Five U.S. Shops Overflow With Niche Finds

Across the five articles, independent shops turn browsing into a hunt for distinctive finds. Phoenix’s Whozitz and Whatzitz offers colorful gifts and Arizona-themed keepsakes, while Branford, Connecticut’s Slackline Press pairs Japanese stationery and art supplies with letterpress goods, home items and products from independent makers. In Central Florida and Oklahoma City, stores packed with comics, vintage toys, games and collectibles invite fans to revisit pop-culture favorites. Boise Junction Trains, tucked inside a multivendor marketplace, gives Idaho model railroaders a broad selection of new and used equipment across multiple scales.