Have you ever seen an American television sitcome named The Big Bang Theory? If you have seen that, do you recall which place that main characters like Leonard and Shelson often visit except their houses? The answer is a comic book store!
In Sanlitun, Beijing, there is a place just like that which is called POLYPHONY.
Many people refer POLYPHONY as “the comic book store that seems the most unlikely to be a comic book store”. Technically speaking, POLYPHONY is more like a designer toys store instead of just a comic book store.
Once entering the store, there is a huge wall that is fully covered by original American comic books. With exquisite design and decoration, this comic book wall has become the landmark of POLYPHONY that is a must-visit spot for almost every customers who usually spend a lot of time taking photos with it.
Besides its signature comics wall, POLYPHONY provides plenty of design toys and stuff toys including Blind boxes, vintage toys, models, dolls and so on. Some of toys are even limited-edition and could be sold in a blink. Because of its various categories, the store attracts numerous toy lovers and collectors who would spend a whole day wandering around, closely selecting and picking their favorite toys.
In many comic book stores of America, they would hold Free Comic Book Day to promote products and attract customers. POLYPHONY once held the similar activities, providing free comics for participants to pick, which received a great popularity. Many comics fans came early in the morning before the opening of the store and waited in a long line.
What’s more, for lovers of vinyl records, POLYPHONY is also a paradise. There are a large number of closely collected vinyl records here which were carefully selected by the owner after costing a long time. Listening to tunes played by record players, browsing through comics and having a refreshed drink, what a wonderful moment!
The owner of POLYPHONY once studied in America, learning piano. After backed to China, his original plan was to build a Live House. However, he found that classic music alone was not interesting and eye-catching enough, so he started to think of comics which he was interested for many years.
POLYPHONY, in fact, is an integration of music, comics and entertainment. Located in Sulitun where is a gathering place attracting people of different hobbies, this store looks outstanding with its unique charms and characteristics.
Address: No.8 1st Floor of TOPWIN CENTER, South Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang Distritc, Beijing
