Exploring Cardboard Memories Inc. and Finding Rare Scooby-Doo Collectibles

Located just off Sandalwood Parkway in Brampton, Ontario is a tiny collectibles store called Cardboard Memories Inc. that I had never noticed during past trips to the area. Known mostly as a place to find board games and trading cards, I wasn't expecting much in the way of nostalgic finds during a recent visit. However, a hunting excursion for Scooby-Doo merchandise yielded some intriguing surprises.

A Scooby Discovery

Walking through the front door of Cardboard Memories, the first thing that caught my eye was a HeroClix expansion pack featuring Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang. Titled "What I Learned Was...", this standalone game contained miniature figures of the beloved characters to use in the popular collectible miniatures game system. Priced at a reasonable $25, I was tempted but decided to look around some more first.

Blind Box Bundles

Not far from the Scooby HeroClix expansion sat a few bundles of blind boxed collectibles also featuring the meddling kids and their talking dog. Each bundle contained a random assortment of mini figures, but for just $15 it was a cheaper way to grow a Mystery Inc. collection without knowing exactly what figures you'd get. The risk made it less appealing than the guaranteed characters in the HeroClix pack, so I kept browsing.

The Original Board Game

Deeper into the store I spotted something even more exciting - the classic 1970s Scooby-Doo board game still in its original packaging! This relic included all of the familiar characters as playing pieces and promised "hours of mystery-solving fun". However, at $80 the price was a bit steep without knowing if the aged game would even still be enjoyable. It was tempting to take a chance, but I restrained myself for the time being.

Other Finds

Beyond Scooby-Doo, Cardboard Memories housed many other pop culture collectibles like Funko Pops, comic books, toys and card games. The Walking Dead merchandise in particular seemed popular. But it was the rare Scooby items that made the outing truly memorable and worthwhile. Overall it was a fun discovery to find such a specialized store in an unexpected location, and I may just have to go back for that vintage board game someday!

FAQs

What is Cardboard Memories Inc.?

Cardboard Memories is a small collectibles store located in Brampton, Ontario specializing in board games, trading cards, toys and other pop culture merchandise.

What rare Scooby-Doo items were found there?

A Scooby-Doo HeroClix expansion set and the original 1970s Scooby-Doo board game still in its original packaging were the most notable Scooby finds at Cardboard Memories.

Where is Brampton located?

Brampton is a city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada, located northwest of Toronto.

Why was the original Scooby-Doo board game so expensive?

As a vintage 1970s item still in its original packaging, the rarity and nostalgia factor increased the board game's value for collectors. Its age also meant it was an unknown if still fully functional.

Would the author consider returning to buy items?

Yes, based on enjoying the experience of discovering rare Scooby items, the author mentioned they may return to purchase the vintage Scooby-Doo board game if they get a chance.