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Paper Escape

FROM THE ROAD
 
February 7, 2011


Vital Stats
 
OWNER: Tom & Nancy McClain

MANAGER: Sue Mills

EMPLOYEES: 3

YEAR OPENED: 1982

STORE SIZE (sq. ft.): 1,625

WEBSITE: www.paperescape.com
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Dixon, IL's Paper Escape

About Our Shop
 
Favorite Recent Comic Books: Dynamite's Green Hornet (Tom)

Special Events: We have back-issue sales and a game club.

Community Involvement: We participate in the Toys for Tots program as well as charity auctions.

How was your FCBD event? It was consistent.

What aspect of your store makes you most proud? Our decor, the look and feel of the store.

What do you do that's innovative within your store? We bought our building and have a seasonal Halloween store downstairs.

What has been your best promotion? We hosted an appearance by Spider-Man.

Any plans for the next twelve months? We'll be looking for new ideas at the Las Vegas Gift Show.

What have you seen within a FTR store feature that you've used in your own store? We like to look at the pictures to get some different perspectives and ideas.

How did you choose your store name? It's based on escapism.

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Magnets, Supplies and any manner of accessory can be had at Paper Escape. Diamond Select Toys' Ghostbusters banks highlight a display full of ceramic goodies. Comics, Magazines, and Toys join forces with Cliff's Notes in this section of Paper Escape.
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The heroes of the DC Universe flank a selection of Gaming texts and painting supplies. The Graphic Novel section is neatly stacked, with Board Games topping one of the shelving units. The Halloween store portion of Paper Escape provides no shortage of fun costume ideas.

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