The Tintin Shop
The Tintin Shop
3.5
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Covent Garden
Whether you're headed here to check out the multitude of shops, theaters, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, or simply to be among the multitude of people who pass through this pretty part of town, you'll love soaking up the festive and historic atmosphere in and around Covent Garden. Even if you don't have tickets to the opera or a show at one of the many famous theaters here, don't be surprised if find yourself captivated by some impromptu act of a street performer wowing the crowds in Covent Garden's Piazza. If you do have tickets, you'll be pleased to note that many of the local eateries accommodate theatergoers with prix fixe menus, early dinners, and later than usual opening hours. 


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- Covent Garden • 1 min walk
- Leicester Square • 4 min walk
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3.5
29 reviews
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Wu Pu M
Aldergrove, UK3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Business
Visited the shop having travelled from Belfast Valerie and Jane were extremely helpful and kind and provided helpful advice regarding my purchases. Lovely staff who made me feel welcomed. Look forward to visit the Tin Tin shop again.
Written January 11, 2020
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Florian V
London, UK17 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We went to the Tintin shop to exchange two t-shirts that were ordered online and unfortunately did not fit, this was all explained and agreed by email with the manager of the shop beforehand. However, because the tshirts were no longer in their plastic wrapping (they still had their tags and were in perfect condition, having only been tried on once) she refused to exchange them for their original value (24 pounds each) arguing she would have to sell them on sale. I am not sure how I was supposed to try them on without removing the wrapping... I got a bit annoyed by this argument and the way she was talking to us and tried to defend my rights as a customer but the manager accused me of being aggressive (I did not shout and was not being rude) and said she would only be able to sell them for 10 pounds. After I gave up trying to defend myself as I could see she wasn't prepared to listen, she suddenly changed her mind and said she could sell them for £17.95 (it seems the more you defend yourself, the more money she takes from you). In the end we lost 6 pounds for absolutely no valid reason and had to face a very rude and unprofessional manager who does not seem to care one bit about her customers. This is a great shop but I really didn't appreciate her tone of voice and how she treated us so I will not go back.
Written January 9, 2016
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ptr246
Brisbane, Australia20 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
I visited this shop with a friend today (1st October). I have never ever encountered such rudeness and appalling behaviour from a shop assistant. As a Tin Tin fan of long standing, I was keen to buy a T shirt. The woman in question was clearly not happy to assist me. The first problem was the size of the T shirt. XL was far too large but I was told there was no L size available in the colour I wanted. Could I try one on? No not possible - '"This is not a clothing store," she said. Also no mirror, but I could hold one on against the shirt I was wearing. I took off my coat. She saw the T shirt I was wearing - a Tin Tin one and my pride and joy. She instantly accused me of wearing a counterfeit one. This was news to me. I was appalled at her accusation and the way she said it. I had bought a number of Tin Tin T shirts in Hong Kong several years ago. They had started to show their age and I wanted to replace them. It had never crossed my mind that they might be counterfeit. Her accusation threw me and I felt very angry at her implied suggestion that I was some sort of criminal. She proceeded to repeatedly thrust her hand in my face with open fingers during her subsequent tirade. Among many things she accused me of "disrespecting the author by wearing the shirt." As a great fan of Tin Tin this was particularly offensive too me. I voiced my objection in the strongest terms and asked her whether she understood what her role was as a shop assistant: that is to serve customers and not offend them. She ended up refusing to sell me anything and she insisted I leave the shop.
Written October 1, 2017
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Asim8704
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia20 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Being a Tintin fan, I searched high and low online for this place and went there with a friend. The manager saw us walk in and ignored us completely. However, we browsed through, saw the prices and asked if there were any deals on combination purchases. The manager very rudely asked us to leave the shop if we weren't willing to buy the available items on display prices. We were very disappointed and left the shop. Would not go again.
Written February 9, 2016
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MG
122 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
It's not even relevant how good the shop itself is. Although it used to stock a much wider selection of books, including collector's editions, it now favours T shirts and china. It's very small and has a reasonable collection of Tintin books and merchandise. There are far better shops around Europe for Tintin. However, the fact is that I have never encountered such rudeness from a shop assistant, with absolutely no cause whatsoever. When I think of the countless charming and helpful staff in so many similar shops, the hostile and thoroughly unpleasant woman that runs this shop was so rude that I will not go again, with or without children. Absolutely shocking.
