Frank's Cool Stuff

06/02/2026

Dear Friends and Fans,
Due to previous obligations, Frank’s Cool Stuff™ is temporarily closed. Our apologies for the inconvenience. No worries -- we will re-open Wed. June 10, 2026, with more stories and even more Frank’s Cool Stuff™.

As always...
Stay cool, Frank 😎

05/26/2026

Dear Friends and Fans,
I am back from my travels and glad to be back home. I promised to bring back even more Frank’s Cool Stuff™ -- and I am a man of my word. WE GOT MORE GUNDAM! Plus: Eureka Seven, EVA, One Piece, and Pokémon kits for your collecting (and building!) pleasure.

Stop by early and often for the best selection. As always...
Stay cool, Frank😎

05/18/2026

Dear Friends and Fans,
Due to work-related travel, Frank's Cool Stuff™ is temporarily closed. Our apologies for the inconvenience. We will re-open Wed. May 27, with more stories and more Frank's Cool Stuff™.
As always...
Stay cool, Frank 😎

05/12/2026

Dear Friends and Fans,

Frank's Cool Stuff ™ has opened his vaults to reveal a great collection of vintage TSR and other RPG gaming box sets that would make even Gary Gygax proud! So, for all of you OG gamers who want to walk down memory lane, and new gamers who want to delve into the past....Venture on down to Frank's Cool Stuff ™. You won't be disappointed.

So, bring your Crown Royal bag of dice and a healthy dose of imagination.
And, as always....

Stay cool, Frank 😎

05/06/2026

Dear Friends and Fans,
WE GOT MORE GUNDAM!
Plus One Piece and...Sgt. Frog (strange times call for funky kits).

Stop by early and often for the best selection. As always...
Stay cool, Frank 😎

04/27/2026

Frank's Cool Stuff ™ -- Your Local Card Shop (LCS)!
Stay cool, Frank😎

04/17/2026

Hello Friends, and Fiends,
Looking for a walk on the wild side? Or you’ve got a macabre itch you need to scratch? Tell you what: Come on down to Screamiverse this weekend, at the Berglund Center, where you can get your Brothers Grimm on with fellow darkstalkers. Whether you’re into Buffy, Stephen King, or any of those things that go bump in the night, you are sure to find something of interest. And if the horror nerd in you just has to come out, stop by my booth to talk about B Horror, Lovecraft, or your favorite existential dread. (And YES: the shop in Salem will be open Friday and Saturday.)

And, as always….
Stay cool, Frank 😎

Screamiverse Expo is a celebration of all things horror, sci-fi, music, and arts, making it the first convention of its kind in our region. We are focused on bringing together enthusiasts and creators under one roof, featuring a range of programming, including panels, guests, workshops, and more. Co...

04/04/2026

Dear Friends and Fans,

I hope that all is well with you. Just a quick line to let everyone know that Frank's Cool Stuff™ is open today from 12:00-5:00 PM for your collecting pleasure.

And, just in time for this long weekend, we have the new One Piece OP-15 Adventure on Kami’s Island (boxes and packs) in stock!

We will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter and Happy Spring! As always…

Stay cool, Frank 😎

03/27/2026

Dear Friends and Fans,

You know what’s happening this weekend, so come on out to the 540 Card Show this Saturday at the Salem Civic Center!

I will have a nice variety of non-sport gaming and trading card singles, packs, and boxes, including One Piece, and a rare collection of vintage and collectible Magic: The Gathering singles, including Dual Lands; as well as a nice collection of non-sport signed cards; and card sets, from some of your favorite movies and TV shows!

Last, but certainly not least: For all you OG Washington Redskin fans, like me – I didn’t forget you! On display will be a nice variety of vintage Washington Redskins memorabilia, to add to your collection.

540 Card Show
Salem Civic Center
March 28, 2026
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Free Admission

Hope to see you there!

And YES, my shop on 4th Street will be open from 12:00-5:00.

As always….
Stay cool, Frank 😎

03/19/2026

Dear Friends and Fans,

I hope that you are faring well, with all this crazy weather. I am doing as well as can be expected and trying my best to keep up with all the changes—temporary schedule changes included.

Frank’s Cool Stuff™ is closed this Friday and Saturday, but don’t despair. It’s for a good reason – we are double-booked this Saturday, for two great local shows – and who knows? You might be able to attend both!

We’ll go in order of the time that each one starts.

For all you card collectors out there, stop by my tables at the

What: Tanglewood Sports Card Show
When: Saturday, March 21, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (the sports card show goes on a bit longer, but Frank’s Cool Stuff™ will be there until 2:00)
Where: Tanglewood Mall (inside, near where JC Penney used to be/currently Carillion Children’s Hospital)
Free Admission

I’ll be bringing a wide variety of non-sport gaming and trading cards, vintage MTG cards, and One Piece singles, as well as assorted gaming boxes and other goodies for your collecting pleasure.

And for all you comic and Sci-Fi fans out there, I will also be set up at the Longshot Comic & Toy Show for your collecting and reading pleasure:

I am bringing a variety of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror, Adventure, and maybe even a little superhero Comics, Graphic Novels and Books, as well as other goodies.

What: Longshot Comic & Toy Show
When: Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 - 4PM
Where: Holiday Inn Convention Center (on Ordway) - Valley View – Roanoke
Hope to see you there!

And, oh yeah -- we will re-open the shop on Sunday, March 22, from 12:00-5:00 PM.

As always, Stay cool Frank 😎