Druid's Keep: A Trip to Magallanes

When I first heard of Druid's Keep, it got me wondering why I've never heard of the comic book store before. But now I know the answer - it's far. It's not located in your usual malls like SM or others. But everybody keeps saying that this is the place to be if you're looking for superhero collectibles such as statues and busts. In short, geek heaven. That was the only thing I needed to start looking for the place. And it's located in Paseo de Magallanes.

This post is about my adventure with a friend going to Druid's Keep.

Druid's Keep is located in Paseo de Magallanes. It's a commercial center where lots of stores and restaurants can be found. And of course, it's located in Magallanes, Makati. Commuting can be hard, so walking is required (unless you take a taxi, but in my opinion it's not needed). Walking is more fun anyway.

First we took the MRT and got off at Magallanes station. Then we walked towards South Superhighway or whatever you call it.

EDSA

Ayalaland Southgate Mall

We kept going and going until we got under the MRT tracks and highways. Underneath was a simple but beautiful park called the Magallanes Interchange Park.

That's me.

Somewhere down the road.... is Paseo de Magallanes and Druid's Keep.

Keep walking.

And finally we're here!

Druid's Keep is located in the 3rd floor of the Gateway Center, the commercial center beside South Park Plaza (above). I forgot to take a picture of the Gateway Center. :P Anyway, when you see Starbucks, go around it and there will be an entrance beside Pancake House. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and congratulations!

Druid's Keep!

They were right! Inside is a plethora of superhero collectibles at the best prices! The owner of the store, Felix, is a very accommodating and friendly person too. It was just my first time to come there but Felix was already really friendly. We had a conversation about mini-busts and also lead figures.

Although it's quite hard to go there by commuting, it was all worth it! I bought something too but I'll save it for another post.

I have this mindset that fans are for girls. Real men take the heat! But whatever it was freaking hot and I borrowed my friend's fan. I got caught in that pose because I was telling him to walk faster. Oh, you can see here what I bought.

But anyway that's it. A day well-spent. :)