Written March 8, 2017
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Annabel H
London, UK15 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
As a Tintin fanatic, I was so excited when I saw the shop. However, the two sales staff inside were very cold, just focused on their own chatting. When I wanted to buy a figure and said "excuse me", the old lady seemed to be annoyed coz I interrupted their chatting and growled "what!!!"... That scarred me... no communication with customers, no smile. Jesus Christ you work in a Tintin shop. It's a culture. You guys shamed my childhood hero brand... the staff in supermarkets are even much better than you...
Written September 12, 2015
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AlexJLennon
Liverpool, UK171 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
I ordered an expensive gift from these people for a Christmas present and asked these people to ensure it was in plain packaging to maintain the surprise.
They didn't bother responding to my email and I then received a call from the recipient of the gift asking what was in the "TinTin box".
Upon contacting them again to express my disappointment they then told me it was "not our concern or fault"
Crap customer service. Avoid.
They didn't bother responding to my email and I then received a call from the recipient of the gift asking what was in the "TinTin box".
Upon contacting them again to express my disappointment they then told me it was "not our concern or fault"
Crap customer service. Avoid.
Written December 24, 2014
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Peter B
1 contribution
Sep 2018 • Solo
Rang the shop yesterday to order a book."You'll have to order online"snapped a woman's voice,why I answered, we don't do orders over the phone she replied.
Well considering I purchased a framed print about 3 months ago I was taken aback,after exchanging a few words she frostily accepted my request and I asked if I could have overnight delivery "You're too late (12.40pm)and we don't do posting on a Friday you'll HAVE to wait till Monday!
Wrong answer!I put the phone down rang a small family bookshop in Berwick upon Tweed,no problem here book ordered and awaiting delivery this afternoon and three quid cheaper into the bargain.
Well considering I purchased a framed print about 3 months ago I was taken aback,after exchanging a few words she frostily accepted my request and I asked if I could have overnight delivery "You're too late (12.40pm)and we don't do posting on a Friday you'll HAVE to wait till Monday!
Wrong answer!I put the phone down rang a small family bookshop in Berwick upon Tweed,no problem here book ordered and awaiting delivery this afternoon and three quid cheaper into the bargain.
Written September 14, 2018
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crosis
Whanganui, New Zealand1,632 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
I went out of my way to find this little shop as I really wanted something to take home for my Tintin loving daughter. As I walked in I grabbed a life-sized Snowy and then started looking for some other items.
The lady in the shop was really friendly and excellent with making suggestions too. I was keen on a rocket, but was not sure which so she went and got the ideal one to go with the figures my daughter already has.
Likewise when looking at t-shirts and not sure on size, our fantastic host was happy for us to take the different sizes down and gave us a ruler so we could measure them while our daughter was on the phone measuring a shirt she wears.
I totally recommend a visit for any Tintin fan.
PS Actually our experience here began before we arrived. Around 6 weeks before we visited I emailed to ask about opening hours and got a prompt and friendly reply listing hours and giving a friendly invite. So online service, just as good as in person.
The lady in the shop was really friendly and excellent with making suggestions too. I was keen on a rocket, but was not sure which so she went and got the ideal one to go with the figures my daughter already has.
Likewise when looking at t-shirts and not sure on size, our fantastic host was happy for us to take the different sizes down and gave us a ruler so we could measure them while our daughter was on the phone measuring a shirt she wears.
I totally recommend a visit for any Tintin fan.
PS Actually our experience here began before we arrived. Around 6 weeks before we visited I emailed to ask about opening hours and got a prompt and friendly reply listing hours and giving a friendly invite. So online service, just as good as in person.
Written April 23, 2018
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hisperica
London, UK17 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Merchandise is expensive. Shop pleasant, good range of books in hardback and paperback and other languages but staff pretty bored...
Written July 3, 2017
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- The Tintin Shop is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thu - Sat 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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