Forbidden Planet Reviews 1,091

TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.2

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Evaluating 87 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers generally find the service to be efficient, with many praising quick dispatch times and prompt delivery. Reviewers often report that products arrive in good condition and are well-packaged, especially for delicate items like comics and books. Many appreciate the communication regarding release date changes and delivery updates. However, some people were dissatisfied with various aspects of their experience. Issues include receiving incomplete orders, damaged products, or incorrect editions. There are also mentions of significant delays in dispatch and delivery, with some customers reporting a lack of communication regarding these delays. A few people noted problems with the ordering process itself, such as card payment issues or items being out of stock after an order was placed.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Mail order comics have little to no quality control and high postage and already expensive items have had me cut back what I order by about 90% in the last 12 months. Practically everything is warped... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I only received part of my order with one book stuck in "processing" It wasn't clearly communicated in the order emails why I was missing part of my order or an estimated time of delivery for it. Look... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Been to the store regularly, no complaints there. I decided to pre-order for the first time on their website. Listed as dispatch 20th October. Its now the 29th October and still no sign of it, haven'... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a new person to collecting comics, I chose Forbidden Planet and so far no issues. Despatch time was good. All comics came in good condition. Many came in a good protective cover. Seriously amazin... See more


Company details

  1. Book Store
  2. Collectibles Store
  3. Comic Book Store
  4. Game Store
  5. Toy Store

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Forbidden Planet is the world’s largest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and cult entertainment retailer and the largest UK stockist of the latest comics and graphic novels. We specialise in selling action figures, books, comics, graphic novels, toys and games and we offer all the best merchandise from your favourite series.


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3.2

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, everything I've ordered are of excellent quality. I wouldn't use any other company for my orders.

August 13, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Online ordered

Online ordered. Comics are sent out in solid cardboard boxes. One bag to about 3 comics. No backing board. They are tracked but they don't send you the tracking code so you can watch it arrive (or fail too). So apart from the left hanging till Royal Mail post it or 2 weeks pass they do very well for service. They take postage for your whole pre order though when the first of your grouped order is available. I don't know if they give it back should you cancel part or the rest of the order and you still pay full postage should they group two separate orders for the same shipment.

August 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb service, quick despatch.

Superb service. Bargain priced items. Very quick despatch. Items came well packed and protected. Well please with my items. Would definitely recommend this company for these type of purchases.

July 31, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just superb!

Exceptional service throughout the transaction and I do not of a better company for the packing of items.
I have ordered four times from them and each time it's the same care taken.
Can't recommend them high enough.

July 24, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Robbed me of nearly £100

Said my order was cancelled over not updating my card payment witch a I did as soon as I got the email and b it's the exact same card they've been taking my subscription orders out of all year. Whatever so I reorder ask customer service what the issue was ect they say they can reinstate I specifically say don't because I reordered so imagine my surprise when I get the email today that 2 of them have been dispatched. I'm out nearly £100 on two books one of which I don't even want! The worst thing is they came out weeks ago but it was more expensive in there actual store then online it's pre ordered since December! Once my comic subscriptions run out I'm done with and there ridiculously expensive postage. Fed up with them at this point.

July 15, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Items bought for a leaving party

Items bought for a leaving party. We have not received any and the company do not respond to their messages. Will never buy from here and would recommend that all be warned. Its effectively daylight robbery. I will try to reclaim from the bank due to this shocking travesty.

June 17, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Don't bother!

Don't bother ordering anything online as it'll likely arrive in far less than mint condition (but you'll get to pay full price all the same!). When I got my damaged item replaced it was replaced with... another damaged item. Zero quality control.

July 3, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Fine in person not online.

Was 5 days before they even dispatched my order and when I check they left off one of my comics with no explanation. Will be trying another store after this.

July 2, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor service.

Very poor service.
Some items not in stock sold anyway, no communication about this matter from Forbidden Planet I had to chase them up about this and when I found out I cancelled that item thinking my order would be shipped that but no such luck

June 21, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible shipping

There is no excuse for how long it takes to bill and ship in this day and age. Despite this I have placed orders that are in stock and have taken over 2 weeks to arrive which is way past your already extremely long delivery times. I have also had my order marked as dispatched via email confirmation but when logging into my account I can actually see it was dispatched 3 whole days after the email! I will be cancelling my subscriptions and purchasing from other retailers who bag and board and deliver within 2 working days.

June 7, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Will not be placing a subscription with them again

I placed a subscription for a comic series from issue 1. I got through issue 1, then had to chase them to send me issue 2. Issue 3 didn't arrive, I contacted them and I was told that the subscription didn't include issue 3 and would need to order issue 3 separately and that I had been sent an email that said as much. I had been sent an email later on after the release to say as much.

I feel that if a subscription for a comic is taken out, then all the issues should be included in that subscription. Forbidden Planet feel differently.

Poor service.

May 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best company I’ve ever bought a comic…

Best company I’ve ever bought a comic book from. I bought the invincible compendium 2 which is a very difficult comic to get at the moment and it came within a week and the packing was amazing with lots of protection to keep the comic from damage. Definitely will buy from again.

May 31, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WORST SHIPPING EVER!

My order hasn't, arrived yet, but I was so angry I decided to write this now. Ordered late on monday, order was £250+, you'd expect them to get that shipped quickly. They were closed when I ordered so I didn't expect any dispatching then. Tuesday, nothing, wednesday, nothing. Thursday, dispatched! Finally. 2 days for them to dispatch. Then it's friday, DPD has still not got my order, they've only been told they're getting one. This is a joke and I'm never ordering here again, I don't care if my order is good now, my opinion on this AWFUL company won't change! I've ordered from smaller businesses in the UK with only one actual store and they dispatch in less than a day! 2 days to dispatch is a joke and they have no reasoning.

May 28, 2024
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Reply from Forbidden Planet

Hi Issac,

We are sorry for your experience using the site

As per our FAQ once your order has been placed, it can take 3-4 working days to bill and ship.

Thanks for your feedback and taking the time to leave a review

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

All pre-orders got cancelled

Placed 3 pre-orders last year and after 5 months of waiting all orders got cancelled. Their strategy was to postpone just one month every month giving you the illusion that they were actually selling the items, but eventually they just said it was totally the suppliers problem and they had no responsbility at all.

May 6, 2024
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Reply from Forbidden Planet

Hi Kit,

Thanks for leaving a review

Every now and then, manufacturers’ scheduling and shipping dates can change, If we cannot fulfil Pre-Order, we will send you an email to confirm the reason why. We will NOT debit your account.

There are also occasions when a manufacturer does not fulfil our requirements fully, and we do not have stock for pre-orders. If your order cannot be fulfilled it is our policy to email you to let you know.

Please be aware that making a pre-order does not guarantee that we will get that item into stock.

We will pass your feedback onto our buyers team

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