Collectors of tikis, "Dukes of Hazard" model cars and Shag art prints will all be equally pleased with the quantity of collector kitsch to be found here.
For over 30 years, owner Billy Shire has filled his store with items that appeal to him. That means books on architecture and design, tiki accessories, Chinese Communist propaganda figurines and other strange...
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Whether you're in the market for a glow-in-the-dark dashboard saint, Dirty Girl bubble bath or outsider art from the Deep South, this cavernous shop is the place to come. The staff is just as eclectic as the merchandise. Billy Shire oversees the gallery, and staffers will happily help you with everything from the pricey, mixed-media tableaux of Madonna and Child and flirty vintage Chinese...
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In Short Whether you're in the market for a glow-in-the-dark dashboard saint, Dirty Girl bubble bath or outsider art from the Deep South, this cavernous shop is the place to come. The staff is just as eclectic as the merchandise. Billy Shire oversees the gallery, and staffers will happily help you with everything from the pricey, mixed-media tableaux of Madonna and Child and flirty...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 12, 2006)
It's the down and dirty underbelly of art. You know all the really cool stuff that most places aren't hip to yet...and probably never will be. Perfect spot to find creators looking for inspiration combing through the shelves of work from underground artists. Their Dover Press books are trademark free. Graphic and fashion designers find just want they need, quick creative images for their...
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The best part about shopping at Wacko is that when I am done I have to run to Home Depot and build another shelf on my wall. The Toys here are the best finds in town.
Pros
+ best toys; art gallery
Cons
- I need more money
Posted by sarapork
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 26, 2007)
This place is a blast from the past, I could spend hours looking around. It's a real sensory overload and my foavorite place to shop for off the wall stuff.
Posted by jlevicke
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 19, 2006)
One of the signature stores of Los Angeles. Wacko carries everything from incense and lava lamps to Tiki art and great toys. The crown jewel is the bookstore. This ain't Borders. Wacko carries books for the discerning reader: cult, film, classics, photography, death, and anything else. The staff is courteous and knowledgable; lots of fun. Parking on Hollywood Boulevard is possible, but your...
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Posted by goodfellamikec
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 20, 2006)