Forbidden Planet has opened a new store in Sheffield’s busiest shopping area, The Moor.

The 5,000-square-foot store has two floors and sells a variety of comics, collectible graphic novels, and other merchandise.

On Forbidden Planet’s official social media account, a post was made to let people know that today, to celebrate the opening, Forbidden Planet will be opening with many treats for their customers.

 The first 100 customers received a goody bag, while people who cosplayed received 10% off.

Forbidden Planet is participating in Comic Book Day by offering free copies of six selected comic titles for various age groups so that everyone can leave with a physical memory. 

Costumed characters such as Spider-Man and Deadpool greeted customers and were there with the manager, Dan King, to cut the ribbon. 

Toby William, a customer, spoke about his experience and described it as “certainly busy, but there was a lot of new items, and it was much bigger than the last place”.  

He added: “Sheffield needed something like this so that there are more exciting things in the city centre.” 

Forbidden Planet was on Matilda Street for 36 years. Now that it has been relocated, it will be much bigger and have two floors. The new location aims to create a more immersive shopping experience. 

An employee who asked not to be named said: “We have been working hard behind the scenes, and I’m just excited for everyone to come and see this place and start building more of a community.

“Having the shop here, hopefully, should bring some creativity and connection within the community.”

A large cue of customers was there to welcome the opening of the new store with customers of various ages. Some also came dressed up to take advantage of the offer. 

Poppy Neller, a street vendor, said: “This can also help local businesses because it will bring more people here to the centre.” 

Staff said there will be plans to host events, art signings, and themed days.

The event closed at 6pm, but the store plans to be open seven days a week. Check the website for further information on the official timings. www.forbiddenplanet.com/