damn cool!
Underground Montreal located parallel to St.Catherine Street, main commercial artery in Downtown Montreal, connected to several Metro subway stations.
I disagree. There are is a significant amount of directional signage inside anyway. All you have to do is know which mall you're in, to find out which mall you want to head to. Also each mall has its own architectural experience, colors, materials, distinquishable finishes, storefront standards.
Plus, there is enough security staff and information booth, as well as mall key plans you can refer to. So first thing to do is go to the closest information booth usually located at the street level floor of any mall, and pick-up a pocket map of the entire underground Montreal plan with you , and you won't wind up lost, I can garantee.
Post by: dodge822 on March 18, 2010, 04:29:02 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"Quote from: "latinjoe22"For the ultimate urban underground shopping experience ( especially useful if the Lady comes along ):Just watch out. That underground shopping area is massive, consists of multiple malls, and is easy to get lost in, but it's also damn cool!
Underground Montreal located parallel to St.Catherine Street, main commercial artery in Downtown Montreal, connected to several Metro subway stations.
I disagree. There are is a significant amount of directional signage inside anyway. All you have to do is know which mall you're in, to find out which mall you want to head to. Also each mall has its own architectural experience, colors, materials, distinquishable finishes, storefront standards.
Plus, there is enough security staff and information booth, as well as mall key plans you can refer to. So first thing to do is go to the closest information booth usually located at the street level floor of any mall, and pick-up a pocket map of the entire underground Montreal plan with you , and you won't wind up lost, I can garantee.
when i come to montreal you can be my guide lol
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on March 18, 2010, 06:49:17 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
It's not always that straight-forward, though I'm sure those guides might be handy.Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"Quote from: "latinjoe22"For the ultimate urban underground shopping experience ( especially useful if the Lady comes along ):Just watch out. That underground shopping area is massive, consists of multiple malls, and is easy to get lost in, but it's also damn cool!
Underground Montreal located parallel to St.Catherine Street, main commercial artery in Downtown Montreal, connected to several Metro subway stations.
I disagree. There are is a significant amount of directional signage inside anyway. All you have to do is know which mall you're in, to find out which mall you want to head to. Also each mall has its own architectural experience, colors, materials, distinquishable finishes, storefront standards.
Plus, there is enough security staff and information booth, as well as mall key plans you can refer to. So first thing to do is go to the closest information booth usually located at the street level floor of any mall, and pick-up a pocket map of the entire underground Montreal plan with you , and you won't wind up lost, I can garantee.
Post by: Jay on March 18, 2010, 10:17:16 PM
I only went once with a group of acquaintances.
I get lost easily enough without mazes to misguide me. :p
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 18, 2010, 11:29:39 PM
Quote from: "Jay"
Hah, man. I wouldn't dare venture in the Underground Montreal area by myself.
I only went once with a group of acquaintances.
I get lost easily enough without mazes to misguide me. :p
Saying what you just said there reminded me of Ryoga from Ranma ;D.
Post by: Jay on March 19, 2010, 01:16:21 AM
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 19, 2010, 10:39:25 PM
Quote from: "Jay"
I've only read a minuscule handful of Ranma manga, 13 years ago, so I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean...
Sorry man. I thought you would know what I was talking about. My bad. Ryoga is Ranma's rival. He has Zero sense of orientation ( now I'm not saying you do :) ). What you said just reminded me of an anime episode where he is trying to use a map and he winds up in some other place instead.
Post by: Jay on March 20, 2010, 01:50:13 AM
a) Ranma's rival
b) a pet pig thing
c) a complete perv
Didn't know about the zero sense of orientation, though... but I'm the same.
To put things in perspective... at the downtown The Bay... I got lost looking for the stairs DOWN while knowing where the stairs UP were.
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 20, 2010, 11:20:41 AM
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/What-To-Do/Events (http://http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/What-To-Do/Events)
You can find other links to City events going around the moment of your stay.
