STORE Events

Guest Signings, Trade Events, Gundam Nights and more!

CONNGO TRADE EVENTS (Connecticut Gamers Organization)

Retro Games Plus hosts video game & collectibles meet up events throughout the year at our CT store locations. These events are 100% free and you can expect to find tons of great deals from collectors and sellers.

  • Everyone is welcome to come set up at these events
  • Set up to sell or come to just peruse and buy. Or just hang out!
  • There are no reservations necessary.
  • You may set up a small card table for items, please no large tables. Or set them on the ground
  • Space is on a first come first serve basis.
  • Bring video games, collectibles, toys, comics etc.. to sell and trade!

We have been hosting these events since 2011 and they are always a super fun time and great way to interact with the community!

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GUEST SIGNINGS

Pete Capella Guest Announcement (2) (1)

DECEMBER 7, 2024

12 PM - 4PM

RETRO GAMES PLUS

4429 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale CA

 

Pete Capella is an American actor, voice actor, and stand-up comedian, who has done voice work for the Sonic the Hedgehog series as “Silver the Hedgehog” starting in 2005 and beyond. Pete has also voiced the character “Dexter” in Yu-Gi-Oh!

Pete will be at the store on December 7, 2024 from 12p-4p. Come meet him in person!

Jason Griffith Guest AnnouncementJAS

DECEMBER 7, 2024

12 PM - 4PM

RETRO GAMES PLUS

4429 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale CA

 

Jason Griffith known as "Sonic" from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise 2003 to 2009 from Shadow the Hedgehog (2005) to Sonic and the Black Knight (2009) , He also voiced the character in the animated show Sonic X (2003) He is also known for voicing Usopp and Yasopp One Piece (1999), Usagi Yojimbo in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) animated series, Atticus Rhodes in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (2008), as well as various characters in Pokémon (1997).

OTHER EVENTS

Magic the Gathering Commander Night (3)

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Newington Store

2453 Berlin Turnpike

5 PM - 8 PM

Come join us in some fun games of the commander format. New players are welcome and we will have decks available to help those who wish to learn the format. Each attendee who plays will get a free booster pack. We hope to see you then

Gameboy Classes

WHERE IS IT? Retro Games Plus, 4429 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale CA 90260

WHAT IS IT? Build your own Gameboy Game level, and upload it to a real, physical cartridge!

WHO’S IT FOR? Kids aged 7+

WHEN IS IT? 4 weeks. (Oct 6th, Oct 13th, Oct Oct 27th, Nov 3rd), from 2pm - 4pm.
Each class builds upon lessons learned the week prior, so students are encouraged to attend each week.

WHO’S TEACHING IT? Austin Kraus, a real game developer who has worked on games like SPIDER-MAN 3 and CALL OF DUTY!

HOW DO I SIGN UP? Show up in-store at 1:45pm, ready to learn!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? PC laptops computers are required. You are heavily encouraged to bring your own.

Pokemon Trick or Trade NightP

 

October 31, 2024

Newington Store

2453 Berlin Turnpike, Newington CT

4PM - 7PM

Coming this Halloween at RGP Newington, Pokemon Trick and Trade night. Come down to trade your cards with other Pokémon TCG collectors 😁. All singles and packs will be 10% off to all who attend. And each attendee will get a Trick or Trade booster pack. Free entry for all, we hope to see you then 🎃