Cool! Merch Southampton, also known as Cool Merchandise Southampton, is a gift shop focused on fandom merchandise. It is in units 29–30 of the Marlands Shopping Centre on Civic Centre Road, Southampton SO14 7SJ. The enclosed shopping centre is on Manchester Street, making the shop straightforward to reach as part of a trip into the city centre. The store has a 4.5/5 rating on Google Maps from around 80 reviews, although the comments are not completely uniform.
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The range covers several popular collecting interests. You can find limited-edition Marvel and DC action figures, Pokémon cards, Magic: The Gathering cards, T-shirts, hoodies, other collectibles, and a broad selection of Loungefly products. That mix means the shop is aimed at people looking for a character-themed gift as well as regular collectors checking for something specific. It also accepts credit and debit cards, mobile NFC payments and Scottish banknotes, which is useful if you are buying while shopping elsewhere in the centre.
Reviews often mention the size of the selection, the quality of the products and staff who know the merchandise well. Some customers specifically describe Juan and Ash as helpful. There are also less positive comments about customer service, including reports of staff appearing judgemental and concerns about individual items being repackaged. Those differing experiences are worth keeping in mind, particularly if you are buying sealed trading cards or collectible products and want to check their condition carefully before paying.
As of Thursday 13 August 2026, the published opening hours for the shop and Marlands Shopping Centre are Monday to Thursday, 09:00–17:30; Friday and Saturday, 09:00–18:00; and Sunday, 10:00–17:00. The centre’s listed phone number is 02380 339164. Cool! Merch is therefore a fairly focused stop for fans of comics, games, cards and character merchandise, with enough variety to browse even when you do not have one particular item in mind.
Published Date
13 August 2026