Post by: martin-montreal on March 21, 2010, 09:16:49 PM
http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_pageid=5977,41725561&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL (http://http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_pageid=5977,41725561&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL)
And here is the Montreal underground RESO:
[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City,_Montreal]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City,_Montreal (http://http)[/url]
http://www.montrealkiosk.com/montreal-tour/index.php (http://http://www.montrealkiosk.com/montreal-tour/index.php)
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/1b153/dd4ad/ (http://http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/1b153/dd4ad/)
And a must see: Montréal Botanical Garden:
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin/en/menu.htm (http://http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin/en/menu.htm)
Good luck!
Martin
Post by: meertoh on March 31, 2010, 06:48:39 PM
I'm going in the morning, have a French phrasebook to read on the plane, hopefully I'll reactivate some neglected language containing braincells.
My brother tells me to try some Poutine and shout out "Tabarnak!" ;D
Post by: pdaat on March 31, 2010, 11:47:26 PM
Quote from: "meertoh"
Thanks again for the info, lads!Maybe "tabernouche" would be a little more be a little more acceptable....
I'm going in the morning, have a French phrasebook to read on the plane, hopefully I'll reactivate some neglected language containing braincells.
My brother tells me to try some Poutine and shout out "Tabarnak!" ;D
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on March 31, 2010, 11:51:59 PM
Quote from: "meertoh"
Thanks again for the info, lads!Definite "yes" on the poutine...
I'm going in the morning, have a French phrasebook to read on the plane, hopefully I'll reactivate some neglected language containing braincells.
My brother tells me to try some Poutine and shout out "Tabarnak!" ;D
Post by: Redmao on April 05, 2010, 03:17:32 PM
Post by: Scramble on April 05, 2010, 05:14:19 PM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on April 05, 2010, 05:15:08 PM
Quote from: "Scramble"
Anyone free for an improptu Montreal JoeFan meet-up with meertoh?Depending on the date and time, I might be able to.
Post by: Jay on April 05, 2010, 09:59:12 PM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
Same.Quote from: "Scramble"Anyone free for an improptu Montreal JoeFan meet-up with meertoh?Depending on the date and time, I might be able to.
Post by: latinjoe22 on April 05, 2010, 10:37:50 PM
Quote from: "Scramble"
Anyone free for an improptu Montreal JoeFan meet-up with meertoh?
Count me in. If I'm not free, I'll try to free myself.
Post by: Scramble on April 06, 2010, 12:20:17 PM
Post by: meertoh on April 12, 2010, 11:10:56 AM
Quote from: "Scramble"
Anyone free for an improptu Montreal JoeFan meet-up with meertoh?
Ah nuts! I've just seen this and I left on the 7th, I would have enjoyed that! :(
I had a great time in Montreal, I enjoyed the easy going atmosphere.
Got a nice haul and a good chat with Steve in Toy Wars and a few nice loose figures from the "3 for $10" box in Legends.
Visited the Irish Exhibit in the McCord Museum, Mont Royal and the Old City and Port, didn't really go near any of the shopping malls.
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/meertoh/kraktim.jpg)
Apart from a ton of
, I ate a delicious Poutine in La Banquise Resto on Rue Rachel Est, some nice fresh Bagels from St-Viateur and the meatapocalypse that is The Duffy Burger in Le Vieux Dublin.I was also delighted to find proper Canada Dry Ginger Ale, they stopped selling it here years ago!
I had no reason to shout any expletitives except when I had to go home, I'll need to stay longer next time.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on April 12, 2010, 12:32:12 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on April 12, 2010, 06:52:58 PM
Quote from: "meertoh"
Ah nuts! I've just seen this and I left on the 7th, I would have enjoyed that! :(
Meertoh, shame on you for not getting in touch with us :P, but you ate poutine and Timbits and survived to tell the tale so you have redeemed yourself. And what did you find at Toy Wars if I may ask? 3 for 10$ bin at Legends? I'll have to check that out... :) Thanks and glad you enjoyed your journey here.
Post by: meertoh on April 15, 2010, 10:35:32 PM