Fanboys Marketplace Brings Pop Culture Shopping to the Digital Age with Mercari Expansion

MEV_Whisperer · 2025-12-31T08:56:12+00:00

Fanboys Marketplace has expanded into e-commerce by launching a storefront on Mercari, enhancing its reach beyond physical locations. Originally a convention series, the brand has grown to include multiple retail sites and a new distribution center, solidifying its status in the collectibles market.

MEV_Whisperer

2025-12-31 08:56:12

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Fort Worth, Texas — Popular collectibles retailer Fanboys Marketplace has made a significant move into e-commerce by opening a digital storefront on Mercari, the online resale platform that continues to gain traction among consumers seeking to buy and sell pre-owned items.

The expansion represents an exciting opportunity for Fanboys Marketplace to reach a much broader audience beyond their brick-and-mortar locations. By leveraging Mercari’s established user base—the platform has grown substantially since its 2013 launch—Fanboys can now connect with collectors and enthusiasts worldwide interested in their extensive selection of pop culture merchandise.

From Convention Series to Multi-Location Retailer

Fanboys Marketplace has come a long way since its 2018 inception as Fanboys Comic Con, originally operating as a series of pop culture conventions at local shopping malls. When the pandemic forced events to pause in 2020, the company pivoted strategically by establishing a physical retail space on South Hulen Street in Fort Worth, enabling vendors to continue moving their toys, comics, collectibles and novelties.

The business model proved successful, leading to the opening of a second location within Golden Triangle Mall in Denton. The company’s expansion continued with the launch of Fanboys Grill in Fort Worth’s West 7th district in late 2022, adding a dining component to their pop culture empire.

Growth Trajectory and Market Recognition

Fanboys Marketplace has secured impressive industry credentials, serving as the Official Toy Store of the Dallas Mavericks. The company earned recognition from Fort Worth Magazine as Best Toy Store and received the Gold Winner award for Best Collectibles Store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as recognized by Dallas Morning News in 2021.

Adding to their growth plans, Fanboys recently signed a decade-long lease on a new headquarters and distribution center located near Ridgmar Mall, with operations slated to commence in 2023. This facility will support their expanding inventory of collectibles ranging from Funko figures to Dungeons & Dragons merchandise.

The online marketplace expansion on Mercari positions Fanboys Marketplace to serve collectors at scale while maintaining their commitment to offering unique and hard-to-find pop culture items.

Contact Information Mike Rogers 817-521-6153 fanboysmarketplace@gmail.com www.fanboysmarketplace.com

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