This Chelsea gallery is home to thousands of film posters from more than 30 different countries including Lithuania, New Zealand, and Vietnam. Most of the international … posters date from the 1970s to the present, while the American posters are reminiscent of the World War II era, although there are a few more recent films in the mix. Among the more novelty items are posters of American-based films in other languages. [link]

Open by appointment only, Frankie Steinz -- who designed Kate Winslet's multicolored duds in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind -- creates custom wigs based on … whomever you please. Couples can also rent paired costumes from famous twosomes such as Adam and Eve and Darth Vader and Princess Leia. Groups are accommodated as well. For those without easy access to her storefront, Frankie's wigs are also available on her eBay site. [link]

Year-round costume shops are far from uncommon in this town, and New York Costumers is no exception. Costumes include Van Helsing, Jack Sparrow from … Pirates of the Caribbean, Gandalf from Lord of the Rings , and a multitude of television characters costumes as well. Accessories (masks, hats, and wigs) are also readily available. If you want specialty items, such as the oompa-loopma wig, stock up well before October. [link]

A nostalgic shop with a museum-like feel, Alphaville is home to vintage posters and action figures from the 1940s to 1970s. Alongside figurines from Star Trek and … The Munsters, paper airplanes and card games line the glass cases. The reasonably priced toys (many under $10) are available with original packaging for the serious collector. [link]

Movie Star News specializes in 8x10 black and white stills of vintage films. At only $5 each, the photographs are a true bargain for avid collectors. The shop also … features color posters of vintage and current films. Prices range from $10 to $25 depending on size. The shop is open from 10:30am-6:30pm on weekdays, 10:30am-4:30pm on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays. [link]

This mouthful-of-a-name shop contains an impressive collection of national and international movie posters. Scarface posters from France, Spain, Australia, … Japan, and Belgium are all for sale alongside the American originals. Language selections depend on the exact film title; some films contain much more of a variety than others. Other novelty items include hard-to-find posters for documentaries, as well as coffee table tomes. [link]

Jerry Ohlinger's, in business for 25 years, is a favorite among collectors and tourists. Merchandise includes posters, movie stills, lobby cards, and programs. … Undoubtedly part of the store's appeal is the collection of posters that spans nearly 100 years -- from the 1920s to the present, meaning you can get a Gone With the Wind and Harry Potter poster in one swoop. Best of all, they take requests. [link]